VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★

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Monday, February 9, 2026

Tool Comparison

Morningstar Investor vs Value Line comparison

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

Morningstar Investor logo

Morningstar Investor

morningstar.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb, Mobile
Hands-on review
Value Line logo

Value Line

valueline.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb
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At a glance

Platforms
Morningstar InvestorWeb, Mobile
Value LineWeb
Categories
Morningstar Investor16
Value Line12
Pricing details

Tool

Morningstar Investor

$20.75/mo

Starting price

Free tierNo
Free trial7 days

Plans & pricing

Investor (Monthly)$34.95/mo
Investor (Yearly)$249/yr

Tool

Value Line

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial14 days

Plans & pricing

Free newslettersFree
Investment Survey - Smart Investor (Digital)Subscription
Investment Survey - Savvy Investor (Digital)Subscription
Fund Advisor PlusSubscription
New Value Line ETFs ServiceSubscription
Value Line Options SurveySubscription
Value Line Select OnlineSubscription
Category leaders
PortfolioMorningstar Investor
NewsTied
AlertsValue Line
FinancialsValue Line
Valuation ModelsMorningstar Investor
Browse the #1 tool in 90+ categories

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Platform details

AttributeMorningstar InvestorValue Line
Asset types
StocksETFsMutual FundsClosed-End FundsFunds
StocksETFsMutual FundsOptions
Experience
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Regions
Not specified
North America
Data freshness
Not specifiedNot specified
API access
Not specifiedNot specified
Export formats
Not specifiedNot specified

Coverage overlap

Shared categories7

Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.

Value Line strengths5

Categories covered by Value Line only.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between Morningstar Investor and Value Line?

Morningstar Investor focuses on Stock Ideas, Screeners, and Stock Comparison while Value Line specializes in Screeners, Stock Ideas, and Watchlist. They overlap in 7 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

How much do Morningstar Investor and Value Line cost?

Good news—both Morningstar Investor and Value Line offer free plans. You can try each platform without commitment and only pay when you need premium features.

Can I use Morningstar Investor or Value Line on my phone?

Morningstar Investor has a mobile app so you can check your research on the go. Value Line is web-only, so you'll need a browser to access it from mobile devices.

Should I choose Morningstar Investor or Value Line?

Choose Morningstar Investor if you need Screeners: create your own screens using 200+ unique data points; save custom views for portfolios, watchlists, and screeners., and Investment discovery: pre‑filtered investment lists plus the ability to find/compare securities using valuation and performance metrics (described as spanning global company & share‑class data).. Go with Value Line if Free email content includes "Stock Market Today" daily outlook and the "Market Focus" weekly email newsletter (Market Focus is stated as free and not requiring a paid subscription)., and Single-page equity reports with current and historical financial data, 3-5 year price/earnings projections, and an 18-month target price range (Investment Survey with digital access). better fits how you invest.

What asset classes do Morningstar Investor and Value Line cover?

Both cover Stocks, ETFs, and Mutual Funds. Morningstar Investor also includes Closed-End Funds, and Funds. Value Line adds coverage for Options.

Are Morningstar Investor and Value Line good for long-term investing?

Yes, both platforms cater to long-term investors with fundamental analysis tools, valuation metrics, and portfolio tracking features.

Which has a better stock screener—Morningstar Investor or Value Line?

Both Morningstar Investor and Value Line include stock screeners. Try each to see which filtering options and interface you prefer.

Can I track my portfolio with Morningstar Investor or Value Line?

Morningstar Investor offers portfolio tracking features. Value Line is more focused on research and analysis.

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