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Tool Comparison
MarketScreener vs Quicken (Simplifi & Classic)
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, screeners, and stock ideas, things Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) doesn't offer
- You've outgrown the basics and want pro-level depth
Pick Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) if
Quicken (Simplifi & Classic)
Subscription · Desktop · Web · Mobile
- Delayed quotes won't cut it; you need real-time data
- You care about tax lots / lot optimization, capital gains estimator, and downloadable tax reports, 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 Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) cover a lot of the same ground (5 shared categories, including news, alerts, and watchlist), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. MarketScreener simply does more: 16 categories to Quicken (Simplifi & Classic)'s 9, including calendar, screeners, and stock ideas. Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) counters by keeping things simpler.
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Key differences at a glance
- Free plan
- MarketScreener
- Broader coverage
- MarketScreener16 vs 9 categories
- Desktop app
- Quicken (Simplifi & Classic)
- Real-time data
- Quicken (Simplifi & Classic)
- Broker sync
- Quicken (Simplifi & Classic)
- Global coverage
- MarketScreener
See for yourself
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 | Subscription |
Free tier | Yes | No |
Free trial | — | — |
Plan limits | 6 limits: Access: annual equivalent monthly usd: 28, Access: annual billing usd: 336 +4 more | Quicken Business & Personal: businesses: 10 |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Desktop app | No | Yes |
Mobile app | Yes | Yes |
API access | No | No |
Broker sync | No | Yes |
Integrations | — | TurboTax |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate |
Best for | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +4 more | Retail Traders and Long-term Investors |
Categories covered | 16 | 9 |
Regions | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa | North America |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | — | 5 signals: Latency: Real-time and End of Day, Granularity: EOD +3 more |
Data partners | 3 partners: FactSet, Morningstar +1 more | — |
Capabilities | Universe builder | 4 signals: Broker sync, Tax lots +2 more |
Security | — | Encryption at rest and Encryption in transit |
| Try it | Visit MarketScreener | Visit Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) |
Where each one shines
What MarketScreener and Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What MarketScreener and Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) 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 Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) does best
- Aggregate investment, retirement, brokerage, bank, credit, loan, and other household accounts across supported financial institutions.
- Simplifi on web and mobile for investment dashboards with holdings, balances, IRR, TWR, real-time prices, and a news feed based on owned securities.
- Quicken Classic desktop for deeper investment views, including performance, realized gains, asset-class grouping, account grouping, and historical snapshots.
- Tools for running Portfolio Analyzer in Classic for average annual return, asset allocation, standard-deviation-based risk, largest holdings, account concentration, and tax-implication summaries.
- Portfolio X-Ray in Classic to look through mutual funds, ETFs, and equity funds and understand underlying stock exposure.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for MarketScreener and Quicken (Simplifi & Classic), side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for MarketScreener and Quicken (Simplifi & Classic), side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsCommoditiesCurrenciesCryptos | StocksETFsMutual FundsBondsCryptosFunds |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediate |
Target audience | Retail TradersPro RetailLong-term InvestorsValue InvestorsGrowth InvestorsDividend Investors | Retail TradersLong-term Investors |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica | North America |
Coverage details | Identifiers: Ticker and ISIN | Countries: US and CAIdentifiers: 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 | Manual |
Integrations | Not specified | TurboTax |
Export formats | Not specified | CSVExcel |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Not specified | Encryption at restEncryption in transit |
Capability signals | Universe builder | Broker syncTax lotsMulti-currencyCost basis: FIFO and LIFO |
Vendor & support | Surperformance SASCountry: France | Quicken Inc.Country: USFounded 1983Support: Chat, Phone, and Forum |
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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 | Subscription“Quicken Simplifi” |
| Tier 2 | $59/mo“Premium”annual billing usd: 600 · annual equivalent monthly usd: 50 | Subscription“Quicken Business & Personal”businesses: 10 |
| Tier 3 | $279/mo“Expert”annual billing usd: 2,628 · annual equivalent monthly usd: 219 | Subscription“Quicken Classic Deluxe” |
| Tier 4 | — | Subscription“Quicken Classic Premier” |
| Tier 5 | — | Subscription“Quicken Classic Family Enterprise” |
| Top plan | — | Subscription“Quicken Classic Business & Personal” |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between MarketScreener and Quicken (Simplifi & Classic)?
MarketScreener leans toward news, alerts, and calendar, while Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) puts more weight on portfolio, watchlist, and tax lots / lot optimization. They overlap in 5 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
Is MarketScreener or Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) free to use?
MarketScreener has a free tier, so you can get started without paying anything. Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) is paid-only. If budget matters, start with MarketScreener and see how far it takes you before opening your wallet.
Which is better for beginners: MarketScreener or Quicken (Simplifi & Classic)?
Honestly, neither is aimed at beginners. Expect a learning curve either way; that's the trade-off for the depth they offer.
Should I choose MarketScreener or Quicken (Simplifi & Classic)?
It depends on what you're after. Pick MarketScreener if calendar and screeners matter to you; go with Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) if you'd rather have tax lots / lot optimization and capital gains estimator. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do MarketScreener and Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) cover?
Both cover stocks, ETFs, and cryptos. MarketScreener also handles commodities and currencies. Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) adds mutual funds, bonds, and funds on top.
Does MarketScreener or Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) have real-time data?
Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) 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.
Which covers international markets: MarketScreener or Quicken (Simplifi & Classic)?
MarketScreener has documented international coverage (North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, and more), so it's the safer bet if you hold non-US stocks. Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) is more region-specific, mainly North America.
Can I export data from MarketScreener and Quicken (Simplifi & Classic)?
Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) exports to CSV and Excel. MarketScreener is stingier about getting data out.
Can MarketScreener or Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) connect to my broker?
Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) syncs with brokers automatically. With MarketScreener, you're entering holdings by hand or importing files.
Are MarketScreener and Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) 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 Quicken (Simplifi & Classic)?
MarketScreener has a stock screener for surfacing ideas; Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) doesn't, and focuses its energy elsewhere.
Can I track my portfolio with MarketScreener or Quicken (Simplifi & Classic)?
Yes, both do portfolio tracking: holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.
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