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Tool Comparison
FinancialData.Net vs Nasdaq.com
Pick FinancialData.Net if
FinancialData.Net
Free • From $19/mo · Web · API · Desktop
- You want an API so you can script or automate things
- You care about APIs & data feeds, sheets / excel add-ins, and quant, things Nasdaq.com doesn't offer
Pick Nasdaq.com if
Nasdaq.com
Free • From $18.95/mo · Web · Mobile
- You want the cheaper way in: plans start at $18.95/mo instead of $19/mo
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
- You care about screeners, portfolio, and watchlist, things FinancialData.Net 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
FinancialData.Net and Nasdaq.com cover a lot of the same ground (11 shared categories, including news, calendar, and IPO), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. FinancialData.Net simply does more: 20 categories to Nasdaq.com's 17, including APIs & data feeds, sheets / excel add-ins, and quant. Nasdaq.com counters by starting cheaper at $18.95/mo.
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Key differences at a glance
- Cheaper paid plan
- Nasdaq.com$18.95/mo vs $19/mo
- Broader coverage
- FinancialData.Net20 vs 17 categories
- Mobile app
- Nasdaq.com
- Desktop app
- FinancialData.Net
- API access
- FinancialData.Net
- Asset coverage
- FinancialData.NetAdds funds and commodities
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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 $18.95/mo |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | — | — |
Plan limits | 17 limits: Free: requests per day: 300, Free: annual price usd: 0 +15 more | — |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Desktop app | Yes | No |
Mobile app | No | Yes |
API access | Yes | No |
Broker sync | — | Yes |
Integrations | FinancialData.Net REST API, FinancialData.Net Python SDK / fdnpy +6 more | TipRanks and Nasdaq Data Link |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Pro Retail, Institutional Investors +6 more | — |
Categories covered | 20 | 17 |
Regions | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm | North America, Europe |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | 6 signals: Latency: Real-time and End of Day, Granularity: Minute and EOD +4 more | 4 signals: Latency: Real-time, 15-min Delayed, and End of Day, Granularity: EOD +2 more |
Data partners | SEC EDGAR and FINRA | — |
Capabilities | Greeks | 3 signals: Universe builder, Greeks +1 more |
Security | Data residency: EU | — |
| Try it | Visit FinancialData.Net | Visit Nasdaq.com |
Where each one shines
What FinancialData.Net and Nasdaq.com each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What FinancialData.Net and Nasdaq.com 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 Nasdaq.com does best
- Look up official Nasdaq.com quote and company pages with market data, company profiles, news, SEC filings, financial statements, and analyst context.
- Use stock, ETF, and mutual-fund screeners with filterable metrics for idea generation and market exploration.
- Review options chains with Greeks such as Delta, Gamma, and Vega for supported symbols.
- Track event calendars for earnings, dividends, IPOs, economic releases, splits, and other market dates.
- Research short interest, insider transactions, and institutional holdings, including 13F-style ownership context.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for FinancialData.Net and Nasdaq.com, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for FinancialData.Net and Nasdaq.com, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsMutual FundsFundsCommoditiesCurrenciesCryptosOptions+2 more | StocksETFsMutual FundsOptionsCryptosCurrencies |
Experience | IntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Pro RetailInstitutional InvestorsAlgo TradersAnalystsQuants/DevelopersAsset ManagersHedge FundsStudents/Researchers | Not specified |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAm | North AmericaEurope |
Coverage details | 15 countries15 exchangesIdentifiers: Ticker, CIK, CUSIP, ISIN, FIGI, LEI, and EIN | Countries: USIdentifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | Real-timeEnd of Day | Real-time15-min DelayedEnd of Day |
Data granularity | MinuteEOD | EOD |
Data partners | SEC EDGARFINRA | Not specified |
| Access & integrations | ||
API protocols | REST | Not specified |
API auth & delivery | Auth: APIKeySDKs: PythonDocs | Not specified |
Import methods | Not specified | ManualBrokerOAuth |
Integrations | FinancialData.Net REST APIFinancialData.Net Python SDK / fdnpyFinancialData.Net Excel Add-inFinancialData.Net MCP ServerMicrosoft ExcelChatGPT via MCPClaude via MCPCursor via MCP | TipRanksNasdaq Data Link |
Export formats | JSONCSVExcel | Not specified |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Data residency: EU | Not specified |
Capability signals | Greeks | Universe builderGreeksBroker sync |
Vendor & support | Afinec, SPSupport: Email | Nasdaq, Inc.Country: USSupport: Email and Phone |
Curation ratings | Not specified | Methodology 3/5Reliability 4/5UX 4/5 |
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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 | Free |
| Entry paid plan | $19/mo“Standard”requests per second: 10 · annual price usd: 159 · +1 more | $18.95/mo“Smart Portfolio Pro – 2 Years” |
| Tier 2 | $49/mo“Premium”requests per second: 30 · annual price usd: 399 · +1 more | $21.25/mo“Smart Portfolio Pro – Yearly” |
| Tier 3 | $99/mo“Professional”requests per second: 30 · annual price usd: 799 · +2 more | $24.95/mo“Smart Portfolio Pro – Quarterly” |
| Top plan | $199/mo“Enterprise”requests per second: 50 · annual price usd: 1,599 · +3 more | — |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between FinancialData.Net and Nasdaq.com?
FinancialData.Net leans toward APIs & data feeds, sheets / excel add-ins, and quant, while Nasdaq.com puts more weight on screeners, portfolio, and watchlist. They overlap in 11 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do FinancialData.Net and Nasdaq.com cost?
Good news: both FinancialData.Net and Nasdaq.com 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 Nasdaq.com?
Nasdaq.com 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 FinancialData.Net or Nasdaq.com on my phone?
Nasdaq.com lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. FinancialData.Net doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web, API, and desktop.
Does FinancialData.Net or Nasdaq.com have an API?
FinancialData.Net has an API for programmatic access and custom integrations. Nasdaq.com doesn't, so you're working through its interface.
Should I choose FinancialData.Net or Nasdaq.com?
It depends on what you're after. Pick FinancialData.Net if APIs & data feeds and sheets / excel add-ins matter to you; go with Nasdaq.com if you'd rather have screeners and portfolio. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do FinancialData.Net and Nasdaq.com cover?
Both cover stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, and currencies. FinancialData.Net also handles funds, commodities, and futures.
Do FinancialData.Net and Nasdaq.com offer real-time data?
Yes, both serve real-time market data, so either works when timing matters.
Can I export data from FinancialData.Net and Nasdaq.com?
FinancialData.Net exports to CSV and Excel. Nasdaq.com is stingier about getting data out.
Which has a better stock screener: FinancialData.Net or Nasdaq.com?
Nasdaq.com 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 Nasdaq.com?
Nasdaq.com handles portfolio tracking. FinancialData.Net is really a research tool; you'd track your portfolio elsewhere.
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