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BeyondSPX vs FINVIZ comparison

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

Quick takeaways

BeyondSPX adds Stock Ideas, Stock Comparison, AI, Newsletters, Education, and Calendar coverage that FINVIZ skips.

FINVIZ includes Data Visualizations, Portfolio, Backtesting, Alerts, Data APIs, Financials, ETF Overview, ETF Holdings, Insider Data, 13F, Short Interest, and Options categories that BeyondSPX omits.

In depth comparison

BeyondSPX

beyondspx.com

Hands-on review

Semantic stock-discovery and research platform focused on the U.S. equity universe. Users can describe the type of companies they want (e.g., ‘profitable robotics companies’ or ‘stocks with strong pricing power’) and the AI screener returns matching stocks from a library of research reports. Coverage spans 5,000+ US-traded stocks, including microcaps, nanocaps, and OTC names, with detailed fundamentals, narrative analysis, category taxonomy, and a weekly ‘Investment Themes of the Week’ newsletter. The core web app is free to use as of late 2025.

Platforms

Web

Pricing

Free

Quick highlights

AI-powered natural‑language stock screener: type a thesis like “profitable companies with quantum computing exposure” or “stocks benefiting from reshoring trends” and get matching companies with links to full analysis.
Semantic discovery on the homepage and dedicated ‘AI Stock Screener’ page that searches across BeyondSPX’s research corpus on 5,000+ US stocks, including microcaps, nanocaps, and OTC tickers.
Dedicated stock pages combining quote data (15‑min delayed IEX prices), key valuation multiples, growth metrics, profitability, balance sheet strength, and cash‑flow metrics in one dashboard.
Thematic company write‑ups with structured sections like Growth Outlook, Profitability, Competitive Moat, Financial Health, Valuation, and Returns to Shareholders, plus full long‑form research reports.
Peer and category context via ‘Explore Other Stocks In…’ and peer valuation sections that group each stock into detailed business categories (e.g., Construction & Engineering, Wound Care Devices, 5G Infrastructure).

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FINVIZ

finviz.com

Editor’s pick Hands-on review

A popular stock screener and charting platform best known for its heat maps, visualization tools, and simple interface. The Free tier is ad-supported with delayed U.S. market data, while FINVIZ Elite unlocks real-time quotes (including pre- and after-hours), intraday chart layouts, backtesting, ETF full-holdings, exports and APIs, alerts, and larger portfolio/watchlist limits. Coverage is U.S. equities only. Elite includes a 7-day free trial with no credit card required.

Platforms

WebAPI

Pricing

FreeSubscription

Quick highlights

Coverage focused on U.S. equities (NYSE, Nasdaq, Amex). Free data delayed 15–20 minutes; Elite adds real-time plus pre- and after-hours trading sessions.
Stock screener supports both fundamental and technical filters. Elite expands functionality with 20+ additional filters and raises saved presets from 50 to 200.
Visualization tools include Heat Maps and Groups, with real-time updates for Elite users.
Portfolio and watchlist management with email and push alerts for price changes, news, ratings, insider activity, and SEC filings. Elite increases limits to 100 portfolios and 500 tickers per portfolio.
ETF research with full holdings breakdown, plus structural and performance metrics (Elite only).

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Where they differ

BeyondSPX

Distinct strengths include:

Stock Ideas Stock Comparison AI Newsletters Education Calendar

AI-powered natural‑language stock screener: type a thesis like “profitable companies with quantum computing exposure” or “stocks benefiting from reshoring trends” and get matching companies with links to full analysis.
Semantic discovery on the homepage and dedicated ‘AI Stock Screener’ page that searches across BeyondSPX’s research corpus on 5,000+ US stocks, including microcaps, nanocaps, and OTC tickers.
Dedicated stock pages combining quote data (15‑min delayed IEX prices), key valuation multiples, growth metrics, profitability, balance sheet strength, and cash‑flow metrics in one dashboard.
Thematic company write‑ups with structured sections like Growth Outlook, Profitability, Competitive Moat, Financial Health, Valuation, and Returns to Shareholders, plus full long‑form research reports.

FINVIZ

Distinct strengths include:

Data Visualizations Portfolio Backtesting Alerts Data APIs Financials ETF Overview ETF Holdings

Coverage focused on U.S. equities (NYSE, Nasdaq, Amex). Free data delayed 15–20 minutes; Elite adds real-time plus pre- and after-hours trading sessions.
Stock screener supports both fundamental and technical filters. Elite expands functionality with 20+ additional filters and raises saved presets from 50 to 200.
Visualization tools include Heat Maps and Groups, with real-time updates for Elite users.
Portfolio and watchlist management with email and push alerts for price changes, news, ratings, insider activity, and SEC filings. Elite increases limits to 100 portfolios and 500 tickers per portfolio.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	BeyondSPX	FINVIZ
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: Screeners, News, Watchlist Unique: Stock Ideas, Stock Comparison, AI, Newsletters, Education, Calendar	Shared: Screeners, News, Watchlist Unique: Data Visualizations, Portfolio, Backtesting, Alerts, Data APIs, Financials, ETF Overview, ETF Holdings, Insider Data, 13F, Short Interest, Options
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Stocks	Stocks, ETFs, Options, Futures, Currencies, Cryptos
Experience levels Who each product is built for	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Platforms Where you can access the product	Web	Web, API
Pricing High-level pricing models	Free	Free, Subscription
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor	Unique AI-powered natural‑language stock screener: type a thesis like “profitable companies with quantum computing exposure” or “stocks benefiting from reshoring trends” and get matching companies with links to full analysis. Semantic discovery on the homepage and dedicated ‘AI Stock Screener’ page that searches across BeyondSPX’s research corpus on 5,000+ US stocks, including microcaps, nanocaps, and OTC tickers. Dedicated stock pages combining quote data (15‑min delayed IEX prices), key valuation multiples, growth metrics, profitability, balance sheet strength, and cash‑flow metrics in one dashboard. Thematic company write‑ups with structured sections like Growth Outlook, Profitability, Competitive Moat, Financial Health, Valuation, and Returns to Shareholders, plus full long‑form research reports. Peer and category context via ‘Explore Other Stocks In…’ and peer valuation sections that group each stock into detailed business categories (e.g., Construction & Engineering, Wound Care Devices, 5G Infrastructure). ‘Category Movers’ page showing top gaining and losing business categories by one‑day performance, plus a market heatmap where tile size reflects market cap and color reflects performance.	Unique Coverage focused on U.S. equities (NYSE, Nasdaq, Amex). Free data delayed 15–20 minutes; Elite adds real-time plus pre- and after-hours trading sessions. Stock screener supports both fundamental and technical filters. Elite expands functionality with 20+ additional filters and raises saved presets from 50 to 200. Visualization tools include Heat Maps and Groups, with real-time updates for Elite users. Portfolio and watchlist management with email and push alerts for price changes, news, ratings, insider activity, and SEC filings. Elite increases limits to 100 portfolios and 500 tickers per portfolio. ETF research with full holdings breakdown, plus structural and performance metrics (Elite only). Exports and APIs for Screener, Portfolios, Groups, Options Chains, and News; sample code available for Google Sheets, Python, and JavaScript (Elite).
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat	Yes	Yes
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists	Standard listing	Highlighted

Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do BeyondSPX and FINVIZ both support?

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

Do BeyondSPX and FINVIZ require subscriptions?

Both BeyondSPX and FINVIZ keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.

How can you access BeyondSPX and FINVIZ?

Both BeyondSPX and FINVIZ prioritize web or desktop access. Investors wanting a mobile-first workflow may need to rely on responsive web views.

What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?

BeyondSPX differentiates itself with AI-powered natural‑language stock screener: type a thesis like “profitable companies with quantum computing exposure” or “stocks benefiting from reshoring trends” and get matching companies with links to full analysis., Semantic discovery on the homepage and dedicated ‘AI Stock Screener’ page that searches across BeyondSPX’s research corpus on 5,000+ US stocks, including microcaps, nanocaps, and OTC tickers., and Dedicated stock pages combining quote data (15‑min delayed IEX prices), key valuation multiples, growth metrics, profitability, balance sheet strength, and cash‑flow metrics in one dashboard., whereas FINVIZ stands out for Coverage focused on U.S. equities (NYSE, Nasdaq, Amex). Free data delayed 15–20 minutes; Elite adds real-time plus pre- and after-hours trading sessions., Stock screener supports both fundamental and technical filters. Elite expands functionality with 20+ additional filters and raises saved presets from 50 to 200., and Visualization tools include Heat Maps and Groups, with real-time updates for Elite users..

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