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Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Tool Comparison

CatalystWire vs FlowAlgo comparison

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

CatalystWire logo

CatalystWire

catalystwire.co

PricingSubscription
PlatformsWeb
FlowAlgo logo

FlowAlgo

flowalgo.com

PricingSubscription
PlatformsWeb
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At a glance

Platforms
CatalystWireWeb
FlowAlgoWeb
Categories
CatalystWire4
FlowAlgo3
Pricing details

Tool

CatalystWire

Starting price

Free tierNo
Free trial

Plans & pricing

SubscriptionSubscription

Tool

FlowAlgo

$99/mo

Starting price

Free tierNo
Free trial

Plans & pricing

Monthly$149/mo
Quarterly$129/mo
Annual$99/mo
Category leaders
NewsCatalystWire
AlertsTied
Browse the #1 tool in 90+ categories

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Platform details

AttributeCatalystWireFlowAlgo
Asset types
Stocks
StocksETFsOptions
Experience
IntermediateAdvanced
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Regions
Europe
North America
Data freshness
Real-timeStreaming
StreamingReal-time
API access
Not specifiedNot specified
Export formats
Not specifiedNot specified

Coverage overlap

Shared categories1

Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.

CatalystWire strengths3

Categories covered by CatalystWire only.

FlowAlgo strengths2

Categories covered by FlowAlgo only.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between CatalystWire and FlowAlgo?

CatalystWire focuses on News, Regulatory Filings Monitoring, and Alerts while FlowAlgo specializes in Options & Derivatives, Dark Pool & Off-Exchange, and Alerts. They overlap in 1 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

How much do CatalystWire and FlowAlgo cost?

Both platforms require a paid subscription to access their full feature set. Compare the pricing details above to find the best value for your needs.

Which is better for beginners—CatalystWire or FlowAlgo?

FlowAlgo is more beginner-friendly with an approachable interface. Both can work for intermediate users.

Should I choose CatalystWire or FlowAlgo?

Choose CatalystWire if you need Real-time RNS announcement scanner with AI-powered semantic search., and Signup page messaging: “Scan thousands of RNS for catalysts and get instant alerts.”. Go with FlowAlgo if Realtime monitoring of options order flow, with unusual activity detection and tracking of Intermarket Sweep Orders and option block trades., and Equity block and dark pool order data, paired with a dedicated “Dark Pool Insights” module. better fits how you invest.

What asset classes do CatalystWire and FlowAlgo cover?

Both cover Stocks. FlowAlgo adds coverage for ETFs, and Options.

Do CatalystWire and FlowAlgo offer real-time data?

Yes, both platforms provide real-time market data. This makes either suitable for active trading strategies where timing matters.

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