★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
Tool comparison edition
Tool Comparison
MarketScreener vs Zenvesto
Pick MarketScreener if
MarketScreener
Free • From $34/mo · Web · Mobile
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
- You care about alerts, screeners, and ESG ratings, things Zenvesto doesn't offer
- You've outgrown the basics and want pro-level depth
Pick Zenvesto if
Zenvesto
Free • From $8.99/mo · Web
- You want the cheaper way in: plans start at $8.99/mo instead of $34/mo
- Delayed quotes won't cut it; you need real-time data
- You care about risk metrics, backtesting, and AI research, 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 Zenvesto cover a lot of the same ground (8 shared categories, including news, calendar, and stock ideas), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. MarketScreener simply does more: 16 categories to Zenvesto's 13, including alerts, screeners, and ESG ratings, plus a mobile app. Zenvesto counters by starting cheaper at $8.99/mo.
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Key differences at a glance
- Cheaper paid plan
- Zenvesto$8.99/mo vs $34/mo
- Free trial
- Zenvesto14 days
- Broader coverage
- MarketScreener16 vs 13 categories
- Mobile app
- MarketScreener
- Real-time data
- Zenvesto
- Global coverage
- MarketScreener
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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
The side-by-side table: pricing, platforms, data, and coverage at a glance.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & plans | ||
Starting price | Free • From $34/mo | Free • From $8.99/mo |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | — | 14 days |
Plan limits | 6 limits: Access: annual equivalent monthly usd: 28, Access: annual billing usd: 336 +4 more | 21 limits: Free: portfolios: 1, Free: holdings per portfolio: 5 +19 more |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | Yes | No |
API access | No | No |
Broker sync | No | No |
Integrations | — | Google Sign-In |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate |
Best for | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +4 more | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +5 more |
Categories covered | 16 | 13 |
Regions | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa | North America |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | — | Latency: Real-time and 15-min Delayed |
Data partners | 3 partners: FactSet, Morningstar +1 more | — |
Capabilities | Universe builder | 4 signals: Performance attribution, Portfolio attribution +2 more |
Security | — | Encryption at rest and Encryption in transit |
| Try it | Visit MarketScreener | Visit Zenvesto |
Where each one shines
What MarketScreener and Zenvesto each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What MarketScreener and Zenvesto 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 Zenvesto does best
- Tracking stocks, ETFs, crypto, cash, and benchmarks in a web dashboard with holdings, performance, dividends, news, analyst context, allocation, and top gainers or losers.
- Verified NYSE and Nasdaq coverage for U.S. stocks while treating broader global-exchange marketing claims conservatively.
- Metrics for performance with MWR, TWR, simple return, monthly performance breakdowns, portfolio analysis, and portfolio performance reports.
- Comparison tools for portfolios against major benchmarks such as S&P, Nasdaq, and Dow.
- Portfolio Health Score, risk views, sector allocation, asset allocation, key insights, and rebalancing alerts where plan access allows.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for MarketScreener and Zenvesto, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for MarketScreener and Zenvesto, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsCommoditiesCurrenciesCryptos | StocksETFsCryptosOther |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediate |
Target audience | Retail TradersPro RetailLong-term InvestorsValue InvestorsGrowth InvestorsDividend Investors | Retail TradersPro RetailLong-term InvestorsIndex/Passive InvestorsDividend InvestorsSwing TradersStudents/Researchers |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica | North America |
Coverage details | Identifiers: Ticker and ISIN | Countries: USExchanges: NYSE and NASDAQIdentifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | Not specified | Real-time15-min Delayed |
Data partners | FactSetMorningstarS&P Global Market Intelligence | Not specified |
| Access & integrations | ||
Import methods | Not specified | CSVManual |
Integrations | Not specified | Google Sign-In |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Not specified | Encryption at restEncryption in transit |
Capability signals | Universe builder | Performance attributionPortfolio attributionRebalancingAI summaries: News |
Vendor & support | Surperformance SASCountry: France | ZenvestoCountry: CanadaFounded 2024Support: Email |
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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)” | Freeportfolios: 1 · holdings per portfolio: 5 · +3 more |
| Entry paid plan | $34/mo“Access”annual equivalent monthly usd: 28 · annual billing usd: 336 | $8.99/mo“Plus”portfolios: 2 · holdings per portfolio: 25 · +3 more |
| Tier 2 | $59/mo“Premium”annual billing usd: 600 · annual equivalent monthly usd: 50 | $14.99/mo“Investor”portfolios: 5 · holdings per portfolio: 50 · +3 more |
| Top plan | $279/mo“Expert”annual billing usd: 2,628 · annual equivalent monthly usd: 219 | $24.99/mo“Expert”portfolios: 10 · holdings per portfolio: 100 · +4 more |
| Free trial | — | 14 days |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between MarketScreener and Zenvesto?
MarketScreener leans toward news, alerts, and calendar, while Zenvesto puts more weight on portfolio, watchlist, and data visualizations. They overlap in 8 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do MarketScreener and Zenvesto cost?
Good news: both MarketScreener and Zenvesto have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Which is better for beginners: MarketScreener or Zenvesto?
Honestly, neither is aimed at beginners. Expect a learning curve either way; that's the trade-off for the depth they offer.
Can I use MarketScreener or Zenvesto on my phone?
MarketScreener lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. Zenvesto doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web.
Should I choose MarketScreener or Zenvesto?
It depends on what you're after. Pick MarketScreener if alerts and screeners matter to you; go with Zenvesto if you'd rather have risk metrics and backtesting. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do MarketScreener and Zenvesto cover?
Both cover stocks, ETFs, and cryptos. MarketScreener also handles commodities and currencies. Zenvesto adds other on top.
Does MarketScreener or Zenvesto have real-time data?
Zenvesto 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 Zenvesto?
MarketScreener has documented international coverage (North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, and more), so it's the safer bet if you hold non-US stocks. Zenvesto is more region-specific, mainly North America.
Are MarketScreener and Zenvesto 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 Zenvesto?
MarketScreener has a stock screener for surfacing ideas; Zenvesto doesn't, and focuses its energy elsewhere.
Can I track my portfolio with MarketScreener or Zenvesto?
Yes, both do portfolio tracking: holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.
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