VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON
Tool details checked September 24, 2026
Tool Comparison
MarketScreener vs Value Line
Pick MarketScreener if
MarketScreener
Free • From $34/mo · Web · Mobile
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
- You want calendar, portfolio, and ESG ratings.
Pick Value Line if
Value Line
Free • From $199/yr · Web
- You want the cheaper way in: plans start at $16.58/mo instead of $34/mo
- You want scores, ETF analysis, and fund analysis.
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 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.
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Key differences at a glance
- Cheaper paid plan
- Value Line$16.58/mo vs $34/mo
- Broader coverage
- MarketScreener16 vs 12 categories
- Mobile app
- MarketScreener
- Global coverage
- MarketScreener
- Free plan
- Both
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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
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & plans | ||
Starting price | Free • From $34/mo | Free • From $199/yr |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | — | — |
Plan limits | 13 limits: Free Member: lists: 5, Free Member: securities per list: 25 +11 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 |
Where each one shines
What MarketScreener and Value Line each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What MarketScreener does best
- Monitor market news and quotes across equities, ETFs, commodities, currencies, forex, and cryptocurrencies.
- Build watchlists with quotes, news, earnings releases, valuation trends, broker recommendations, and email alerts.
- Screening for stocks globally with hundreds of fundamental and technical criteria, with higher filter counts reserved for Premium and Expert tiers.
- Use dynamic charts with technical indicators and switch between stocks and personal lists.
- Explore thematic lists and compare them with index trends and past performance.
What Value Line does best
- Single-page equity reports combine historical financials, analyst commentary, three-to-five-year projections, and target ranges.
- Timeliness ranks estimate relative six-to-twelve-month price performance; Safety ranks address relative risk.
- Digital equity tools include movable data modules, saved templates, screens, watchlists, alerts, charts, and model portfolios.
- The current site states coverage of 5,000 equities, more than 2,800 ETFs, and 19,000 mutual funds across its services.
- Funds, ETFs, options, and stock-selection publications are sold separately from core equity research.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for MarketScreener and Value Line, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
| 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 |
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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
| Tier | ||
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Free“Free Member”lists: 5 · securities per list: 25 · +1 more | Free“Free newsletters” |
| Entry paid plan | $34/mo“Access”financial history years: 5 · company reports per month: 3 · +4 more | $199/yr≈ $16.58/mo“Investment Survey - Investor 600 (Digital)” |
| Tier 2 | $59/mo“Premium”annual billing usd: 600 · annual equivalent monthly usd: 50 | $345/yr≈ $28.75/mo“Fund Advisor Plus - Digital Edition” |
| Tier 3 | $279/mo“Expert”annual billing usd: 2,628 · annual equivalent monthly usd: 219 | $345/yr≈ $28.75/mo“Value Line ETFs Service” |
| Tier 4 | — | $598/yr≈ $49.83/mo“Investment Survey - Smart Investor (Digital)”saved screener searches: 10 · watchlists: 3 · +4 more |
| Tier 5 | — | $695/yr≈ $57.92/mo“Value Line Select Online” |
| Tier 6 | — | $795/yr≈ $66.25/mo“Investment Survey - Savvy Investor (Digital)” |
| Top plan | — | Subscription“Value Line Options Survey” |
Questions we keep getting
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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