marketstack adds Data APIs, Splits, Interest Rates, and APIs & SDKs coverage that Stock Rover skips.
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Head-to-head
marketstack vs Stock Rover comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Quick takeaways
Stock Rover includes Screeners, ETF Screeners, Stock Comparison, ETF Comparison, Data Visualizations, Correlation, Monte Carlo, Portfolio, Watchlist, News, Alerts, Calendar, Financials, Scores, Valuation Models, Transcripts, ETF Overview, Fund Overview, Fund Performance, Fund Holdings, Fund Rating, Education, and Videos categories that marketstack omits.
marketstack highlights: RESTful JSON API with secure API key access, HTTPS transport, and a 5 requests/sec global limit., End-of-day data with 15+ years of history across 500,000+ tickers, including MIC-level filtering and adjusted fields (open, close, volume)., and Intraday data for U.S. markets via IEX, with intervals from 1–60 minutes. Real-time reference prices are derived from IEX feeds; some fields require separate entitlements..
Stock Rover is known for: Metrics-rich tables with up to 700+ data points in the Premium Plus plan (275+ / 375+ / 700+ by tier)., Flexible screening: ranked screening, historical screening, and custom equation builders., and Portfolio analytics include correlation matrices, Monte Carlo “future simulations,” rebalancing tools, and trade planning support..
Stock Rover offers mobile access, which marketstack skips.
marketstack
marketstack.com
A global market data API with free and paid tiers. End-of-day coverage spans 15+ years and 500k+ tickers, while intraday and real-time access are unlocked on higher plans. Rate limits apply: 5 requests per second globally, with some endpoints (like ETF holdings) counting as multiple calls. Premium tiers add features like SEC/EDGAR filings, analyst ratings, and bond/index data. Data is sourced from Tiingo for U.S. markets, and uptime is tracked on a public status page.
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Quick highlights
- RESTful JSON API with secure API key access, HTTPS transport, and a 5 requests/sec global limit.
- End-of-day data with 15+ years of history across 500,000+ tickers, including MIC-level filtering and adjusted fields (open, close, volume).
- Intraday data for U.S. markets via IEX, with intervals from 1–60 minutes. Real-time reference prices are derived from IEX feeds; some fields require separate entitlements.
- Professional and higher tiers include real-time stock prices with minute-level updates (1 API call per minute rate cap).
- Corporate actions endpoints for dividends and stock splits.
Community votes (overall)
Stock Rover
stockrover.com
A full-featured US and Canada equity, ETF, and mutual fund research suite. Stock Rover shines with its massive metrics library (up to 700 in Premium Plus), flexible screeners, portfolio analytics, fair value and margin of safety models, and detailed Insight panels with fundamentals, analyst ratings, news, and transcripts. It also offers Monte Carlo simulations, rebalancing tools, and downloadable PDF research reports. Broker sync and CSV imports make it easy to keep portfolios up to date, while exports to Excel or charts let you take analysis anywhere.
Categories
Platforms
Pricing
Quick highlights
- Metrics-rich tables with up to 700+ data points in the Premium Plus plan (275+ / 375+ / 700+ by tier).
- Flexible screening: ranked screening, historical screening, and custom equation builders.
- Portfolio analytics include correlation matrices, Monte Carlo “future simulations,” rebalancing tools, and trade planning support.
- Insight Panel combines fundamentals, analyst recommendations, news, and full earnings transcripts in one view.
- Fair Value and Margin of Safety models, alongside quantitative scores for value, growth, quality, sentiment, and more.
Community votes (overall)
Shared focus areas
4 overlapsMutual strengths include Dividends, ETF Holdings, and Analyst Recommendations plus 1 more area.
Where they differ
marketstack
Distinct strengths include:
- RESTful JSON API with secure API key access, HTTPS transport, and a 5 requests/sec global limit.
- End-of-day data with 15+ years of history across 500,000+ tickers, including MIC-level filtering and adjusted fields (open, close, volume).
- Intraday data for U.S. markets via IEX, with intervals from 1–60 minutes. Real-time reference prices are derived from IEX feeds; some fields require separate entitlements.
- Professional and higher tiers include real-time stock prices with minute-level updates (1 API call per minute rate cap).
Stock Rover
Distinct strengths include:
- Metrics-rich tables with up to 700+ data points in the Premium Plus plan (275+ / 375+ / 700+ by tier).
- Flexible screening: ranked screening, historical screening, and custom equation builders.
- Portfolio analytics include correlation matrices, Monte Carlo “future simulations,” rebalancing tools, and trade planning support.
- Insight Panel combines fundamentals, analyst recommendations, news, and full earnings transcripts in one view.
Feature-by-feature breakdown
Attribute | marketstack | Stock Rover |
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Categories Which research workflows each platform targets | Shared: Dividends, ETF Holdings, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets Unique: Data APIs, Splits, Interest Rates, APIs & SDKs | Shared: Dividends, ETF Holdings, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets Unique: Screeners, ETF Screeners, Stock Comparison, ETF Comparison, Data Visualizations, Correlation, Monte Carlo, Portfolio, Watchlist, News, Alerts, Calendar, Financials, Scores, Valuation Models, Transcripts, ETF Overview, Fund Overview, Fund Performance, Fund Holdings, Fund Rating, Education, Videos |
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks, ETFs, Bonds, Commodities | Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds |
Experience levels Who each product is built for | Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Platforms Where you can access the product | Web, API | Web, Mobile |
Pricing High-level pricing models | Free, Subscription | Free, Subscription |
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor | Unique
| Unique
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Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat | Not yet | Yes |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Standard listing | Highlighted |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do marketstack and Stock Rover both support?
Both platforms cover Dividends, ETF Holdings, Analyst Recommendations, and Analyst Price Targets workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Do marketstack and Stock Rover require subscriptions?
Both marketstack and Stock Rover keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.
Which tool has mobile access?
Stock Rover ships a dedicated mobile experience, while marketstack focuses on web or desktop access.
What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?
marketstack differentiates itself with RESTful JSON API with secure API key access, HTTPS transport, and a 5 requests/sec global limit., End-of-day data with 15+ years of history across 500,000+ tickers, including MIC-level filtering and adjusted fields (open, close, volume)., and Intraday data for U.S. markets via IEX, with intervals from 1–60 minutes. Real-time reference prices are derived from IEX feeds; some fields require separate entitlements., whereas Stock Rover stands out for Metrics-rich tables with up to 700+ data points in the Premium Plus plan (275+ / 375+ / 700+ by tier)., Flexible screening: ranked screening, historical screening, and custom equation builders., and Portfolio analytics include correlation matrices, Monte Carlo “future simulations,” rebalancing tools, and trade planning support..
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