VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★

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Monday, February 23, 2026

Tool Comparison

Special Situation Investments (SSI) vs The Motley Fool comparison

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

Special Situation Investments (SSI) logo

Special Situation Investments (SSI)

specialsituationinvestments.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb
The Motley Fool logo

The Motley Fool

fool.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb, Mobile
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At a glance

Platforms
Special Situation Investments (SSI)Web
The Motley FoolWeb, Mobile
Categories
Special Situation Investments (SSI)5
The Motley Fool8
Pricing details

Tool

Special Situation Investments (SSI)

$49.17/mo

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial

Plans & pricing

Newsletter OnlyFree
Monthly$75/mo
Annual$590/yr

Tool

The Motley Fool

$16.583333333333332/mo

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial

Plans & pricing

FreeFree
Stock Advisor (Annual)$16.583333333333332/mo
Epic (Annual)$41.583333333333336/mo
Epic Plus (Annual)$166.58333333333334/mo
Fool Portfolios (Annual)$333.25/mo
Fool OneSubscription
Category leaders
PortfolioThe Motley Fool
WatchlistThe Motley Fool
NewsThe Motley Fool
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Platform details

AttributeSpecial Situation Investments (SSI)The Motley Fool
Asset types
StocksClosed-End FundsOther
StocksETFs
Experience
IntermediateAdvanced
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Regions
North AmericaEuropeAPAC
Not specified
Data freshness
Not specifiedNot specified
API access
Not specifiedNot specified
Export formats
Not specifiedNot specified

Coverage overlap

Shared categories3

Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.

Special Situation Investments (SSI) strengths2

Categories covered by Special Situation Investments (SSI) only.

The Motley Fool strengths5

Categories covered by The Motley Fool only.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between Special Situation Investments (SSI) and The Motley Fool?

Special Situation Investments (SSI) focuses on Stock Ideas, Forums, and Newsletters while The Motley Fool specializes in Stock Ideas, Portfolio, and Watchlist. They overlap in 3 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

How much do Special Situation Investments (SSI) and The Motley Fool cost?

Good news—both Special Situation Investments (SSI) and The Motley Fool offer free plans. You can try each platform without commitment and only pay when you need premium features.

Which is better for beginners—Special Situation Investments (SSI) or The Motley Fool?

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

Can I use Special Situation Investments (SSI) or The Motley Fool on my phone?

The Motley Fool has a mobile app so you can check your research on the go. Special Situation Investments (SSI) is web-only, so you'll need a browser to access it from mobile devices.

Should I choose Special Situation Investments (SSI) or The Motley Fool?

Choose Special Situation Investments (SSI) if you need Research blog focused on event-driven trades and low-risk arbitrage opportunities with short-term catalysts., and Idea library: "currently actionable" cases are restricted to members; previous opportunities are publicly viewable.. 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 Special Situation Investments (SSI) and The Motley Fool cover?

Both cover Stocks. Special Situation Investments (SSI) also includes Closed-End Funds, and Other. The Motley Fool adds coverage for ETFs.

Can I track my portfolio with Special Situation Investments (SSI) or The Motley Fool?

The Motley Fool offers portfolio tracking features. Special Situation Investments (SSI) is more focused on research and analysis.

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