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★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★

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Thursday, February 19, 2026

Tool Comparison

Fintel vs FINVIZ comparison

Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.

Fintel logo

Fintel

fintel.io

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb, API
FINVIZ logo

FINVIZ

finviz.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb
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At a glance

Platforms
FintelWeb, API
FINVIZWeb
Categories
Fintel16
FINVIZ21
Pricing details

Tool

Fintel

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial

Plans & pricing

FreeFree
BronzeSubscription
SilverSubscription
GoldSubscription

Tool

FINVIZ

$24.96/mo

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial7 days

Plans & pricing

FreeFree
Elite (Monthly)$39.5/mo
Elite (Annual)$299.5/yr

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Platform details

AttributeFintelFINVIZ
Asset types
StocksETFsMutual FundsOptionsBonds
StocksETFsOptions
Experience
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Regions
North AmericaEuropeAPACMiddle East
North America
Data freshness
Real-timeEnd of Day
15-min DelayedReal-time
API access
REST
Not specified
Export formats
Excel
Excel

Coverage overlap

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between Fintel and FINVIZ?

Fintel focuses on Short Interest, Insider Data, and 13F while FINVIZ specializes in Screeners, ETF Screeners, and Stock Comparison. They overlap in 8 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

How much do Fintel and FINVIZ cost?

Good news—both Fintel and FINVIZ offer free plans. You can try each platform without commitment and only pay when you need premium features.

Does Fintel or FINVIZ have an API?

Fintel provides API access for programmatic data retrieval and custom integrations. FINVIZ doesn't currently offer an API, so you'll need to use their web interface.

Should I choose Fintel or FINVIZ?

Choose Fintel if you need Official short-interest data sourced from NASDAQ and NYSE on individual ticker pages., and Off-exchange and dark pool short volume reported from FINRA feeds.. Go with FINVIZ if Stock screener combining fundamental + technical filters with multiple result views (e.g., table/charts/snapshots) and configurable presets., and Maps (heat maps) and groups/sector views; Elite includes real-time Maps/Groups data (Free is delayed). better fits how you invest.

What asset classes do Fintel and FINVIZ cover?

Both cover Stocks, ETFs, and Options. Fintel also includes Mutual Funds, and Bonds.

Do Fintel and FINVIZ offer real-time data?

Yes, both platforms provide real-time market data. This makes either suitable for active trading strategies where timing matters.

Can I export data from Fintel and FINVIZ?

Both platforms let you export data to spreadsheets (Excel). This is useful for custom analysis or record-keeping.

Is Fintel or FINVIZ better for day trading?

FINVIZ is built with active traders in mind, offering features like real-time data and technical analysis. Fintel is better suited for buy-and-hold investors focused on fundamentals.

Which has a better stock screener—Fintel or FINVIZ?

Both Fintel and FINVIZ include stock screeners. Try each to see which filtering options and interface you prefer.

Can I track my portfolio with Fintel or FINVIZ?

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

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