Benzinga adds Alerts, Newsletters, Watchlist, Screeners, Calendar, and Transcripts coverage that BizToc skips.
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Benzinga vs BizToc comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Quick takeaways
BizToc includes Reddit, and APIs & SDKs categories that Benzinga omits.
Benzinga highlights: 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..
BizToc is known for: ‘Wire’ page: real‑time, chronological feed from ~top 100 U.S. business sites., Homepage hubs for major publishers plus ‘Reddit Trending’, ‘X Trends’, and movers blocks., and ‘Imagery’ (NewsWall): latest business news in pictures..
Benzinga
benzinga.com
Financial news publisher offering both a real-time trading terminal (Benzinga Pro) and licensed data APIs. Subscription tiers progressively unlock tools such as advanced newsfeeds, equity squawk audio, signals, scanners, and calendars. Paid plans include Nasdaq Basic real-time quotes, and optional add-ons like High Beta Squawk. Scanner results can be exported to CSV.
Platforms
Web
Mobile
API
Pricing
Free
Subscription
Quick highlights
- 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.
- Equity Audio Squawk channel included in higher tiers, with optional High Beta Squawk add-on for $99/month.
- Signals highlight unusual activity, including price spikes, options flow, block trades, and trading halts.
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BizToc
biztoc.com
Single‑page, real‑time business & finance news aggregator created by Thomas Marban and backed by Mark Cuban. Includes a chronological 'Wire', image‑driven 'Imagery' view, search, customizable grid, dark mode, RSS, an official REST API via RapidAPI, a ChatGPT plugin entry, and OpenBB integration.
Categories
Platforms
Web
Mobile
Desktop
API
Pricing
Free
Subscription
Quick highlights
- ‘Wire’ page: real‑time, chronological feed from ~top 100 U.S. business sites.
- Homepage hubs for major publishers plus ‘Reddit Trending’, ‘X Trends’, and movers blocks.
- ‘Imagery’ (NewsWall): latest business news in pictures.
- Customization: dark mode and configurable news grid; site‑wide search.
- Distribution: RSS feed + iOS app (Designed for iPad/iPhone/Mac), Chrome extension.
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Overlap
Shared focus areas
2 overlapsMutual strengths include News, and Data APIs.
Where they differ
Benzinga
Distinct strengths 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.
- Customizable alerts via desktop, sound, and email; watchlist-driven alerts available on paid plans.
- Equity Audio Squawk channel included in higher tiers, with optional High Beta Squawk add-on for $99/month.
BizToc
Distinct strengths include:
- ‘Wire’ page: real‑time, chronological feed from ~top 100 U.S. business sites.
- Homepage hubs for major publishers plus ‘Reddit Trending’, ‘X Trends’, and movers blocks.
- ‘Imagery’ (NewsWall): latest business news in pictures.
- Customization: dark mode and configurable news grid; site‑wide search.
Feature-by-feature breakdown
| Attribute | Benzinga | BizToc |
|---|---|---|
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets | Shared: News, Data APIs Unique: Alerts, Newsletters, Watchlist, Screeners, Calendar, Transcripts | Shared: News, Data APIs Unique: Reddit, APIs & SDKs |
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks, ETFs, Options | Stocks, ETFs, Options, Futures, Bonds, Commodities, Currencies, Cryptos, Mutual Funds |
Experience levels Who each product is built for | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Platforms Where you can access the product | Web, Mobile, API | Web, Mobile, Desktop, API |
Pricing High-level pricing models | Free, Subscription | Free, Subscription |
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor | Unique
| Unique
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Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat | Not yet | Not yet |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Standard listing | Standard listing |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do Benzinga and BizToc both support?
Both platforms cover News, and Data APIs workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Do Benzinga and BizToc require subscriptions?
Both Benzinga and BizToc keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.
How can you access Benzinga and BizToc?
Both Benzinga and BizToc support web and mobile access, making it easy to keep tabs on research away from the desk.
What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?
Benzinga differentiates itself with 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., whereas BizToc stands out for ‘Wire’ page: real‑time, chronological feed from ~top 100 U.S. business sites., Homepage hubs for major publishers plus ‘Reddit Trending’, ‘X Trends’, and movers blocks., and ‘Imagery’ (NewsWall): latest business news in pictures..
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