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Head-to-head · Stock Market software

StockCharts vs Investing.com

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score StockCharts #5 in Stock Market software 7.7/10 Free plan · paid from $19.95/mo · 30-day trial Free plan✓ 4 of 5 features Visit StockCharts
Investing.com #6 in Stock Market software 7.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 5 features Visit Investing.com

StockCharts leads on 0 checks, Investing.com on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreStockCharts · 7.7/10
  • Free planboth

StockCharts scores higher on our rubric for stock market software: 7.7 against 7.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #6.

On mobile apps, StockCharts gives you Ios_only where Investing.com offers Ios_android.

StockCharts is the better fit for technical charting and scheduled scans. Investing.com is the better fit for mobile market research and alerts.

  • StockCharts fits best

    Technical charting and scheduled scans

  • Investing.com fits best

    Mobile market research and alerts

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Side by side

Feature StockCharts 7.7/10 Visit ↗ Investing.com 7.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.7 7.4
Ranking #5 in Stock Market software #6 in Stock Market software
Best for Technical charting and scheduled scans Mobile market research and alerts
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS Web, iOS, Android
Support Docs Docs
Built for Solo, Small business Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features StockCharts 4/5 · Investing.com 4/5
Real-time quotes ✓ ✓
Stock screeners ✓ ✓
Paper trading Not published Not published
Portfolio tracking ✓ ✓
Price alerts ✓ ✓
Specs
Watchlists limit 1 watchlists Not published
Mobile apps Ios_only Ios_android
Our review
Pros
  • Combines technical and fundamental stock screening with custom scans.
  • Scheduled scan runs, chart lists and price or criteria-based alerts.
  • Paid plans expand charting, storage, scanning and alert capacity.
  • Quotes and market data cover multiple asset classes.
  • Screens stocks with financial and technical filters plus preset screens.
  • Tracks portfolios and watchlists with customized price and event alerts.
Cons
  • Free charts are limited to 3 indicators and 3 overlays each.
  • Official exchange real-time data plans cost extra.
  • The iOS app and mobile-friendly website are the listed mobile options.
  • InvestingPro is a paid subscription for additional research features.
  • The product’s broad coverage may be more than investors seeking a narrow tool need.
  • Support channels listed are limited to documentation.
Our verdict

StockCharts is a web-based charting and market-analysis service for investors and active traders who want to screen securities, track watchlists and build technical views. It covers stocks, ETFs and other securities, with technical and…

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Investing.com brings market data, quotes, charts, news and research tools together for retail investors and traders. Its coverage spans multiple asset classes, while stock screeners, portfolios, watchlists, alerts and calendars support…

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  1. StockChartsStock Market software 7.7Free plan · paid from $19.95/mo · 30-day trial
  2. Investing.comStock Market software 7.4Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • StockCharts — where it wins

    • Combines technical and fundamental stock screening with custom scans.
    • Scheduled scan runs, chart lists and price or criteria-based alerts.
    • Paid plans expand charting, storage, scanning and alert capacity.

    Where it doesn't

    • Free charts are limited to 3 indicators and 3 overlays each.
    • Official exchange real-time data plans cost extra.
    • The iOS app and mobile-friendly website are the listed mobile options.
  • Investing.com — where it wins

    • Quotes and market data cover multiple asset classes.
    • Screens stocks with financial and technical filters plus preset screens.
    • Tracks portfolios and watchlists with customized price and event alerts.

    Where it doesn't

    • InvestingPro is a paid subscription for additional research features.
    • The product’s broad coverage may be more than investors seeking a narrow tool need.
    • Support channels listed are limited to documentation.
  • StockCharts7.7/10 · Free plan · paid from $19.95/mo · 30-day trial

    A chart-focused market analysis service with scheduled scans and tiered charting capacity.

    Visit StockChartsFull verdict →
  • Investing.com7.4/10 · Free plan

    A broad market research toolkit with screening, tracking and alerts on web and mobile.

    Visit Investing.comFull verdict →

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