★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
Tool comparison edition
Tool Comparison
MarketScreener vs Value Line
MarketScreener
Best for calendar and portfolio
Free • From $39/mo
Value Line
Best for scores and ETF analysis
Free • From $199/yr
MarketScreener
Best for calendar and portfolio
Free • From $39/mo
Value Line
Best for scores and ETF analysis
Free • From $199/yr
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The verdict
The bottom line
MarketScreener and Value Line cover a lot of the same ground (8 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 Value Line's 12, including calendar, portfolio, and ESG ratings, plus a mobile app. Value Line counters by starting cheaper at $16.58/mo.
Key differences at a glance
- Mobile app
- MarketScreener
- Cheaper paid plan
- Value Line$16.58/mo vs $39/mo
- Free trial
- Value Line14 days
- Broader coverage
- MarketScreener16 vs 12 categories
- Global coverage
- MarketScreener
- Free plan
- Both
Choose
MarketScreener if…
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
- You care about calendar, portfolio, and ESG ratings, things Value Line doesn't offer
Choose
Value Line if…
- You want the cheaper way in: plans start at $16.58/mo instead of $39/mo
- You care about scores, ETF analysis, and fund analysis, things MarketScreener doesn't offer
Comparison snapshot
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & plans | ||
Starting price | Free • From $39/mo | Free • From $199/yr |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | — | 14 days |
Plan limits | 5 limits: Access: annual equivalent monthly usd: 34, Premium: annual billing usd: 600 +3 more | 6 limits: Investment Survey - Smart Investor (Digital): saved screener searches: 10, Investment Survey - Smart Investor (Digital): watchlists: 3 +4 more |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | Yes | No |
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 +3 more |
Categories covered | 16 | 12 |
Regions | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa | North America |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data partners | 3 partners: FactSet, Morningstar +1 more | — |
Capabilities | Universe builder | Universe builder |
| Try it | Visit MarketScreener | Visit Value Line |
Standout features
What MarketScreener does best
- Follow market news and quotes across equities, ETFs, commodities, currencies, forex, and cryptocurrencies.
- Build custom watchlists with quotes, news, earnings releases, valuation trends, broker recommendations, and smart email alerts.
- Screen stocks globally with hundreds of fundamental and technical criteria, with higher filter counts reserved for Premium and Expert tiers.
- Use dynamic charts with configurable technical indicators and quick switching between individual stocks and personal lists.
- Explore thematic investment lists for idea discovery and compare themes against index trends and historical performance.
What Value Line does best
- Use Value Line equity reports for current and historical financials, analyst commentary, 3- to 5-year projections, target ranges, and company context.
- Review proprietary Timeliness and Safety ranks as Value Line research inputs rather than standalone buy or sell instructions.
- Use digital equity package tools such as stock screeners, saved searches, watchlists, alerts, customizable templates, charting, and model portfolios where included.
- Choose among Smart Investor, Investor 600, Savvy Investor, and other equity services depending on coverage universe and tool needs.
- Use separate Fund Advisor, ETF, Options Survey, and selection-service products when fund, ETF, options, or newsletter-style recommendations are the focus.
Data & access details
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsCommoditiesCurrenciesCryptos | StocksETFsMutual FundsOptions |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Retail TradersPro RetailLong-term InvestorsValue InvestorsGrowth InvestorsDividend Investors | Retail TradersPro RetailLong-term InvestorsValue InvestorsDividend Investors |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica | North America |
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 | Value Line, Inc.Founded 1931 |
Green tags are exclusive to that tool in this comparison.
Pricing breakdown
$39/mo
Starting price
Plans & pricing
- annual equivalent monthly usd: 34
- annual billing usd: 600
- annual equivalent monthly usd: 50
- annual billing usd: 2,628
- annual equivalent monthly usd: 219
$199/yr
Lower starting price
Plans & pricing
- saved screener searches: 10
- watchlists: 3
- +4 more
Coverage overlap
Shared categories
8Where the two tools cover the same ground.
MarketScreener strengths
8What you only get with MarketScreener.
Value Line strengths
4What you only get with Value Line.
Community category leaders
Vote sentiment comparison
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between MarketScreener and Value Line?
MarketScreener leans toward news, alerts, and calendar, while Value Line puts more weight on screeners, stock ideas, and watchlist. They overlap in 8 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do MarketScreener and Value Line cost?
Good news: both MarketScreener and Value Line have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Can I use MarketScreener or Value Line on my phone?
MarketScreener lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. Value Line doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web.
Should I choose MarketScreener or Value Line?
It depends on what you're after. Pick MarketScreener if calendar and portfolio matter to you; go with Value Line if you'd rather have scores and ETF analysis. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do MarketScreener and Value Line cover?
Both cover stocks and ETFs. MarketScreener also handles commodities, currencies, and cryptos. Value Line adds mutual funds and options on top.
Which covers international markets: MarketScreener or Value Line?
MarketScreener has documented international coverage (North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, and more), so it's the safer bet if you hold non-US stocks. Value Line is more region-specific, mainly North America.
Are MarketScreener and Value Line 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 Value Line?
Both MarketScreener and Value Line 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 Value Line?
MarketScreener handles portfolio tracking. Value Line is really a research tool; you'd track your portfolio elsewhere.
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