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CNBC alternatives: 2 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 8, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rankAll stock market data and news sites

Top picks

  • Yahoo Finance logo

    Best overall

    Yahoo Finance

    Starting price: $7.95 a month, billed annually (Bronze)

  • Yahoo Finance logo

    Best free option

    Yahoo Finance

    Starting price: $7.95 a month, billed annually (Bronze)

Common reasons people leave CNBC: free market data is delayed, and several overlapping paid products can be confusing. We ranked 2 alternatives by how directly each one replaces CNBC, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Yahoo Finance currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingVerified priceOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Yahoo Finance logoYahoo FinanceFree plan + paid$7.95 a month, billed annually (Bronze)NoWeb, iOS, Android8 of 868.8
2Morningstar Investor logoMorningstar InvestorPaid$34.95/month or $249/yearNoWeb5 of 562.6
  1. Yahoo Finance logo

    1. Yahoo FinanceTop pick

    Best for: Everyday investors who want free quotes, news and a simple portfolio tracker

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android

    68.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from CNBC

    Free quotes, charts, portfolios and market news in one place, with a strong mobile app.

    Pros

    • Wide free coverage of quotes, news, screeners and calendars
    • Portfolio tracking with holdings and transactions
    • Downloadable historical price data

    Cons

    • Heavy advertising on free pages
    • Charting is basic next to dedicated trading platforms
    • Deeper research sits behind a paid plan
    Visit Yahoo Finance Compare with CNBCDetails and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Yahoo Finance a good CNBC alternative?

    Verified facts

    8 of 8 verified
    Mobile apps
    iOS and Android
    Checked Nov 8, 2026help.yahoo.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Portfolio tracking
    Holdings and transactions
    Checked Nov 8, 2026help.yahoo.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Historical data
    Downloadable
    Checked Nov 8, 2026help.yahoo.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Chart indicators
    Yes
    Checked Nov 8, 2026help.yahoo.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $7.95 a month, billed annually (Bronze)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026finance.yahoo.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Silver plan
    $19.95 a month, billed annually
    Checked Nov 8, 2026finance.yahoo.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Gold plan
    $39.95 a month, billed annually
    Checked Nov 8, 2026finance.yahoo.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    7 days (Gold)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026finance.yahoo.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Morningstar Investor logo

    2. Morningstar Investor

    Best for: Long-term investors who want independent ratings on funds and stocks and a portfolio X-Ray

    PaidWeb

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from CNBC

    Independent research and ratings on stocks and funds for long-term investors.

    Pros

    • Analyst fair value estimates and moat ratings on thousands of stocks
    • Well-known fund and ETF ratings with deep fee and holdings data
    • Portfolio X-Ray shows allocation, fees and overlap across holdings
    • 7-day free trial before paying

    Cons

    • Full research needs a paid subscription
    • Charting and technical tools are basic for active traders
    • Portfolio tools focus on US-based investments
    • Only one free trial per person
    Visit Morningstar Investor Compare with CNBCDetails and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Morningstar Investor a good CNBC alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Starting price
    $34.95/month or $249/year
    Checked Nov 8, 2026morningstar.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    7 days
    Checked Nov 8, 2026morningstar.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Stock ratings
    Economic moat rating
    Checked Nov 8, 2026morningstar.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Portfolio analysis
    Portfolio X-Ray
    Checked Nov 8, 2026morningstar.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Compare securities
    Up to 5 side by side
    Checked Nov 8, 2026morningstar.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best CNBC alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Yahoo Finance logo

Best CNBC alternative for most people

Yahoo Finance

Free quotes, charts, portfolios and market news in one place, with a strong mobile app.

Yahoo Finance logo

Best CNBC alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Yahoo Finance

Free quotes, charts, portfolios and market news in one place, with a strong mobile app.

Yahoo Finance logo

Best CNBC alternative for iPhone and Android

Yahoo Finance

Free quotes, charts, portfolios and market news in one place, with a strong mobile app.

Morningstar Investor logo

Best CNBC alternative for working in the browser

Morningstar Investor

Independent research and ratings on stocks and funds for long-term investors.

CNBC alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to CNBC?

Yahoo Finance ranks first right now. Free quotes, charts, portfolios and market news in one place, with a strong mobile app.

CNBC vs Yahoo Finance: what's the difference?

Both CNBC and Yahoo Finance are free with paid plans. Both run on Web, iOS and Android.

Is CNBC free?

CNBC is free with paid plans.

How much do CNBC alternatives cost?

Verified prices for the top-ranked CNBC alternatives: Yahoo Finance, $7.95 a month, billed annually (Bronze); Morningstar Investor, $34.95/month or $249/year. Each price was checked on the app's own site; see each card below for the date and source.

Is there a free alternative to CNBC?

Yes. Yahoo Finance (free plan + paid) has a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to CNBC?

None of the 2 alternatives in this list is open source.

Why do people switch from CNBC?

The complaints we hear most: free market data is delayed; several overlapping paid products can be confusing; coverage leans toward headlines over deep research.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces CNBC, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.