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VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
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Tool Comparison
Monexa vs Yahoo Finance
Pick Monexa if
Monexa
Free • From $9.90/mo · Web
- You care about valuation models, US government trades, and AI chat, things Yahoo Finance doesn't offer
Pick Yahoo Finance if
Yahoo Finance
Free • From $7.95/mo · Web · Mobile
- You want the cheaper way in: plans start at $7.95/mo instead of $9.9/mo
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
- You care about alerts, portfolio, and watchlist, things Monexa doesn't offer
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Our take
The bottom line
Monexa and Yahoo Finance cover a lot of the same ground (13 shared categories, including screeners, stock ideas, and news), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. Yahoo Finance simply does more: 22 categories to Monexa's 17, including alerts, portfolio, and watchlist, plus a mobile app. Monexa counters by keeping things simpler.
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Key differences at a glance
- Cheaper paid plan
- Yahoo Finance$7.95/mo vs $9.9/mo
- Free trial
- Monexa7 days
- Broader coverage
- Yahoo Finance22 vs 17 categories
- Mobile app
- Yahoo Finance
- Free plan
- Both
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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 $9.90/mo | Free • From $7.95/mo |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | 7 days | — |
Plan limits | 13 limits: Free: financial history: 5Y, Free: charting: 10Y +11 more | 9 limits: Free: data use: Yahoo states Finance data is informational only and not intended for..., Bronze: billing notes: Standard web pricing is shown as $7.95/mo billed $95.40 yearly; curre... +7 more |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | No | Yes |
API access | No | No |
Broker sync | — | Yes |
Integrations | — | Plaid and Yodlee |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +4 more | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +4 more |
Categories covered | 17 | 22 |
Regions | — | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | Latency: Real-time and Granularity: EOD | 3 signals: Latency: Real-time and 15-min Delayed, Granularity: EOD +1 more |
Data partners | Financial exchanges / third-party providers | 15 partners: ICE Data Services, CoinMarketCap +13 more |
Capabilities | — | 4 signals: Universe builder, Broker sync +2 more |
Security | 3 signals: Data residency: Other, Encryption at rest +1 more | — |
| Try it | Visit Monexa | Visit Yahoo Finance |
Where each one shines
What Monexa and Yahoo Finance each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What Monexa and Yahoo Finance each do best.What Monexa does best
- Dashboard, News, AI Chat, Calendar, Screener, Watchlist, Whale Tracker, and Congressional Trading modules from one web workspace.
- Screening for stocks with saved screeners, templates, custom filters, and plan-based saved-screen limits.
- Research coverage for global company pages with financial statements, valuation metrics, stock charts, comparison tools, and plan-based history depth.
- Views for reviewing SEC filings by filing type, filing date, CIK, and source-document view actions.
- Work through earnings calls with transcript history, search, AI summaries, and AI analysis where plan access permits.
What Yahoo Finance does best
- Tracking stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, options, futures, currencies, commodities, crypto, and indices from a widely used web and mobile product.
- Quote pages for charts, financial statements, valuation ratios, analyst estimates, ratings, price targets, news, SEC filings, transcripts, holders, insider transactions, dividends, and ESG data where available.
- Tools for building watchlists and portfolios with manual lots, cash transactions, dividend tracking, fantasy holdings, CSV import/export, and supported brokerage-linked portfolios.
- Monitoring market news, trending tickers, earnings, IPOs, splits, other market events, and quote-page analysis from one familiar finance homepage.
- Yahoo Finance stock screeners and charting for basic idea generation, symbol comparison, indicators, and multi-symbol chart workflows.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Monexa and Yahoo Finance, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Monexa and Yahoo Finance, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsBondsCommoditiesFunds | StocksETFsMutual FundsOptionsFuturesCommoditiesCurrenciesCryptos |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Retail TradersPro RetailAnalystsLong-term InvestorsValue InvestorsGrowth Investors | Retail TradersPro RetailLong-term InvestorsDividend InvestorsGrowth InvestorsValue Investors |
Regions | Not specified | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica |
Coverage details | Identifiers: Ticker | Identifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | Real-time | Real-time15-min Delayed |
Data granularity | EOD | EOD |
Data partners | Financial exchanges / third-party providers | ICE Data ServicesCoinMarketCapMorningstarS&P Global Market IntelligenceLSEG Data & AnalyticsWall Street Horizon (TMX)Commodity Systems, Inc.Vickers+7 more |
| Access & integrations | ||
Import methods | Not specified | CSVManualBrokerOAuth |
Integrations | Not specified | PlaidYodlee |
Export formats | Excel | CSV |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Data residency: OtherEncryption at restEncryption in transit | Not specified |
Capability signals | Not specified | Universe builderBroker syncPortfolio attributionTax lots |
Vendor & support | Alpine Labs Ltda.Country: BrazilSupport: Email | Yahoo |
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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 | Freefinancial history: 5Y · charting: 10Y · +4 more | Freedata use: Yahoo states Finance data is informational only and not intended for... |
| Entry paid plan | $9.90/mo“Pro”financial history: 30Y · charting: 30Y · +5 more | $7.95/mo“Bronze”billing notes: Standard web pricing is shown as $7.95/mo billed $95.40 yearly; curre... · availability: Select subscription plans are described as offered in the US and Cana... |
| Tier 2 | — | $19.95/mo“Silver”billing notes: Pricing page shows $19.95/mo billed $239.40 yearly. · app store monthly price: $24.95 monthly in US App Store listing · +1 more |
| Top plan | — | $39.95/mo“Gold”billing notes: Pricing page shows $39.95/mo billed $479.40 yearly. · app store monthly price: $49.95 monthly in US App Store listing · +1 more |
| Free trial | 7 days | — |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between Monexa and Yahoo Finance?
Monexa leans toward screeners, stock ideas, and news, while Yahoo Finance puts more weight on news, alerts, and calendar. They overlap in 13 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do Monexa and Yahoo Finance cost?
Good news: both Monexa and Yahoo Finance have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Can I use Monexa or Yahoo Finance on my phone?
Yahoo Finance lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. Monexa doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web.
Should I choose Monexa or Yahoo Finance?
It depends on what you're after. Pick Monexa if valuation models and US government trades matter to you; go with Yahoo Finance if you'd rather have alerts and portfolio. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do Monexa and Yahoo Finance cover?
Both cover stocks, ETFs, and commodities. Monexa also handles bonds and funds. Yahoo Finance adds mutual funds, options, and futures on top.
Do Monexa and Yahoo Finance offer real-time data?
Yes, both serve real-time market data, so either works when timing matters.
Can I export data from Monexa and Yahoo Finance?
Yes, both export to spreadsheets (Monexa: Excel; Yahoo Finance: CSV), which is handy if you like running your own numbers.
Are Monexa and Yahoo Finance 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: Monexa or Yahoo Finance?
Both Monexa and Yahoo Finance 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 Monexa or Yahoo Finance?
Yahoo Finance handles portfolio tracking. Monexa is really a research tool; you'd track your portfolio elsewhere.
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