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Monday, January 5, 2026
Tool Comparison
MarketWatch vs Tickertape comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
MarketWatch
marketwatch.com
Tickertape
tickertape.in
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, Alerts, and Screeners and 5 other categories.
- Coverage tilt: MarketWatch has 10 categories you won't get in Tickertape; Tickertape has 10 unique categories.
- Curation signals: MarketWatch: Hands-on review / Tickertape: Hands-on review.
Category leaders
- Screeners: not enough category votes yet to call a leader.
- Portfolio: Tickertape is tagged for this workflow; MarketWatch has no category votes yet.
- Watchlist: not enough category votes yet to call a leader.
- News: not enough category votes yet to call a leader.
- Data Visualizations: MarketWatch is tagged for this workflow; Tickertape has no category votes yet.
Vote sentiment comparison
Cumulative positive vote share. Loading fresh totals...
Side-by-side metrics
| Attribute | MarketWatch | Tickertape |
|---|---|---|
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Options, Futures, Commodities, Currencies, Cryptos, Bonds | Stocks, Mutual Funds, ETFs, Options |
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 |
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 Tickertape.
Tickertape strengths
Categories covered by Tickertape but not MarketWatch.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do MarketWatch and Tickertape both support?
Both platforms cover News, Alerts, Screeners, Watchlist, Financials, ETF Overview, Analyst Price Targets, and Insider Data workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Do MarketWatch and Tickertape require subscriptions?
Both MarketWatch and Tickertape keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.
How can you access MarketWatch and Tickertape?
Both MarketWatch and Tickertape 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 Tickertape stands out for Web and mobile apps covering Indian stocks, mutual funds, and ETFs., Screeners with over 100 metrics; free users can build up to three custom filters, while Pro removes the limit., and End-of-day data refresh: prices and volumes in the evening, F&O later at night, and fundamentals early the next day..
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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.