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Friday, January 30, 2026

Tool Comparison

Capitol Trades vs Perplexity Finance comparison

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

Capitol Trades logo

Capitol Trades

capitoltrades.com

PricingFree
PlatformsWeb
Perplexity Finance logo

Perplexity Finance

perplexity.ai

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb, Mobile
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At a glance

Platforms
Capitol TradesWeb
Perplexity FinanceWeb, Mobile
Categories
Capitol Trades4
Perplexity Finance11
Pricing details
Capitol TradesPerplexity Finance
Free tier
Free trial
Starting price$20/mo
Enterprise option
Available plansFreeStandard (Free), Pro, Max
Category leaders
ScreenersPerplexity Finance
WatchlistPerplexity Finance
NewsTied
Data VisualizationsPerplexity Finance
Insider DataPerplexity Finance
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Platform details

AttributeCapitol TradesPerplexity Finance
Asset types
StocksETFsMutual FundsOptionsCryptosBondsPrivate FundsOther
StocksETFsMutual FundsCryptosOptions
Experience
BeginnerIntermediate
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Regions
North America
North AmericaAPAC
Data freshness
Not specified
Real-time
API access
Not specifiedNot specified
Export formats
Not specifiedNot specified

Coverage overlap

Shared categories2

Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.

Capitol Trades strengths2

Categories covered by Capitol Trades only.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between Capitol Trades and Perplexity Finance?

Capitol Trades focuses on US Government Trades, News, and Blogs while Perplexity Finance specializes in Screeners, Watchlist, and Data Visualizations. They overlap in 2 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

How much do Capitol Trades and Perplexity Finance cost?

Good news—both Capitol Trades and Perplexity Finance offer free plans. You can try each platform without commitment and only pay when you need premium features.

Which is better for beginners—Capitol Trades or Perplexity Finance?

Both platforms target experienced investors. If you're just starting out, expect a learning curve with either option.

Can I use Capitol Trades or Perplexity Finance on my phone?

Perplexity Finance has a mobile app so you can check your research on the go. Capitol Trades is web-only, so you'll need a browser to access it from mobile devices.

Should I choose Capitol Trades or Perplexity Finance?

Choose Capitol Trades if you need Tracks U.S. politicians’ disclosed trades (Senate/Congress) and presents them via Trades, Politicians, and Issuers explorers., and Claims “new trades and analytics are published as close to real-time as possible”; also offers a Twitter feed for newly published trades.. Go with Perplexity Finance if Upgraded price charts with volume bars, OHLCV tooltips, candlestick/area toggle, compare overlays, SMA indicator, and custom date ranges., and Real-time newswire feeds for equities and markets, with headline → full story and related coverage. better fits how you invest.

What asset classes do Capitol Trades and Perplexity Finance cover?

Both cover Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Options, and Cryptos. Capitol Trades also includes Bonds, Private Funds, and Other.

Does Capitol Trades or Perplexity Finance have real-time data?

Perplexity Finance offers real-time data feeds, which is essential for active traders. Capitol Trades uses delayed or end-of-day data, which works fine for longer-term investors who don't need up-to-the-second quotes.

Is Capitol Trades or Perplexity Finance better for day trading?

Perplexity Finance is built with active traders in mind, offering features like real-time data and technical analysis. Capitol Trades is better suited for buy-and-hold investors focused on fundamentals.

Which has a better stock screener—Capitol Trades or Perplexity Finance?

Perplexity Finance includes a stock screener for finding investment ideas. Capitol Trades focuses on other analytical tools.

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