Tool Comparison
MSN Money vs Yahoo Finance
- Paid from
- —
- Free plan
- Yes
- Platforms
- Web, Mobile, Desktop
The reviewed consumer portal is free and ad-supported.
Best if
- You want free headlines and basic company checks.
- You want watchlists synced through an existing Microsoft account.
- Paid from
- $7.95/mo
- Free plan
- Yes
- Platforms
- Web, Mobile
Monthly and annual commitments differ. Reviewed U.S. subscriptions require a U.S. bank card.
Best if
- You want stock and fund discovery alongside company pages.
- You want portfolio records and optional paid analytics or analyst research.
Pick MSN Money if
MSN Money
Free · Web · Mobile · Desktop
The reviewed consumer portal is free and ad-supported.
- You want free headlines and basic company checks.
- You want watchlists synced through an existing Microsoft account.
Pick Yahoo Finance if
Yahoo Finance
Free • From $95.40/yr · Web · Mobile
Monthly and annual commitments differ. Reviewed U.S. subscriptions require a U.S. bank card.
- You want stock and fund discovery alongside company pages.
- You want portfolio records and optional paid analytics or analyst research.
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Our take
The bottom line
If a news-and-watchlist routine is enough, try MSN Money without a paid subscription. If you want screens, holdings records, or an upgrade path into analyst and portfolio tools, try Yahoo Finance. Compare your actual company pages and data timing before deciding which to use daily.
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Key differences at a glance
- Microsoft-account watchlists
- MSN MoneySave and sync selected securities
- Portfolio records
- Yahoo FinanceManual lots, files, and supported broker links
- Paid research upgrade
- Yahoo FinancePortfolio, analyst, or Gold products
- Free market monitoring
- BothCompany news and prices with timing limits
What MSN Money does best
Finance headlines
Read company, business, and market stories.
Synced watchlists
Track selected securities across devices with a Microsoft account.
Company pages
Review charts, fundamentals, news, and Grades.
What Yahoo Finance does best
Company quote pages
Review available prices, financials, estimates, and news.
Portfolio records
Enter lots, import files, or link supported brokerages.
Stock and fund discovery
Filter candidates with public or eligible paid screens.
Paid analyst research
Silver adds eligible ratings, reports, and premium news.
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| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & plans | ||
Starting price | Free | Free • From $95.40/yr |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | — | 7 days |
Plan limits | Ad-supported; sign-in needed for watchlist sync | Advanced analytics and analyst research are paid |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Desktop app | Yes | No |
Mobile app | Yes | Yes |
API access | No | No |
Broker sync | No | Yes |
Integrations | Microsoft-account preferences across devices | Manual records, files, and supported broker links |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Free news and Microsoft-linked watchlists | Company discovery and holdings review |
Categories covered | 8 | 22 |
Regions | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | Timing varies; many markets are delayed | Informational data; exchange delays vary |
Data partners | — | 15 partners: ICE Data Services, CoinMarketCap +13 more |
Capabilities | News, company pages, watchlists, and calculators | Company pages, screens, portfolio records, and upgrades |
| Try it | Visit MSN Money | Visit Yahoo Finance |
Standout features
The best features of MSN Money and Yahoo Finance.ShowHide
Standout features
What MSN Money does best
Finance headlines
Read company, business, and market stories.
Synced watchlists
Track selected securities across devices with a Microsoft account.
Company pages
Review charts, fundamentals, news, and Grades.
What Yahoo Finance does best
Company quote pages
Review available prices, financials, estimates, and news.
Portfolio records
Enter lots, import files, or link supported brokerages.
Stock and fund discovery
Filter candidates with public or eligible paid screens.
Paid analyst research
Silver adds eligible ratings, reports, and premium news.
All details
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All details
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsMutual FundsCommoditiesCurrencies | StocksETFsMutual FundsOptionsFuturesCommoditiesCurrenciesCryptos |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediate | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Not specified | Retail TradersPro RetailLong-term InvestorsDividend InvestorsGrowth InvestorsValue Investors |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica |
Coverage details | 27 exchangesIdentifiers: Ticker | Identifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | Real-time15-min DelayedEnd of Day | Real-time15-min Delayed |
Data granularity | EOD | EOD |
Data partners | Not specified | ICE Data ServicesCoinMarketCapMorningstarS&P Global Market IntelligenceLSEG Data & AnalyticsWall Street Horizon (TMX)Commodity Systems, Inc.Vickers+7 more |
| Access & integrations | ||
Import methods | Manual | CSVManualBrokerOAuth |
Integrations | Not specified | PlaidYodlee |
Export formats | Not specified | CSV |
| Plans & trust | ||
Capability signals | Not specified | Universe builderBroker syncPortfolio attributionTax lots |
Vendor & support | Microsoft CorporationCountry: United StatesSupport: Email | Yahoo |
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Pricing
Plans, billing, free trials, and monthly prices.ShowHide
Pricing
| Tier | ||
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Free | Freedata use: Yahoo states Finance data is informational only and not intended for... |
| Entry paid plan | — | $95.40/yr≈ $7.95/mo“Bronze (Annual)”billing notes: Billed $95.40 yearly ($7.95/month equivalent). · availability: The US subscription page requires a US bank card. |
| Tier 2 | — | $9.95/mo“Bronze (Monthly)”billing notes: Billed monthly at $9.95. · availability: The US subscription page requires a US bank card. |
| Tier 3 | — | $239.40/yr≈ $19.95/mo“Silver (Annual)”billing notes: Billed $239.40 yearly ($19.95/month equivalent). · availability: The US subscription page requires a US bank card. |
| Tier 4 | — | $24.95/mo“Silver (Monthly)”billing notes: Billed monthly at $24.95. · availability: The US subscription page requires a US bank card. |
| Tier 5 | — | $479.40/yr≈ $39.95/mo“Gold (Annual)”billing notes: Billed $479.40 yearly ($39.95/month equivalent) after the 7-day free... · availability: The US subscription page requires a US bank card. |
| Top plan | — | $49.95/mo“Gold (Monthly)”billing notes: Billed monthly at $49.95 after the 7-day free trial. · availability: The US subscription page requires a US bank card. |
| Free trial | — | 7 days |
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Questions we keep getting
Do I need an account to use MSN Money?
Public news and company checks are available without a paid subscription. A Microsoft account is needed to save and sync watchlists or preferences across devices.
Does Yahoo Finance require a paid plan for basic checks?
No. It offers free company pages, news, charts, and discovery tools. Some portfolio or watchlist features need an account, while advanced analytics, analyst research, and eligible Gold tools are paid.
Are both watchlists the same as a linked portfolio?
No. A watchlist follows selected securities. Yahoo Finance also supports portfolio records with lots, imports, or eligible brokerage links. Check the broker and analytics supported before relying on a connection.
Which provides uniformly real-time prices?
Do not assume either does. MSN's timing varies by market and source, and Yahoo's exchange delays differ. Both are consumer research services; check the displayed timestamp and data source for the instrument you follow.
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