VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★

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Thursday, February 19, 2026

Tool Comparison

The Motley Fool vs TIKR 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
TIKR logo

TIKR

tikr.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb
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At a glance

Platforms
The Motley FoolWeb, Mobile
TIKRWeb
Categories
The Motley Fool8
TIKR22
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

TIKR

$24.95/mo

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial

Plans & pricing

FreeFree
Plus$24.95/mo
Pro$54.95/mo

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Platform details

AttributeThe Motley FoolTIKR
Asset types
StocksETFs
Stocks
Experience
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Regions
Not specified
North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica
Data freshness
Not specifiedNot specified
API access
Not specifiedNot specified
Export formats
Not specified
Excel

Coverage overlap

Shared categories6

Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

How much do The Motley Fool and TIKR cost?

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

Can I use The Motley Fool or TIKR on my phone?

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

Should I choose The Motley Fool or TIKR?

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 TIKR if Institutional‑quality fundamental database with S&P Global CapitalIQ–powered financials and Morningstar data on 100,000+ stocks across 92 countries and 136 exchanges, including full statements and ratios for most listed equities., and Detailed Financials tab exposing Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow and Ratio views with configurable units/decimals and interactive tables, plus the ability to chart rows and compare multiple tickers over up to 20 years of history on Pro. better fits how you invest.

What asset classes do The Motley Fool and TIKR cover?

Both cover Stocks. The Motley Fool also includes ETFs.

Can I export data from The Motley Fool and TIKR?

TIKR supports data exports to Excel. The Motley Fool has more limited export options.

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

TIKR 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 TIKR?

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

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