VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ FINANCIAL TOOLS & SERVICES DIRECTORY ★

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Sunday, October 5, 2025

Head-to-head

Business Quant vs Trefis comparison

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

Quick takeaways

Business Quant adds Screeners, Scores, Flags, 13F, Insider Data, and Data APIs coverage that Trefis skips.

Trefis includes Valuation Models, Blogs, and Custom Dashboards 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)..

Trefis is known for: Interactive “what-if” stock models — adjust forecasts, watch the valuation update in real time, and save or compare multiple scenarios., Excel round-trip workflow: export models to Excel, make changes locally, then upload again to auto-create interactive dashboards without IT support or templates., and Export reports, charts, and scenarios as PDF, Excel, or image files..

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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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Trefis

trefis.com

Interactive valuation platform where you can build, adjust, and share stock models. It supports a full Excel round-trip (download your scenarios into Excel; upload spreadsheets back into Trefis to auto-generate dashboards). Models can be exported to PDF, Excel, or image. Market data and consensus EPS come from QuoteMedia, with a disclosed 15–20 minute exchange delay. Both free and paid plans are available.

Platforms

Web

Pricing

Free
Subscription

Quick highlights

  • Interactive “what-if” stock models — adjust forecasts, watch the valuation update in real time, and save or compare multiple scenarios.
  • Excel round-trip workflow: export models to Excel, make changes locally, then upload again to auto-create interactive dashboards without IT support or templates.
  • Export reports, charts, and scenarios as PDF, Excel, or image files.
  • Valuations use a blend of sum-of-the-parts and discounted cash flow, with the platform publishing a proprietary “Trefis Price” per share.
  • Peer and ratio comparison tools make it easy to benchmark companies against competitors.

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Overlap

Shared focus areas

3 overlaps

Mutual strengths include Stock Comparison, Data Visualizations, and Financials.

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.

Trefis

Distinct strengths include:

  • Interactive “what-if” stock models — adjust forecasts, watch the valuation update in real time, and save or compare multiple scenarios.
  • Excel round-trip workflow: export models to Excel, make changes locally, then upload again to auto-create interactive dashboards without IT support or templates.
  • Export reports, charts, and scenarios as PDF, Excel, or image files.
  • Valuations use a blend of sum-of-the-parts and discounted cash flow, with the platform publishing a proprietary “Trefis Price” per share.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

AttributeBusiness QuantTrefis
Categories

Which research workflows each platform targets

Shared: Stock Comparison, Data Visualizations, Financials

Unique: Screeners, Scores, Flags, 13F, Insider Data, Data APIs

Shared: Stock Comparison, Data Visualizations, Financials

Unique: Valuation Models, Blogs, Custom Dashboards

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

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

  • Interactive “what-if” stock models — adjust forecasts, watch the valuation update in real time, and save or compare multiple scenarios.
  • Excel round-trip workflow: export models to Excel, make changes locally, then upload again to auto-create interactive dashboards without IT support or templates.
  • Export reports, charts, and scenarios as PDF, Excel, or image files.
  • Valuations use a blend of sum-of-the-parts and discounted cash flow, with the platform publishing a proprietary “Trefis Price” per share.
  • Peer and ratio comparison tools make it easy to benchmark companies against competitors.
  • Embeddable charts and forecast widgets available for both free and paid users.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do Business Quant and Trefis both support?

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

Do Business Quant and Trefis require subscriptions?

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

How can you access Business Quant and Trefis?

Both Business Quant and Trefis 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 Trefis stands out for Interactive “what-if” stock models — adjust forecasts, watch the valuation update in real time, and save or compare multiple scenarios., Excel round-trip workflow: export models to Excel, make changes locally, then upload again to auto-create interactive dashboards without IT support or templates., and Export reports, charts, and scenarios as PDF, Excel, or image files..

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.