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Bloomberg vs TC2000 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 TC2000 skips.

TC2000 includes Screeners, Portfolio, Options & Derivatives, Paper Trading, Advanced Order Types, Brokerage, Options P&L, and Financials categories that Bloomberg omits.

In depth comparison

Bloomberg

bloomberg.com

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.

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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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TC2000

tc2000.com

A long-standing charting, screening, and trading platform with integrated brokerage. TC2000 is designed for active traders who want real-time scanning, customizable alerts, and advanced options analytics. Plans range from Basic to Premium+, with Premium+ offering up to 1,000 simultaneous alerts. Add-ons expand server-side streaming scans and provide real-time options and index data. Real-time U.S. equity data comes via Nasdaq Basic, and financial news is powered by MT Newswires.

Platforms

WebDesktopMobile

Pricing

Subscription

Quick highlights

Live U.S. equity data (NYSE, Nasdaq, AMEX) via Nasdaq Basic with streaming watchlists and charts.
EasyScan® screener supports real-time scans, custom sorting, and PCF (formula-based) screening.
Alerting system allows 100 concurrent alerts on Premium or 1,000 on Premium+, with optional bundles to increase limits.
Integrated MT Newswires feed for real-time market and company news.
Options trading tools include full chains, Greeks, implied volatility columns, multi-leg strategies, and visual P&L zones.

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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.

TC2000

Distinct strengths include:

Screeners Portfolio Options & Derivatives Paper Trading Advanced Order Types Brokerage Options P&L Financials

Live U.S. equity data (NYSE, Nasdaq, AMEX) via Nasdaq Basic with streaming watchlists and charts.
EasyScan® screener supports real-time scans, custom sorting, and PCF (formula-based) screening.
Alerting system allows 100 concurrent alerts on Premium or 1,000 on Premium+, with optional bundles to increase limits.
Integrated MT Newswires feed for real-time market and company news.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	Bloomberg	TC2000
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: News, Alerts, Watchlist Unique: Newsletters, Videos	Shared: News, Alerts, Watchlist Unique: Screeners, Portfolio, Options & Derivatives, Paper Trading, Advanced Order Types, Brokerage, Options P&L, Financials
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Currencies	Stocks, ETFs, Options
Experience levels Who each product is built for	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Platforms Where you can access the product	Web, Mobile	Web, Desktop, Mobile
Pricing High-level pricing models	Subscription	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 Live U.S. equity data (NYSE, Nasdaq, AMEX) via Nasdaq Basic with streaming watchlists and charts. EasyScan® screener supports real-time scans, custom sorting, and PCF (formula-based) screening. Alerting system allows 100 concurrent alerts on Premium or 1,000 on Premium+, with optional bundles to increase limits. Integrated MT Newswires feed for real-time market and company news. Options trading tools include full chains, Greeks, implied volatility columns, multi-leg strategies, and visual P&L zones. Paper trading with unlimited practice accounts; identical workflow to live accounts through TC2000 Brokerage.
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat	Not yet	Not yet
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists	Standard listing	Standard listing

Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do Bloomberg and TC2000 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.

Do Bloomberg and TC2000 require subscriptions?

Neither platform maintains a free tier. Budget for a subscription to unlock the research coverage highlighted in this comparison.

How can you access Bloomberg and TC2000?

Both Bloomberg and TC2000 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 TC2000 stands out for Live U.S. equity data (NYSE, Nasdaq, AMEX) via Nasdaq Basic with streaming watchlists and charts., EasyScan® screener supports real-time scans, custom sorting, and PCF (formula-based) screening., and Alerting system allows 100 concurrent alerts on Premium or 1,000 on Premium+, with optional bundles to increase limits..

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