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Tool Comparison
Finbox vs FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times)
Pick Finbox if
Finbox
Free • From $120/yr · Web
- You care about stock ideas, stock comparison, and institutional ownership, things FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) doesn't offer
Pick FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) if
FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times)
Free • Paid plans available · Web · Mobile
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
- You care about portfolio, alerts, and compounding calculator, things Finbox 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
Finbox and FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) cover a lot of the same ground (4 shared categories, including screeners, data visualizations, and watchlist), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. The real difference is focus: only Finbox gives you stock ideas and stock comparison, and only FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) gives you portfolio and alerts.
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Key differences at a glance
- Mobile app
- FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times)
- Asset coverage
- FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times)Adds mutual funds and bonds
- Free plan
- Both
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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 $120/yr | Free • Paid plans available |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | — | — |
Plan limits | Data Boost (add-on): pricing unit: per region per month | — |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | No | Yes |
API access | No | No |
Broker sync | — | No |
Integrations | Microsoft Excel and Google Spreadsheets | — |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +3 more | — |
Categories covered | 11 | 10 |
Regions | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | Granularity: EOD | 4 signals: Latency: 15-min Delayed and End of Day, Granularity: EOD +2 more |
Data partners | S&P Global Market Intelligence | — |
Capabilities | Universe builder | Universe builder |
| Try it | Visit Finbox | Visit FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) |
Where each one shines
What Finbox and FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What Finbox and FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) each do best.What Finbox does best
- Screening for 100,000+ stocks across 130+ exchanges with 1,000+ metrics, filters, columns, sorting, saved screens, and watchlist import workflows.
- Research coverage for companies through Data Explorer, Financials Explorer, 10 years of normalized financials, valuation ratios, forecasts, and metric definitions.
- Fair-value estimates backed by valuation models such as DCF, comparable-company analysis, dividend discount models, Earnings Power Value, DuPont Analysis, and cost-of-capital templates.
- Edit financial models online, review validation checks, share model links, and export models to Google Spreadsheets or Excel with formulas intact.
- Tools for building watchlists with custom views, custom columns, bulk ticker import from CSV or Excel, filtering, and per-stock price targets.
What FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) does best
- Tracking global equities, ETFs, mutual funds, bonds, commodities, and currencies through FT market pages.
- Watchlists, portfolio tracking, alerts, equity screeners, fund screeners, and a compound growth calculator from the markets tools hub.
- Tools for building watchlists and manual portfolios with a free FT account, then connect instrument pages to related FT news.
- Support for setting price or news alerts and manage delivery through the site or myFT email preferences.
- World Markets and sector pages for interactive charts, overlays, and performance comparisons.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Finbox and FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times), side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Finbox and FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times), side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFs | StocksETFsMutual FundsBondsCommoditiesCurrencies |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Retail TradersPro RetailAnalystsFinancial AdvisorsAsset Managers | Not specified |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica |
Coverage details | Identifiers: Ticker | Identifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | Not specified | 15-min DelayedEnd of Day |
Data granularity | EOD | EOD |
Data partners | S&P Global Market Intelligence | Not specified |
| Access & integrations | ||
Import methods | Manual | Manual |
Integrations | Microsoft ExcelGoogle Spreadsheets | Not specified |
Export formats | CSVExcel | PDF |
| Plans & trust | ||
Capability signals | Universe builder | Universe builder |
Vendor & support | Support: Email | The Financial Times Ltd.Country: United KingdomSupport: Email |
Curation ratings | Not specified | Methodology 4/5Reliability 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 | Free | Free“Free (Registered)” |
| Entry paid plan | $120/yr≈ $10/mo“Starter” | Subscription“FT Digital (Subscriber)” |
| Tier 2 | $300/yr≈ $25/mo“Starter Plus” | — |
| Top plan | $792/yr≈ $66/mo“Professional” | — |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between Finbox and FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times)?
Finbox leans toward stock ideas, screeners, and stock comparison, while FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) puts more weight on portfolio, watchlist, and alerts. They overlap in 4 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do Finbox and FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) cost?
Good news: both Finbox and FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Can I use Finbox or FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) on my phone?
FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. Finbox doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web.
Should I choose Finbox or FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times)?
It depends on what you're after. Pick Finbox if stock ideas and stock comparison matter to you; go with FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) if you'd rather have portfolio and alerts. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do Finbox and FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) cover?
Both cover stocks and ETFs. FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) adds mutual funds, bonds, and commodities on top.
Can I export data from Finbox and FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times)?
Finbox exports to CSV and Excel. FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) is stingier about getting data out.
Which has a better stock screener: Finbox or FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times)?
Both Finbox and FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) 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 Finbox or FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times)?
FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) handles portfolio tracking. Finbox is really a research tool; you'd track your portfolio elsewhere.
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