VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

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Sunday, October 5, 2025

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Benzinga vs Oilprice.com comparison

Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.

Quick takeaways

Benzinga adds Alerts, Screeners, Calendar, Data APIs, and Transcripts coverage that Oilprice.com skips.

Oilprice.com includes Data Visualizations 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..

Oilprice.com is known for: Price charts for more than 150 crude blends and indexes, with comparison tools and analytics., Clear data-delay labels on price tables (e.g., WTI and Brent delayed ~10 minutes; OPEC Basket delayed ~1 day)., and Rig Count dashboard covering U.S. and Canadian rigs, frac spreads, and production trends..

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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Oilprice.com

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Energy-focused news and data hub featuring global oil prices, rig counts, and analysis. A free community plan includes watchlists and limited premium content, while the paid Global Energy Alert newsletter delivers weekly insights and stock picks with a 30-day trial.

Platforms

Web

Mobile

Pricing

Free

Subscription

Quick highlights

Price charts for more than 150 crude blends and indexes, with comparison tools and analytics.
Clear data-delay labels on price tables (e.g., WTI and Brent delayed ~10 minutes; OPEC Basket delayed ~1 day).
Rig Count dashboard covering U.S. and Canadian rigs, frac spreads, and production trends.
Premium Global Energy Alert newsletter featuring expert analysis, special reports, and monthly stock picks (advertised at $279/year with a 30-day trial).
Free Community membership includes a customizable oil-price watchlist, three premium articles per month, and weekly market updates by email.

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Overlap

Shared focus areas

3 overlaps

Mutual strengths include News, Newsletters, and Watchlist.

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.

Oilprice.com

Distinct strengths include:

Data Visualizations

Price charts for more than 150 crude blends and indexes, with comparison tools and analytics.
Clear data-delay labels on price tables (e.g., WTI and Brent delayed ~10 minutes; OPEC Basket delayed ~1 day).
Rig Count dashboard covering U.S. and Canadian rigs, frac spreads, and production trends.
Premium Global Energy Alert newsletter featuring expert analysis, special reports, and monthly stock picks (advertised at $279/year with a 30-day trial).

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	Benzinga	Oilprice.com
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: News, Newsletters, Watchlist Unique: Alerts, Screeners, Calendar, Data APIs, Transcripts	Shared: News, Newsletters, Watchlist Unique: Data Visualizations
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Stocks, ETFs, Options	Commodities, Futures
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
Pricing High-level pricing models	Free, Subscription	Free, Subscription
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor	Unique 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. Comprehensive calendar suite covering earnings, guidance, economic releases, analyst ratings, and more.	Unique Price charts for more than 150 crude blends and indexes, with comparison tools and analytics. Clear data-delay labels on price tables (e.g., WTI and Brent delayed ~10 minutes; OPEC Basket delayed ~1 day). Rig Count dashboard covering U.S. and Canadian rigs, frac spreads, and production trends. Premium Global Energy Alert newsletter featuring expert analysis, special reports, and monthly stock picks (advertised at $279/year with a 30-day trial). Free Community membership includes a customizable oil-price watchlist, three premium articles per month, and weekly market updates by email. Mobile apps for iOS and Android provide real-time access to prices and news.
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 Oilprice.com both support?

Both platforms cover News, Newsletters, and Watchlist workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.

Do Benzinga and Oilprice.com require subscriptions?

Both Benzinga and Oilprice.com keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.

How can you access Benzinga and Oilprice.com?

Both Benzinga and Oilprice.com 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 Oilprice.com stands out for Price charts for more than 150 crude blends and indexes, with comparison tools and analytics., Clear data-delay labels on price tables (e.g., WTI and Brent delayed ~10 minutes; OPEC Basket delayed ~1 day)., and Rig Count dashboard covering U.S. and Canadian rigs, frac spreads, and production trends..

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