Prospero.ai adds Screeners, ETF Screeners, Data Visualizations, Options & Derivatives, Alerts, Market Sentiment, Dark Pool & Off-Exchange, and Scores coverage that The Motley Fool skips.
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Prospero.ai vs The Motley Fool comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Quick takeaways
The Motley Fool includes Portfolio, News, and Videos categories that Prospero.ai omits.
Prospero.ai highlights: Ten proprietary signals: 5 short-term (Options/Social/Institutional/Dark Pool/Short Pressure) and 5 long-term (Upside/Downside Breakout, Profitability, Growth, Market Similarity)., Short-term Net Options Sentiment updates ~every 2–5 minutes (real‑time orientation)., and Daily Screener & ‘Our Picks’ lists to surface candidates quickly for different horizons (long/short, short‑term/long‑term)..
The Motley Fool is known for: Stock Advisor membership includes two new stock recommendations per month, currently priced at $199/year, with a 30-day refund policy., 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., and Mobile apps (iOS and Android) send instant notifications for new recommendations and service updates, plus tools to track “My Portfolios” and watchlists..
Prospero.ai
prospero.ai
Mobile-first AI signals app for U.S. stocks & ETFs. Offers 10 proprietary signals (5 short-term: Net Options Sentiment, Net Social Sentiment, Net Institutional Flow, Dark Pool, Short Pressure; 5 long-term: Upside/Downside Breakout, Profitability, Growth, Market Similarity), plus a Daily Screener, ‘Our Picks’, watchlists, and notifications. No broker sync, public API, or advanced options greeks/IV surfaces are documented.
Categories
Platforms
Mobile
Pricing
Free
Quick highlights
- Ten proprietary signals: 5 short-term (Options/Social/Institutional/Dark Pool/Short Pressure) and 5 long-term (Upside/Downside Breakout, Profitability, Growth, Market Similarity).
- Short-term Net Options Sentiment updates ~every 2–5 minutes (real‑time orientation).
- Daily Screener & ‘Our Picks’ lists to surface candidates quickly for different horizons (long/short, short‑term/long‑term).
- Mobile apps on iOS and Android with watchlists and in‑app notifications.
- Education hub with plain‑English signal docs plus investing/trading newsletters (Substack).
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The Motley Fool
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A long-standing publisher and stock-picking service with both free content and premium memberships. The flagship Stock Advisor offers two new recommendations each month, backed by a 30-day money-back guarantee. Higher tiers add more scorecards, tools, live model portfolios, and exclusive research. Mobile apps deliver real-time alerts for new picks and portfolio updates.
Platforms
Web
Mobile
Pricing
Free
Subscription
Quick highlights
- Stock Advisor membership includes two new stock recommendations per month, currently priced at $199/year, with a 30-day refund policy.
- 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.
- Mobile apps (iOS and Android) send instant notifications for new recommendations and service updates, plus tools to track “My Portfolios” and watchlists.
- Personal portfolio and watchlist features let you add tickers and monitor performance inside the platform.
- Free market news, analysis articles, and daily podcasts such as Motley Fool Money.
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Overlap
Shared focus areas
5 overlapsMutual strengths include Stock Ideas, Watchlist, and Education plus 2 more areas.
Where they differ
Prospero.ai
Distinct strengths include:
Screeners
ETF Screeners
Data Visualizations
Options & Derivatives
Alerts
Market Sentiment
Dark Pool & Off-Exchange
Scores
- Ten proprietary signals: 5 short-term (Options/Social/Institutional/Dark Pool/Short Pressure) and 5 long-term (Upside/Downside Breakout, Profitability, Growth, Market Similarity).
- Short-term Net Options Sentiment updates ~every 2–5 minutes (real‑time orientation).
- Daily Screener & ‘Our Picks’ lists to surface candidates quickly for different horizons (long/short, short‑term/long‑term).
- Mobile apps on iOS and Android with watchlists and in‑app notifications.
The Motley Fool
Distinct strengths include:
- Stock Advisor membership includes two new stock recommendations per month, currently priced at $199/year, with a 30-day refund policy.
- 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.
- Mobile apps (iOS and Android) send instant notifications for new recommendations and service updates, plus tools to track “My Portfolios” and watchlists.
- Personal portfolio and watchlist features let you add tickers and monitor performance inside the platform.
Feature-by-feature breakdown
| Attribute | Prospero.ai | The Motley Fool |
|---|---|---|
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets | Shared: Stock Ideas, Watchlist, Education, Blogs, Newsletters Unique: Screeners, ETF Screeners, Data Visualizations, Options & Derivatives, Alerts, Market Sentiment, Dark Pool & Off-Exchange, Scores | Shared: Stock Ideas, Watchlist, Education, Blogs, Newsletters Unique: Portfolio, News, Videos |
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks, ETFs | Stocks, ETFs |
Experience levels Who each product is built for | Beginner, Intermediate | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Platforms Where you can access the product | Mobile | Web, Mobile |
Pricing High-level pricing models | Free | Free, Subscription |
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor | Unique
| Unique
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Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat | Not yet | Not yet |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Standard listing | Standard listing |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do Prospero.ai and The Motley Fool both support?
Both platforms cover Stock Ideas, Watchlist, Education, Blogs, and Newsletters workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Do Prospero.ai and The Motley Fool require subscriptions?
Both Prospero.ai and The Motley Fool keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.
How can you access Prospero.ai and The Motley Fool?
Both Prospero.ai and The Motley Fool support web and mobile access, making it easy to keep tabs on research away from the desk.
What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?
Prospero.ai differentiates itself with Ten proprietary signals: 5 short-term (Options/Social/Institutional/Dark Pool/Short Pressure) and 5 long-term (Upside/Downside Breakout, Profitability, Growth, Market Similarity)., Short-term Net Options Sentiment updates ~every 2–5 minutes (real‑time orientation)., and Daily Screener & ‘Our Picks’ lists to surface candidates quickly for different horizons (long/short, short‑term/long‑term)., whereas The Motley Fool stands out for Stock Advisor membership includes two new stock recommendations per month, currently priced at $199/year, with a 30-day refund policy., 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., and Mobile apps (iOS and Android) send instant notifications for new recommendations and service updates, plus tools to track “My Portfolios” and watchlists..
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