★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
Tool comparison edition
Tool Comparison
FactorsToday vs FINVIZ
Pick FactorsToday if
FactorsToday
Other · Web · API
- You want an API so you can script or automate things
- You care about quant, factor exposure, and performance attribution, things FINVIZ doesn't offer
Pick FINVIZ if
FINVIZ
Free • From $299.50/yr · Web
- You'd rather start free and only pay if you outgrow it
- You care about ETF screeners, news, and alerts, things FactorsToday doesn't offer
- You're newer to investing and want something approachable
Skip both if: Neither one clicks with how you research; there are strong third options.
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Our take
The bottom line
FactorsToday and FINVIZ cover a lot of the same ground (7 shared categories, including screeners, data visualizations, and stock comparison), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. FINVIZ simply does more: 17 categories to FactorsToday's 13, including ETF screeners, news, and alerts. FactorsToday counters by keeping things simpler.
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Key differences at a glance
- Free plan
- FINVIZ
- Free trial
- FINVIZ7 days
- Broader coverage
- FINVIZ17 vs 13 categories
- API access
- FactorsToday
- Beginner friendly
- FINVIZ
See for yourself
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 | Other | Free • From $299.50/yr |
Free tier | No | Yes |
Free trial | — | 7 days |
Plan limits | — | 18 limits: Free: screener presets: 50, Free: items per page: 20 (table) / 36 (charts) / 10 (snapshots) +16 more |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | No | No |
API access | Yes | No |
Broker sync | No | No |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Analysts and Quants/Developers | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +3 more |
Categories covered | 13 | 17 |
Regions | — | North America |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | 3 signals: Latency: Real-time and End of Day, Granularity: EOD and Second +1 more | Latency: 15-min Delayed and Real-time |
Capabilities | 9 signals: Universe builder, Factors: Value, Quality, Momentum, Growth, LowVol, and Size +7 more | Universe builder and Correlation |
| Try it | Visit FactorsToday | Visit FINVIZ |
Where each one shines
What FactorsToday and FINVIZ each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What FactorsToday and FINVIZ each do best.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.
What FINVIZ does best
- Screen U.S. stocks and ETFs with a mix of valuation, growth, profitability, technical, ownership, dividend, and performance filters.
- Use heat maps, sector/group views, and snapshot pages to spot where market strength, weakness, and unusual moves are clustering.
- Save screener setups with presets and switch between table, chart, and snapshot-style result views depending on how you research.
- Move from a screen to ticker-level research with quote pages that link financials, charts, news, insider trades, filings, options, short interest, and peer comparison.
- Review fundamental context with financial statements, EPS and sales charts, ownership pages, insider transactions, and 13F manager holdings.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for FactorsToday and FINVIZ, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for FactorsToday and FINVIZ, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsMutual FundsClosed-End Funds | StocksETFsOptions |
Experience | IntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | AnalystsQuants/Developers | Retail TradersPro RetailDay TradersSwing TradersLong-term Investors |
Regions | Not specified | North America |
Coverage details | Identifiers: Ticker | Countries: USIdentifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | Real-timeEnd of Day | 15-min DelayedReal-time |
Data granularity | EODSecond | Not specified |
| Access & integrations | ||
API protocols | REST | Not specified |
API auth & delivery | Auth: None600 req/minDocs | Not specified |
Import methods | CSVManual | Not specified |
Export formats | CSVExcelJSON | Excel |
| Plans & trust | ||
Capability signals | Universe builderFactors: Value, Quality, Momentum, Growth, LowVol, and SizeFactor exposureVaR/ESStress tests: Rates, FX, and CommoditiesPerformance attributionPortfolio attributionPortfolio factor exposure+1 more | Universe builderCorrelation |
Vendor & support | FactorsToday (operated by Lukasz R. Tomicki)Country: USSupport: Email | Support: Email |
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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 | — | Freescreener presets: 50 · items per page: 20 (table) / 36 (charts) / 10 (snapshots) · +5 more |
| Entry paid plan | — | $299.50/yr≈ $24.96/mo“Elite (Annual)”screener presets: 200 · portfolios: 100 · +2 more |
| Top plan | — | $39.50/mo“Elite (Monthly)”screener presets: 200 · items per page: Up to 100 (table) / 120 (charts) / 50 (snapshots) · +5 more |
| Free trial | — | 7 days |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between FactorsToday and FINVIZ?
FactorsToday leans toward screeners, quant, and data visualizations, while FINVIZ puts more weight on screeners, ETF screeners, and stock comparison. They overlap in 7 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
Is FactorsToday or FINVIZ free to use?
FINVIZ has a free tier, so you can get started without paying anything. FactorsToday is paid-only. If budget matters, start with FINVIZ and see how far it takes you before opening your wallet.
Which is better for beginners: FactorsToday or FINVIZ?
FINVIZ is the friendlier place to start; its interface takes less getting used to. Both work fine once you're past the basics.
Does FactorsToday or FINVIZ have an API?
FactorsToday has an API for programmatic access and custom integrations. FINVIZ doesn't, so you're working through its interface.
Should I choose FactorsToday or FINVIZ?
It depends on what you're after. Pick FactorsToday if quant and factor exposure matter to you; go with FINVIZ if you'd rather have ETF screeners and news. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do FactorsToday and FINVIZ cover?
Both cover stocks and ETFs. FactorsToday also handles mutual funds and closed-end funds. FINVIZ adds options on top.
Do FactorsToday and FINVIZ offer real-time data?
Yes, both serve real-time market data, so either works when timing matters.
Can I export data from FactorsToday and FINVIZ?
Yes, both export to spreadsheets (Excel), which is handy if you like running your own numbers.
Is FactorsToday or FINVIZ better for day trading?
FINVIZ 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: FactorsToday or FINVIZ?
Both FactorsToday and FINVIZ 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 FactorsToday or FINVIZ?
Yes, both do portfolio tracking: holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.
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