VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
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Monday, January 5, 2026
Tool Comparison
MarketWatch vs Stock Unlock comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
MarketWatch
marketwatch.com
Stock Unlock
stockunlock.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 Alerts, Screeners, and Data Visualizations and 6 other categories.
- Coverage tilt: MarketWatch has 9 categories you won't get in Stock Unlock; Stock Unlock has 12 unique categories.
- Platforms: MarketWatch runs on Web, Mobile; Stock Unlock runs on Web.
Category leaders
- Screeners: not enough category votes yet to call a leader.
- Portfolio: Stock Unlock is tagged for this workflow; MarketWatch has no category votes yet.
- Watchlist: not enough category votes yet to call a leader.
- News: MarketWatch is tagged for this workflow; Stock Unlock has no category votes yet.
- 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 Unlock |
|---|---|---|
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Options, Futures, Commodities, Currencies, Cryptos, Bonds | Stocks, ETFs |
Experience levels Who each product is built for | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Platforms Where you can access the product | Web, Mobile | Web |
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 | Standard listing |
Coverage overlap
Shared categories
Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.
MarketWatch strengths
Categories covered by MarketWatch but not Stock Unlock.
Stock Unlock strengths
Categories covered by Stock Unlock but not MarketWatch.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do MarketWatch and Stock Unlock both support?
Both platforms cover Alerts, Screeners, Data Visualizations, Watchlist, ETF Overview, ETF Holdings, Analyst Price Targets, Insider Data, and Newsletters workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Do MarketWatch and Stock Unlock require subscriptions?
Both MarketWatch and Stock Unlock keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.
Which tool has mobile access?
MarketWatch ships a dedicated mobile experience, while Stock Unlock focuses on web or desktop access.
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 Unlock stands out for Coverage of more than 130,000 stocks and ETFs across 65 global exchanges., Portfolio tracking through manual entry or broker connections (via SnapTrade integration)., and Custom watchlists with event notifications and alerts..
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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.