DATAROMA adds Stock Ideas, and Investor Holdings coverage that FINVIZ skips.
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Head-to-head
DATAROMA vs FINVIZ comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Quick takeaways
FINVIZ includes Screeners, Data Visualizations, Portfolio, Watchlist, Backtesting, News, Alerts, Data APIs, Financials, ETF Overview, ETF Holdings, Short Interest, and Options categories that DATAROMA omits.
DATAROMA highlights: Tracks portfolios of well-known 'Superinvestors' through SEC 13F filings, with detailed views of holdings, buys/sells, and quarter-to-quarter activity., Stock pages display Superinvestor ownership counts, a defined 'Hold Price' (quarter-end close), insider transaction totals over the past six months, plus TradingView charts and fundamentals., and Real-time insider transaction feed based on SEC Form 4 filings, with filterable listings..
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..
DATAROMA
dataroma.com
Free resource that tracks Superinvestor 13F filings and insider Form 4 activity. Features include manager portfolios, aggregated holdings, insider trade feeds, and stock idea rankings. Quotes are sourced via Intrinio, with charts and fundamentals powered by TradingView. The site requires no login or account to use.
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Pricing
Quick highlights
- Tracks portfolios of well-known 'Superinvestors' through SEC 13F filings, with detailed views of holdings, buys/sells, and quarter-to-quarter activity.
- Stock pages display Superinvestor ownership counts, a defined 'Hold Price' (quarter-end close), insider transaction totals over the past six months, plus TradingView charts and fundamentals.
- Real-time insider transaction feed based on SEC Form 4 filings, with filterable listings.
- ‘RealTime’ activity feed highlighting notable Superinvestor trades as they are reported.
- S&P 500 'Value Ranking' grid for idea generation and stock discovery.
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
2 overlapsMutual strengths include 13F, and Insider Data.
Where they differ
DATAROMA
Distinct strengths include:
- Tracks portfolios of well-known 'Superinvestors' through SEC 13F filings, with detailed views of holdings, buys/sells, and quarter-to-quarter activity.
- Stock pages display Superinvestor ownership counts, a defined 'Hold Price' (quarter-end close), insider transaction totals over the past six months, plus TradingView charts and fundamentals.
- Real-time insider transaction feed based on SEC Form 4 filings, with filterable listings.
- ‘RealTime’ activity feed highlighting notable Superinvestor trades as they are reported.
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 | DATAROMA | FINVIZ |
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Categories Which research workflows each platform targets | Shared: 13F, Insider Data Unique: Stock Ideas, Investor Holdings | Shared: 13F, Insider Data Unique: Screeners, Data Visualizations, Portfolio, Watchlist, Backtesting, News, Alerts, Data APIs, Financials, ETF Overview, ETF Holdings, Short Interest, Options |
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks, ETFs | 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 | Web, API |
Pricing High-level pricing models | Free | 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 | Yes | Yes |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Standard listing | Highlighted |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do DATAROMA and FINVIZ both support?
Both platforms cover 13F, and Insider Data workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Do DATAROMA and FINVIZ require subscriptions?
Both DATAROMA and FINVIZ keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.
How can you access DATAROMA and FINVIZ?
Both DATAROMA 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?
DATAROMA differentiates itself with Tracks portfolios of well-known 'Superinvestors' through SEC 13F filings, with detailed views of holdings, buys/sells, and quarter-to-quarter activity., Stock pages display Superinvestor ownership counts, a defined 'Hold Price' (quarter-end close), insider transaction totals over the past six months, plus TradingView charts and fundamentals., and Real-time insider transaction feed based on SEC Form 4 filings, with filterable listings., 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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