VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
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Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Tool Comparison
Markets.com vs Trading Economics comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Trading Economics
tradingeconomics.com
Comparison highlights
- Tool score: the chart below shows community vote sentiment over the last 8 weeks. Use it as a signal, not a verdict.
- Overlap: both cover Alerts.
- Coverage tilt: Markets.com has 4 categories you won't get in Trading Economics; Trading Economics has 14 unique categories.
- Pricing: Markets.com is Free; Trading Economics is Free, Subscription.
Category leaders
- News: Trading Economics is tagged for this workflow; Markets.com has no category votes yet.
Vote sentiment comparison
Cumulative positive vote share. Loading fresh totals...
Side-by-side metrics
| Attribute | Markets.com | Trading Economics |
|---|---|---|
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Currencies, Stocks, Commodities, ETFs, Bonds, Cryptos | Stocks, Bonds, Commodities, Currencies, Other |
Experience levels Who each product is built for | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Platforms Where you can access the product | Web, Mobile, Desktop | Web, Mobile, Desktop, API |
Pricing High-level pricing models | Free | Free, Subscription |
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat | Not yet | Yes |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Standard listing | Standard listing |
Coverage overlap
Markets.com strengths
Categories covered by Markets.com but not Trading Economics.
Trading Economics strengths
Categories covered by Trading Economics but not Markets.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do Markets.com and Trading Economics both support?
Both platforms cover Alerts workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Do Markets.com and Trading Economics require subscriptions?
Both Markets.com and Trading Economics keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.
How can you access Markets.com and Trading Economics?
Both Markets.com and Trading Economics support web and mobile access, making it easy to keep tabs on research away from the desk.
What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?
Markets.com differentiates itself with Multi-asset CFD coverage including forex, shares, commodities, indices, ETFs, bonds, and crypto (where permitted)., Choice of platforms: proprietary web and mobile apps, MetaTrader 4/5 desktop, and full TradingView integration., and Built-in social and copy trading via Pelican, allowing users to follow signal providers or become one themselves, with performance-based fees., whereas Trading Economics stands out for Docs advertise indicators (>15,000 data series from official sources) and an economic calendar (~1600 events/month across 150+ countries)., REST API provides direct access to economic indicators plus markets data (FX, stock indexes, government bond yields, commodities) and company financials; includes subscriptions to market quotes and streaming updates (calendar + earnings)., and API supports JSON/CSV/XML output via the &f= parameter and API-key auth via query param (c=) or Authorization header..
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Curation & Accuracy
This directory blends AI‑assisted discovery with human curation. Entries are reviewed, edited, and organized with the goal of expanding coverage and sharpening quality over time. Your feedback helps steer improvements (because no single human can capture everything all at once).
Details change. Pricing, features, and availability may be incomplete or out of date. Treat listings as a starting point and verify on the provider’s site before making decisions. If you spot an error or a gap, send a quick note and I’ll adjust.