★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
Tool comparison edition
Tool Comparison
Morningstar Investor vs TIKR
Pick Morningstar Investor if
Morningstar Investor
From $249/yr · Web · Mobile
- You want the cheaper way in: plans start at $20.75/mo instead of $24.95/mo
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
- You care about fund analysis, ETF analysis, and scores, things TIKR doesn't offer
Pick TIKR if
TIKR
Free • From $24.95/mo · Web
- You'd rather start free and only pay if you outgrow it
- You care about data visualizations, institutional ownership, and calendar, things Morningstar Investor doesn't offer
Skip both if: Neither one clicks with how you research; there are strong third options.
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Our take
The bottom line
Morningstar Investor and TIKR cover a lot of the same ground (8 shared categories, including stock ideas, screeners, and stock comparison), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. TIKR simply does more: 18 categories to Morningstar Investor's 12, including data visualizations, institutional ownership, and calendar. Morningstar Investor counters by starting cheaper at $20.75/mo.
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Key differences at a glance
- Free plan
- TIKR
- Cheaper paid plan
- Morningstar Investor$20.75/mo vs $24.95/mo
- Free trial
- Morningstar Investor7 days
- Broader coverage
- TIKR18 vs 12 categories
- Mobile app
- Morningstar Investor
- Asset coverage
- Morningstar InvestorAdds ETFs and mutual funds
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 | From $249/yr | Free • From $24.95/mo |
Free tier | No | Yes |
Free trial | 7 days | — |
Plan limits | — | 37 limits: Free: geographic coverage: US only, Free: financial history years: 3 +35 more |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | Yes | No |
API access | No | No |
Broker sync | — | No |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +2 more | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +7 more |
Categories covered | 12 | 18 |
Regions | — | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data partners | — | 4 partners: S&P Global Market Intelligence, Morningstar +2 more |
Capabilities | Universe builder | Universe builder |
| Try it | Visit Morningstar Investor | Visit TIKR |
Where each one shines
What Morningstar Investor and TIKR each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What Morningstar Investor and TIKR each do best.What Morningstar Investor does best
- Research coverage for stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, and closed-end funds with Morningstar ratings, analyst notes, reports, screeners, watchlists, and portfolio tools.
- Stock research built around Morningstar fair value estimates, Economic Moat Ratings, rating-change coverage, valuation context, commentary, and news.
- Evaluation tools for funds and ETFs with Morningstar star ratings, Morningstar Medalist Ratings, analyst notes, fund reports, performance context, fees, and holdings views.
- Tools for building stock, fund, and ETF screens using more than 200 data points, then save custom views for portfolios, watchlists, and screeners.
- Portfolio X-Ray to inspect asset allocation, sector exposure, fees, risk, stock style, and portfolio-level or fund-level composition.
What TIKR does best
- Research coverage for common stocks through a terminal-style workspace focused on financial statements, ratios, valuation multiples, estimates, filings, transcripts, ownership, news, and watchlists.
- Screening for a global equity universe of more than 100,000 stocks across 92 countries and 136 exchanges using regions, industries, financial metrics, ratios, valuation, forecasts, growth, margins, and other criteria.
- Analysis of company fundamentals with income statement, balance sheet, cash flow, ratio views, chartable line items, peer comparison, and plan-based historical depth.
- Tools for building valuation work with trailing and forward multiples, historical multiple charts, competitor comparisons, guided valuation models, and advanced valuation model settings.
- Views for reviewing Wall Street estimates for revenue, EBITDA, EPS, and other metrics alongside historical actuals, with deeper forward estimate access on higher tiers.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Morningstar Investor and TIKR, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Morningstar Investor and TIKR, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsMutual FundsClosed-End FundsFunds | Stocks |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Retail TradersPro RetailLong-term InvestorsValue Investors | Retail TradersPro RetailLong-term InvestorsValue InvestorsGrowth InvestorsDividend InvestorsAnalystsFinancial Advisors+1 more |
Regions | Not specified | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica |
Coverage details | Identifiers: Ticker | Identifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data partners | Not specified | S&P Global Market IntelligenceMorningstarReutersFinancial Modeling Prep |
| Access & integrations | ||
Export formats | Not specified | Excel |
| Plans & trust | ||
Capability signals | Universe builder | Universe builder |
Vendor & support | Morningstar, Inc.Country: United StatesFounded 1984 | TIKRSupport: Email |
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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 | — | Freegeographic coverage: US only · financial history years: 3 · +9 more |
| Entry paid plan | $249/yr≈ $20.75/mo“Investor (Yearly)” | $24.95/mo“Plus”geographic coverage: Global · financial history years: 10 · +11 more |
| Tier 2 | $34.95/mo“Investor (Monthly)” | $54.95/mo“Pro”geographic coverage: Global · financial history years: 20 · +11 more |
| Top plan | — | Subscription“Ultimate” |
| Free trial | 7 days | — |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between Morningstar Investor and TIKR?
Morningstar Investor leans toward stock ideas, screeners, and stock comparison, while TIKR puts more weight on screeners, stock ideas, and data visualizations. They overlap in 8 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
Is Morningstar Investor or TIKR free to use?
TIKR has a free tier, so you can get started without paying anything. Morningstar Investor is paid-only. If budget matters, start with TIKR and see how far it takes you before opening your wallet.
Can I use Morningstar Investor or TIKR on my phone?
Morningstar Investor lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. TIKR doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web.
Should I choose Morningstar Investor or TIKR?
It depends on what you're after. Pick Morningstar Investor if fund analysis and ETF analysis matter to you; go with TIKR if you'd rather have data visualizations and institutional ownership. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do Morningstar Investor and TIKR cover?
Both cover stocks. Morningstar Investor also handles ETFs, mutual funds, and closed-end funds.
Can I export data from Morningstar Investor and TIKR?
TIKR exports to Excel. Morningstar Investor is stingier about getting data out.
Are Morningstar Investor and TIKR 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: Morningstar Investor or TIKR?
Both Morningstar Investor and TIKR 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 Morningstar Investor or TIKR?
Yes, both do portfolio tracking: holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.
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