VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ FINANCIAL TOOLS & SERVICES DIRECTORY ★

PRICE: 5 CENTS

Monday, October 6, 2025

Head-to-head

Fintel vs TC2000 comparison

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

Quick takeaways

Fintel adds Short Interest, Insider Data, 13F, 13D/13G, Which ETF includes this Stock?, ETF Holdings, Improved Filings, Options, Data APIs, Dark Pool & Off-Exchange, and Dividend coverage that TC2000 skips.

TC2000 includes Options & Derivatives, Paper Trading, Advanced Order Types, Brokerage, Options P&L, and Financials categories that Fintel omits.

Fintel highlights: Official short-interest data sourced from NASDAQ and NYSE on individual ticker pages., Off-exchange and dark pool short volume reported from FINRA feeds., and Comprehensive ownership tracking including 13F, 13D/G, NPORT filings, ETF and mutual fund holders, plus UK disclosure data..

TC2000 is known for: Live U.S. equity data (NYSE, Nasdaq, AMEX) via Nasdaq Basic with streaming watchlists and charts., EasyScan® screener supports real-time scans, custom sorting, and PCF (formula-based) screening., and Alerting system allows 100 concurrent alerts on Premium or 1,000 on Premium+, with optional bundles to increase limits..

Fintel has a free tier, while TC2000 requires a paid plan.

TC2000 offers mobile access, which Fintel skips.

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Fintel

fintel.io

Platform for ownership, filings, short interest, and options sentiment with broad global coverage. Plans range from Free through Bronze, Silver, and Gold, with premium features like the Workbench, Portfolio Builder, and custom quant models reserved for higher tiers. Real-time options flow, unusual options activity, and Excel export are available on paid plans. Broker account linking is supported via Plaid (U.S. only).

Platforms

Web
API

Pricing

Free
Subscription

Quick highlights

  • Official short-interest data sourced from NASDAQ and NYSE on individual ticker pages.
  • Off-exchange and dark pool short volume reported from FINRA feeds.
  • Comprehensive ownership tracking including 13F, 13D/G, NPORT filings, ETF and mutual fund holders, plus UK disclosure data.
  • Dedicated “Which ETF holds this stock?” pages showing ETF-level exposure by ticker.
  • Insider trading data from Forms 3, 4, and 5, with real-time alerts and identification of 10b5-1 trading plans.

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TC2000

tc2000.com

A long-standing charting, screening, and trading platform with integrated brokerage. TC2000 is designed for active traders who want real-time scanning, customizable alerts, and advanced options analytics. Plans range from Basic to Premium+, with Premium+ offering up to 1,000 simultaneous alerts. Add-ons expand server-side streaming scans and provide real-time options and index data. Real-time U.S. equity data comes via Nasdaq Basic, and financial news is powered by MT Newswires.

Platforms

Web
Desktop
Mobile

Pricing

Subscription

Quick highlights

  • Live U.S. equity data (NYSE, Nasdaq, AMEX) via Nasdaq Basic with streaming watchlists and charts.
  • EasyScan® screener supports real-time scans, custom sorting, and PCF (formula-based) screening.
  • Alerting system allows 100 concurrent alerts on Premium or 1,000 on Premium+, with optional bundles to increase limits.
  • Integrated MT Newswires feed for real-time market and company news.
  • Options trading tools include full chains, Greeks, implied volatility columns, multi-leg strategies, and visual P&L zones.

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Overlap

Shared focus areas

5 overlaps

Mutual strengths include Screeners, Portfolio, and Watchlist plus 2 more areas.

Where they differ

Fintel

Distinct strengths include:

  • Official short-interest data sourced from NASDAQ and NYSE on individual ticker pages.
  • Off-exchange and dark pool short volume reported from FINRA feeds.
  • Comprehensive ownership tracking including 13F, 13D/G, NPORT filings, ETF and mutual fund holders, plus UK disclosure data.
  • Dedicated “Which ETF holds this stock?” pages showing ETF-level exposure by ticker.

TC2000

Distinct strengths include:

  • Live U.S. equity data (NYSE, Nasdaq, AMEX) via Nasdaq Basic with streaming watchlists and charts.
  • EasyScan® screener supports real-time scans, custom sorting, and PCF (formula-based) screening.
  • Alerting system allows 100 concurrent alerts on Premium or 1,000 on Premium+, with optional bundles to increase limits.
  • Integrated MT Newswires feed for real-time market and company news.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

AttributeFintelTC2000
Categories

Which research workflows each platform targets

Shared: Screeners, Portfolio, Watchlist, Alerts, News

Unique: Short Interest, Insider Data, 13F, 13D/13G, Which ETF includes this Stock?, ETF Holdings, Improved Filings, Options, Data APIs, Dark Pool & Off-Exchange, Dividend

Shared: Screeners, Portfolio, Watchlist, Alerts, News

Unique: Options & Derivatives, Paper Trading, Advanced Order Types, Brokerage, Options P&L, Financials

Asset types

Supported asset classes and universes

Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Options, Bonds

Stocks, ETFs, Options

Experience levels

Who each product is built for

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Platforms

Where you can access the product

Web, API

Web, Desktop, Mobile

Pricing

High-level pricing models

Free, Subscription

Subscription

Key features

Core capabilities called out by each vendor

Unique

  • Official short-interest data sourced from NASDAQ and NYSE on individual ticker pages.
  • Off-exchange and dark pool short volume reported from FINRA feeds.
  • Comprehensive ownership tracking including 13F, 13D/G, NPORT filings, ETF and mutual fund holders, plus UK disclosure data.
  • Dedicated “Which ETF holds this stock?” pages showing ETF-level exposure by ticker.
  • Insider trading data from Forms 3, 4, and 5, with real-time alerts and identification of 10b5-1 trading plans.
  • Unusual options activity and sentiment monitoring, with real-time options flow available to premium users.

Unique

  • Live U.S. equity data (NYSE, Nasdaq, AMEX) via Nasdaq Basic with streaming watchlists and charts.
  • EasyScan® screener supports real-time scans, custom sorting, and PCF (formula-based) screening.
  • Alerting system allows 100 concurrent alerts on Premium or 1,000 on Premium+, with optional bundles to increase limits.
  • Integrated MT Newswires feed for real-time market and company news.
  • Options trading tools include full chains, Greeks, implied volatility columns, multi-leg strategies, and visual P&L zones.
  • Paper trading with unlimited practice accounts; identical workflow to live accounts through TC2000 Brokerage.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do Fintel and TC2000 both support?

Both platforms cover Screeners, Portfolio, Watchlist, Alerts, and News workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.

Which tool offers a free plan?

Fintel offers a free entry point, while TC2000 requires a paid subscription. Review the pricing table to see how the paid tiers compare.

Which tool has mobile access?

TC2000 ships a dedicated mobile experience, while Fintel focuses on web or desktop access.

What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?

Fintel differentiates itself with Official short-interest data sourced from NASDAQ and NYSE on individual ticker pages., Off-exchange and dark pool short volume reported from FINRA feeds., and Comprehensive ownership tracking including 13F, 13D/G, NPORT filings, ETF and mutual fund holders, plus UK disclosure data., whereas TC2000 stands out for Live U.S. equity data (NYSE, Nasdaq, AMEX) via Nasdaq Basic with streaming watchlists and charts., EasyScan® screener supports real-time scans, custom sorting, and PCF (formula-based) screening., and Alerting system allows 100 concurrent alerts on Premium or 1,000 on Premium+, with optional bundles to increase limits..

Curation & Accuracy

This directory blends AI‑assisted discovery with human curation. Entries are reviewed, edited, and organized with the goal of expanding coverage and sharpening quality over time. Your feedback helps steer improvements (because no single human can capture everything all at once).

Details change. Pricing, features, and availability may be incomplete or out of date. Treat listings as a starting point and verify on the provider’s site before making decisions. If you spot an error or a gap, send a quick note and I’ll adjust.