VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★

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Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Tool Comparison

Monexa vs Variant comparison

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

Monexa logo

Monexa

monexa.ai

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb
Variant logo

Variant

variantinsights.com

PricingOther
PlatformsWeb
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At a glance

Platforms
MonexaWeb
VariantWeb
Categories
Monexa18
Variant4
Pricing details

Tool

Monexa

$9.9/mo

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial7 days

Plans & pricing

FreeFree
Pro$9.9/mo

Tool

Variant

Starting price

Free tierNo
Free trial

Plans & pricing

Pricing not published

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Platform details

AttributeMonexaVariant
Asset types
StocksETFsBondsCommoditiesFunds
Stocks
Experience
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
IntermediateAdvanced
Regions
Not specifiedNot specified
Data freshness
Real-time
Not specified
API access
Not specifiedNot specified
Export formats
Excel
Not specified

Coverage overlap

Shared categories2

Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between Monexa and Variant?

Monexa focuses on Screeners, Stock Ideas, and News while Variant specializes in Stock Ideas, Market Sentiment, and Forums. They overlap in 2 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

Is Monexa or Variant free to use?

Monexa offers a free tier that lets you get started without paying, while Variant requires a subscription. If budget is a concern, start with Monexa and upgrade later if you need more advanced features.

Which is better for beginners—Monexa or Variant?

Monexa is more beginner-friendly with an approachable interface. Both can work for intermediate users.

Should I choose Monexa or Variant?

Choose Monexa if you need Web “Platform” includes Dashboard, News, AI Chat, Calendar, Screener, Watchlist, Whale Tracker, and Congressional Trading modules., and Stock Screener supports saved screeners, templates, and custom filters (“Add Filter”).. Go with Variant if AI Catalyst Finder scans filings, transcripts, and other documents to surface potential catalysts in public-company situations., and Buyside discussion area with differentiated views and thousands of investor comments. better fits how you invest.

What asset classes do Monexa and Variant cover?

Both cover Stocks. Monexa also includes ETFs, Bonds, Commodities, and Funds.

Does Monexa or Variant have real-time data?

Monexa offers real-time data feeds, which is essential for active traders. Variant 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 Monexa and Variant?

Monexa supports data exports to Excel. Variant has more limited export options.

Which has a better stock screener—Monexa or Variant?

Monexa includes a stock screener for finding investment ideas. Variant focuses on other analytical tools.

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