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★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

Tool Comparison · Wednesday, June 3, 2026

Stockopedia vs The Motley Fool

Stockopedia vs The Motley Fool: which investing tool fits your workflow? Compare pricing, features, platforms, and verdict in seconds.

Quick verdict
Stockopedia logo

Stockopedia

Pick

stockopedia.com

Best for screeners, and financials

Pricing
From $395/yr
Platforms
Web, Mobile
VS
The Motley Fool logo

The Motley Fool

fool.com

Best for videos

Pricing
Free • Paid plans available
Platforms
Web, Mobile

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Comparison snapshot

Attribute
Stockopedia
The Motley Fool
Starting price
From $395/yr
Free • Paid plans available
Categories covered
17
8
Web app
Yes
Yes
Mobile app
Yes
Yes
API access
No
No
Regions
Europe, North America, APAC

Who should choose which?

Choose

Stockopedia if…

  • You need equity screener with more than 350 screening criteria and 65+ prebuilt strategies/guruscreens.
  • You need stockranks™ system rates every stock on quality, value, and momentum, with additional risk ratings and style classifications.
  • You need portfolios (“folios”) track performance with time-weighted returns and integrate company announcements and reporting calendars.
  • You need unlimited custom alerts on price moves or any screenable fundamental/technical rule, with delivery by email or in-app notification.

Choose

The Motley Fool if…

  • You want to start free before paying
  • You need stock advisor membership includes two new stock recommendations per month, currently priced at $199/year, with a 30-day refund policy.
  • You need tiered memberships expand access: epic ($499/year) adds rule breakers, dividend investor, hidden gems, broader scorecards, fooliq/gameplan access, and five monthly stock recommendations.
  • You need epic plus ($1,999/year) includes 8+ monthly stock recommendations plus daily moneyball recommendations and adds trends, value hunters, and global partners.

Consider alternatives if…

  • You want broader category coverage in one tool.
  • Neither pricing tier fits your budget.
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Side-by-side feature breakdown

AttributeStockopediaThe Motley Fool
Asset types
StocksETFsClosed-End Funds
StocksETFs
Experience
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Regions
EuropeNorth AmericaAPAC
Not specified
Data freshness
15-min DelayedEnd of Day
Not specified
API access
Not specifiedNot specified
Export formats
CSVExcel
Not specified

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Pricing breakdown

Pricing details

Tool

Stockopedia

$32.92/mo

Starting price

Free tierNo
Free trial14 days

Plans & pricing

US (Annual)$395/yr
US and Canada (Annual)$600/yr
Custom (regions)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 One$1166.5833333333333/mo

Coverage overlap

Shared categories7

Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.

The Motley Fool strengths1

Categories covered by The Motley Fool only.

Community category leaders

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Still deciding? Get hands-on with both — most plans offer a free tier or trial.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between Stockopedia and The Motley Fool?

Stockopedia focuses on Screeners, Stock Ideas, and Financials while The Motley Fool specializes in Stock Ideas, Portfolio, and Watchlist. They overlap in 7 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

Is Stockopedia or The Motley Fool free to use?

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

Should I choose Stockopedia or The Motley Fool?

Choose Stockopedia if you need Equity screener with more than 350 screening criteria and 65+ prebuilt strategies/GuruScreens., and StockRanks™ system rates every stock on Quality, Value, and Momentum, with additional risk ratings and style classifications.. 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 Rule Breakers, Dividend Investor, Hidden Gems, broader scorecards, FoolIQ/GamePlan access, and five monthly stock recommendations. better fits how you invest.

What asset classes do Stockopedia and The Motley Fool cover?

Both cover Stocks, and ETFs. Stockopedia also includes Closed-End Funds.

Can I export data from Stockopedia and The Motley Fool?

Stockopedia supports data exports to CSV, and Excel. The Motley Fool has more limited export options.

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

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

Can I track my portfolio with Stockopedia 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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