VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON
Tool details checked August 23, 2026
Tool Comparison
MoatMap vs Stock Rover
Pick MoatMap if
MoatMap
Free • From $6 per unit · Web
- You want the cheaper way in: plans start at $6/mo instead of $34/mo
- You want AI research, market sentiment, and checklist.
Pick Stock Rover if
Stock Rover
Free • From $34/mo · Web · Mobile
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
- You want ETF screeners, stock comparison, and ETF comparison.
- You've outgrown the basics and want pro-level depth
Skip both if: Neither one clicks with how you research; there are strong third options.
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Our take
The bottom line
MoatMap and Stock Rover cover a lot of the same ground (10 shared categories, including screeners, stock ideas, and scores), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. Stock Rover simply does more: 32 categories to MoatMap's 13, including ETF screeners, stock comparison, and ETF comparison, plus a mobile app. MoatMap counters by starting cheaper at $6/mo.
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Key differences at a glance
- Cheaper paid plan
- MoatMap$6/mo vs $34/mo
- Free trial
- Stock Rover14 days
- Broader coverage
- Stock Rover32 vs 13 categories
- Mobile app
- Stock Rover
- Broker sync
- Stock Rover
- Global coverage
- MoatMap
See for yourself
How they stack up
The side-by-side table: pricing, platforms, data, and coverage at a glance.ShowHide
How they stack up
The side-by-side table: pricing, platforms, data, and coverage at a glance.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & plans | ||
Starting price | Free • From $6 per unit | Free • From $34/mo |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | — | 14 days |
Plan limits | 7 limits: Free: feathers per month: 20, Taster pack: feathers: 100 +5 more | 54 limits: Free: stock scores: 3/month, Free: research reports: Dow 30 samples only unless Research Reports add-on or bundled paid pl... +52 more |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | No | Yes |
API access | No | No |
Broker sync | No | Yes |
Integrations | — | Yodlee brokerage aggregation and Interactive Brokers |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +4 more | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +7 more |
Categories covered | 13 | 32 |
Regions | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa | North America |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | Latency: Real-time and End of Day and Granularity: EOD | 5 signals: Latency: Real-time, 15-min Delayed, and End of Day, Granularity: Minute and EOD +3 more |
Data partners | — | 6 partners: Morningstar, Zacks +4 more |
Capabilities | 5 signals: Universe builder, Factors: Quality, Value, and Momentum +3 more | 10 signals: Custom formulas, Universe builder +8 more |
Security | — | Encryption at rest and Encryption in transit |
| Try it | Visit MoatMap | Visit Stock Rover |
Where each one shines
What MoatMap and Stock Rover each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What MoatMap and Stock Rover each do best.What MoatMap does best
- Score more than 20,000 stocks daily on Quality, Value, and Momentum within sector and global contexts.
- Screen stocks across 30 markets, use five prepared screens, and save or share filters.
- Order 9,000-to-12,000-word AI reports covering business segments, management, earnings transcripts, and scenarios.
- Track insider buys, sells, and buybacks across 28 markets.
- Upload a broker statement for factor scores, sector exposure, look-through financials, insider activity, buybacks, and earnings dates.
What Stock Rover does best
- Screen North American stocks, ETFs, and funds with up to 800 or more metrics.
- Tracking portfolios and dividends with broker sync, manual or spreadsheet import, benchmark comparison, emailed reports, dividend-income projections, risk-adjusted return, volatility, beta, IRR, Sharpe Ratio, and position contribution analytics.
- Comparison tools for stocks, ETFs, funds, portfolios, indices, and custom datasets in spreadsheet-like table and tile views across valuation, dividend, analyst, ratings, momentum, performance, and operating metrics.
- Automated DCF-driven Fair Value and intrinsic-value metrics to estimate Margin of Safety, then compare valuation ratios against 20-year relative norms to separate real discounts from superficially cheap stocks.
- The Insight Panel for financial statements, sales, earnings, cash flow, dividends, analyst ratings, insider activity, news, earnings transcripts, fair-value formulas, scores, warnings, and options-chain research on higher tiers.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for MoatMap and Stock Rover, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for MoatMap and Stock Rover, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | Stocks | StocksETFsMutual FundsClosed-End FundsOptionsFundsOther |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediate | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Retail TradersPro RetailLong-term InvestorsValue InvestorsQuality InvestorsGrowth Investors | Retail TradersPro RetailLong-term InvestorsValue InvestorsGrowth InvestorsQuality InvestorsDividend InvestorsAnalysts+1 more |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica | North America |
Coverage details | Identifiers: Ticker | Countries: US and CA11 exchangesIdentifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | Real-timeEnd of Day | Real-time15-min DelayedEnd of Day |
Data granularity | EOD | MinuteEOD |
Pricing sources | Not specified | ExchangeVendorModel |
Data partners | Not specified | MorningstarZacksIntrinioQuandlYodleeIEX |
| Access & integrations | ||
Import methods | CSVManual | CSVBrokerOAuthManual |
Integrations | Not specified | Yodlee brokerage aggregationInteractive Brokers |
Export formats | Not specified | CSVImagePDF |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Not specified | Encryption at restEncryption in transit |
Capability signals | Universe builderFactors: Quality, Value, and MomentumFactor exposurePortfolio factor exposureAI summaries: Filings, Transcripts, and News | Custom formulasUniverse builderFactors: Value, Quality, Momentum, Growth, and SizePerformance attributionMonte CarloBroker syncPortfolio attributionRebalancing+2 more |
Vendor & support | MoatMapCountry: MalaysiaSupport: Email | Stock Rover LLCCountry: United StatesFounded 2008Support: Email and Phone |
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What you'll actually pay
Plans, billing, trials, and per-month pricing for both tools.ShowHide
What you'll actually pay
Plans, billing, trials, and per-month pricing for both tools.| Tier | ||
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Freefeathers per month: 20 | Freestock scores: 3/month · research reports: Dow 30 samples only unless Research Reports add-on or bundled paid pl... · +1 more |
| Entry paid plan | $6 per unit“Taster pack”feathers: 100 · expiry: Never expires | $34/mo“Premium”annual billing: $348/year ($29/month equivalent) · two year billing: $576 every 2 years ($24/month equivalent) · +11 more |
| Tier 2 | $15 per unit“Standard pack”feathers: 300 · expiry: Never expires | $70/mo“Premium Plus”annual billing: $588/year ($49/month equivalent) · two year billing: $1,008 every 2 years ($42/month equivalent) · +12 more |
| Tier 3 | $28 per unit“Bulk pack”feathers: 600 · expiry: Never expires | $99/mo“Ultimate”annual billing: $948/year ($79/month equivalent) · two year billing: $1,656 every 2 years ($69/month equivalent) · +10 more |
| Top plan | — | $199/mo“Ultimate Pro”annual billing: $1,788/year ($149/month equivalent) · two year billing: $3,096 every 2 years ($129/month equivalent) · +10 more |
| Free trial | — | 14 days |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between MoatMap and Stock Rover?
MoatMap leans toward AI research, screeners, and stock ideas, while Stock Rover puts more weight on stock ideas, screeners, and ETF screeners. They overlap in 10 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do MoatMap and Stock Rover cost?
Good news: both MoatMap and Stock Rover have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Which is better for beginners: MoatMap or Stock Rover?
Honestly, neither is aimed at beginners. Expect a learning curve either way; that's the trade-off for the depth they offer.
Can I use MoatMap or Stock Rover on my phone?
Stock Rover lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. MoatMap doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web.
Should I choose MoatMap or Stock Rover?
It depends on what you're after. Pick MoatMap if AI research and market sentiment matter to you; go with Stock Rover if you'd rather have ETF screeners and stock comparison. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do MoatMap and Stock Rover cover?
Both cover stocks. Stock Rover adds ETFs, mutual funds, and closed-end funds on top.
Do MoatMap and Stock Rover offer real-time data?
Yes, both serve real-time market data, so either works when timing matters.
Which covers international markets: MoatMap or Stock Rover?
MoatMap has documented international coverage (North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, and more), so it's the safer bet if you hold non-US stocks. Stock Rover is more region-specific, mainly North America.
Can I export data from MoatMap and Stock Rover?
Stock Rover exports to CSV. MoatMap is stingier about getting data out.
Can MoatMap or Stock Rover connect to my broker?
Stock Rover syncs with brokers automatically. With MoatMap, you're entering holdings by hand or importing files.
Are MoatMap and Stock Rover good for long-term investing?
Yes, both are aimed squarely at long-term investors. Compare their coverage, workflow, and price before assuming they solve the same long-term research job.
Which has a better stock screener: MoatMap or Stock Rover?
Both MoatMap and Stock Rover include stock screeners, and they differ more in interface than raw power; try both and see which one clicks for you.
Can I track my portfolio with MoatMap or Stock Rover?
Yes, both do portfolio tracking: holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.
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