★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
Tool comparison edition
Tool Comparison
Bloomberg (Europe) vs FINVIZ
Bloomberg (Europe)
Best for watchlist and newsletters
Free • From $9.99/mo
FINVIZ
Best for screeners and ETF screeners
Free • From $299.5/yr
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The verdict
The bottom line
Bloomberg (Europe) and FINVIZ cover a lot of the same ground (3 shared categories, news, alerts, and calendar), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. FINVIZ simply does more: 17 categories to Bloomberg (Europe)'s 6, including screeners, ETF screeners, and stock comparison. Bloomberg (Europe) counters by starting cheaper at $9.99/mo.
Key differences at a glance
- Mobile app
- Bloomberg (Europe)
- Cheaper paid plan
- Bloomberg (Europe)$9.99/mo vs $24.96/mo
- Free trial
- FINVIZ7 days
- Broader coverage
- FINVIZ17 vs 6 categories
- Real-time data
- FINVIZ
- Global coverage
- Bloomberg (Europe)
Choose
Bloomberg (Europe) if…
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
- You want the cheaper way in: plans start at $9.99/mo instead of $24.96/mo
- You care about watchlist, newsletters, and videos, things FINVIZ doesn't offer
Choose
FINVIZ if…
- Delayed quotes won't cut it; you need real-time data
- You care about screeners, ETF screeners, and stock comparison, things Bloomberg (Europe) doesn't offer
- You trade often and need tooling built for speed
Comparison snapshot
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & plans | ||
Starting price | Free • From $9.99/mo | Free • From $299.5/yr |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | — | 7 days |
Plan limits | Student Plan: post graduation renewal monthly usd: 39.99 | 18 limits: Free: screener presets: 50, Free: items per page: 20 (table) / 36 (charts) / 10 (snapshots) +16 more |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | Yes | No |
API access | No | No |
Broker sync | — | No |
Integrations | Android Auto and Apple CarPlay | — |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +1 more | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +3 more |
Categories covered | 6 | 17 |
Regions | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa | North America |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | — | Latency: 15-min Delayed and Real-time |
Capabilities | — | Universe builder and Correlation |
Security | Encryption in transit | — |
| Try it | Visit Bloomberg (Europe) | Visit FINVIZ |
Standout features
What Bloomberg (Europe) does best
- Business & financial journalism; Bloomberg Media says Bloomberg produces data-based journalism in 120 countries.
- Mobile app features: market data snapshots (stocks, equity indexes, futures, bonds, commodities, FX), push-notification alerts, and a personal Watchlist (stocks, mutual funds, ETFs, currencies).
- Video & audio in the mobile app: live Bloomberg TV and Bloomberg Radio streaming, podcasts, and “audio articles”; offline reading of Businessweek issues is listed as a feature.
- Subscription benefit: unlimited access to all Bloomberg content within the app and on the website (after linking your account).
- Current Bloomberg subscription page: Monthly Access intro $1.99 first month then $39.99/month; Annual Digital Access intro $180 first year then $399/year; Annual + Businessweek Print intro $210 first year then $429/year.
What FINVIZ does best
- Stock screener combining fundamental + technical filters with multiple result views (e.g., table/charts/snapshots) and configurable presets.
- Maps (heat maps) and groups/sector views; Elite includes real-time Maps/Groups data (Free is delayed).
- Elite includes real-time quotes & charts (including premarket and after-hours); Free account is delayed.
- Elite charting: intraday charts plus multi-layout charts with technical studies saved automatically.
- Fundamentals: per-ticker financial statements + fundamental charts (EPS, Sales, Shares); statements history is 3 years on Free vs 8 years on Elite.
Data & access details
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsMutual FundsBondsCommoditiesCurrenciesFuturesCryptos | StocksETFsOptions |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Retail TradersPro RetailAnalysts | Retail TradersPro RetailDay TradersSwing TradersLong-term Investors |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica | North America |
Coverage details | Not specified | Countries: USIdentifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | Not specified | 15-min DelayedReal-time |
| Access & integrations | ||
Integrations | Android AutoApple CarPlay | Not specified |
Export formats | Not specified | Excel |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Encryption in transit | Not specified |
Capability signals | Not specified | Universe builderCorrelation |
Vendor & support | Bloomberg L.P.Country: United StatesSupport: Email and Phone | Support: Email |
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Pricing breakdown
$9.99/mo
Lower starting price
Plans & pricing
- post graduation renewal monthly usd: 39.99
$299.5/yr
Starting price
Plans & pricing
- screener presets: 50
- items per page: 20 (table) / 36 (charts) / 10 (snapshots)
- +5 more
- screener presets: 200
- items per page: Up to 100 (table) / 120 (charts) / 50 (snapshots)
- +5 more
- screener presets: 200
- portfolios: 100
- +2 more
Coverage overlap
Bloomberg (Europe) strengths
3What you only get with Bloomberg (Europe).
FINVIZ strengths
14Community category leaders
Vote sentiment comparison
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between Bloomberg (Europe) and FINVIZ?
Bloomberg (Europe) leans toward news, alerts, and calendar, while FINVIZ puts more weight on screeners, ETF screeners, and stock comparison. They overlap in 3 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do Bloomberg (Europe) and FINVIZ cost?
Good news: both Bloomberg (Europe) and FINVIZ have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Can I use Bloomberg (Europe) or FINVIZ on my phone?
Bloomberg (Europe) lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. FINVIZ doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web.
Should I choose Bloomberg (Europe) or FINVIZ?
It depends on what you're after. Pick Bloomberg (Europe) if watchlist and newsletters matter to you; go with FINVIZ if you'd rather have screeners and ETF screeners. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do Bloomberg (Europe) and FINVIZ cover?
Both cover stocks and ETFs. Bloomberg (Europe) also handles mutual funds, bonds, and commodities. FINVIZ adds options on top.
Does Bloomberg (Europe) or FINVIZ have real-time data?
FINVIZ offers real-time data, which matters if you trade actively. Bloomberg (Europe) runs on delayed or end-of-day data, which is perfectly fine for longer-term investors who don't live and die by the tick.
Which covers international markets: Bloomberg (Europe) or FINVIZ?
Bloomberg (Europe) has documented international coverage (North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, and more), so it's the safer bet if you hold non-US stocks. FINVIZ is more region-specific, mainly North America.
Can I export data from Bloomberg (Europe) and FINVIZ?
FINVIZ exports to Excel. Bloomberg (Europe) is stingier about getting data out.
Is Bloomberg (Europe) or FINVIZ better for day trading?
FINVIZ is the one positioned more for active traders. Bloomberg (Europe) is the better fit if you care less about fast trading workflows and more about a calmer research process.
Which has a better stock screener: Bloomberg (Europe) or FINVIZ?
FINVIZ has a stock screener for surfacing ideas; Bloomberg (Europe) doesn't, and focuses its energy elsewhere.
Can I track my portfolio with Bloomberg (Europe) or FINVIZ?
FINVIZ handles portfolio tracking. Bloomberg (Europe) is really a research tool; you'd track your portfolio elsewhere.
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