VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

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Sunday, October 19, 2025

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Head-to-head

BizToc vs Portfolio123 comparison

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

Quick takeaways

BizToc adds News, and Reddit coverage that Portfolio123 skips.

Portfolio123 includes Screeners, Quant, Backtesting, Portfolio, Correlation, Calendar, Broker Connectors, and Data Visualizations categories that BizToc omits.

BizToc highlights: ‘Wire’ page: real‑time, chronological feed from ~top 100 U.S. business sites., Homepage hubs for major publishers plus ‘Reddit Trending’, ‘X Trends’, and movers blocks., and ‘Imagery’ (NewsWall): latest business news in pictures..

Portfolio123 is known for: Build custom multi-factor ranking systems and rank stocks by universe, sector, or industry., Spreadsheet-style screening with formulas (including Piotroski F-Score) across current and historical data., and Backtesting with realistic assumptions for slippage, commissions, buy/sell rules, position sizing, and hedging..

BizToc ships a mobile app. Portfolio123 is web/desktop only.

BizToc

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Single‑page, real‑time business & finance news aggregator created by Thomas Marban and backed by Mark Cuban. Includes a chronological 'Wire', image‑driven 'Imagery' view, search, customizable grid, dark mode, RSS, an official REST API via RapidAPI, a ChatGPT plugin entry, and OpenBB integration.

Platforms

Web

Mobile

Desktop

API

Pricing

Free

Subscription

Quick highlights

‘Wire’ page: real‑time, chronological feed from ~top 100 U.S. business sites.
Homepage hubs for major publishers plus ‘Reddit Trending’, ‘X Trends’, and movers blocks.
‘Imagery’ (NewsWall): latest business news in pictures.
Customization: dark mode and configurable news grid; site‑wide search.
Distribution: RSS feed + iOS app (Designed for iPad/iPhone/Mac), Chrome extension.

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Portfolio123

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Editor’s pick Hands-on review

Quant research and live-deployment platform with point-in-time fundamentals and estimates. Users can screen, backtest, and simulate strategies, then deploy them live with broker integrations. Supports API access and a no-code desktop DataMiner. FactSet or S&P Compustat licenses are required for full historical fundamentals.

Platforms

Web

Desktop

API

Pricing

Free

Subscription

Quick highlights

Build custom multi-factor ranking systems and rank stocks by universe, sector, or industry.
Spreadsheet-style screening with formulas (including Piotroski F-Score) across current and historical data.
Backtesting with realistic assumptions for slippage, commissions, buy/sell rules, position sizing, and hedging.
‘Books’ feature to combine multiple strategies and view correlations between them.
Point-in-time fundamentals, estimates, and corporate actions with dividends handled on ex/pay dates (no survivorship bias or look-ahead).

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Overlap

Shared focus areas

2 overlaps

Mutual strengths include Data APIs, and APIs & SDKs.

Where they differ

BizToc

Distinct strengths include:

News

‘Wire’ page: real‑time, chronological feed from ~top 100 U.S. business sites.
Homepage hubs for major publishers plus ‘Reddit Trending’, ‘X Trends’, and movers blocks.
‘Imagery’ (NewsWall): latest business news in pictures.
Customization: dark mode and configurable news grid; site‑wide search.

Portfolio123

Distinct strengths include:

Build custom multi-factor ranking systems and rank stocks by universe, sector, or industry.
Spreadsheet-style screening with formulas (including Piotroski F-Score) across current and historical data.
Backtesting with realistic assumptions for slippage, commissions, buy/sell rules, position sizing, and hedging.
‘Books’ feature to combine multiple strategies and view correlations between them.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	BizToc	Portfolio123
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: Data APIs, APIs & SDKs Unique: News, Reddit	Shared: Data APIs, APIs & SDKs Unique: Screeners, Quant, Backtesting, Portfolio, Correlation, Calendar, Broker Connectors, Data Visualizations
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Stocks, ETFs, Options, Futures, Bonds, Commodities, Currencies, Cryptos, Mutual Funds	Stocks, ETFs
Experience levels Who each product is built for	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Platforms Where you can access the product	Web, Mobile, Desktop, API	Web, Desktop, API
Pricing High-level pricing models	Free, Subscription	Free, Subscription
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor	Unique ‘Wire’ page: real‑time, chronological feed from ~top 100 U.S. business sites. Homepage hubs for major publishers plus ‘Reddit Trending’, ‘X Trends’, and movers blocks. ‘Imagery’ (NewsWall): latest business news in pictures. Customization: dark mode and configurable news grid; site‑wide search. Distribution: RSS feed + iOS app (Designed for iPad/iPhone/Mac), Chrome extension. API: Official REST API on RapidAPI (base URL biztoc.p.rapidapi.com), with OpenBB integration; ChatGPT plugin link present on-site.	Unique Build custom multi-factor ranking systems and rank stocks by universe, sector, or industry. Spreadsheet-style screening with formulas (including Piotroski F-Score) across current and historical data. Backtesting with realistic assumptions for slippage, commissions, buy/sell rules, position sizing, and hedging. ‘Books’ feature to combine multiple strategies and view correlations between them. Point-in-time fundamentals, estimates, and corporate actions with dividends handled on ex/pay dates (no survivorship bias or look-ahead). Coverage of 15,000+ equities in the U.S., Canada, and Europe, including delisted stocks and spinoffs.
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat	Not yet	Yes
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists	Standard listing	Highlighted

Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do BizToc and Portfolio123 both support?

Both platforms cover Data APIs, and APIs & SDKs workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.

Do BizToc and Portfolio123 require subscriptions?

Both BizToc and Portfolio123 keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.

Which tool has mobile access?

BizToc ships a dedicated mobile experience, while Portfolio123 focuses on web or desktop access.

What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?

BizToc differentiates itself with ‘Wire’ page: real‑time, chronological feed from ~top 100 U.S. business sites., Homepage hubs for major publishers plus ‘Reddit Trending’, ‘X Trends’, and movers blocks., and ‘Imagery’ (NewsWall): latest business news in pictures., whereas Portfolio123 stands out for Build custom multi-factor ranking systems and rank stocks by universe, sector, or industry., Spreadsheet-style screening with formulas (including Piotroski F-Score) across current and historical data., and Backtesting with realistic assumptions for slippage, commissions, buy/sell rules, position sizing, and hedging..

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