VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
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Monday, January 5, 2026
Tool Comparison
marketstack vs The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
The Wall Street Journal (WSJ)
wsj.com
Comparison highlights
- Tool score: the chart below shows community vote sentiment over the last 8 weeks. Use it as a signal, not a verdict.
- Overlap: both cover Dividends, Analyst Recommendations, and Analyst Price Targets.
- Coverage tilt: marketstack has 5 categories you won't get in The Wall Street Journal (WSJ); The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) has 5 unique categories.
- Platforms: marketstack runs on Web, API; The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) runs on Web, Mobile.
Category leaders
- News: The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) is tagged for this workflow; marketstack has no category votes yet.
Vote sentiment comparison
Cumulative positive vote share. Loading fresh totals...
Side-by-side metrics
| Attribute | marketstack | The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) |
|---|---|---|
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks, ETFs, Bonds, Commodities | Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Bonds, Commodities, Currencies |
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 |
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat | Not yet | Not yet |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Standard listing | Standard listing |
Coverage overlap
Shared categories
Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.
marketstack strengths
Categories covered by marketstack but not The Wall Street Journal (WSJ).
The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) strengths
Categories covered by The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) but not marketstack.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do marketstack and The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) both support?
Both platforms cover Dividends, 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 The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) require subscriptions?
Both marketstack and The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.
Which tool has mobile access?
The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) 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 The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) stands out for Comprehensive business and markets reporting, plus a Market Data Center spanning indexes, stocks, bonds, commodities, currencies, and mutual funds., Built-in calendars, including a downloadable U.S. economic calendar and an earnings calendar within Market Data., and Market lists and stats such as 52-week highs/lows, analyst upgrades/downgrades, and dividend pages..
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Curation & Accuracy
This directory blends AI‑assisted discovery with human curation. Entries are reviewed, edited, and organized with the goal of expanding coverage and sharpening quality over time. Your feedback helps steer improvements (because no single human can capture everything all at once).
Details change. Pricing, features, and availability may be incomplete or out of date. Treat listings as a starting point and verify on the provider’s site before making decisions. If you spot an error or a gap, send a quick note and I’ll adjust.