★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
Tool comparison edition
Tool Comparison
FinancialData.Net vs FINVIZ
Pick FinancialData.Net if
FinancialData.Net
Free • From $19/mo · Web · API · Desktop
- You want the cheaper way in: plans start at $19/mo instead of $24.96/mo
- You want an API so you can script or automate things
- You care about sheets / excel add-ins, quant, and IPO, things FINVIZ doesn't offer
Pick FINVIZ if
FINVIZ
Free • From $299.50/yr · Web
- You care about screeners, ETF screeners, and stock comparison, things FinancialData.Net doesn't offer
- You're newer to investing and want something approachable
- You trade often and need tooling built for speed
Skip both if: Neither one clicks with how you research; there are strong third options.
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Our take
The bottom line
FinancialData.Net and FINVIZ cover a lot of the same ground (9 shared categories, including APIs & data feeds, news, and calendar), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. FinancialData.Net simply does more: 20 categories to FINVIZ's 17, including sheets / excel add-ins, quant, and IPO. FINVIZ counters by keeping things simpler.
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Key differences at a glance
- Cheaper paid plan
- FinancialData.Net$19/mo vs $24.96/mo
- Free trial
- FINVIZ7 days
- Broader coverage
- FinancialData.Net20 vs 17 categories
- Desktop app
- FinancialData.Net
- API access
- FinancialData.Net
- Global coverage
- FinancialData.Net
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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 $19/mo | Free • From $299.50/yr |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | — | 7 days |
Plan limits | 17 limits: Free: requests per day: 300, Free: annual price usd: 0 +15 more | 18 limits: Free: screener presets: 50, Free: items per page: 20 (table) / 36 (charts) / 10 (snapshots) +16 more |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Desktop app | Yes | No |
Mobile app | No | No |
API access | Yes | No |
Broker sync | — | No |
Integrations | FinancialData.Net REST API, FinancialData.Net Python SDK / fdnpy +6 more | — |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Pro Retail, Institutional Investors +6 more | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +3 more |
Categories covered | 20 | 17 |
Regions | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm | North America |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | 6 signals: Latency: Real-time and End of Day, Granularity: Minute and EOD +4 more | Latency: 15-min Delayed and Real-time |
Data partners | SEC EDGAR and FINRA | — |
Capabilities | Greeks | Universe builder and Correlation |
Security | Data residency: EU | — |
| Try it | Visit FinancialData.Net | Visit FINVIZ |
Where each one shines
What FinancialData.Net and FINVIZ each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What FinancialData.Net and FINVIZ each do best.What FinancialData.Net does best
- Build against a REST API with API-key authentication, JSON and CSV responses, an official Python SDK, an Excel add-in, a web viewer, and MCP access on eligible plans.
- Cover real-time and historical prices, fundamentals, financial statements, ratios, market news, event calendars, options, futures, crypto, forex, commodities, OTC securities, indices, ETFs, and mutual funds.
- Use the advertised symbol universe for broad market coverage, including stocks, ETFs, commodities, OTC securities, indices, options, futures, crypto, forex, and mutual funds across 20+ exchanges.
- Pull market-data endpoints for quotes, prices, one-minute prices, option chains, option Greeks, futures prices, ETF holdings, crypto prices, forex prices, and index constituents.
- Use fundamental endpoints for company information, financial statements, key metrics, executive compensation, securities information, and liquidity, solvency, efficiency, profitability, and valuation ratios.
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 FinancialData.Net and FINVIZ, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for FinancialData.Net and FINVIZ, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsMutual FundsFundsCommoditiesCurrenciesCryptosOptions+2 more | StocksETFsOptions |
Experience | IntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Pro RetailInstitutional InvestorsAlgo TradersAnalystsQuants/DevelopersAsset ManagersHedge FundsStudents/Researchers | Retail TradersPro RetailDay TradersSwing TradersLong-term Investors |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAm | North America |
Coverage details | 15 countries15 exchangesIdentifiers: Ticker, CIK, CUSIP, ISIN, FIGI, LEI, and EIN | Countries: USIdentifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | Real-timeEnd of Day | 15-min DelayedReal-time |
Data granularity | MinuteEOD | Not specified |
Data partners | SEC EDGARFINRA | Not specified |
| Access & integrations | ||
API protocols | REST | Not specified |
API auth & delivery | Auth: APIKeySDKs: PythonDocs | Not specified |
Integrations | FinancialData.Net REST APIFinancialData.Net Python SDK / fdnpyFinancialData.Net Excel Add-inFinancialData.Net MCP ServerMicrosoft ExcelChatGPT via MCPClaude via MCPCursor via MCP | Not specified |
Export formats | JSONCSVExcel | Excel |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Data residency: EU | Not specified |
Capability signals | Greeks | Universe builderCorrelation |
Vendor & support | Afinec, SPSupport: 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 | Freerequests per day: 300 · annual price usd: 0 | Freescreener presets: 50 · items per page: 20 (table) / 36 (charts) / 10 (snapshots) · +5 more |
| Entry paid plan | $19/mo“Standard”requests per second: 10 · annual price usd: 159 · +1 more | $299.50/yr≈ $24.96/mo“Elite (Annual)”screener presets: 200 · portfolios: 100 · +2 more |
| Tier 2 | $49/mo“Premium”requests per second: 30 · annual price usd: 399 · +1 more | $39.50/mo“Elite (Monthly)”screener presets: 200 · items per page: Up to 100 (table) / 120 (charts) / 50 (snapshots) · +5 more |
| Tier 3 | $99/mo“Professional”requests per second: 30 · annual price usd: 799 · +2 more | — |
| Top plan | $199/mo“Enterprise”requests per second: 50 · annual price usd: 1,599 · +3 more | — |
| Free trial | — | 7 days |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between FinancialData.Net and FINVIZ?
FinancialData.Net leans toward APIs & data feeds, sheets / excel add-ins, and quant, while FINVIZ puts more weight on screeners, ETF screeners, and stock comparison. They overlap in 9 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do FinancialData.Net and FINVIZ cost?
Good news: both FinancialData.Net and FINVIZ have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Which is better for beginners: FinancialData.Net 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 FinancialData.Net or FINVIZ have an API?
FinancialData.Net has an API for programmatic access and custom integrations. FINVIZ doesn't, so you're working through its interface.
Should I choose FinancialData.Net or FINVIZ?
It depends on what you're after. Pick FinancialData.Net if sheets / excel add-ins and quant matter to you; go with FINVIZ if you'd rather have screeners and ETF screeners. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do FinancialData.Net and FINVIZ cover?
Both cover stocks, ETFs, and options. FinancialData.Net also handles mutual funds, funds, and commodities.
Do FinancialData.Net and FINVIZ offer real-time data?
Yes, both serve real-time market data, so either works when timing matters.
Which covers international markets: FinancialData.Net or FINVIZ?
FinancialData.Net has documented international coverage (North America, Europe, APAC, and LatAm), so it's the safer bet if you hold non-US stocks. FINVIZ is more region-specific, mainly North America.
Can I export data from FinancialData.Net and FINVIZ?
Yes, both export to spreadsheets (Excel), which is handy if you like running your own numbers.
Is FinancialData.Net or FINVIZ better for day trading?
FINVIZ is the one positioned more for active traders. FinancialData.Net 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: FinancialData.Net or FINVIZ?
FINVIZ has a stock screener for surfacing ideas; FinancialData.Net doesn't, and focuses its energy elsewhere.
Can I track my portfolio with FinancialData.Net or FINVIZ?
FINVIZ handles portfolio tracking. FinancialData.Net is really a research tool; you'd track your portfolio elsewhere.
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