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The Wall Street Journal vs The Economist
The Wall Street Journal leads on 0 checks, The Economist on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreThe Wall Street Journal · 9.2/10
The Wall Street Journal scores higher on our rubric for news and digital magazine subscriptions: 9.2 against 9.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #5.
The Wall Street Journal is the better fit for business readers who want market tools. The Economist is the better fit for readers of global affairs and analysis.
- The Wall Street Journal fits best
Business readers who want market tools
- The Economist fits best
Readers of global affairs and analysis
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Side by side
| Feature | The Wall Street Journal 9.2/10 Visit ↗ | The Economist 9.0/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.2 | 9.0 |
| Ranking | #3 in News and Digital Magazine Subscriptions | #5 in News and Digital Magazine Subscriptions |
| Best for | Business readers who want market tools | Readers of global affairs and analysis |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Not published | Not published |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business |
| Features The Wall Street Journal 0/5 · The Economist 0/5 | ||
| Publication bundle | Not published | Not published |
| Archive access | Not published | Not published |
| Audio content | Not published | Not published |
| Ad-free access | Not published | Not published |
| Gift subscription | Not published | Not published |
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| Publication type | Not published | Not published |
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| Our verdict | The Wall Street Journal is a digital news publication and reader app for people following business, finance, markets, politics, technology, the economy and world affairs. Its continuously updated feed is curated by WSJ journalists, while… Read the review → |
The Economist brings its reporting and analysis on international affairs, politics, economics, business, science, technology and culture to a subscription app. It suits readers who want a single publisher’s perspective across global… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
The Wall Street Journal — where it wins
- Journalist-curated feeds cover business, finance and world news
- Offline reading and article audio support reading on the go
- Stock quotes, watchlists and breaking-news alerts add market context
Where it doesn't
- Full access to the journalism requires a paid subscription
- The content comes from one publisher rather than multiple outlets
- Market tools focus on stock quotes and personalized watchlists
The Economist — where it wins
- Covers politics, economics, business, science, technology and culture
- Download weekly editions for offline reading
- Combine articles with podcasts, narrated stories and daily updates
Where it doesn't
- Subscription paywall; no free plan
- Listed starting price is $24.90
- Coverage is limited to The Economist's publishing
- The Wall Street Journal9.2/10 · Paid
A subscription news service pairing WSJ journalism with personalized feeds and market tools.
Visit WSJFull verdict → - The Economist9.0/10 · 28-day trial
A subscription for global affairs coverage across articles, audio, video and weekly editions.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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