VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★

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Thursday, February 19, 2026

Tool Comparison

Stock Unlock vs The Motley Fool comparison

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

Stock Unlock logo

Stock Unlock

stockunlock.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb
Hands-on review
The Motley Fool logo

The Motley Fool

fool.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb, Mobile
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At a glance

Platforms
Stock UnlockWeb
The Motley FoolWeb, Mobile
Categories
Stock Unlock21
The Motley Fool8
Pricing details

Tool

Stock Unlock

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial

Plans & pricing

FreeFree
Paid (Monthly/Yearly)Subscription

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
ScreenersStock Unlock
Stock IdeasThe Motley Fool
NewsThe Motley Fool
AlertsStock Unlock
DividendsStock Unlock
Insider DataStock Unlock
Valuation ModelsStock Unlock
Browse the #1 tool in 90+ categories

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Platform details

AttributeStock UnlockThe Motley Fool
Asset types
StocksETFsMutual FundsCryptos
StocksETFs
Experience
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Regions
North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica
Not specified
Data freshness
End of Day
Not specified
API access
Not specifiedNot specified
Export formats
Not specifiedNot specified

Coverage overlap

Shared categories5

Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between Stock Unlock and The Motley Fool?

Stock Unlock focuses on Screeners, Data Visualizations, and Stock Comparison while The Motley Fool specializes in Stock Ideas, Portfolio, and Watchlist. They overlap in 5 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

How much do Stock Unlock and The Motley Fool cost?

Good news—both Stock Unlock and The Motley Fool offer free plans. You can try each platform without commitment and only pay when you need premium features.

Can I use Stock Unlock or The Motley Fool on my phone?

The Motley Fool has a mobile app so you can check your research on the go. Stock Unlock is web-only, so you'll need a browser to access it from mobile devices.

Should I choose Stock Unlock or The Motley Fool?

Choose Stock Unlock if you need Coverage of more than 170,000 stocks and ETFs across 65 global exchanges., and Portfolio tracking through manual entry, CSV import, or broker connections (via SnapTrade integration).. 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 Stock Unlock and The Motley Fool cover?

Both cover Stocks, and ETFs. Stock Unlock also includes Mutual Funds, and Cryptos.

Which has a better stock screener—Stock Unlock or The Motley Fool?

Stock Unlock includes a stock screener for finding investment ideas. The Motley Fool focuses on other analytical tools.

Can I track my portfolio with Stock Unlock 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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