Quartz is much better than marble due to its durability and stain resistance. Marble is soft enough to scratch with your fingernail in some cases and is also prone to staining. Due to its lack of scratch resistance and the fact that it’s easily stained, we recommend those who are interested in marble look at quartz instead. Quartz countertops will provide you with the same look as marble but with a higher resistance to scratching and staining, and often times, there are a lot more options to pick from when you go with quartz.