Tool Comparison
Bloomberg (Europe) vs Reuters
- Paid from
- $9.99/mo
- Free plan
- Yes
- Platforms
- Web, Mobile
Introductory, student, and renewal rates differ. Check eligibility and your purchase channel.
Best if
- You want European business news within Bloomberg's global coverage.
- You want TV, radio, audio articles, or eligible Businessweek reading.
- Paid from
- —
- Free plan
- Yes
- Platforms
- Web, Mobile
Confirm the price and billing period for your country and purchase channel.
Best if
- You want to follow international companies, policy, and market developments.
- You want company context alongside personalized topics and saved stories.
Pick Bloomberg (Europe) if
Bloomberg (Europe)
Free • From $9.99/mo · Web · Mobile
Introductory, student, and renewal rates differ. Check eligibility and your purchase channel.
- You want European business news within Bloomberg's global coverage.
- You want TV, radio, audio articles, or eligible Businessweek reading.
Pick Reuters if
Reuters
Free • Paid plans available · Web · Mobile
Confirm the price and billing period for your country and purchase channel.
- You want to follow international companies, policy, and market developments.
- You want company context alongside personalized topics and saved stories.
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Our take
The bottom line
Pick the reading routine you will use. Bloomberg combines its Europe hub with global business journalism and several audio or magazine formats. Reuters organizes international reporting, company context, and personalized news. Compare local access and renewal terms before paying.
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Key differences at a glance
- Europe-focused news hub
- Bloomberg (Europe)Regional entry point into global reporting
- Audio and magazine formats
- Bloomberg (Europe)TV, radio, podcasts, and eligible Businessweek
- Company context
- BothMarket pages alongside reported news
- Full reading access
- BothLocal subscription and registration rules differ
What Bloomberg (Europe) does best
Business reporting
Read European and global coverage of companies, markets, technology, and the economy.
Audio and video
Watch Bloomberg TV or listen to radio, podcasts, and audio articles.
Businessweek reading
Read eligible digital issues, including offline app access where supported.
What Reuters does best
Global reporting
Follow company, policy, commodity, and market news.
Company profiles
Check supported charts, statements, and ratios.
Personalized reading
Customize topics, follow companies, and save articles.
Side by side
Pricing comparison
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Side by side
Price, platforms, data, and market coverage.ShowHide
Side by side
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & plans | ||
Starting price | Free • From $9.99/mo | Free • Paid plans available |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | — | — |
Plan limits | Full reading access requires a subscription | Registration and subscriptions vary by country |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | Yes | Yes |
API access | No | No |
Broker sync | — | No |
Integrations | News website and mobile apps | Consumer news website and mobile apps |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | European business news and global coverage | International company and policy news |
Categories covered | 6 | 4 |
Regions | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | Market snapshots, not Terminal data access | Delayed quotes, roughly 15 minutes |
Capabilities | Journalism, audio/video, and Businessweek | Reporting, company pages, and saved stories |
Security | Encryption in transit | — |
| Try it | Visit Bloomberg (Europe) | Visit Reuters |
Standout features
The best features of Bloomberg (Europe) and Reuters.ShowHide
Standout features
What Bloomberg (Europe) does best
Business reporting
Read European and global coverage of companies, markets, technology, and the economy.
Audio and video
Watch Bloomberg TV or listen to radio, podcasts, and audio articles.
Businessweek reading
Read eligible digital issues, including offline app access where supported.
What Reuters does best
Global reporting
Follow company, policy, commodity, and market news.
Company profiles
Check supported charts, statements, and ratios.
Personalized reading
Customize topics, follow companies, and save articles.
All details
Every attribute we track for Bloomberg (Europe) and Reuters.ShowHide
All details
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsMutual FundsBondsCommoditiesCurrenciesFuturesCryptos | StocksETFsBondsCommoditiesCurrenciesFutures |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Retail TradersPro RetailAnalysts | Not specified |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica |
Coverage details | Not specified | Identifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | Not specified | 15-min DelayedEnd of Day |
Data granularity | Not specified | MinuteEOD |
| Access & integrations | ||
Integrations | Android AutoApple CarPlay | Not specified |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Encryption in transit | Not specified |
Vendor & support | Bloomberg L.P.Country: United StatesSupport: Email and Phone | Reuters (Thomson Reuters) |
Curation ratings | Not specified | Methodology 4/5Reliability 5/5UX 4/5 |
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Pricing
Plans, billing, free trials, and monthly prices.ShowHide
Pricing
| Tier | ||
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Free“Free (app download)” | Free“Free (Registration)” |
| Entry paid plan | $9.99/mo“Student Plan”post graduation renewal monthly usd: 39.99 · eligibility: Verified undergraduate or graduate students age 18 or older | Subscription“Digital Subscription”pricing: U.S. App Store lists $4 and $45 purchases without explicit billing pe... |
| Tier 2 | $11.99/mo“Tech Newsletter Bundle” | — |
| Tier 3 | $399/yr≈ $33.25/mo“Bloomberg Digital Annual”introductory price usd: 180 · introductory period: First year · +1 more | — |
| Tier 4 | $429/yr≈ $35.75/mo“Annual + Businessweek Print”introductory price usd: 210 · introductory period: First year · +1 more | — |
| Top plan | $39.99/mo“Bloomberg Digital Monthly”introductory price usd: 1.99 · introductory period: First month · +1 more | — |
Questions we keep getting
Does Bloomberg's news subscription include Terminal?
No. This comparison covers Bloomberg's consumer news service and Europe hub. Bloomberg Terminal is a separate product with different tools, data access, and pricing.
Which suits a Europe-focused reading routine?
Bloomberg's Europe hub is a direct starting point for regional business stories within its global reporting. Reuters also covers European developments as part of its international company, policy, and market news.
Can I use their market pages for live trading data?
Do not assume consumer news pages provide execution-grade feeds. Bloomberg offers market snapshots, and Reuters quotes in the reviewed record are delayed by roughly 15 minutes. Check the instrument and source.
Does Reuters consumer access include media licensing?
No. Reuters Connect is a separate media-professional licensing product. Consumer registration or subscriptions do not grant those professional distribution rights.
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