Business Quant adds Stock Comparison, Data Visualizations, Scores, Flags, 13F, and Insider Data coverage that Fintool skips.
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Tool Comparison
Business Quant vs Fintool comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Quick takeaways
Fintool includes Transcripts, Watchlist, AI Chat, AI Report, AI Earnings Summary, and APIs & SDKs categories that Business Quant omits.
Business Quant has a free tier, while Fintool requires a paid plan.
In depth comparison
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.
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Pricing
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.
Community votes (overall)
Fintool
fintool.com
AI-powered research platform combining SEC filings, earnings transcripts, and financial data with natural-language querying. Two tiers: Regular includes unlimited queries, filings and transcripts, advanced screening, real-time market data, and up to 5 user seats. Enterprise adds API access, private-data connectors, and enterprise-grade security. A 14-day free trial is available.
Categories
Platforms
Pricing
Quick highlights
- Natural-language answers backed by SEC filings, earnings calls, and financial data, always with citations.
- Built-in company screener and watchlists, plus workflow tools and sharable watchlists.
- Public REST API (v2) with API key authentication, supporting chat endpoints and optional streaming via Server-Sent Events.
- Plan structure: Regular plan covers unlimited queries, filings, transcripts, advanced screening, real-time data, and 5 seats; Enterprise adds API access, private-data integrations, and enhanced security. A free 14-day trial is included.
- Enterprise-grade private data handling: connectors for SharePoint, OneDrive, and Google Drive; role-based access control, audit logs, SIEM export, and IDP integrations (Okta, Azure AD, Google Workspace). Vendor promises no training on customer data; AES-256 at rest and TLS 1.2+ in transit.
Community votes (overall)
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.
Fintool
Distinct strengths include:
- Natural-language answers backed by SEC filings, earnings calls, and financial data, always with citations.
- Built-in company screener and watchlists, plus workflow tools and sharable watchlists.
- Public REST API (v2) with API key authentication, supporting chat endpoints and optional streaming via Server-Sent Events.
- Plan structure: Regular plan covers unlimited queries, filings, transcripts, advanced screening, real-time data, and 5 seats; Enterprise adds API access, private-data integrations, and enhanced security. A free 14-day trial is included.
Feature-by-feature breakdown
| Attribute | Business Quant | Fintool |
|---|---|---|
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets | Shared: Screeners, Financials, Data APIs Unique: Stock Comparison, Data Visualizations, Scores, Flags, 13F, Insider Data | Shared: Screeners, Financials, Data APIs Unique: Transcripts, Watchlist, AI Chat, AI Report, AI Earnings Summary, APIs & SDKs |
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks | Stocks |
Experience levels Who each product is built for | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Platforms Where you can access the product | Web, API | Web, API |
Pricing High-level pricing models | Free, Subscription | Subscription |
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor | Unique
| Unique
|
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat | Not yet | Yes |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Standard listing | Standard listing |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do Business Quant and Fintool both support?
Both platforms cover Screeners, Financials, and Data APIs workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Which tool offers a free plan?
Business Quant offers a free entry point, while Fintool requires a paid subscription. Review the pricing table to see how the paid tiers compare.
How can you access Business Quant and Fintool?
Both Business Quant and Fintool 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 Fintool stands out for Natural-language answers backed by SEC filings, earnings calls, and financial data, always with citations., Built-in company screener and watchlists, plus workflow tools and sharable watchlists., and Public REST API (v2) with API key authentication, supporting chat endpoints and optional streaming via Server-Sent Events..
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