★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
Tool details checked August 23, 2026
Tool Comparison
MyInvestor vs The Motley Fool
Pick MyInvestor if
MyInvestor
Transaction-priced · Fees vary by offer and jurisdiction · Web · Mobile
- You care about brokerage, wealth management, and downloadable tax reports, things The Motley Fool doesn't offer
Pick The Motley Fool if
The Motley Fool
Free • From $16.58/mo · Web · Mobile
- You'd rather start free and only pay if you outgrow it
- You care about stock ideas, watchlist, and news, things MyInvestor 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
The Motley Fool simply does more: 8 categories to MyInvestor's 4, including stock ideas, watchlist, and news. MyInvestor counters by keeping things simpler. On paper they're closely matched, so let pricing, platform fit, and the details below break the tie.
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Key differences at a glance
- Free plan
- The Motley Fool
- Broader coverage
- The Motley Fool8 vs 4 categories
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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 | Transaction-priced · Fees vary by offer and jurisdiction | Free • From $16.58/mo |
Free tier | No | Yes |
Free trial | — | — |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | Yes | Yes |
API access | No | No |
Broker sync | — | No |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | — | — |
Categories covered | 4 | 8 |
Regions | Europe | — |
| Try it | Visit MyInvestor | Visit The Motley Fool |
Where each one shines
What MyInvestor and The Motley Fool each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What MyInvestor and The Motley Fool each do best.What MyInvestor does best
- More than 9,200 whole-share stocks and 1,300 ETFs, ETCs and ETNs across supported markets.
- Stock trades at 0.12% with a €3 minimum and €25 maximum.
- ETF and eligible ETP trades at 0.12% with a €1 minimum and €25 maximum.
- No maintenance, custody, inactivity or dividend-receipt fee from MyInvestor.
- Spanish annual tax reporting and W-8BEN handling for eligible U.S. dividends.
What The Motley Fool does best
- Reading access to free investing articles, market news, educational content, podcasts, and market snapshots on Fool.com.
- Stock Advisor for two new stock recommendations per month at $199/year for the annual plan.
- Upgrade to Epic for broader access including Rule Breakers, Dividend Investor, Hidden Gems, FoolIQ/GamePlan, AI-powered tools, and five monthly recommendations.
- Epic Plus for more recommendation volume, including 8+ monthly stock recommendations and daily Moneyball recommendations.
- Fool Portfolios and Fool One for real-money portfolio access, specialized research and events.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for MyInvestor and The Motley Fool, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for MyInvestor and The Motley Fool, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFs | StocksETFs |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Regions | Europe | Not specified |
Coverage details | Identifiers: Ticker and ISIN | Identifiers: Ticker |
| Access & integrations | ||
Import methods | Not specified | Manual |
Export formats | PDF | Not specified |
| Plans & trust | ||
Vendor & support | MyInvestor Banco, S.A.Country: SpainSupport: Phone and Email | The Motley Fool, LLCCountry: USFounded 1993Support: Phone |
Curation ratings | Not specified | Methodology 3/5Reliability 4/5UX 4/5 |
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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 | Free“Standard” | Free |
| Entry paid plan | €7.99/mo“Premium” | $16.58/mo“Stock Advisor annual” |
| Tier 2 | — | $41.58/mo“Epic annual” |
| Tier 3 | — | $166.58/mo“Epic Plus annual” |
| Tier 4 | — | $333.25/mo“Fool Portfolios annual” |
| Top plan | — | $1166.58/mo“Fool One” |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between MyInvestor and The Motley Fool?
MyInvestor leans toward brokerage, portfolio, and wealth management, while The Motley Fool puts more weight on stock ideas, portfolio, and watchlist. They overlap in 1 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
Is MyInvestor or The Motley Fool free to use?
The Motley Fool has a free tier, so you can get started without paying anything. MyInvestor is paid-only. If budget matters, start with The Motley Fool and see how far it takes you before opening your wallet.
Should I choose MyInvestor or The Motley Fool?
It depends on what you're after. Pick MyInvestor if brokerage and wealth management matter to you; go with The Motley Fool if you'd rather have stock ideas and watchlist. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
Can I track my portfolio with MyInvestor or The Motley Fool?
Yes, both do portfolio tracking: holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.
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