FAST Graphs vs Google Finance comparison

FAST Graphs focuses on Screeners, Portfolio, and Watchlist while Google Finance specializes in Portfolio, Watchlist, and Screeners. They overlap in 5 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

Google Finance offers a free tier that lets you get started without paying, while FAST Graphs requires a subscription. If budget is a concern, start with Google Finance and upgrade later if you need more advanced features.

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

Choose FAST Graphs if you need Two plan levels: Basic covers U.S. and Canadian equities with core charting, historical performance, and simple forecasting tools. Premium adds advanced features like Financials, FUN Graphs, Fiscal Fitness, screening, and preset portfolios. An International add-on extends coverage to ~80,000 additional global stocks., and Valuation metrics available directly on charts - eight in total (earnings, cash flow, EBITDA, EBIT, and sales). Basic includes five, Premium includes all eight.. Go with Google Finance if Homepage aggregates market news, market-trend lists (e.g., most active/gainers/losers), and an earnings calendar., and Create custom watchlists by following securities; watchlists include related news (“Your watchlist in the news”). better fits how you invest.

Both cover Stocks. Google Finance adds coverage for ETFs, Mutual Funds, Currencies, Cryptos, Futures, and Other.

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

FAST Graphs supports data exports to CSV. Google Finance has more limited export options.

Both FAST Graphs and Google Finance include stock screeners. Try each to see which filtering options and interface you prefer.

Both platforms include portfolio tracking, so you can monitor your holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.