VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON
Tool details checked August 23, 2026
Tool Comparison
MarketScreener vs MoatMap
Pick MarketScreener if
MarketScreener
Free • From $34/mo · Web · Mobile
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
- You want news, calendar, and ESG ratings.
- You've outgrown the basics and want pro-level depth
Pick MoatMap if
MoatMap
Free • From $6 per unit · Web
- You want the cheaper way in: plans start at $6/mo instead of $34/mo
- Delayed quotes won't cut it; you need real-time data
- You want AI research, scores, and valuation models.
Skip both if: Neither one clicks with how you research; there are strong third options.
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Our take
The bottom line
MarketScreener and MoatMap cover a lot of the same ground (8 shared categories, including alerts, screeners, and stock ideas), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. MarketScreener simply does more: 16 categories to MoatMap's 13, including news, calendar, and ESG ratings, plus a mobile app. MoatMap counters by starting cheaper at $6/mo.
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Key differences at a glance
- Cheaper paid plan
- MoatMap$6/mo vs $34/mo
- Broader coverage
- MarketScreener16 vs 13 categories
- Mobile app
- MarketScreener
- Real-time data
- MoatMap
- Asset coverage
- MarketScreenerAdds ETFs and commodities
- Free plan
- Both
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How they stack up
The side-by-side table: pricing, platforms, data, and coverage at a glance.ShowHide
How they stack up
The side-by-side table: pricing, platforms, data, and coverage at a glance.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & plans | ||
Starting price | Free • From $34/mo | Free • From $6 per unit |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | — | — |
Plan limits | 6 limits: Access: annual equivalent monthly usd: 28, Access: annual billing usd: 336 +4 more | 7 limits: Free: feathers per month: 20, Taster pack: feathers: 100 +5 more |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | Yes | No |
API access | No | No |
Broker sync | No | No |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate |
Best for | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +4 more | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +4 more |
Categories covered | 16 | 13 |
Regions | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | — | Latency: Real-time and End of Day and Granularity: EOD |
Data partners | 3 partners: FactSet, Morningstar +1 more | — |
Capabilities | Universe builder | 5 signals: Universe builder, Factors: Quality, Value, and Momentum +3 more |
| Try it | Visit MarketScreener | Visit MoatMap |
Where each one shines
What MarketScreener and MoatMap each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What MarketScreener and MoatMap each do best.What MarketScreener does best
- Monitor market news and quotes across equities, ETFs, commodities, currencies, forex, and cryptocurrencies.
- Build watchlists with quotes, news, earnings releases, valuation trends, broker recommendations, and email alerts.
- Screening for stocks globally with hundreds of fundamental and technical criteria, with higher filter counts reserved for Premium and Expert tiers.
- Use dynamic charts with technical indicators and switch between stocks and personal lists.
- Explore thematic lists and compare them with index trends and past performance.
What MoatMap does best
- Score more than 20,000 stocks daily on Quality, Value, and Momentum within sector and global contexts.
- Screen stocks across 30 markets, use five prepared screens, and save or share filters.
- Order 9,000-to-12,000-word AI reports covering business segments, management, earnings transcripts, and scenarios.
- Track insider buys, sells, and buybacks across 28 markets.
- Upload a broker statement for factor scores, sector exposure, look-through financials, insider activity, buybacks, and earnings dates.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for MarketScreener and MoatMap, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for MarketScreener and MoatMap, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsCommoditiesCurrenciesCryptos | Stocks |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediate |
Target audience | Retail TradersPro RetailLong-term InvestorsValue InvestorsGrowth InvestorsDividend Investors | Retail TradersPro RetailLong-term InvestorsValue InvestorsQuality InvestorsGrowth Investors |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica |
Coverage details | Identifiers: Ticker and ISIN | Identifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | Not specified | Real-timeEnd of Day |
Data granularity | Not specified | EOD |
Data partners | FactSetMorningstarS&P Global Market Intelligence | Not specified |
| Access & integrations | ||
Import methods | Not specified | CSVManual |
| Plans & trust | ||
Capability signals | Universe builder | Universe builderFactors: Quality, Value, and MomentumFactor exposurePortfolio factor exposureAI summaries: Filings, Transcripts, and News |
Vendor & support | Surperformance SASCountry: France | MoatMapCountry: MalaysiaSupport: Email |
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What you'll actually pay
Plans, billing, trials, and per-month pricing for both tools.ShowHide
What you'll actually pay
Plans, billing, trials, and per-month pricing for both tools.| Tier | ||
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Free“Free Member” | Freefeathers per month: 20 |
| Entry paid plan | $34/mo“Access”annual equivalent monthly usd: 28 · annual billing usd: 336 | $6 per unit“Taster pack”feathers: 100 · expiry: Never expires |
| Tier 2 | $59/mo“Premium”annual billing usd: 600 · annual equivalent monthly usd: 50 | $15 per unit“Standard pack”feathers: 300 · expiry: Never expires |
| Top plan | $279/mo“Expert”annual billing usd: 2,628 · annual equivalent monthly usd: 219 | $28 per unit“Bulk pack”feathers: 600 · expiry: Never expires |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between MarketScreener and MoatMap?
MarketScreener leans toward news, alerts, and calendar, while MoatMap puts more weight on AI research, screeners, and stock ideas. They overlap in 8 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do MarketScreener and MoatMap cost?
Good news: both MarketScreener and MoatMap have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Which is better for beginners: MarketScreener or MoatMap?
Honestly, neither is aimed at beginners. Expect a learning curve either way; that's the trade-off for the depth they offer.
Can I use MarketScreener or MoatMap on my phone?
MarketScreener lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. MoatMap doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web.
Should I choose MarketScreener or MoatMap?
It depends on what you're after. Pick MarketScreener if news and calendar matter to you; go with MoatMap if you'd rather have AI research and scores. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do MarketScreener and MoatMap cover?
Both cover stocks. MarketScreener also handles ETFs, commodities, and currencies.
Does MarketScreener or MoatMap have real-time data?
MoatMap offers real-time data, which matters if you trade actively. MarketScreener runs on delayed or end-of-day data, which is perfectly fine for longer-term investors who don't live and die by the tick.
Are MarketScreener and MoatMap good for long-term investing?
Yes, both are aimed squarely at long-term investors. Compare their coverage, workflow, and price before assuming they solve the same long-term research job.
Which has a better stock screener: MarketScreener or MoatMap?
Both MarketScreener and MoatMap include stock screeners, and they differ more in interface than raw power; try both and see which one clicks for you.
Can I track my portfolio with MarketScreener or MoatMap?
Yes, both do portfolio tracking: holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.
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