Business Quant adds Stock Comparison, Scores, and Flags coverage that FINVIZ skips.
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Head-to-head
Business Quant vs FINVIZ comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Quick takeaways
FINVIZ includes Portfolio, Watchlist, Backtesting, News, Alerts, ETF Overview, ETF Holdings, Short Interest, and Options 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)..
FINVIZ is known for: Coverage focused on U.S. equities (NYSE, Nasdaq, Amex). Free data delayed 15–20 minutes; Elite adds real-time plus pre- and after-hours trading sessions., Stock screener supports both fundamental and technical filters. Elite expands functionality with 20+ additional filters and raises saved presets from 50 to 200., and Visualization tools include Heat Maps and Groups, with real-time updates for Elite users..
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
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)
FINVIZ
finviz.com
A popular stock screener and charting platform best known for its heat maps, visualization tools, and simple interface. The Free tier is ad-supported with delayed U.S. market data, while FINVIZ Elite unlocks real-time quotes (including pre- and after-hours), intraday chart layouts, backtesting, ETF full-holdings, exports and APIs, alerts, and larger portfolio/watchlist limits. Coverage is U.S. equities only. Elite includes a 7-day free trial with no credit card required.
Categories
Platforms
Pricing
Quick highlights
- Coverage focused on U.S. equities (NYSE, Nasdaq, Amex). Free data delayed 15–20 minutes; Elite adds real-time plus pre- and after-hours trading sessions.
- Stock screener supports both fundamental and technical filters. Elite expands functionality with 20+ additional filters and raises saved presets from 50 to 200.
- Visualization tools include Heat Maps and Groups, with real-time updates for Elite users.
- Portfolio and watchlist management with email and push alerts for price changes, news, ratings, insider activity, and SEC filings. Elite increases limits to 100 portfolios and 500 tickers per portfolio.
- ETF research with full holdings breakdown, plus structural and performance metrics (Elite only).
Community votes (overall)
Shared focus areas
6 overlapsMutual strengths include Screeners, Data Visualizations, and Financials plus 3 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.
FINVIZ
Distinct strengths include:
- Coverage focused on U.S. equities (NYSE, Nasdaq, Amex). Free data delayed 15–20 minutes; Elite adds real-time plus pre- and after-hours trading sessions.
- Stock screener supports both fundamental and technical filters. Elite expands functionality with 20+ additional filters and raises saved presets from 50 to 200.
- Visualization tools include Heat Maps and Groups, with real-time updates for Elite users.
- Portfolio and watchlist management with email and push alerts for price changes, news, ratings, insider activity, and SEC filings. Elite increases limits to 100 portfolios and 500 tickers per portfolio.
Feature-by-feature breakdown
Attribute | Business Quant | FINVIZ |
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Categories Which research workflows each platform targets | Shared: Screeners, Data Visualizations, Financials, 13F, Insider Data, Data APIs Unique: Stock Comparison, Scores, Flags | Shared: Screeners, Data Visualizations, Financials, 13F, Insider Data, Data APIs Unique: Portfolio, Watchlist, Backtesting, News, Alerts, ETF Overview, ETF Holdings, Short Interest, Options |
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks | Stocks, ETFs, Options, Futures, Currencies, Cryptos |
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 | Free, Subscription |
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor | Unique
| Unique
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Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat | Not yet | Yes |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Standard listing | Highlighted |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do Business Quant and FINVIZ both support?
Both platforms cover Screeners, Data Visualizations, Financials, 13F, Insider Data, and Data APIs workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Do Business Quant and FINVIZ require subscriptions?
Both Business Quant and FINVIZ keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.
How can you access Business Quant and FINVIZ?
Both Business Quant and FINVIZ 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 FINVIZ stands out for Coverage focused on U.S. equities (NYSE, Nasdaq, Amex). Free data delayed 15–20 minutes; Elite adds real-time plus pre- and after-hours trading sessions., Stock screener supports both fundamental and technical filters. Elite expands functionality with 20+ additional filters and raises saved presets from 50 to 200., and Visualization tools include Heat Maps and Groups, with real-time updates for Elite users..
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