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★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★

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Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Tool Comparison

The Motley Fool vs Tickeron comparison

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

The Motley Fool logo

The Motley Fool

fool.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb, Mobile
Tickeron logo

Tickeron

tickeron.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb, Mobile, API
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At a glance

Platforms
The Motley FoolWeb, Mobile
TickeronWeb, Mobile, API
Categories
The Motley Fool8
Tickeron15
Pricing details

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

Tool

Tickeron

$5/mo

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial14 days

Plans & pricing

MemberFree
Beginner$80/mo
Swing Trader$90/mo
Day Trader$250/mo
ExpertSubscription
Daily Trade Signal Feed$5/mo
Daily Trade Signal Feed (Annual)$60/yr
Real Time Patterns (Standalone)$20/mo
Trend Prediction Engine (Standalone)$30/mo
Pattern Search Engine (Standalone)$30/mo
Category leaders
ScreenersTickeron
BacktestingTickeron
NewsThe Motley Fool
AlertsTickeron
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Platform details

AttributeThe Motley FoolTickeron
Asset types
StocksETFs
StocksETFsMutual FundsCryptosCurrencies
Experience
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Regions
Not specifiedNot specified
Data freshness
Not specified
Real-timeEnd of Day
API access
Not specifiedNot specified
Export formats
Not specifiedNot specified

Coverage overlap

Shared categories6

Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.

The Motley Fool strengths2

Categories covered by The Motley Fool only.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The Motley Fool focuses on Stock Ideas, Portfolio, and Watchlist while Tickeron specializes in Screeners, Stock Ideas, and Stock Comparison. They overlap in 6 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

How much do The Motley Fool and Tickeron cost?

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

Does The Motley Fool or Tickeron have an API?

Tickeron 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 The Motley Fool or Tickeron?

Choose The Motley Fool if you need 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.. Go with Tickeron if AI Trading Agents/Bots for Stocks, ETFs, Crypto and Forex; includes Signal Agents, Virtual Agents, and Brokerage Agents (and a "Your Brokerage" connection marked "Coming soon")., and AI Robots workflow: after subscribing you can "Follow" robots to view open trades, enable notifications, and enable "Autopilot" to automatically copy trades to your Paper Trades account. better fits how you invest.

What asset classes do The Motley Fool and Tickeron cover?

Both cover Stocks, and ETFs. Tickeron adds coverage for Mutual Funds, Cryptos, and Currencies.

Does The Motley Fool or Tickeron have real-time data?

Tickeron offers real-time data feeds, which is essential for active traders. The Motley Fool uses delayed or end-of-day data, which works fine for longer-term investors who don't need up-to-the-second quotes.

Is The Motley Fool or Tickeron better for day trading?

Tickeron is built with active traders in mind, offering features like real-time data and technical analysis. The Motley Fool is better suited for buy-and-hold investors focused on fundamentals.

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

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

Can I track my portfolio with The Motley Fool or Tickeron?

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

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