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★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★

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Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Tool Comparison

MarketScreener vs MarketWatch comparison

Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.

MarketScreener logo

MarketScreener

marketscreener.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb, Mobile
MarketWatch logo

MarketWatch

marketwatch.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb, Mobile
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At a glance

Platforms
MarketScreenerWeb, Mobile
MarketWatchWeb, Mobile
Categories
MarketScreener17
MarketWatch18
Pricing details
MarketScreenerMarketWatch
Free tier
Free trial
Starting price
Enterprise option
Available plansFree (Member), PremiumFree, Subscription

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MarketScreenerMarketWatch

Platform details

AttributeMarketScreenerMarketWatch
Asset types
StocksETFsCommoditiesCurrenciesCryptos
StocksETFsMutual FundsOptionsFuturesCommoditiesCurrenciesCryptosBonds
Experience
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Regions
North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica
North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica
Data freshness
Not specified
Real-time15-min DelayedEnd of Day
API access
Not specifiedNot specified
Export formats
Not specified
CSV

Coverage overlap

Shared categories10

Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.

MarketScreener strengths7

Categories covered by MarketScreener only.

MarketWatch strengths8

Categories covered by MarketWatch only.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between MarketScreener and MarketWatch?

MarketScreener focuses on News, Alerts, and Calendar while MarketWatch specializes in News, Alerts, and Calendar. They overlap in 10 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

How much do MarketScreener and MarketWatch cost?

Good news—both MarketScreener and MarketWatch offer free plans. You can try each platform without commitment and only pay when you need premium features.

Should I choose MarketScreener or MarketWatch?

Choose MarketScreener if you need Market news + quotes with broad coverage across equities, ETFs, commodities, currencies/forex and cryptocurrencies ., and Custom watchlists ("My lists") with real-time quotes, news, earnings releases, valuation trends, broker recommendations, and smart email alerts .. Go with MarketWatch if Market data hub with stock and market screeners, mutual fund research, fund comparison, and multi-quote lookup tools., and Personal watchlists available free with an account; syncs across web and mobile apps with customizable price and news alerts. better fits how you invest.

What asset classes do MarketScreener and MarketWatch cover?

Both cover Stocks, ETFs, Commodities, Currencies, and Cryptos. MarketWatch adds coverage for Mutual Funds, Options, Futures, and Bonds.

Does MarketScreener or MarketWatch have real-time data?

MarketWatch offers real-time data feeds, which is essential for active traders. MarketScreener uses delayed or end-of-day data, which works fine for longer-term investors who don't need up-to-the-second quotes.

Can I export data from MarketScreener and MarketWatch?

MarketWatch supports data exports to CSV. MarketScreener has more limited export options.

Which has a better stock screener—MarketScreener or MarketWatch?

Both MarketScreener and MarketWatch include stock screeners. Try each to see which filtering options and interface you prefer.

Can I track my portfolio with MarketScreener or MarketWatch?

MarketScreener offers portfolio tracking features. MarketWatch is more focused on research and analysis.

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