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Sunday, October 5, 2025

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Head-to-head

Bloomberg vs Koyfin comparison

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

Quick takeaways

Bloomberg adds Newsletters, and Videos coverage that Koyfin skips.

Koyfin includes Screeners, ETF Screeners, Data Visualizations, Calendar, Financials, Transcripts, ETF Overview, ETF Performance, ETF Holdings, ETF Overlap, ETF Fundamentals, ETF Valuation, Portfolio, Short Interest, and Dividends categories that Bloomberg omits.

Bloomberg highlights: Digital Access plan includes unlimited Bloomberg.com and app usage, with live TV, radio, podcasts, and audio articles., Annual + Businessweek Print subscription adds the weekly magazine in print form, alongside full digital access., and Catalog of newsletters such as *Markets Daily*, *Morning Briefing*, and *Money Stuff*; some are subscriber-only, while others are free..

Koyfin is known for: Plan tiers: Free, Plus ($39/mo), Premium ($79/mo), Advisor Core ($209/mo), and Advisor Pro ($299/mo), with a published plan comparison., Global equities coverage with prices, financial statements, valuation, analyst estimates, filings, news, and transcripts. US quotes are live or 15-minute delayed, Canadian quotes are 15-minute delayed, and most international markets are end-of-day., and Stock Screener covering ~100,000 global equities with nearly 6,000 filter criteria. Results can be saved to watchlists or exported to CSV, though some data exports are restricted..

Koyfin keeps a free entry point that Bloomberg lacks.

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Bloomberg

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Bloomberg’s consumer subscription service provides unlimited access to Bloomberg.com and the mobile app. Digital Access includes news, analysis, live TV/radio, podcasts, and audio articles. An Annual + Businessweek Print plan adds the weekly magazine in print. Most content is paywalled, though a selection of newsletters is free. Registered users can create watchlists (up to 10 lists with 25 securities each) and opt into alerts. Browser push notifications and mobile app alerts are supported.

Platforms

Web
Mobile

Pricing

Subscription

Quick highlights

  • Digital Access plan includes unlimited Bloomberg.com and app usage, with live TV, radio, podcasts, and audio articles.
  • Annual + Businessweek Print subscription adds the weekly magazine in print form, alongside full digital access.
  • Catalog of newsletters such as *Markets Daily*, *Morning Briefing*, and *Money Stuff*; some are subscriber-only, while others are free.
  • Market Data watchlist functionality: up to 10 lists, each with 25 securities and 100 lots. Supports stocks, funds, and currencies.
  • Watchlist alerts allow subscribers to receive notifications when a U.S. equity closes.

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Koyfin

koyfin.com

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Global market analytics platform combining screeners, financials, charting, news, and portfolio tools. US equity data is a mix of live and 15-minute delayed quotes, Canada is delayed 15 minutes, and other markets are end-of-day. CSV exports are available, but certain fields such as detailed financials and analyst estimates are restricted. Advisor plans add client portfolio management, custodian integrations, and professional reporting. Options functionality is announced but not yet live.

Platforms

Web
Mobile

Pricing

Free
Subscription

Quick highlights

  • Plan tiers: Free, Plus ($39/mo), Premium ($79/mo), Advisor Core ($209/mo), and Advisor Pro ($299/mo), with a published plan comparison.
  • Global equities coverage with prices, financial statements, valuation, analyst estimates, filings, news, and transcripts. US quotes are live or 15-minute delayed, Canadian quotes are 15-minute delayed, and most international markets are end-of-day.
  • Stock Screener covering ~100,000 global equities with nearly 6,000 filter criteria. Results can be saved to watchlists or exported to CSV, though some data exports are restricted.
  • Custom Formulas & Calculations for table columns. Limits vary by plan: Free (1), Plus (up to 10), Premium (unlimited).
  • Mobile apps for iOS and Android with synced watchlists, price alerts, and access to core features.

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Overlap

Shared focus areas

3 overlaps

Mutual strengths include News, Alerts, and Watchlist.

Where they differ

Bloomberg

Distinct strengths include:

Newsletters
Videos
  • Digital Access plan includes unlimited Bloomberg.com and app usage, with live TV, radio, podcasts, and audio articles.
  • Annual + Businessweek Print subscription adds the weekly magazine in print form, alongside full digital access.
  • Catalog of newsletters such as *Markets Daily*, *Morning Briefing*, and *Money Stuff*; some are subscriber-only, while others are free.
  • Market Data watchlist functionality: up to 10 lists, each with 25 securities and 100 lots. Supports stocks, funds, and currencies.

Koyfin

Distinct strengths include:

Screeners
ETF Screeners
Data Visualizations
Calendar
Financials
Transcripts
ETF Overview
ETF Performance
  • Plan tiers: Free, Plus ($39/mo), Premium ($79/mo), Advisor Core ($209/mo), and Advisor Pro ($299/mo), with a published plan comparison.
  • Global equities coverage with prices, financial statements, valuation, analyst estimates, filings, news, and transcripts. US quotes are live or 15-minute delayed, Canadian quotes are 15-minute delayed, and most international markets are end-of-day.
  • Stock Screener covering ~100,000 global equities with nearly 6,000 filter criteria. Results can be saved to watchlists or exported to CSV, though some data exports are restricted.
  • Custom Formulas & Calculations for table columns. Limits vary by plan: Free (1), Plus (up to 10), Premium (unlimited).

Feature-by-feature breakdown

AttributeBloombergKoyfin
Categories

Which research workflows each platform targets

Shared: News, Alerts, Watchlist

Unique: Newsletters, Videos

Shared: News, Alerts, Watchlist

Unique: Screeners, ETF Screeners, Data Visualizations, Calendar, Financials, Transcripts, ETF Overview, ETF Performance, ETF Holdings, ETF Overlap, ETF Fundamentals, ETF Valuation, Portfolio, Short Interest, Dividends

Asset types

Supported asset classes and universes

Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Currencies

Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Closed-End Funds, Bonds, Commodities, Currencies, Cryptos

Experience levels

Who each product is built for

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Platforms

Where you can access the product

Web, Mobile

Web, Mobile

Pricing

High-level pricing models

Subscription

Free, Subscription

Key features

Core capabilities called out by each vendor

Unique

  • Digital Access plan includes unlimited Bloomberg.com and app usage, with live TV, radio, podcasts, and audio articles.
  • Annual + Businessweek Print subscription adds the weekly magazine in print form, alongside full digital access.
  • Catalog of newsletters such as *Markets Daily*, *Morning Briefing*, and *Money Stuff*; some are subscriber-only, while others are free.
  • Market Data watchlist functionality: up to 10 lists, each with 25 securities and 100 lots. Supports stocks, funds, and currencies.
  • Watchlist alerts allow subscribers to receive notifications when a U.S. equity closes.
  • Browser push alerts provide regional and global news broadcasts, available on an opt-in basis.

Unique

  • Plan tiers: Free, Plus ($39/mo), Premium ($79/mo), Advisor Core ($209/mo), and Advisor Pro ($299/mo), with a published plan comparison.
  • Global equities coverage with prices, financial statements, valuation, analyst estimates, filings, news, and transcripts. US quotes are live or 15-minute delayed, Canadian quotes are 15-minute delayed, and most international markets are end-of-day.
  • Stock Screener covering ~100,000 global equities with nearly 6,000 filter criteria. Results can be saved to watchlists or exported to CSV, though some data exports are restricted.
  • Custom Formulas & Calculations for table columns. Limits vary by plan: Free (1), Plus (up to 10), Premium (unlimited).
  • Mobile apps for iOS and Android with synced watchlists, price alerts, and access to core features.
  • Portfolio and Model Portfolios with analytics including performance, drawdown, beta, and correlations. Advisor plans include client-ready PDF reports with tiered monthly limits.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do Bloomberg and Koyfin both support?

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

Which tool offers a free plan?

Koyfin offers a free entry point, while Bloomberg requires a paid subscription. Review the pricing table to see how the paid tiers compare.

How can you access Bloomberg and Koyfin?

Both Bloomberg and Koyfin support web and mobile access, making it easy to keep tabs on research away from the desk.

What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?

Bloomberg differentiates itself with Digital Access plan includes unlimited Bloomberg.com and app usage, with live TV, radio, podcasts, and audio articles., Annual + Businessweek Print subscription adds the weekly magazine in print form, alongside full digital access., and Catalog of newsletters such as *Markets Daily*, *Morning Briefing*, and *Money Stuff*; some are subscriber-only, while others are free., whereas Koyfin stands out for Plan tiers: Free, Plus ($39/mo), Premium ($79/mo), Advisor Core ($209/mo), and Advisor Pro ($299/mo), with a published plan comparison., Global equities coverage with prices, financial statements, valuation, analyst estimates, filings, news, and transcripts. US quotes are live or 15-minute delayed, Canadian quotes are 15-minute delayed, and most international markets are end-of-day., and Stock Screener covering ~100,000 global equities with nearly 6,000 filter criteria. Results can be saved to watchlists or exported to CSV, though some data exports are restricted..

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