VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ FINANCIAL TOOLS & SERVICES DIRECTORY ★

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Sunday, October 5, 2025

Head-to-head

Business Quant vs ChartMill comparison

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

Quick takeaways

Business Quant adds Stock Comparison, Flags, 13F, and Data APIs coverage that ChartMill skips.

ChartMill includes Stock Ideas, Watchlist, News, Alerts, Calendar, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets, Analyst Forecasts, and Position Sizing categories that Business Quant omits.

Business Quant highlights: Stock screener with over 700 financial metrics and flexible filtering across 8,000+ U.S. stocks., Extensive KPI and operating metrics library with 100,000+ datasets covering more than 1,800 companies., and Integrated SEC filings (15+ years), institutional ownership via 13F reports, and insider trading disclosures (Form 4)..

ChartMill is known for: Technical and fundamental screener for stocks and ETFs, with interactive charts, ratings, watchlists, and trading ideas., Pre-market and after-hours movers screener for U.S. markets (NYSE, NASDAQ, AMEX)., and Ability to create custom expressions and filters in the screener for advanced screening logic..

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Business Quant

businessquant.com

A U.S. equities research platform combining fundamentals, ownership data, and operating metrics. The free plan includes 15+ years of history with delayed updates. Pro subscribers get daily updates, KPI datasets, and data downloads, while Enterprise adds API access and rights for commercial use.

Platforms

Web
API

Pricing

Free
Subscription

Quick highlights

  • Stock screener with over 700 financial metrics and flexible filtering across 8,000+ U.S. stocks.
  • Extensive KPI and operating metrics library with 100,000+ datasets covering more than 1,800 companies.
  • Integrated SEC filings (15+ years), institutional ownership via 13F reports, and insider trading disclosures (Form 4).
  • Comparison modules for individual stocks, industry aggregates, time-series tables, and customizable charts.
  • Download capabilities in CSV and Excel for most datasets and visualizations.

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ChartMill

chartmill.com

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A web-based research suite combining stock/ETF screeners, charts, ratings, watchlists, and trading ideas. ChartMill supports server-side email alerts, custom screeners with advanced filters, and both technical and fundamental data. Analyst estimates and some premium data require a paid subscription. U.S. pre-market and after-hours coverage includes NYSE, NASDAQ, and AMEX.

Platforms

Web

Pricing

Free
Subscription

Quick highlights

  • Technical and fundamental screener for stocks and ETFs, with interactive charts, ratings, watchlists, and trading ideas.
  • Pre-market and after-hours movers screener for U.S. markets (NYSE, NASDAQ, AMEX).
  • Ability to create custom expressions and filters in the screener for advanced screening logic.
  • Historical screener mode allows users to run any screen as of a past date.
  • Server-side email alerts for price moves, setups, earnings, news, insider activity, fundamentals, analyst ratings, and saved screens (alerts are delayed, not real-time).

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Overlap

Shared focus areas

5 overlaps

Mutual strengths include Screeners, Data Visualizations, and Financials plus 2 more areas.

Where they differ

Business Quant

Distinct strengths include:

  • Stock screener with over 700 financial metrics and flexible filtering across 8,000+ U.S. stocks.
  • Extensive KPI and operating metrics library with 100,000+ datasets covering more than 1,800 companies.
  • Integrated SEC filings (15+ years), institutional ownership via 13F reports, and insider trading disclosures (Form 4).
  • Comparison modules for individual stocks, industry aggregates, time-series tables, and customizable charts.

ChartMill

Distinct strengths include:

  • Technical and fundamental screener for stocks and ETFs, with interactive charts, ratings, watchlists, and trading ideas.
  • Pre-market and after-hours movers screener for U.S. markets (NYSE, NASDAQ, AMEX).
  • Ability to create custom expressions and filters in the screener for advanced screening logic.
  • Historical screener mode allows users to run any screen as of a past date.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

AttributeBusiness QuantChartMill
Categories

Which research workflows each platform targets

Shared: Screeners, Data Visualizations, Financials, Scores, Insider Data

Unique: Stock Comparison, Flags, 13F, Data APIs

Shared: Screeners, Data Visualizations, Financials, Scores, Insider Data

Unique: Stock Ideas, Watchlist, News, Alerts, Calendar, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets, Analyst Forecasts, Position Sizing

Asset types

Supported asset classes and universes

Stocks

Stocks, ETFs

Experience levels

Who each product is built for

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Platforms

Where you can access the product

Web, API

Web

Pricing

High-level pricing models

Free, Subscription

Free, Subscription

Key features

Core capabilities called out by each vendor

Unique

  • Stock screener with over 700 financial metrics and flexible filtering across 8,000+ U.S. stocks.
  • Extensive KPI and operating metrics library with 100,000+ datasets covering more than 1,800 companies.
  • Integrated SEC filings (15+ years), institutional ownership via 13F reports, and insider trading disclosures (Form 4).
  • Comparison modules for individual stocks, industry aggregates, time-series tables, and customizable charts.
  • Download capabilities in CSV and Excel for most datasets and visualizations.
  • Clear plan structure: Basic (free, delayed data), Pro (daily updates and exports), Enterprise (API access and commercial rights).

Unique

  • Technical and fundamental screener for stocks and ETFs, with interactive charts, ratings, watchlists, and trading ideas.
  • Pre-market and after-hours movers screener for U.S. markets (NYSE, NASDAQ, AMEX).
  • Ability to create custom expressions and filters in the screener for advanced screening logic.
  • Historical screener mode allows users to run any screen as of a past date.
  • Server-side email alerts for price moves, setups, earnings, news, insider activity, fundamentals, analyst ratings, and saved screens (alerts are delayed, not real-time).
  • Interactive stock charts with multiple indicators (RSI, MACD, etc.), saved chart configurations, and multi-symbol view.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do Business Quant and ChartMill both support?

Both platforms cover Screeners, Data Visualizations, Financials, Scores, and Insider Data workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.

Do Business Quant and ChartMill require subscriptions?

Both Business Quant and ChartMill keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.

How can you access Business Quant and ChartMill?

Both Business Quant and ChartMill prioritize web or desktop access. Investors wanting a mobile-first workflow may need to rely on responsive web views.

What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?

Business Quant differentiates itself with Stock screener with over 700 financial metrics and flexible filtering across 8,000+ U.S. stocks., Extensive KPI and operating metrics library with 100,000+ datasets covering more than 1,800 companies., and Integrated SEC filings (15+ years), institutional ownership via 13F reports, and insider trading disclosures (Form 4)., whereas ChartMill stands out for Technical and fundamental screener for stocks and ETFs, with interactive charts, ratings, watchlists, and trading ideas., Pre-market and after-hours movers screener for U.S. markets (NYSE, NASDAQ, AMEX)., and Ability to create custom expressions and filters in the screener for advanced screening logic..

Curation & Accuracy

This directory blends AI‑assisted discovery with human curation. Entries are reviewed, edited, and organized with the goal of expanding coverage and sharpening quality over time. Your feedback helps steer improvements (because no single human can capture everything all at once).

Details change. Pricing, features, and availability may be incomplete or out of date. Treat listings as a starting point and verify on the provider’s site before making decisions. If you spot an error or a gap, send a quick note and I’ll adjust.