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Benzinga vs Stocknear comparison

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

Quick takeaways

Benzinga adds Newsletters, Data APIs, and Transcripts coverage that Stocknear skips.

Stocknear includes Options & Derivatives, Data Visualizations, Dark Pool & Off-Exchange, Financials, ETF Overview, ETF Holdings, ETF Performance, Analyst Price Targets, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Forecasts, Insider Data, 13F, US Government Trades, Dividend, AI, and AI Chat 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..

Stocknear is known for: Ticker pages with tabs for Financials, Statistics, Business Metrics, Forecasts, Dark Pool, Options, Insider, Dividends, and History., Real-time options flow feed and unusual activity; options chains available (OPRA-sourced)., and Dark pool & off-exchange trade tape (15‑minute delay)..

Benzinga ships a mobile app. Stocknear is web/desktop only.

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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Stocknear

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EU-built stock research platform focused on U.S. markets. Features real-time options flow (Benzinga), 15‑min delayed dark-pool prints, analyst targets/ratings, hedge-fund 13F explorer, U.S. Congress trades, earnings calendar/news feed, business metrics, watchlists and alerts, plus an AI Agent for conversational research. Market data/fundamentals/ETF analytics are sourced from Financial Modeling Prep; options chains from Intrinio (OPRA). Company is Stocknear GmbH (Siegen, Germany). No public API as of Sept 2025.

Platforms

Web

Pricing

Free

Subscription

Quick highlights

Ticker pages with tabs for Financials, Statistics, Business Metrics, Forecasts, Dark Pool, Options, Insider, Dividends, and History.
Real-time options flow feed and unusual activity; options chains available (OPRA-sourced).
Dark pool & off-exchange trade tape (15‑minute delay).
Hedge Fund tracker (13F) with institution list (downloadable) and holdings analytics.
U.S. Congress trading dashboard access.

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Overlap

Shared focus areas

5 overlaps

Mutual strengths include News, Alerts, and Watchlist plus 2 more areas.

Where they differ

Benzinga

Distinct strengths include:

Newsletters

Data APIs

Transcripts

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.

Stocknear

Distinct strengths include:

Options & Derivatives

Data Visualizations

Dark Pool & Off-Exchange

Analyst Price Targets

Ticker pages with tabs for Financials, Statistics, Business Metrics, Forecasts, Dark Pool, Options, Insider, Dividends, and History.
Real-time options flow feed and unusual activity; options chains available (OPRA-sourced).
Dark pool & off-exchange trade tape (15‑minute delay).
Hedge Fund tracker (13F) with institution list (downloadable) and holdings analytics.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	Benzinga	Stocknear
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: News, Alerts, Watchlist, Screeners, Calendar Unique: Newsletters, Data APIs, Transcripts	Shared: News, Alerts, Watchlist, Screeners, Calendar Unique: Options & Derivatives, Data Visualizations, Dark Pool & Off-Exchange, Financials, ETF Overview, ETF Holdings, ETF Performance, Analyst Price Targets, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Forecasts, Insider Data, 13F, US Government Trades, Dividend, AI, AI Chat
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Stocks, ETFs, Options	Stocks, ETFs, Options
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
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 Ticker pages with tabs for Financials, Statistics, Business Metrics, Forecasts, Dark Pool, Options, Insider, Dividends, and History. Real-time options flow feed and unusual activity; options chains available (OPRA-sourced). Dark pool & off-exchange trade tape (15‑minute delay). Hedge Fund tracker (13F) with institution list (downloadable) and holdings analytics. U.S. Congress trading dashboard access. Analyst section with ratings, price targets, and EPS/revenue forecasts.
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 Stocknear both support?

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

Do Benzinga and Stocknear require subscriptions?

Both Benzinga and Stocknear 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 Stocknear 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 Stocknear stands out for Ticker pages with tabs for Financials, Statistics, Business Metrics, Forecasts, Dark Pool, Options, Insider, Dividends, and History., Real-time options flow feed and unusual activity; options chains available (OPRA-sourced)., and Dark pool & off-exchange trade tape (15‑minute delay)..

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