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Sunday, January 18, 2026

Tool Comparison

MarketScreener vs Smartkarma 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
Smartkarma logo

Smartkarma

smartkarma.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb, Mobile
Top 50 Investing ToolsThe global ranking of the best investing tools, ranked by community votes.

At a glance

Platforms
MarketScreenerWeb, Mobile
SmartkarmaWeb, Mobile
Categories
MarketScreener17
Smartkarma10
Pricing details
MarketScreenerSmartkarma
Free tier
Free trial
Starting price
Enterprise option
Available plansFree (Member), PremiumPreview Pass, Pro Platform, Premium & Data Subscriptions, Digital IR Platform (Corporate), Plus Platform (Wealth/Intermediaries)
Category leaders
PortfolioMarketScreener
NewsTied
AlertsTied
FinancialsMarketScreener
Data VisualizationsMarketScreener
Insider DataMarketScreener
TranscriptsMarketScreener
Browse the #1 tool in 90+ categories

Vote sentiment comparison

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MarketScreenerSmartkarma

Platform details

AttributeMarketScreenerSmartkarma
Asset types
StocksETFsCommoditiesCurrenciesCryptos
StocksETFsBondsCurrenciesCryptos
Experience
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Regions
North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica
North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica
Data freshness
Not specifiedNot specified
API access
Not specifiedNot specified
Export formats
Not specifiedNot specified

Coverage overlap

Shared categories8

Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.

Smartkarma strengths2

Categories covered by Smartkarma only.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between MarketScreener and Smartkarma?

MarketScreener focuses on News, Alerts, and Calendar while Smartkarma specializes in Stock Ideas, Screeners, and Watchlist. They overlap in 8 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

How much do MarketScreener and Smartkarma cost?

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

Should I choose MarketScreener or Smartkarma?

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 Smartkarma if AI-augmented research hub delivering real-time, actionable insights with direct access to top-ranked analysts., and SmartScore Screener covers five factors-Value, Dividend, Growth, Resilience, and Momentum-with filters by country, sector, and market cap. better fits how you invest.

What asset classes do MarketScreener and Smartkarma cover?

Both cover Stocks, ETFs, Currencies, and Cryptos. MarketScreener also includes Commodities. Smartkarma adds coverage for Bonds.

Which has a better stock screener—MarketScreener or Smartkarma?

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

Can I track my portfolio with MarketScreener or Smartkarma?

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

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Curation & Accuracy

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