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★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★

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Sunday, January 18, 2026

Tool Comparison

MarketScreener vs The Motley Fool 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
The Motley Fool logo

The Motley Fool

fool.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
The Motley FoolWeb, Mobile
Categories
MarketScreener17
The Motley Fool8
Pricing details
MarketScreenerThe Motley Fool
Free tier
Free trial
Starting price$16.583333333333332/mo
Enterprise option
Available plansFree (Member), PremiumFree, Stock Advisor (Annual), Epic (Annual), Epic Plus (Annual), Fool Portfolios (Annual), Fool One
Category leaders
ScreenersMarketScreener
NewsTied
AlertsMarketScreener
FinancialsMarketScreener
Data VisualizationsMarketScreener
Insider DataMarketScreener
TranscriptsMarketScreener
Browse the #1 tool in 90+ categories

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MarketScreenerThe Motley Fool

Platform details

AttributeMarketScreenerThe Motley Fool
Asset types
StocksETFsCommoditiesCurrenciesCryptos
StocksETFs
Experience
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Regions
North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica
Not specified
Data freshness
Not specifiedNot specified
API access
Not specifiedNot specified
Export formats
Not specifiedNot specified

Coverage overlap

Shared categories6

Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.

The Motley Fool strengths2

Categories covered by The Motley Fool only.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between MarketScreener and The Motley Fool?

MarketScreener focuses on News, Alerts, and Calendar while The Motley Fool specializes in Stock Ideas, Portfolio, and Watchlist. They overlap in 6 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

How much do MarketScreener and The Motley Fool cost?

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

Should I choose MarketScreener or The Motley Fool?

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 The Motley Fool if Stock Advisor membership includes two new stock recommendations per month, currently priced at $199/year, with a 30-day refund policy., and Tiered memberships expand access: Epic ($499/year) adds research and scorecards; Epic Plus ($1,999/year) includes the real-money Moneyball Portfolio with daily guidance; Fool Portfolios ($3,999/year) provides access to Tom Gardner’s live portfolios; Fool One is an all-access bundle. better fits how you invest.

What asset classes do MarketScreener and The Motley Fool cover?

Both cover Stocks, and ETFs. MarketScreener also includes Commodities, Currencies, and Cryptos.

Which has a better stock screener—MarketScreener or The Motley Fool?

MarketScreener includes a stock screener for finding investment ideas. The Motley Fool focuses on other analytical tools.

Can I track my portfolio with MarketScreener or The Motley Fool?

Both platforms include portfolio tracking, so you can monitor your holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.

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