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Tool Comparison

Orion Advisor Tech vs The Motley Fool comparison

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

Orion Advisor Tech logo

Orion Advisor Tech

orion.com

PricingSubscription
PlatformsWeb, Mobile, API
The Motley Fool logo

The Motley Fool

fool.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb, Mobile
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At a glance

Platforms
Orion Advisor TechWeb, Mobile, API
The Motley FoolWeb, Mobile
Categories
Orion Advisor Tech23
The Motley Fool8
Pricing details
Orion Advisor TechThe Motley Fool
Free tier
Free trial
Starting price$275/mo$16.583333333333332/mo
Enterprise option
Available plansRisk Intelligence Standalone, Orion Essentials Stack, Orion Advantage StackFree, Stock Advisor (Annual), Epic (Annual), Epic Plus (Annual), Fool Portfolios (Annual), Fool One
Category leaders
Stock IdeasThe Motley Fool
PortfolioThe Motley Fool
WatchlistThe Motley Fool
NewsThe Motley Fool
Browse the #1 tool in 90+ categories

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Platform details

AttributeOrion Advisor TechThe Motley Fool
Asset types
StocksETFsMutual FundsClosed-End FundsBondsOptionsFundsOther
StocksETFs
Experience
IntermediateAdvanced
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Regions
North America
Not specified
Data freshness
End of Day
Not specified
API access
REST
Not specified
Export formats
ExcelPDF
Not specified

Coverage overlap

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between Orion Advisor Tech and The Motley Fool?

Orion Advisor Tech focuses on Portfolio Accounting / Book of Record, Client & Investor Reporting, and GIPS Composite Reporting while The Motley Fool specializes in Stock Ideas, Portfolio, and Watchlist. They overlap in 4 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

Is Orion Advisor Tech or The Motley Fool free to use?

The Motley Fool offers a free tier that lets you get started without paying, while Orion Advisor Tech requires a subscription. If budget is a concern, start with The Motley Fool and upgrade later if you need more advanced features.

Which is better for beginners—Orion Advisor Tech or The Motley Fool?

The Motley Fool is more beginner-friendly with an approachable interface. Both can work for intermediate users.

Does Orion Advisor Tech or The Motley Fool have an API?

Orion Advisor Tech provides API access for programmatic data retrieval and custom integrations. The Motley Fool doesn't currently offer an API, so you'll need to use their web interface.

Should I choose Orion Advisor Tech or The Motley Fool?

Choose Orion Advisor Tech if you need Most-in-one advisor tech platform for RIAs that unifies portfolio accounting, trading, Redtail CRM, compliance, risk analytics, planning, client portal, and advisor portal under Orion Advisor Solutions., and Portfolio accounting engine positioned as the #1 portfolio accounting solution by market share among advisors, with integrated billing, configurable client reporting, trading, professional services, cloud data warehousing, and data services.. Go with The Motley Fool if Stock Advisor membership includes two new stock recommendations per month, currently priced at $199/year, with a 30-day refund policy., and Tiered memberships expand access: Epic ($499/year) adds research and scorecards; Epic Plus ($1,999/year) includes the real-money Moneyball Portfolio with daily guidance; Fool Portfolios ($3,999/year) provides access to Tom Gardner’s live portfolios; Fool One is an all-access bundle. better fits how you invest.

What asset classes do Orion Advisor Tech and The Motley Fool cover?

Both cover Stocks, and ETFs. Orion Advisor Tech also includes Mutual Funds, Closed-End Funds, Bonds, Options, Funds, and Other.

Can I export data from Orion Advisor Tech and The Motley Fool?

Orion Advisor Tech supports data exports to Excel, and PDF. The Motley Fool has more limited export options.

Can Orion Advisor Tech or The Motley Fool connect to my broker?

Orion Advisor Tech connects with brokers for portfolio syncing. The Motley Fool requires manual portfolio entry or data import.

Can I track my portfolio with Orion Advisor Tech or The Motley Fool?

Both platforms include portfolio tracking, so you can monitor your holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.

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