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Sunday, October 5, 2025

Programmatic picks

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Alternatives to Bloomberg

Curated replacements ranked by category overlap, pricing, and platform access. Use this list to stress-test Bloomberg against peers before committing to a long-term plan.

Quick takeaways

Charles Schwab is the closest drop-in replacement with overlapping coverage in News, Alerts, and Newsletters while adding Brokerage and Portfolio coverage and Zero-commission online trades for stocks and ETFs; options at $0.65 per contract. and thinkorswim® platform suite (desktop, web, mobile) plus Schwab Mobile, with extended 24/5 trading access to 1,100+ stocks and ETFs. features (category overlap ~100%).

Budget-conscious? Try Smartkarma, MarketWatch, Stock Rover, Benzinga, The Motley Fool, Koyfin, Investing.com, Yahoo Finance, Seeking Alpha, TradingView, Morningstar Investor, Tickertape, Zacks (Zacks.com), ETF.com, FINVIZ, Reuters, and eToro to get started without a paid plan.

Round out your stack with new coverage areas like Brokerage, Portfolio, Options & Derivatives, and Paper Trading.

#1 Alternative

Similarity score 1192
Category overlap: 100%

Shared coverage

News
Alerts
Newsletters
Videos
Watchlist

Assets: Stocks, ETFs, and Mutual Funds

Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced

Platforms: Web and Mobile

Why investors switch

  • Expands into Brokerage, Portfolio, and Options & Derivatives coverage beyond what Bloomberg offers.
  • Standout features include Zero-commission online trades for stocks and ETFs; options at $0.65 per contract., thinkorswim® platform suite (desktop, web, mobile) plus Schwab Mobile, with extended 24/5 trading access to 1,100+ stocks and ETFs., and paperMoney® virtual accounts that let you practice trading with live market data..

Adds coverage: Brokerage, Portfolio, Options & Derivatives, and Paper Trading

Standout features: Zero-commission online trades for stocks and ETFs; options at $0.65 per contract., thinkorswim® platform suite (desktop, web, mobile) plus Schwab Mobile, with extended 24/5 trading access to 1,100+ stocks and ETFs., paperMoney® virtual accounts that let you practice trading with live market data., and Tradable universe spans stocks, ETFs, options, futures, and forex—though futures and forex require separate approval and are offered by Schwab Futures & Forex LLC.

#2 Alternative

Free Tier
Similarity score 1180
Category overlap: 100%

Shared coverage

News
Alerts
Newsletters
Videos
Watchlist

Assets: Stocks, ETFs, and Currencies

Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced

Platforms: Web and Mobile

Pricing: Subscription

Why investors switch

  • Smartkarma keeps a free tier, so you can replicate Bloomberg workflows without upgrading.
  • Expands into Stock Ideas, Screeners, and Calendar coverage beyond what Bloomberg offers.
  • Standout features include AI-augmented research hub delivering real-time, actionable insights with direct access to top-ranked analysts., SmartScore Screener covers five factors—Value, Dividend, Growth, Resilience, and Momentum—with filters by country, sector, and market cap., and Relative Value tool highlights HoldCo and share-class pair opportunities, with proprietary Actionability/Investability scores and z-score diagnostics..

Adds coverage: Stock Ideas, Screeners, Calendar, and AI

Standout features: AI-augmented research hub delivering real-time, actionable insights with direct access to top-ranked analysts., SmartScore Screener covers five factors—Value, Dividend, Growth, Resilience, and Momentum—with filters by country, sector, and market cap., Relative Value tool highlights HoldCo and share-class pair opportunities, with proprietary Actionability/Investability scores and z-score diagnostics., and Personalised watchlists and real-time notifications, with opt-in email alerts when relevant insights are published.

#3 Alternative

Similarity score 1126
Category overlap: 100%

Shared coverage

News
Alerts
Newsletters
Videos
Watchlist

Assets: Stocks, ETFs, and Mutual Funds

Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced

Platforms: Web and Mobile

Pricing: Subscription

Why investors switch

  • Standout features include Subscription options: Digital (Barrons.com + apps) or Print + Digital (adds Saturday home delivery)., Weekly Barron's Magazine with each issue available online., and Email newsletters on a range of market and investing topics, with preferences managed through the Customer Center..

Standout features: Subscription options: Digital (Barrons.com + apps) or Print + Digital (adds Saturday home delivery)., Weekly Barron's Magazine with each issue available online., Email newsletters on a range of market and investing topics, with preferences managed through the Customer Center., and Web and mobile notifications for breaking news and major stories.

#4 Alternative

Hands-on Tested
Free Tier
Similarity score 1100
Category overlap: 80%

Shared coverage

News
Alerts
Newsletters
Watchlist

Assets: Stocks, ETFs, and Mutual Funds

Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced

Platforms: Web and Mobile

Pricing: Subscription

Why investors switch

  • MarketWatch keeps a free tier, so you can replicate Bloomberg workflows without upgrading.
  • Expands into Calendar, Screeners, and Data Visualizations coverage beyond what Bloomberg offers.
  • Standout features include Market data hub with stock and market screeners, mutual fund research, fund comparison, and multi-quote lookup tools., Personal watchlists available free with an account; syncs across web and mobile apps with customizable price and news alerts., and Comprehensive event calendars, including U.S. economic releases, corporate earnings, IPO schedules, and options-expiration dates..
  • Pair it with Bloomberg if you still need Videos.

Adds coverage: Calendar, Screeners, Data Visualizations, and Paper Trading

Standout features: Market data hub with stock and market screeners, mutual fund research, fund comparison, and multi-quote lookup tools., Personal watchlists available free with an account; syncs across web and mobile apps with customizable price and news alerts., Comprehensive event calendars, including U.S. economic releases, corporate earnings, IPO schedules, and options-expiration dates., and BigCharts advanced charting platform with multiple timeframes (intraday to monthly) and technical overlays; intraday data typically delayed 15 minutes.

#5 Alternative

Analyst Pick
Hands-on Tested
Free Tier
Similarity score 1054
Category overlap: 80%

Shared coverage

News
Alerts
Videos
Watchlist

Assets: Stocks, ETFs, and Mutual Funds

Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced

Platforms: Web and Mobile

Pricing: Subscription

Why investors switch

  • Stock Rover keeps a free tier, so you can replicate Bloomberg workflows without upgrading.
  • Expands into Screeners, ETF Screeners, and Stock Comparison coverage beyond what Bloomberg offers.
  • Standout features include Metrics-rich tables with up to 700+ data points in the Premium Plus plan (275+ / 375+ / 700+ by tier)., Flexible screening: ranked screening, historical screening, and custom equation builders., and Portfolio analytics include correlation matrices, Monte Carlo “future simulations,” rebalancing tools, and trade planning support..
  • Pair it with Bloomberg if you still need Newsletters.

Adds coverage: Screeners, ETF Screeners, Stock Comparison, and ETF Comparison

Standout features: Metrics-rich tables with up to 700+ data points in the Premium Plus plan (275+ / 375+ / 700+ by tier)., Flexible screening: ranked screening, historical screening, and custom equation builders., Portfolio analytics include correlation matrices, Monte Carlo “future simulations,” rebalancing tools, and trade planning support., and Insight Panel combines fundamentals, analyst recommendations, news, and full earnings transcripts in one view.

#6 Alternative

Free Tier
Similarity score 972
Category overlap: 80%

Shared coverage

News
Alerts
Newsletters
Watchlist

Assets: Stocks and ETFs

Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced

Platforms: Web and Mobile

Pricing: Subscription

Why investors switch

  • Benzinga keeps a free tier, so you can replicate Bloomberg workflows without upgrading.
  • Expands into Screeners, Calendar, and Data APIs coverage beyond what Bloomberg offers.
  • Standout features include Benzinga Pro subscription tiers: Free, Basic ($37/mo), Streamlined ($147/mo), and Essential ($197/mo), with features unlocked progressively., Real-time newsfeed with advanced filters and sentiment indicators., and Customizable alerts via desktop, sound, and email; watchlist-driven alerts available on paid plans..
  • Pair it with Bloomberg if you still need Videos.

Adds coverage: Screeners, Calendar, Data APIs, and Transcripts

Standout features: Benzinga Pro subscription tiers: Free, Basic ($37/mo), Streamlined ($147/mo), and Essential ($197/mo), with features unlocked progressively., Real-time newsfeed with advanced filters and sentiment indicators., Customizable alerts via desktop, sound, and email; watchlist-driven alerts available on paid plans., and Equity Audio Squawk channel included in higher tiers, with optional High Beta Squawk add-on for $99/month.

#7 Alternative

Free Tier
Similarity score 972
Category overlap: 80%

Shared coverage

News
Newsletters
Videos
Watchlist

Assets: Stocks and ETFs

Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced

Platforms: Web and Mobile

Pricing: Subscription

Why investors switch

  • The Motley Fool keeps a free tier, so you can replicate Bloomberg workflows without upgrading.
  • Expands into Stock Ideas, Portfolio, and Education coverage beyond what Bloomberg offers.
  • Standout features include Stock Advisor membership includes two new stock recommendations per month, currently priced at $199/year, with a 30-day refund policy., Tiered memberships expand access: Epic ($499/year) adds research and scorecards; Epic Plus ($1,999/year) includes the real-money Moneyball Portfolio with daily guidance; Fool Portfolios ($3,999/year) provides access to Tom Gardner’s live portfolios; Fool One is an all-access bundle., and Mobile apps (iOS and Android) send instant notifications for new recommendations and service updates, plus tools to track “My Portfolios” and watchlists..
  • Pair it with Bloomberg if you still need Alerts.

Adds coverage: Stock Ideas, Portfolio, Education, and Blogs

Standout features: Stock Advisor membership includes two new stock recommendations per month, currently priced at $199/year, with a 30-day refund policy., Tiered memberships expand access: Epic ($499/year) adds research and scorecards; Epic Plus ($1,999/year) includes the real-money Moneyball Portfolio with daily guidance; Fool Portfolios ($3,999/year) provides access to Tom Gardner’s live portfolios; Fool One is an all-access bundle., Mobile apps (iOS and Android) send instant notifications for new recommendations and service updates, plus tools to track “My Portfolios” and watchlists., and Personal portfolio and watchlist features let you add tickers and monitor performance inside the platform.

#8 Alternative

Analyst Pick
Hands-on Tested
Free Tier
Similarity score 966
Category overlap: 60%

Shared coverage

News
Alerts
Watchlist

Assets: Stocks, ETFs, and Mutual Funds

Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced

Platforms: Web and Mobile

Pricing: Subscription

Why investors switch

  • Koyfin keeps a free tier, so you can replicate Bloomberg workflows without upgrading.
  • Expands into Screeners, ETF Screeners, and Data Visualizations coverage beyond what Bloomberg offers.
  • Standout features include Plan tiers: Free, Plus ($39/mo), Premium ($79/mo), Advisor Core ($209/mo), and Advisor Pro ($299/mo), with a published plan comparison., Global equities coverage with prices, financial statements, valuation, analyst estimates, filings, news, and transcripts. US quotes are live or 15-minute delayed, Canadian quotes are 15-minute delayed, and most international markets are end-of-day., and Stock Screener covering ~100,000 global equities with nearly 6,000 filter criteria. Results can be saved to watchlists or exported to CSV, though some data exports are restricted..
  • Pair it with Bloomberg if you still need Newsletters and Videos.

Adds coverage: Screeners, ETF Screeners, Data Visualizations, and Calendar

Standout features: Plan tiers: Free, Plus ($39/mo), Premium ($79/mo), Advisor Core ($209/mo), and Advisor Pro ($299/mo), with a published plan comparison., Global equities coverage with prices, financial statements, valuation, analyst estimates, filings, news, and transcripts. US quotes are live or 15-minute delayed, Canadian quotes are 15-minute delayed, and most international markets are end-of-day., Stock Screener covering ~100,000 global equities with nearly 6,000 filter criteria. Results can be saved to watchlists or exported to CSV, though some data exports are restricted., and Custom Formulas & Calculations for table columns. Limits vary by plan: Free (1), Plus (up to 10), Premium (unlimited).

#9 Alternative

Analyst Pick
Hands-on Tested
Similarity score 964
Category overlap: 80%

Shared coverage

News
Alerts
Newsletters
Watchlist

Assets: Stocks and ETFs

Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced

Platforms: Web and Mobile

Pricing: Subscription

Why investors switch

  • Expands into Screeners, Stock Ideas, and Financials coverage beyond what Bloomberg offers.
  • Standout features include Equity screener with more than 350 ratios and over 65 prebuilt “GuruScreens.”, StockRanks™ system rates every stock on Quality, Value, and Momentum, with additional risk ratings and style classifications., and Portfolios (“Folios”) track performance with time-weighted returns and integrate company announcements and reporting calendars..
  • Pair it with Bloomberg if you still need Videos.

Adds coverage: Screeners, Stock Ideas, Financials, and Scores

Standout features: Equity screener with more than 350 ratios and over 65 prebuilt “GuruScreens.”, StockRanks™ system rates every stock on Quality, Value, and Momentum, with additional risk ratings and style classifications., Portfolios (“Folios”) track performance with time-weighted returns and integrate company announcements and reporting calendars., and Unlimited custom alerts on price moves or any screenable fundamental/technical rule, with delivery by email or in-app notification.

#10 Alternative

Hands-on Tested
Free Tier
Similarity score 952
Category overlap: 60%

Shared coverage

News
Alerts
Watchlist

Assets: Stocks, ETFs, and Mutual Funds

Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced

Platforms: Web and Mobile

Pricing: Subscription

Why investors switch

  • Investing.com keeps a free tier, so you can replicate Bloomberg workflows without upgrading.
  • Expands into Screeners, ETF Screeners, and Portfolio coverage beyond what Bloomberg offers.
  • Standout features include Global multi-asset coverage across stocks, ETFs, bonds, commodities, currencies, crypto, futures, and options with real-time charts on web and mobile., Extensive calendars for economic events, earnings, dividends, splits, IPOs, and options expirations, with user-configurable alerts., and Portfolio and watchlist syncing across devices, with CSV import for holdings..
  • Pair it with Bloomberg if you still need Newsletters and Videos.

Adds coverage: Screeners, ETF Screeners, Portfolio, and Calendar

Standout features: Global multi-asset coverage across stocks, ETFs, bonds, commodities, currencies, crypto, futures, and options with real-time charts on web and mobile., Extensive calendars for economic events, earnings, dividends, splits, IPOs, and options expirations, with user-configurable alerts., Portfolio and watchlist syncing across devices, with CSV import for holdings., and Stock Screener with customizable filters; InvestingPro+ adds advanced screeners and export functionality.

#11 Alternative

Hands-on Tested
Free Tier
Similarity score 952
Category overlap: 60%

Shared coverage

News
Alerts
Watchlist

Assets: Stocks, ETFs, and Mutual Funds

Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced

Platforms: Web and Mobile

Pricing: Subscription

Why investors switch

  • Yahoo Finance keeps a free tier, so you can replicate Bloomberg workflows without upgrading.
  • Expands into Screeners, Portfolio, and Calendar coverage beyond what Bloomberg offers.
  • Standout features include Free plan with optional Silver and Gold subscriptions that unlock advanced features and research., Historical price downloads in CSV format are gated to Gold; portfolio and watchlist exports remain free., and Coverage spans 100+ exchanges worldwide, with clear labeling of real-time versus delayed data..
  • Pair it with Bloomberg if you still need Newsletters and Videos.

Adds coverage: Screeners, Portfolio, Calendar, and Data Visualizations

Standout features: Free plan with optional Silver and Gold subscriptions that unlock advanced features and research., Historical price downloads in CSV format are gated to Gold; portfolio and watchlist exports remain free., Coverage spans 100+ exchanges worldwide, with clear labeling of real-time versus delayed data., and Interactive full-screen charts with dozens of technical indicators and extended-hours toggles.

#12 Alternative

Analyst Pick
Hands-on Tested
Free Tier
Similarity score 906
Category overlap: 60%

Shared coverage

News
Alerts
Watchlist

Assets: Stocks, ETFs, and Mutual Funds

Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced

Platforms: Web and Mobile

Pricing: Subscription

Why investors switch

  • Seeking Alpha keeps a free tier, so you can replicate Bloomberg workflows without upgrading.
  • Expands into Screeners, ETF Screeners, and Stock Comparison coverage beyond what Bloomberg offers.
  • Standout features include Quant Ratings for stocks with five Factor Grades (Value, Growth, Profitability, Momentum, EPS Revisions), plus ETF Factor Grades (Momentum, Expenses, Dividends, Risk, Liquidity)., Stock and ETF screeners with ratings, grades, and advanced filters. Premium members can save screens for reuse., and Side-by-side comparison of up to 20 stocks, with export to Excel or PDF..
  • Pair it with Bloomberg if you still need Newsletters and Videos.

Adds coverage: Screeners, ETF Screeners, Stock Comparison, and Data Visualizations

Standout features: Quant Ratings for stocks with five Factor Grades (Value, Growth, Profitability, Momentum, EPS Revisions), plus ETF Factor Grades (Momentum, Expenses, Dividends, Risk, Liquidity)., Stock and ETF screeners with ratings, grades, and advanced filters. Premium members can save screens for reuse., Side-by-side comparison of up to 20 stocks, with export to Excel or PDF., and Portfolio tools with custom views, health scores, and Excel export. Premium users can link brokers for daily auto-sync through Plaid or SnapTrade.

#13 Alternative

Analyst Pick
Hands-on Tested
Free Tier
Similarity score 906
Category overlap: 60%

Shared coverage

News
Alerts
Watchlist

Assets: Stocks, ETFs, and Currencies

Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced

Platforms: Web and Mobile

Pricing: Subscription

Why investors switch

  • TradingView keeps a free tier, so you can replicate Bloomberg workflows without upgrading.
  • Expands into Screeners, ETF Screeners, and Stock Ideas coverage beyond what Bloomberg offers.
  • Standout features include Flexible charting with up to 16 charts per layout, synchronized by symbol and timeframe., Over 400 built-in indicators, 100,000+ community scripts, and 110+ drawing tools., and Server-side alerts with 13 conditions, drawing-tool triggers, and webhook integrations..
  • Pair it with Bloomberg if you still need Newsletters and Videos.

Adds coverage: Screeners, ETF Screeners, Stock Ideas, and Data Visualizations

Standout features: Flexible charting with up to 16 charts per layout, synchronized by symbol and timeframe., Over 400 built-in indicators, 100,000+ community scripts, and 110+ drawing tools., Server-side alerts with 13 conditions, drawing-tool triggers, and webhook integrations., and Equity, ETF, forex, and crypto screeners with auto-refresh and export options.

#14 Alternative

Hands-on Tested
Free Tier
Similarity score 892
Category overlap: 60%

Shared coverage

News
Alerts
Watchlist

Assets: Stocks, ETFs, and Mutual Funds

Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced

Platforms: Web and Mobile

Pricing: Subscription

Why investors switch

  • Morningstar Investor keeps a free tier, so you can replicate Bloomberg workflows without upgrading.
  • Expands into Screeners, Portfolio, and Financials coverage beyond what Bloomberg offers.
  • Standout features include Powerful screeners for stocks, funds, ETFs, and closed-end funds with over 200 searchable data points and curated pre-filtered lists., Portfolio X-Ray tool showing allocations by asset class, sector, and region across combined holdings., and Analyst reports with Fair Value estimates, Moat ratings, and “Bulls Say / Bears Say” perspectives (subscriber feature)..
  • Pair it with Bloomberg if you still need Newsletters and Videos.

Adds coverage: Screeners, Portfolio, Financials, and ETF Overview

Standout features: Powerful screeners for stocks, funds, ETFs, and closed-end funds with over 200 searchable data points and curated pre-filtered lists., Portfolio X-Ray tool showing allocations by asset class, sector, and region across combined holdings., Analyst reports with Fair Value estimates, Moat ratings, and “Bulls Say / Bears Say” perspectives (subscriber feature)., and Quote pages enriched with Morningstar Star Ratings and detailed analysis for subscribers.

#15 Alternative

Hands-on Tested
Free Tier
Similarity score 892
Category overlap: 60%

Shared coverage

News
Alerts
Watchlist

Assets: Stocks, ETFs, and Mutual Funds

Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced

Platforms: Web and Mobile

Pricing: Subscription

Why investors switch

  • Tickertape keeps a free tier, so you can replicate Bloomberg workflows without upgrading.
  • Expands into Screeners, Portfolio, and Dividends coverage beyond what Bloomberg offers.
  • Standout features include Web and mobile apps covering Indian stocks, mutual funds, and ETFs., Screeners with over 100 metrics; free users can build up to three custom filters, while Pro removes the limit., and End-of-day data refresh: prices and volumes in the evening, F&O later at night, and fundamentals early the next day..
  • Pair it with Bloomberg if you still need Newsletters and Videos.

Adds coverage: Screeners, Portfolio, Dividends, and Splits

Standout features: Web and mobile apps covering Indian stocks, mutual funds, and ETFs., Screeners with over 100 metrics; free users can build up to three custom filters, while Pro removes the limit., End-of-day data refresh: prices and volumes in the evening, F&O later at night, and fundamentals early the next day., and Broker integration with leading platforms such as Zerodha, Upstox, ICICI Direct, HDFC Securities, Groww, 5Paisa, and more, enabling portfolio sync and in-app trading.

#16 Alternative

Hands-on Tested
Free Tier
Similarity score 892
Category overlap: 60%

Shared coverage

News
Alerts
Watchlist

Assets: Stocks, ETFs, and Mutual Funds

Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced

Platforms: Web and Mobile

Pricing: Subscription

Why investors switch

  • Zacks (Zacks.com) keeps a free tier, so you can replicate Bloomberg workflows without upgrading.
  • Expands into Screeners, ETF Screeners, and Portfolio coverage beyond what Bloomberg offers.
  • Standout features include Zacks Rank system (#1–#5) and Zacks Industry Rank shown on company pages., Style Scores across Value, Growth, and Momentum factors., and Stock, ETF, and mutual fund screeners with hundreds of filters..
  • Pair it with Bloomberg if you still need Newsletters and Videos.

Adds coverage: Screeners, ETF Screeners, Portfolio, and Calendar

Standout features: Zacks Rank system (#1–#5) and Zacks Industry Rank shown on company pages., Style Scores across Value, Growth, and Momentum factors., Stock, ETF, and mutual fund screeners with hundreds of filters., and Per-ticker pages with analyst forecasts, price targets, and earnings estimates.

#17 Alternative

Free Tier
Similarity score 878
Category overlap: 80%

Shared coverage

News
Newsletters
Videos
Watchlist

Assets: ETFs

Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced

Platforms: Web

Pricing: Subscription

Why investors switch

  • ETF.com keeps a free tier, so you can replicate Bloomberg workflows without upgrading.
  • Expands into ETF Screeners, ETF Comparison, and ETF Overview coverage beyond what Bloomberg offers.
  • Standout features include ETF Screener covering the U.S. ETF universe, powered by FactSet data. Results include total return metrics and can be saved with an account., ETF Comparison tool to evaluate funds side by side on costs, performance, portfolio composition, factors, and ESG metrics., and Fund Flow Tracker to monitor ETF inflows and outflows, searchable by ticker and time period..
  • Pair it with Bloomberg if you still need Alerts.

Adds coverage: ETF Screeners, ETF Comparison, ETF Overview, and ETF Performance

Standout features: ETF Screener covering the U.S. ETF universe, powered by FactSet data. Results include total return metrics and can be saved with an account., ETF Comparison tool to evaluate funds side by side on costs, performance, portfolio composition, factors, and ESG metrics., Fund Flow Tracker to monitor ETF inflows and outflows, searchable by ticker and time period., and Holdings search tool: enter a stock to see which ETFs have meaningful exposure to it.

#18 Alternative

Analyst Pick
Hands-on Tested
Free Tier
Similarity score 872
Category overlap: 60%

Shared coverage

News
Alerts
Watchlist

Assets: Stocks, ETFs, and Currencies

Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced

Platforms: Web

Pricing: Subscription

Why investors switch

  • FINVIZ keeps a free tier, so you can replicate Bloomberg workflows without upgrading.
  • Expands into Screeners, Data Visualizations, and Portfolio coverage beyond what Bloomberg offers.
  • Standout features include Coverage focused on U.S. equities (NYSE, Nasdaq, Amex). Free data delayed 15–20 minutes; Elite adds real-time plus pre- and after-hours trading sessions., Stock screener supports both fundamental and technical filters. Elite expands functionality with 20+ additional filters and raises saved presets from 50 to 200., and Visualization tools include Heat Maps and Groups, with real-time updates for Elite users..
  • Pair it with Bloomberg if you still need Newsletters and Videos.

Adds coverage: Screeners, Data Visualizations, Portfolio, and Backtesting

Standout features: Coverage focused on U.S. equities (NYSE, Nasdaq, Amex). Free data delayed 15–20 minutes; Elite adds real-time plus pre- and after-hours trading sessions., Stock screener supports both fundamental and technical filters. Elite expands functionality with 20+ additional filters and raises saved presets from 50 to 200., Visualization tools include Heat Maps and Groups, with real-time updates for Elite users., and Portfolio and watchlist management with email and push alerts for price changes, news, ratings, insider activity, and SEC filings. Elite increases limits to 100 portfolios and 500 tickers per portfolio.

#19 Alternative

Free Tier
Similarity score 872
Category overlap: 75%

Shared coverage

News
Alerts
Watchlist

Assets: Stocks, ETFs, and Currencies

Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced

Platforms: Web and Mobile

Pricing: Subscription

Why investors switch

  • Reuters keeps a free tier, so you can replicate Bloomberg workflows without upgrading.
  • Expands into Financials coverage beyond what Bloomberg offers.
  • Standout features include Comprehensive business and markets coverage through dedicated sections on stocks, rates and bonds, currencies, and commodities., Company profile pages include charts, financial statements, and key ratios, clearly marked as sourced from LSEG (Refinitiv)., and Quotes are delayed at least 15 minutes, with exchange-specific disclosure pages listing delay policies across the U.S., London, Tokyo, and others..
  • Pair it with Bloomberg if you still need Newsletters and Videos.

Adds coverage: Financials

Standout features: Comprehensive business and markets coverage through dedicated sections on stocks, rates and bonds, currencies, and commodities., Company profile pages include charts, financial statements, and key ratios, clearly marked as sourced from LSEG (Refinitiv)., Quotes are delayed at least 15 minutes, with exchange-specific disclosure pages listing delay policies across the U.S., London, Tokyo, and others., and Curated newsletters such as Daily Briefing, Power Up, and On the Money, plus topical digests delivered by email.

#20 Alternative

Free Tier
Similarity score 866
Category overlap: 60%

Shared coverage

News
Alerts
Watchlist

Assets: Stocks, ETFs, and Currencies

Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced

Platforms: Web and Mobile

Why investors switch

  • eToro keeps a free tier, so you can replicate Bloomberg workflows without upgrading.
  • Expands into Brokerage, Copy/Social Trading, and Paper Trading coverage beyond what Bloomberg offers.
  • Standout features include Commission-free trading on U.S. stocks and ETFs; crypto trades incur a 1% fee; $0 withdrawal fee (minimum withdrawal $30)., Options trading in the U.S. with no commissions and no contract fees, offered via the eToro Options app., and CopyTrader™ allows users to mirror the trades of other investors in real time; copying is free, with a $200 minimum..
  • Pair it with Bloomberg if you still need Newsletters and Videos.

Adds coverage: Brokerage, Copy/Social Trading, Paper Trading, and Advanced Order Types

Standout features: Commission-free trading on U.S. stocks and ETFs; crypto trades incur a 1% fee; $0 withdrawal fee (minimum withdrawal $30)., Options trading in the U.S. with no commissions and no contract fees, offered via the eToro Options app., CopyTrader™ allows users to mirror the trades of other investors in real time; copying is free, with a $200 minimum., and Smart Portfolios group assets thematically and are managed by eToro’s Investment Team; they rebalance regularly, require a $500 minimum, and carry no management fees.

Coverage Snapshot

Where alternatives already align

Most shared categories across the top matches.

News×20
Watchlist×20
Alerts×18
Newsletters×8
Videos×6

New angles introduced

Categories the alternatives add beyond Bloomberg.

Portfolio+15
Screeners+15
Calendar+13
ETF Overview+12
Financials+12
ETF Holdings+10
Analyst Price Targets+9
Data Visualizations+9

Access & Pricing

Free options

17/20

17 picks introduce a free tier you can start with.

Mobile ready

18/20

18 matches support mobile alongside Bloomberg.

API availability

2/20

2 of the shortlisted tools expose API endpoints for automation-heavy workflows.

Quality checks

6 starred / 12 tested

6 tools are flagged as analyst picks; 12 have been hands-on tested.

Avg. coverage overlap

73%

Average percentage of categories shared with the base tool.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best alternatives to Bloomberg?

Bloomberg users most often consider Charles Schwab, Smartkarma, and Barron's as their go-to alternatives.

Which alternatives keep a free tier?

Smartkarma, MarketWatch, Stock Rover, Benzinga, The Motley Fool, Koyfin, Investing.com, Yahoo Finance, Seeking Alpha, TradingView, Morningstar Investor, Tickertape, Zacks (Zacks.com), ETF.com, FINVIZ, Reuters, and eToro offer a free plan or trial option, making them easy to test before committing to a paid subscription.

Which workflows do the top Bloomberg alternatives cover?

Expect deep coverage across Alerts, News, Newsletters, Videos, and Watchlist, so you can port most Bloomberg workflows without much friction.

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Starred Tools

These are my top picks. Tools I've tested thoroughly and found to be excellent. They do their job really well, and I use them a lot. If you're not already familiar with them, I highly recommend checking them out.

Tested Tools

These are tools I've tried and found to be solid, but not standout. Think of them as passing an initial quality screen: worth exploring, though not all will be exceptional.

Curation & Accuracy

This directory blends AI‑assisted discovery with human curation. Entries are reviewed, edited, and organized with the goal of expanding coverage and sharpening quality over time. Your feedback helps steer improvements (because no single human can capture everything all at once).

Details change. Pricing, features, and availability may be incomplete or out of date. Treat listings as a starting point and verify on the provider’s site before making decisions. If you spot an error or a gap, send a quick note and I’ll adjust.