★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
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Tool Comparison
Fintel vs Nasdaq.com
Pick Fintel if
Fintel
Free • Paid plans available · Web · API
- You want an API so you can script or automate things
- You care about which ETF includes this stock?, improved filings, and alerts, things Nasdaq.com doesn't offer
Pick Nasdaq.com if
Nasdaq.com
Free • From $18.95/mo · Web · Mobile
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
- You care about portfolio, watchlist, and calendar, things Fintel 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
Fintel and Nasdaq.com cover a lot of the same ground (8 shared categories, including short interest, insider data, and institutional ownership), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. Nasdaq.com simply does more: 17 categories to Fintel's 14, including portfolio, watchlist, and calendar, plus a mobile app. Fintel counters by being completely free.
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Key differences at a glance
- Mobile app
- Nasdaq.com
- Broader coverage
- Nasdaq.com17 vs 14 categories
- API access
- Fintel
- 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 • Paid plans available | Free • From $18.95/mo |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | — | — |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | No | Yes |
API access | Yes | No |
Broker sync | Yes | Yes |
Integrations | — | TipRanks and Nasdaq Data Link |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | — | — |
Categories covered | 14 | 17 |
Regions | North America, Europe, APAC, Middle East | North America, Europe |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | Latency: Real-time and End of Day and Granularity: EOD | 4 signals: Latency: Real-time, 15-min Delayed, and End of Day, Granularity: EOD +2 more |
Capabilities | 3 signals: Custom formulas, Factors: Value and Quality +1 more | 3 signals: Universe builder, Greeks +1 more |
| Try it | Visit Fintel | Visit Nasdaq.com |
Where each one shines
What Fintel and Nasdaq.com each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What Fintel and Nasdaq.com each do best.What Fintel does best
- Research coverage for official short-interest data sourced from NASDAQ and NYSE on individual ticker pages.
- Views for reviewing off-exchange and dark pool short volume from FINRA feeds when analyzing trading activity and squeeze risk.
- Tracking ownership through 13F, 13D/G, NPORT, ETF and mutual-fund holders, UK disclosure data, and dedicated ETF-exposure pages.
- Monitoring insider trading from Forms 3, 4, and 5, including real-time alerts and identification of 10b5-1 trading plans.
- Unusual options activity, options sentiment, and real-time options flow on eligible premium tiers.
What Nasdaq.com does best
- Lookup tools for official Nasdaq.com quote and company pages with market data, company profiles, news, SEC filings, financial statements, and analyst context.
- Stock, ETF, and mutual-fund screeners with filterable metrics for idea generation and market exploration.
- Views for reviewing options chains with Greeks such as Delta, Gamma, and Vega for supported symbols.
- Tracking event calendars for earnings, dividends, IPOs, economic releases, splits, and other market dates.
- Research coverage for short interest, insider transactions, and institutional holdings, including 13F-style ownership context.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Fintel and Nasdaq.com, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Fintel and Nasdaq.com, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsMutual FundsOptionsBonds | StocksETFsMutual FundsOptionsCryptosCurrencies |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeAPACMiddle East | North AmericaEurope |
Coverage details | Identifiers: Ticker and ISIN | Countries: USIdentifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | Real-timeEnd of Day | Real-time15-min DelayedEnd of Day |
Data granularity | EOD | EOD |
| Access & integrations | ||
API protocols | REST | Not specified |
API auth & delivery | Auth: APIKey | Not specified |
Import methods | Plaid | ManualBrokerOAuth |
Integrations | Not specified | TipRanksNasdaq Data Link |
Export formats | Excel | Not specified |
| Plans & trust | ||
Capability signals | Custom formulasFactors: Value and QualityBroker sync | Universe builderGreeksBroker sync |
Vendor & support | Fintel Ventures LLCSupport: Email and Phone | Nasdaq, Inc.Country: USSupport: Email and Phone |
Curation ratings | Methodology 3/5Reliability 4/5UX 4/5 | 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 | Free“Free public access” | Free |
| Entry paid plan | Subscription“Bronze” | $18.95/mo“Smart Portfolio Pro – 2 Years” |
| Tier 2 | Subscription“Silver” | $21.25/mo“Smart Portfolio Pro – Yearly” |
| Top plan | Subscription“Gold” | $24.95/mo“Smart Portfolio Pro – Quarterly” |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between Fintel and Nasdaq.com?
Fintel leans toward short interest, insider data, and institutional ownership, while Nasdaq.com puts more weight on screeners, portfolio, and watchlist. They overlap in 8 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do Fintel and Nasdaq.com cost?
Good news: both Fintel and Nasdaq.com have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Can I use Fintel or Nasdaq.com on my phone?
Nasdaq.com lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. Fintel doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web and API.
Does Fintel or Nasdaq.com have an API?
Fintel has an API for programmatic access and custom integrations. Nasdaq.com doesn't, so you're working through its interface.
Should I choose Fintel or Nasdaq.com?
It depends on what you're after. Pick Fintel if which ETF includes this stock? and improved filings matter to you; go with Nasdaq.com if you'd rather have portfolio and watchlist. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do Fintel and Nasdaq.com cover?
Both cover stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, and options. Fintel also handles bonds. Nasdaq.com adds cryptos and currencies on top.
Do Fintel 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 Fintel and Nasdaq.com?
Fintel exports to Excel. Nasdaq.com is stingier about getting data out.
Can Fintel or Nasdaq.com connect to my broker?
Yes, both connect to brokers, so your portfolio syncs automatically instead of you keying in every trade.
Which has a better stock screener: Fintel or Nasdaq.com?
Both Fintel and Nasdaq.com 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 Fintel or Nasdaq.com?
Nasdaq.com handles portfolio tracking. Fintel is really a research tool; you'd track your portfolio elsewhere.
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