Morningstar Investor adds Screeners, Portfolio, News, Alerts, Financials, ETF Overview, ETF Holdings, Fund Overview, Fund Performance, Fund Holdings, Fund Rating, Scores, and Bulls Say Bear Say coverage that N26 skips.
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Tool Comparison
Morningstar Investor vs N26 comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Quick takeaways
N26 includes Brokerage, and Wealth Management categories that Morningstar Investor omits.
In depth comparison
Morningstar Investor
morningstar.com
Hands-on review
Morningstar’s flagship research and portfolio platform for individual investors. Free users get access to screeners and quotes, while subscribers unlock analyst reports, expanded data, and premium ratings. A 7-day trial is available. Canceling a subscription also removes access to saved portfolios, watchlists, and screens.
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Platforms
WebMobile
Pricing
FreeSubscription
Quick highlights
- Powerful screeners for stocks, funds, ETFs, and closed-end funds with over 200 searchable data points and curated pre-filtered lists.
- Portfolio X-Ray tool showing allocations by asset class, sector, and region across combined holdings.
- Analyst reports with Fair Value estimates, Moat ratings, and “Bulls Say / Bears Say” perspectives (subscriber feature).
- Quote pages enriched with Morningstar Star Ratings and detailed analysis for subscribers.
- Portfolio and watchlist alerts delivered via email to keep you informed on holdings you track.
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N26
n26.com
Mobile-first bank with built-in investing. Customers can trade stocks, ETFs, and crypto directly in the app. Stock and ETF trades are free across all plans, with fractional investing and recurring plans available. Ready-made funds are powered by BlackRock, while crypto trading is supported by Bitpanda. Fees vary by asset and plan tier, and availability depends on country of residence.
Categories
Platforms
Mobile
Pricing
FreeSubscription
Quick highlights
- Unlimited commission-free trading in stocks and ETFs for all customers.
- Fractional investing available from as little as €1, with free recurring investment plans.
- Access to thousands of instruments (3,000–4,000 depending on market).
- Automated investment plans offered on weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, or quarterly schedules.
- Ready-made funds managed by BlackRock, offered in three profiles: Mindful, Balanced, and Ambitious.
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Where they differ
Morningstar Investor
Distinct strengths include:
- Powerful screeners for stocks, funds, ETFs, and closed-end funds with over 200 searchable data points and curated pre-filtered lists.
- Portfolio X-Ray tool showing allocations by asset class, sector, and region across combined holdings.
- Analyst reports with Fair Value estimates, Moat ratings, and “Bulls Say / Bears Say” perspectives (subscriber feature).
- Quote pages enriched with Morningstar Star Ratings and detailed analysis for subscribers.
N26
Distinct strengths include:
- Unlimited commission-free trading in stocks and ETFs for all customers.
- Fractional investing available from as little as €1, with free recurring investment plans.
- Access to thousands of instruments (3,000–4,000 depending on market).
- Automated investment plans offered on weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, or quarterly schedules.
Feature-by-feature breakdown
| Attribute | Morningstar Investor | N26 |
|---|---|---|
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets | Shared: Watchlist Unique: Screeners, Portfolio, News, Alerts, Financials, ETF Overview, ETF Holdings, Fund Overview, Fund Performance, Fund Holdings, Fund Rating, Scores, Bulls Say Bear Say | Shared: Watchlist Unique: Brokerage, Wealth Management |
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Closed-End Funds | Stocks, ETFs, Cryptos |
Experience levels Who each product is built for | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Platforms Where you can access the product | Web, Mobile | Mobile |
Pricing High-level pricing models | Free, Subscription | Free, Subscription |
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor | Unique
| Unique
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Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat | Yes | Not yet |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Standard listing | Standard listing |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do Morningstar Investor and N26 both support?
Both platforms cover Watchlist workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Do Morningstar Investor and N26 require subscriptions?
Both Morningstar Investor and N26 keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.
How can you access Morningstar Investor and N26?
Both Morningstar Investor and N26 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?
Morningstar Investor differentiates itself with Powerful screeners for stocks, funds, ETFs, and closed-end funds with over 200 searchable data points and curated pre-filtered lists., Portfolio X-Ray tool showing allocations by asset class, sector, and region across combined holdings., and Analyst reports with Fair Value estimates, Moat ratings, and “Bulls Say / Bears Say” perspectives (subscriber feature)., whereas N26 stands out for Unlimited commission-free trading in stocks and ETFs for all customers., Fractional investing available from as little as €1, with free recurring investment plans., and Access to thousands of instruments (3,000–4,000 depending on market)..
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