VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
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Monday, January 5, 2026
Tool Comparison
MarketWatch vs Stock Analysis comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
MarketWatch
marketwatch.com
Stock Analysis
stockanalysis.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 News, Calendar, and Screeners and 8 other categories.
- Coverage tilt: MarketWatch has 7 categories you won't get in Stock Analysis; Stock Analysis has 17 unique categories.
- Platforms: MarketWatch runs on Web, Mobile; Stock Analysis runs on Web, Mobile, Desktop.
Category leaders
- Screeners: Stock Analysis leads (+2 vs 0 net votes for MarketWatch).
- Portfolio: Stock Analysis leads (+2 vs 0 net votes for MarketWatch).
- Watchlist: not enough category votes yet to call a leader.
- News: not enough category votes yet to call a leader.
- Data Visualizations: not enough category votes yet to call a leader.
Vote sentiment comparison
Cumulative positive vote share. Loading fresh totals...
Side-by-side metrics
| Attribute | MarketWatch | Stock Analysis |
|---|---|---|
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Options, Futures, Commodities, Currencies, Cryptos, Bonds | Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Closed-End Funds, Real Estate, Funds |
Experience levels Who each product is built for | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Platforms Where you can access the product | Web, Mobile | Web, Mobile, Desktop |
Pricing High-level pricing models | Free, Subscription | Free, Subscription |
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat | Yes | Yes |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Standard listing | Highlighted |
Coverage overlap
Shared categories
Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.
MarketWatch strengths
Categories covered by MarketWatch but not Stock Analysis.
Stock Analysis strengths
Categories covered by Stock Analysis but not MarketWatch.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do MarketWatch and Stock Analysis both support?
Both platforms cover News, Calendar, Screeners, Data Visualizations, Watchlist, Financials, ETF Overview, ETF Holdings, Analyst Price Targets, IPO, and Newsletters workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Do MarketWatch and Stock Analysis require subscriptions?
Both MarketWatch and Stock Analysis keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.
How can you access MarketWatch and Stock Analysis?
Both MarketWatch and Stock Analysis support web and mobile access, making it easy to keep tabs on research away from the desk.
What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?
MarketWatch differentiates itself with Market data hub with stock and market screeners, mutual fund research, fund comparison, and multi-quote lookup tools., Personal watchlists available free with an account; syncs across web and mobile apps with customizable price and news alerts., and Comprehensive event calendars, including U.S. economic releases, corporate earnings, IPO schedules, and options-expiration dates., whereas Stock Analysis stands out for Covers 120,000+ global stocks and funds with quotes, news, financials, forecasts, charts, and statistics, aiming to be “the internet’s best source of free stock data and information for regular investors.”, Global coverage for stocks and ETFs, with 100,000+ tradable symbols across major U.S. exchanges (NASDAQ, NYSE, CBOE, OTC Markets) and many international markets; goal is to list every tradable stock in the world., and Individual stock pages combine real-time or delayed prices, key stats, full financial statements (income, balance sheet, cash flow), ratios, KPIs, dividend history, long price history, interactive technical charts, and company profiles..
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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.