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Thursday, January 8, 2026
Tool Comparison
Benzinga vs Stocknear comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Benzinga
benzinga.com
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 Calendar and 7 other categories.
- Coverage tilt: Benzinga has 13 categories you won't get in Stocknear; Stocknear has 11 unique categories.
- Pricing: Benzinga is Free, Subscription, Other; Stocknear is Free, Subscription.
Category leaders
- Screeners: not enough category votes yet to call a leader.
- Watchlist: not enough category votes yet to call a leader.
- News: not enough category votes yet to call a leader.
- Data Visualizations: Stocknear is tagged for this workflow; Benzinga has no category votes yet.
Vote sentiment comparison
Cumulative positive vote share. Loading fresh totals...
Side-by-side metrics
| Attribute | Benzinga | Stocknear |
|---|---|---|
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks, Options, Futures, Cryptos | 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, Other | 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.
Benzinga strengths
Categories covered by Benzinga but not Stocknear.
Stocknear strengths
Categories covered by Stocknear but not Benzinga.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do Benzinga and Stocknear both support?
Both platforms cover News, Alerts, Calendar, Screeners, Watchlist, Financials, Insider Data, US Government Trades, Analyst Recommendations, and Analyst Price Targets 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 newsfeed for active traders with customizable filters, real-time notifications, and a price sentiment engine; includes “Why Is It Moving” (WIIM) one-sentence explanations., Alerts: browser/desktop notifications, sound alerts, and email notifications; alerts can be customized by tool (e.g., Newsfeed, Signals, Watchlists)., and Calendar tool surfaces market events such as dividends, earnings, guidance, IPOs, M&A, SEC filings, secondary offerings, and splits., 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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Curation & Accuracy
This directory blends AI‑assisted discovery with human curation. Entries are reviewed, edited, and organized with the goal of expanding coverage and sharpening quality over time. Your feedback helps steer improvements (because no single human can capture everything all at once).
Details change. Pricing, features, and availability may be incomplete or out of date. Treat listings as a starting point and verify on the provider’s site before making decisions. If you spot an error or a gap, send a quick note and I’ll adjust.