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Tool Comparison
MarketScreener vs Morningstar Investor
Pick MarketScreener if
MarketScreener
Free • From $34/mo · Web · Mobile
- You'd rather start free and only pay if you outgrow it
- You care about calendar, data visualizations, and financials, things Morningstar Investor doesn't offer
Pick Morningstar Investor if
Morningstar Investor
From $249/yr · Web · Mobile
- You want the cheaper way in: plans start at $20.75/mo instead of $34/mo
- You care about stock comparison, fund analysis, and ETF analysis, things MarketScreener doesn't offer
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 Morningstar Investor cover a lot of the same ground (7 shared categories, including news, alerts, and screeners), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. MarketScreener simply does more: 16 categories to Morningstar Investor's 12, including calendar, data visualizations, and financials. Morningstar Investor counters by starting cheaper at $20.75/mo.
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Key differences at a glance
- Free plan
- MarketScreener
- Cheaper paid plan
- Morningstar Investor$20.75/mo vs $34/mo
- Free trial
- Morningstar Investor7 days
- Broader coverage
- MarketScreener16 vs 12 categories
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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 | From $249/yr |
Free tier | Yes | No |
Free trial | — | 7 days |
Plan limits | 6 limits: Access: annual equivalent monthly usd: 28, Access: annual billing usd: 336 +4 more | — |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | Yes | Yes |
API access | No | No |
Broker sync | No | — |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +4 more | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +2 more |
Categories covered | 16 | 12 |
Regions | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa | — |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data partners | 3 partners: FactSet, Morningstar +1 more | — |
Capabilities | Universe builder | Universe builder |
| Try it | Visit MarketScreener | Visit Morningstar Investor |
Where each one shines
What MarketScreener and Morningstar Investor each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What MarketScreener and Morningstar Investor each do best.What MarketScreener does best
- Monitoring market news and quotes across equities, ETFs, commodities, currencies, forex, and cryptocurrencies.
- Tools for building custom watchlists with quotes, news, earnings releases, valuation trends, broker recommendations, and smart email alerts.
- Screening for stocks globally with hundreds of fundamental and technical criteria, with higher filter counts reserved for Premium and Expert tiers.
- Dynamic charts with configurable technical indicators and quick switching between individual stocks and personal lists.
- Tools for exploring thematic investment lists for idea discovery and compare themes against index trends and historical performance.
What Morningstar Investor does best
- Research coverage for stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, and closed-end funds with Morningstar ratings, analyst notes, reports, screeners, watchlists, and portfolio tools.
- Stock research built around Morningstar fair value estimates, Economic Moat Ratings, rating-change coverage, valuation context, commentary, and news.
- Evaluation tools for funds and ETFs with Morningstar star ratings, Morningstar Medalist Ratings, analyst notes, fund reports, performance context, fees, and holdings views.
- Tools for building stock, fund, and ETF screens using more than 200 data points, then save custom views for portfolios, watchlists, and screeners.
- Portfolio X-Ray to inspect asset allocation, sector exposure, fees, risk, stock style, and portfolio-level or fund-level composition.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for MarketScreener and Morningstar Investor, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for MarketScreener and Morningstar Investor, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsCommoditiesCurrenciesCryptos | StocksETFsMutual FundsClosed-End FundsFunds |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Retail TradersPro RetailLong-term InvestorsValue InvestorsGrowth InvestorsDividend Investors | Retail TradersPro RetailLong-term InvestorsValue Investors |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica | Not specified |
Coverage details | Identifiers: Ticker and ISIN | Identifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data partners | FactSetMorningstarS&P Global Market Intelligence | Not specified |
| Plans & trust | ||
Capability signals | Universe builder | Universe builder |
Vendor & support | Surperformance SASCountry: France | Morningstar, Inc.Country: United StatesFounded 1984 |
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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)” | — |
| Entry paid plan | $34/mo“Access”annual equivalent monthly usd: 28 · annual billing usd: 336 | $249/yr≈ $20.75/mo“Investor (Yearly)” |
| Tier 2 | $59/mo“Premium”annual billing usd: 600 · annual equivalent monthly usd: 50 | $34.95/mo“Investor (Monthly)” |
| Top plan | $279/mo“Expert”annual billing usd: 2,628 · annual equivalent monthly usd: 219 | — |
| Free trial | — | 7 days |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between MarketScreener and Morningstar Investor?
MarketScreener leans toward news, alerts, and calendar, while Morningstar Investor puts more weight on stock ideas, screeners, and stock comparison. They overlap in 7 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
Is MarketScreener or Morningstar Investor free to use?
MarketScreener has a free tier, so you can get started without paying anything. Morningstar Investor is paid-only. If budget matters, start with MarketScreener and see how far it takes you before opening your wallet.
Should I choose MarketScreener or Morningstar Investor?
It depends on what you're after. Pick MarketScreener if calendar and data visualizations matter to you; go with Morningstar Investor if you'd rather have stock comparison and fund analysis. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do MarketScreener and Morningstar Investor cover?
Both cover stocks and ETFs. MarketScreener also handles commodities, currencies, and cryptos. Morningstar Investor adds mutual funds, closed-end funds, and funds on top.
Are MarketScreener and Morningstar Investor 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 Morningstar Investor?
Both MarketScreener and Morningstar Investor 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 Morningstar Investor?
Yes, both do portfolio tracking: holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.
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