★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
Tool comparison edition
Tool Comparison
EPSMomentum vs FactorsToday
Pick EPSMomentum if
EPSMomentum
Free • From $9.99/mo · Web · API · Mobile
- You'd rather start free and only pay if you outgrow it
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
- You care about stock ideas, money flow, and watchlist, things FactorsToday doesn't offer
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Pick FactorsToday if
FactorsToday
Other · Web · API
- You care about quant, stock comparison, and factor exposure, things EPSMomentum doesn't offer
Skip both if: Neither one clicks with how you research; there are strong third options.
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Our take
The bottom line
EPSMomentum and FactorsToday cover a lot of the same ground (5 shared categories, including screeners, data visualizations, and portfolio), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. EPSMomentum simply does more: 20 categories to FactorsToday's 13, including stock ideas, money flow, and watchlist, plus a mobile app. FactorsToday counters by keeping things simpler.
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Key differences at a glance
- Free plan
- EPSMomentum
- Broader coverage
- EPSMomentum20 vs 13 categories
- Mobile app
- EPSMomentum
- Asset coverage
- FactorsTodayAdds mutual funds and closed-end funds
- Beginner friendly
- EPSMomentum
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How they stack up
The side-by-side table: pricing, platforms, data, and coverage at a glance.ShowHide
How they stack up
The side-by-side table: pricing, platforms, data, and coverage at a glance.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & plans | ||
Starting price | Free • From $9.99/mo | Other |
Free tier | Yes | No |
Free trial | — | — |
Plan limits | 16 limits: Bronze: monitors: 1, Bronze: screeners: 1 +14 more | — |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | Yes | No |
API access | Yes | Yes |
Broker sync | No | No |
Integrations | TradingView | — |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +7 more | Analysts and Quants/Developers |
Categories covered | 20 | 13 |
Regions | North America | — |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | 5 signals: Latency: Real-time and End of Day, Granularity: Minute and EOD +3 more | 3 signals: Latency: Real-time and End of Day, Granularity: EOD and Second +1 more |
Data partners | 6 partners: Nasdaq, Financial Modeling Prep +4 more | — |
Capabilities | Universe builder and AI summaries: Filings, Transcripts, and News | 9 signals: Universe builder, Factors: Value, Quality, Momentum, Growth, LowVol, and Size +7 more |
Security | Data residency: US | — |
| Try it | Visit EPSMomentum | Visit FactorsToday |
Where each one shines
What EPSMomentum and FactorsToday each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What EPSMomentum and FactorsToday each do best.What EPSMomentum does best
- Screen U.S. stocks and ETFs with real-time prices, earnings momentum fields, estimate revisions, timing signals, and growth-focused filters.
- Use the proprietary Earnings Momentum Score to evaluate revenue, EPS, margins, free cash flow, and multi-quarter growth acceleration.
- Track Estimates Revision Score signals to identify positive or negative changes in Wall Street earnings and sales forecasts.
- Use Timing Momentum, Powerdays, trend, price-momentum slope, relative-market-rank slope, and EMA 20/50 context to judge entry or exit timing.
- Review PEAD Stock Drift models that use post-earnings price behavior and historical patterns to frame a 90-day path with bands.
What FactorsToday does best
- Monitor extreme factor moves and factor pairs with live dashboards, z-scores, and multiple time windows.
- Screen factors by timeframe, return, direction, and name, or screen stocks by stock type, factor criteria, and model-fit metrics.
- Analyze individual tickers through stock lookup, factor exposures, model comparisons, and related-stock similarity.
- Upload portfolio holdings by CSV, choose factor-model granularity, compare against a benchmark, and run what-if factor scenarios.
- Use Hedge Portfolio Builder to recommend hedge positions against factor targets with constraint controls and CSV export.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for EPSMomentum and FactorsToday, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for EPSMomentum and FactorsToday, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFs | StocksETFsMutual FundsClosed-End Funds |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | IntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Retail TradersPro RetailDay TradersSwing TradersLong-term InvestorsGrowth InvestorsQuality InvestorsAnalysts+1 more | AnalystsQuants/Developers |
Regions | North America | Not specified |
Coverage details | Countries: USIdentifiers: Ticker | Identifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | Real-timeEnd of Day | Real-timeEnd of Day |
Data granularity | MinuteEOD | EODSecond |
Data partners | NasdaqFinancial Modeling PrepIntrinioZacksFinnhubTradingView | Not specified |
| Access & integrations | ||
API protocols | REST | REST |
API auth & delivery | Auth: APIKey | Auth: None600 req/minDocs |
Import methods | Manual | CSVManual |
Integrations | TradingView | Not specified |
Export formats | Not specified | CSVExcelJSON |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Data residency: US | Not specified |
Capability signals | Universe builderAI summaries: Filings, Transcripts, and News | Universe builderFactors: Value, Quality, Momentum, Growth, LowVol, and SizeFactor exposureVaR/ESStress tests: Rates, FX, and CommoditiesPerformance attributionPortfolio attributionPortfolio factor exposure+1 more |
Vendor & support | EPSM Inc.Country: USASupport: Email | FactorsToday (operated by Lukasz R. Tomicki)Country: USSupport: Email |
Curation ratings | Methodology 5/5Reliability 4/5UX 4/5 | Not specified |
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What you'll actually pay
Plans, billing, trials, and per-month pricing for both tools.ShowHide
What you'll actually pay
Plans, billing, trials, and per-month pricing for both tools.| Tier | ||
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Free“Bronze”monitors: 1 · screeners: 1 · +1 more | — |
| Entry paid plan | $9.99/mo“Silver”monitors: 3 · screeners: 3 · +2 more | — |
| Tier 2 | $49.99/mo“Gold”monitors: Unlimited · screeners: Unlimited · +2 more | — |
| Top plan | $125/mo“Platinum”monitors: Unlimited · screeners: Unlimited · +3 more | — |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between EPSMomentum and FactorsToday?
EPSMomentum leans toward screeners, stock ideas, and data visualizations, while FactorsToday puts more weight on screeners, quant, and data visualizations. They overlap in 5 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
Is EPSMomentum or FactorsToday free to use?
EPSMomentum has a free tier, so you can get started without paying anything. FactorsToday is paid-only. If budget matters, start with EPSMomentum and see how far it takes you before opening your wallet.
Which is better for beginners: EPSMomentum or FactorsToday?
EPSMomentum is the friendlier place to start; its interface takes less getting used to. Both work fine once you're past the basics.
Can I use EPSMomentum or FactorsToday on my phone?
EPSMomentum lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. FactorsToday doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web and API.
Do EPSMomentum and FactorsToday have APIs?
Yes, both offer API access, so developers and quants can pull data programmatically or wire up their own integrations.
Should I choose EPSMomentum or FactorsToday?
It depends on what you're after. Pick EPSMomentum if stock ideas and money flow matter to you; go with FactorsToday if you'd rather have quant and stock comparison. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do EPSMomentum and FactorsToday cover?
Both cover stocks and ETFs. FactorsToday adds mutual funds and closed-end funds on top.
Do EPSMomentum and FactorsToday offer real-time data?
Yes, both serve real-time market data, so either works when timing matters.
Can I export data from EPSMomentum and FactorsToday?
FactorsToday exports to CSV and Excel. EPSMomentum is stingier about getting data out.
Is EPSMomentum or FactorsToday better for day trading?
EPSMomentum is the one positioned more for active traders. FactorsToday is the better fit if you care less about fast trading workflows and more about a calmer research process.
Which has a better stock screener: EPSMomentum or FactorsToday?
Both EPSMomentum and FactorsToday include stock screeners, and they differ more in interface than raw power; try both and see which one clicks for you.
Can I track my portfolio with EPSMomentum or FactorsToday?
Yes, both do portfolio tracking: holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.
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