MarketWatch adds Alerts, Data Visualizations, Paper Trading, Options, Analyst Price Targets, Insider Data, Short Interest, Interest Rates, Yield Curves, and Newsletters coverage that Stock Analysis skips.
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MarketWatch vs Stock Analysis comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Quick takeaways
Stock Analysis includes ETF Screeners, Top Analysts, Stock Comparison, ETF Comparison, Portfolio, Dividends, Splits, Delisted, Spin-offs, Ticker Changes, Acquisitions, Bankruptcy, ETF Fundamentals, and ETF Performance categories that MarketWatch omits.
MarketWatch highlights: 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..
Stock Analysis is known for: Stock, ETF, and IPO screeners with 200+ indicators and real-time filtering. Pro users can save screens., Coverage spans more than 100,000 tradable symbols worldwide. US quotes are real-time via Cboe; international quotes are delayed or EOD depending on exchange., and Financial data provided by S&P Global. Free users see 5 years of history; Pro extends to 10 years. Downloadable exports use Nasdaq Data Link (US) and FMP (non-US)..
MarketWatch
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Hands-on review
A global financial-news portal from Dow Jones that combines market data, news, analysis, and investor tools. Real-time Nasdaq last-sale quotes are included, while most other intraday prices run on a standard 15-minute delay. Premium newsletters and in-depth articles are gated behind a subscription. Mobile apps extend the experience with push alerts and watchlist syncing.
Categories
Platforms
Web
Mobile
Pricing
Free
Subscription
Quick highlights
- 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.
- Comprehensive event calendars, including U.S. economic releases, corporate earnings, IPO schedules, and options-expiration dates.
- BigCharts advanced charting platform with multiple timeframes (intraday to monthly) and technical overlays; intraday data typically delayed 15 minutes.
- Options coverage with full chains per symbol and an expiration calendar.
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Stock Analysis
stockanalysis.com
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A comprehensive equity and ETF research platform. The free site includes screeners, comparisons, corporate actions, and market calendars. The Pro plan unlocks unlimited CSV/Excel downloads, saved screeners, advanced analyst filters, full ETF holdings, and longer financial history. US quotes are real-time via Cboe, while international quotes are delayed or end-of-day. Financials come from S&P Global Market Intelligence, with 5 years shown free and 10 years on Pro.
Categories
Platforms
Web
Mobile
Pricing
Free
Subscription
Quick highlights
- Stock, ETF, and IPO screeners with 200+ indicators and real-time filtering. Pro users can save screens.
- Coverage spans more than 100,000 tradable symbols worldwide. US quotes are real-time via Cboe; international quotes are delayed or EOD depending on exchange.
- Financial data provided by S&P Global. Free users see 5 years of history; Pro extends to 10 years. Downloadable exports use Nasdaq Data Link (US) and FMP (non-US).
- Pro plan includes unlimited CSV/Excel exports, advanced analyst filtering, business metrics for 40,000+ companies, detailed ETF holdings, and full corporate actions. Pricing: $6.58/month (annual) or $9.99/month (monthly).
- Watchlists double as a portfolio tracker, showing holdings, P/L, cash, and currencies. Supports real-time price updates and CSV/Excel exports.
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Overlap
Shared focus areas
8 overlapsMutual strengths include News, Calendar, and Screeners plus 5 more areas.
Where they differ
MarketWatch
Distinct strengths include:
Alerts
Data Visualizations
Paper Trading
Options
Analyst Price Targets
Insider Data
Short Interest
Interest Rates
- 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.
- Comprehensive event calendars, including U.S. economic releases, corporate earnings, IPO schedules, and options-expiration dates.
- BigCharts advanced charting platform with multiple timeframes (intraday to monthly) and technical overlays; intraday data typically delayed 15 minutes.
Stock Analysis
Distinct strengths include:
- Stock, ETF, and IPO screeners with 200+ indicators and real-time filtering. Pro users can save screens.
- Coverage spans more than 100,000 tradable symbols worldwide. US quotes are real-time via Cboe; international quotes are delayed or EOD depending on exchange.
- Financial data provided by S&P Global. Free users see 5 years of history; Pro extends to 10 years. Downloadable exports use Nasdaq Data Link (US) and FMP (non-US).
- Pro plan includes unlimited CSV/Excel exports, advanced analyst filtering, business metrics for 40,000+ companies, detailed ETF holdings, and full corporate actions. Pricing: $6.58/month (annual) or $9.99/month (monthly).
Feature-by-feature breakdown
| Attribute | MarketWatch | Stock Analysis |
|---|---|---|
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets | Shared: News, Calendar, Screeners, Watchlist, Financials, ETF Overview, ETF Holdings, IPO Unique: Alerts, Data Visualizations, Paper Trading, Options, Analyst Price Targets, Insider Data, Short Interest, Interest Rates, Yield Curves, Newsletters | Shared: News, Calendar, Screeners, Watchlist, Financials, ETF Overview, ETF Holdings, IPO Unique: ETF Screeners, Top Analysts, Stock Comparison, ETF Comparison, Portfolio, Dividends, Splits, Delisted, Spin-offs, Ticker Changes, Acquisitions, Bankruptcy, ETF Fundamentals, ETF Performance |
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Options, Futures, Commodities, Currencies, Cryptos, Bonds | Stocks, ETFs, Mutual 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 |
Pricing High-level pricing models | Free, Subscription | Free, Subscription |
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor | Unique
| Unique
|
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat | Yes | Yes |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Standard listing | Highlighted |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do MarketWatch and Stock Analysis both support?
Both platforms cover News, Calendar, Screeners, Watchlist, Financials, ETF Overview, ETF Holdings, and IPO 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 Stock, ETF, and IPO screeners with 200+ indicators and real-time filtering. Pro users can save screens., Coverage spans more than 100,000 tradable symbols worldwide. US quotes are real-time via Cboe; international quotes are delayed or EOD depending on exchange., and Financial data provided by S&P Global. Free users see 5 years of history; Pro extends to 10 years. Downloadable exports use Nasdaq Data Link (US) and FMP (non-US)..
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