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Tool Comparison
Benzinga vs Fintel comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Comparison highlights
- Tool score: the chart below shows community vote sentiment over the last 8 weeks. Use it as a signal, not a verdict.
- Overlap: both cover News, Alerts, and Watchlist and 2 other categories.
- Coverage tilt: Benzinga has 3 categories you won't get in Fintel; Fintel has 11 unique categories.
- Platforms: Benzinga runs on Web, Mobile, API; Fintel runs on Web, API.
Category leaders
- Screeners: not enough category votes yet to call a leader.
- Portfolio: Fintel is tagged for this workflow; Benzinga has no category votes yet.
- Watchlist: not enough category votes yet to call a leader.
- News: not enough category votes yet to call a leader.
Vote sentiment comparison
Cumulative positive vote share. Loading fresh totals...
Side-by-side metrics
| Attribute | Benzinga | Fintel |
|---|---|---|
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks, ETFs, Options | Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Options, Bonds |
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, API |
Pricing High-level pricing models | Free, Subscription | Free, Subscription |
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat | Not yet | Not yet |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Standard listing | Standard listing |
Coverage overlap
Shared categories
Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.
Fintel strengths
Categories covered by Fintel but not Benzinga.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do Benzinga and Fintel both support?
Both platforms cover News, Alerts, Watchlist, Screeners, and Data APIs workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Do Benzinga and Fintel require subscriptions?
Both Benzinga and Fintel keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.
Which tool has mobile access?
Benzinga ships a dedicated mobile experience, while Fintel focuses on web or desktop access.
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 Fintel stands out for Official short-interest data sourced from NASDAQ and NYSE on individual ticker pages., Off-exchange and dark pool short volume reported from FINRA feeds., and Comprehensive ownership tracking including 13F, 13D/G, NPORT filings, ETF and mutual fund holders, plus UK disclosure data..
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Curation & Accuracy
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