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The Motley Fool alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data

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Top picks

Common reasons people leave The Motley Fool: free articles are full of promotions for paid services, and top tiers cost thousands of dollars a year. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces The Motley Fool, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Morningstar Investor currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingVerified priceOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Morningstar Investor logoMorningstar InvestorPaid$34.95/month or $249/yearNoWeb5 of 566.5
2Yahoo Finance logoYahoo FinanceFree plan + paid$7.95 a month, billed annually (Bronze)NoWeb, iOS, Android8 of 864.8
3Simply Wall St logoSimply Wall StFree plan + paid$120 a year for Premium (about $10/month, billed annually)NoWeb, iOS, Android +17 of 757.5
4TradingView logoTradingViewFree plan + paid—NoWeb, Windows, macOS +35 of 551.2
  1. Morningstar Investor logo

    1. Morningstar InvestorTop pick

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

    PaidWeb

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from The Motley Fool

    Independent ratings and analyst research on stocks and funds, without the newsletter-style picks.

    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 The Motley FoolDetails and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    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 The Motley Fool 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)
  2. Yahoo Finance logo

    2. Yahoo Finance

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

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android

    64.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from The Motley Fool

    Free quotes, news and portfolio tracking if you want data rather than recommendations.

    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 The Motley FoolDetails and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    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 The Motley Fool 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)
  3. Simply Wall St logo

    3. Simply Wall St

    Best for: Long-term investors who want quick visual company analysis and a portfolio tracker in one place

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android, Browser extension

    57.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from The Motley Fool

    Shows each stock's valuation, growth and dividends as visual reports instead of picking stocks for you.

    Pros

    • Snowflake charts make a company's strengths and weaknesses quick to scan
    • Covers stocks across 90+ markets, not just the US
    • Portfolio tracker syncs with brokers and shows dividend income
    • Free trial of Premium needs no credit card

    Cons

    • Free plan caps you at a few company reports a month and one 10-holding portfolio
    • Fundamentals focus; charting and technical analysis are basic
    • Not a broker, so trades happen in another app
    Visit Simply Wall St Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.363
    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 Simply Wall St a good The Motley Fool alternative?

    Verified facts

    7 of 7 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, $0 with 1 portfolio of 10 holdings
    Checked Nov 8, 2026simplywall.st(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    7 days of Premium, no card
    Checked Nov 8, 2026simplywall.st(opens source in a new tab)
    Coverage
    120K+ stocks in 90+ markets
    Checked Nov 8, 2026simplywall.st(opens source in a new tab)
    Data source
    S&P Global Market Intelligence
    Checked Nov 8, 2026simplywall.st(opens source in a new tab)
    Founded
    2014, Sydney
    Checked Nov 8, 2026simplywall.st(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $120 a year for Premium (about $10/month, billed annually)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026simplywall.st(opens source in a new tab)
    Unlimited plan
    $240 a year
    Checked Nov 8, 2026simplywall.st(opens source in a new tab)
  4. TradingView logo

    4. TradingView

    Best for: Traders and investors who want strong charts, community scripts and alerts across every device

    Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android

    51.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from The Motley Fool

    Charting and community trade ideas for investors who want to do their own analysis.

    Pros

    • Free plan with full-featured charts, no card required
    • Pine Script and a large library of community indicators
    • Desktop app on Windows, macOS and Linux with multi-monitor layouts
    • Layouts and watchlists sync across web, desktop and mobile

    Cons

    • Free plan allows one chart per tab and shows ads
    • Real-time data for many exchanges is an extra cost
    • Order execution depends on supported brokers
    Visit TradingView Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.341
    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 TradingView a good The Motley Fool alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Free plan
    Yes ($0, no card)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026tradingview.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Users
    100 million traders and investors
    Checked Nov 8, 2026tradingview.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Desktop platforms
    Windows, macOS, Linux
    Checked Nov 8, 2026tradingview.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Multi-monitor
    Yes (desktop app)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026tradingview.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Charts per tab
    1 (Basic) to 16 (Ultimate)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026tradingview.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best The Motley Fool alternative for…

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

Morningstar Investor logo

Best The Motley Fool alternative for most people

Morningstar Investor

Independent ratings and analyst research on stocks and funds, without the newsletter-style picks.

Yahoo Finance logo

Best The Motley Fool alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Yahoo Finance

Free quotes, news and portfolio tracking if you want data rather than recommendations.

TradingView logo

Best The Motley Fool alternative for Mac

TradingView

Charting and community trade ideas for investors who want to do their own analysis.

TradingView logo

Best The Motley Fool alternative for Windows

TradingView

Charting and community trade ideas for investors who want to do their own analysis.

TradingView logo

Best The Motley Fool alternative for Linux

TradingView

Charting and community trade ideas for investors who want to do their own analysis.

Simply Wall St logo

Best The Motley Fool alternative for iPhone and Android

Simply Wall St

Shows each stock's valuation, growth and dividends as visual reports instead of picking stocks for you.

Morningstar Investor logo

Best The Motley Fool alternative for working in the browser

Morningstar Investor

Independent ratings and analyst research on stocks and funds, without the newsletter-style picks.

The Motley Fool alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to The Motley Fool?

Morningstar Investor ranks first right now. Independent ratings and analyst research on stocks and funds, without the newsletter-style picks. Yahoo Finance and Simply Wall St follow it in our ranking.

The Motley Fool vs Morningstar Investor: what's the difference?

The Motley Fool is free with paid plans; Morningstar Investor is a paid product. Verified prices: The Motley Fool $199 per year, Morningstar Investor $34.95/month or $249/year. Only The Motley Fool runs on iOS and Android.

Is The Motley Fool free?

The Motley Fool is free with paid plans. Starting price: $199 per year. Checked on The Motley Fool's own site, November 2026.

How much do The Motley Fool alternatives cost?

Verified prices for the top-ranked The Motley Fool alternatives: Morningstar Investor, $34.95/month or $249/year; Yahoo Finance, $7.95 a month, billed annually (Bronze); Simply Wall St, $120 a year for Premium (about $10/month, billed annually). 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 The Motley Fool?

Yes. Yahoo Finance (free plan + paid), Simply Wall St (free plan + paid) and TradingView (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to The Motley Fool?

None of the 4 alternatives in this list is open source.

Which The Motley Fool alternatives work on Linux?

TradingView runs on Linux.

Why do people switch from The Motley Fool?

The complaints we hear most: free articles are full of promotions for paid services; top tiers cost thousands of dollars a year; not a broker, so trades still happen elsewhere.

How is this list ranked?

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