VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★

NO ADVICE

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Tool Comparison

MarketWatch vs TipRanks comparison

Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.

MarketWatch logo

MarketWatch

marketwatch.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb, Mobile
Hands-on review
TipRanks logo

TipRanks

tipranks.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb, Mobile, API
Editor's pickHands-on review
Top 50 Investing ToolsThe global ranking of the best investing tools, ranked by community votes.

At a glance

Platforms
MarketWatchWeb, Mobile
TipRanksWeb, Mobile, API
Categories
MarketWatch18
TipRanks35
Pricing details

Tool

MarketWatch

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial

Plans & pricing

FreeFree
SubscriptionSubscription

Tool

TipRanks

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial

Plans & pricing

FreeFree
PlusSubscription
PremiumSubscription
UltimateSubscription
Enterprise / API SuiteContact sales

Vote sentiment comparison

Loading sentiment chart...

Platform details

AttributeMarketWatchTipRanks
Asset types
StocksETFsMutual FundsOptionsFuturesCommoditiesCurrenciesCryptosBonds
StocksETFsOptionsCryptosCommoditiesCurrencies
Experience
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Regions
North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica
Not specified
Data freshness
Real-time15-min DelayedEnd of Day
Not specified
API access
Not specifiedNot specified
Export formats
CSV
Not specified

Coverage overlap

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between MarketWatch and TipRanks?

MarketWatch focuses on News, Alerts, and Calendar while TipRanks specializes in Stock Ideas, Top Analysts, and Screeners. They overlap in 9 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

How much do MarketWatch and TipRanks cost?

Good news—both MarketWatch and TipRanks offer free plans. You can try each platform without commitment and only pay when you need premium features.

Does MarketWatch or TipRanks have an API?

TipRanks provides API access for programmatic data retrieval and custom integrations. MarketWatch doesn't currently offer an API, so you'll need to use their web interface.

Should I choose MarketWatch or TipRanks?

Choose MarketWatch if you need Market data hub with stock and market screeners, mutual fund research, fund comparison, and multi-quote lookup tools., and Personal watchlists available free with an account; syncs across web and mobile apps with customizable price and news alerts.. Go with TipRanks if Tracks and measures performance of financial experts (analysts, bloggers, hedge funds, and corporate insiders) to help investors evaluate who to trust., and Smart Score: proprietary quantitative stock score (1–10) based on 8 factors (analyst ratings, insider transactions, blogger opinions, individual investor sentiment, hedge fund activity, news sentiment, technicals, fundamentals). better fits how you invest.

What asset classes do MarketWatch and TipRanks cover?

Both cover Stocks, ETFs, Options, Commodities, Currencies, and Cryptos. MarketWatch also includes Mutual Funds, Futures, and Bonds.

Does MarketWatch or TipRanks have real-time data?

MarketWatch offers real-time data feeds, which is essential for active traders. TipRanks uses delayed or end-of-day data, which works fine for longer-term investors who don't need up-to-the-second quotes.

Can I export data from MarketWatch and TipRanks?

MarketWatch supports data exports to CSV. TipRanks has more limited export options.

Which has a better stock screener—MarketWatch or TipRanks?

Both MarketWatch and TipRanks include stock screeners. Try each to see which filtering options and interface you prefer.

Can I track my portfolio with MarketWatch or TipRanks?

TipRanks offers portfolio tracking features. MarketWatch is more focused on research and analysis.

Keep Exploring

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.