★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
Tool comparison edition
Tool Comparison
AmiBroker vs FINVIZ
Pick AmiBroker if
AmiBroker
One-time · Desktop
- You care about quant, monte carlo, and risk metrics, things FINVIZ doesn't offer
Pick FINVIZ if
FINVIZ
Free • From $299.50/yr · Web
- You'd rather start free and only pay if you outgrow it
- You care about ETF screeners, stock comparison, and portfolio, things AmiBroker doesn't offer
- You're newer to investing and want something approachable
Skip both if: Neither one clicks with how you research; there are strong third options.
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Our take
The bottom line
AmiBroker and FINVIZ cover a lot of the same ground (6 shared categories, including data visualizations, screeners, and backtesting), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. FINVIZ simply does more: 17 categories to AmiBroker's 11, including ETF screeners, stock comparison, and portfolio. AmiBroker counters by keeping things simpler.
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Key differences at a glance
- Free plan
- FINVIZ
- Broader coverage
- FINVIZ17 vs 11 categories
- Desktop app
- AmiBroker
- Broker sync
- AmiBroker
- Beginner friendly
- FINVIZ
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How they stack up
The side-by-side table: pricing, platforms, data, and coverage at a glance.ShowHide
How they stack up
The side-by-side table: pricing, platforms, data, and coverage at a glance.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & plans | ||
Starting price | One-time | Free • From $299.50/yr |
Free tier | No | Yes |
Free trial | 30 days | 7 days |
Plan limits | 8 limits: Standard Edition: real time quote symbols: 10, Standard Edition: time and sales symbols: 1 +6 more | 18 limits: Free: screener presets: 50, Free: items per page: 20 (table) / 36 (charts) / 10 (snapshots) +16 more |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | No | Yes |
Desktop app | Yes | No |
Mobile app | No | No |
API access | No | No |
Broker sync | Yes | No |
Integrations | Interactive Brokers, IQFeed +5 more | — |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +4 more | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +3 more |
Categories covered | 11 | 17 |
Regions | — | North America |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | 3 signals: Latency: End of Day and Streaming, Granularity: EOD, Minute, Second, and Tick +1 more | Latency: 15-min Delayed and Real-time |
Capabilities | — | Universe builder and Correlation |
| Try it | Visit AmiBroker | Visit FINVIZ |
Where each one shines
What AmiBroker and FINVIZ each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What AmiBroker and FINVIZ each do best.What AmiBroker does best
- Build technical-analysis charts with indicators, drawing tools, multi-timeframe analysis, and multiple time compressions including range and volume bars.
- Use AFL scripting to create custom indicators, explorations, trading systems, scans, and portfolio backtests.
- Run portfolio-level backtests with position sizing, realistic account constraints, equity and drawdown charts, custom reports, and custom backtest procedures.
- Use optimization, walk-forward testing, Monte Carlo simulation, and robustness workflows to validate strategies.
- Run scans and explorations with filter-based screeners, then export results to CSV.
What FINVIZ does best
- Screen U.S. stocks and ETFs with a mix of valuation, growth, profitability, technical, ownership, dividend, and performance filters.
- Use heat maps, sector/group views, and snapshot pages to spot where market strength, weakness, and unusual moves are clustering.
- Save screener setups with presets and switch between table, chart, and snapshot-style result views depending on how you research.
- Move from a screen to ticker-level research with quote pages that link financials, charts, news, insider trades, filings, options, short interest, and peer comparison.
- Review fundamental context with financial statements, EPS and sales charts, ownership pages, insider transactions, and 13F manager holdings.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for AmiBroker and FINVIZ, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for AmiBroker and FINVIZ, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksFuturesMutual FundsCurrencies | StocksETFsOptions |
Experience | IntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Retail TradersPro RetailDay TradersSwing TradersAlgo TradersQuants/Developers | Retail TradersPro RetailDay TradersSwing TradersLong-term Investors |
Regions | Not specified | North America |
Coverage details | Identifiers: Ticker | Countries: USIdentifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | End of DayStreaming | 15-min DelayedReal-time |
Data granularity | EODMinuteSecondTick | Not specified |
| Access & integrations | ||
Integrations | Interactive BrokersIQFeedeSignalQChartsDDEODBC/SQLOLE Automation (COM) | Not specified |
Export formats | CSV | Excel |
| Plans & trust | ||
Capability signals | Not specified | Universe builderCorrelation |
Vendor & support | AmiBroker.comCountry: PolandSupport: Email | Support: Email |
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What you'll actually pay
Plans, billing, trials, and per-month pricing for both tools.ShowHide
What you'll actually pay
Plans, billing, trials, and per-month pricing for both tools.| Tier | ||
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | — | Freescreener presets: 50 · items per page: 20 (table) / 36 (charts) / 10 (snapshots) · +5 more |
| Entry paid plan | $299 once“Standard Edition”real time quote symbols: 10 · time and sales symbols: 1 · +2 more | $299.50/yr≈ $24.96/mo“Elite (Annual)”screener presets: 200 · portfolios: 100 · +2 more |
| Tier 2 | $379 once“Professional Edition”real time quote symbols: Unlimited · time and sales symbols: Unlimited · +2 more | $39.50/mo“Elite (Monthly)”screener presets: 200 · items per page: Up to 100 (table) / 120 (charts) / 50 (snapshots) · +5 more |
| Top plan | $499 once“Ultimate Pack Pro” | — |
| Free trial | 30 days | 7 days |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between AmiBroker and FINVIZ?
AmiBroker leans toward data visualizations, screeners, and backtesting, while FINVIZ puts more weight on screeners, ETF screeners, and stock comparison. They overlap in 6 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
Is AmiBroker or FINVIZ free to use?
FINVIZ has a free tier, so you can get started without paying anything. AmiBroker is paid-only. If budget matters, start with FINVIZ and see how far it takes you before opening your wallet.
Which is better for beginners: AmiBroker or FINVIZ?
FINVIZ is the friendlier place to start; its interface takes less getting used to. Both work fine once you're past the basics.
Should I choose AmiBroker or FINVIZ?
It depends on what you're after. Pick AmiBroker if quant and monte carlo matter to you; go with FINVIZ if you'd rather have ETF screeners and stock comparison. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do AmiBroker and FINVIZ cover?
Both cover stocks. AmiBroker also handles futures, mutual funds, and currencies. FINVIZ adds ETFs and options on top.
Do AmiBroker and FINVIZ offer real-time data?
Yes, both serve real-time market data, so either works when timing matters.
Can I export data from AmiBroker and FINVIZ?
Yes, both export to spreadsheets (AmiBroker: CSV; FINVIZ: Excel), which is handy if you like running your own numbers.
Can AmiBroker or FINVIZ connect to my broker?
AmiBroker syncs with brokers automatically. With FINVIZ, you're entering holdings by hand or importing files.
Which has a better stock screener: AmiBroker or FINVIZ?
Both AmiBroker and FINVIZ include stock screeners, and they differ more in interface than raw power; try both and see which one clicks for you.
Can I track my portfolio with AmiBroker or FINVIZ?
FINVIZ handles portfolio tracking. AmiBroker is really a research tool; you'd track your portfolio elsewhere.
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