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Tool Comparison
FINVIZ vs FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times)
Pick FINVIZ if
FINVIZ
Free • From $299.50/yr · Web
- Delayed quotes won't cut it; you need real-time data
- You care about stock comparison, correlation, and backtesting, things FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) doesn't offer
- You trade often and need tooling built for speed
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 watchlist, compounding calculator, and fund analysis, things FINVIZ 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
FINVIZ and FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) cover a lot of the same ground (7 shared categories, including screeners, ETF screeners, and data visualizations), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. FINVIZ simply does more: 17 categories to FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times)'s 10, including stock comparison, correlation, and backtesting. FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) counters by being completely free.
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Key differences at a glance
- Real-time data
- FINVIZ
- Free trial
- FINVIZ7 days
- Broader coverage
- FINVIZ17 vs 10 categories
- Mobile app
- FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times)
- Global coverage
- FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times)
- 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 $299.50/yr | Free • Paid plans available |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | 7 days | — |
Plan limits | 18 limits: Free: screener presets: 50, Free: items per page: 20 (table) / 36 (charts) / 10 (snapshots) +16 more | — |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | No | Yes |
API access | No | No |
Broker sync | No | No |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +3 more | — |
Categories covered | 17 | 10 |
Regions | North America | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | Latency: 15-min Delayed and Real-time | 4 signals: Latency: 15-min Delayed and End of Day, Granularity: EOD +2 more |
Capabilities | Universe builder and Correlation | Universe builder |
| Try it | Visit FINVIZ | Visit FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) |
Where each one shines
What FINVIZ and FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What FINVIZ and FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) each do best.What FINVIZ does best
- Screening for U.S. stocks and ETFs with a mix of valuation, growth, profitability, technical, ownership, dividend, and performance filters.
- Heat maps, sector/group views, and snapshot pages to spot where market strength, weakness, and unusual moves are clustering.
- Support for saving screener setups with presets and switch between table, chart, and snapshot-style result views depending on how you research.
- Move from a screen to ticker-level research with quote pages that link financials, charts, news, insider trades, filings, options, short interest, and peer comparison.
- Views for reviewing fundamental context with financial statements, EPS and sales charts, ownership pages, insider transactions, and 13F manager holdings.
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 FINVIZ and FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times), side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for FINVIZ and FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times), side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsOptions | StocksETFsMutual FundsBondsCommoditiesCurrencies |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Retail TradersPro RetailDay TradersSwing TradersLong-term Investors | Not specified |
Regions | North America | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica |
Coverage details | Countries: USIdentifiers: Ticker | Identifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | 15-min DelayedReal-time | 15-min DelayedEnd of Day |
Data granularity | Not specified | EOD |
| Access & integrations | ||
Import methods | Not specified | Manual |
Export formats | Excel | PDF |
| Plans & trust | ||
Capability signals | Universe builderCorrelation | 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 | Freescreener presets: 50 · items per page: 20 (table) / 36 (charts) / 10 (snapshots) · +5 more | Free“Free (Registered)” |
| Entry paid plan | $299.50/yr≈ $24.96/mo“Elite (Annual)”screener presets: 200 · portfolios: 100 · +2 more | Subscription“FT Digital (Subscriber)” |
| Top plan | $39.50/mo“Elite (Monthly)”screener presets: 200 · items per page: Up to 100 (table) / 120 (charts) / 50 (snapshots) · +5 more | — |
| Free trial | 7 days | — |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between FINVIZ and FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times)?
FINVIZ leans toward screeners, ETF screeners, and stock comparison, while FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) puts more weight on portfolio, watchlist, and alerts. They overlap in 7 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do FINVIZ and FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) cost?
Good news: both FINVIZ 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 FINVIZ 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. FINVIZ doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web.
Should I choose FINVIZ or FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times)?
It depends on what you're after. Pick FINVIZ if stock comparison and correlation matter to you; go with FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) if you'd rather have watchlist and compounding calculator. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do FINVIZ and FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) cover?
Both cover stocks and ETFs. FINVIZ also handles options. FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) adds mutual funds, bonds, and commodities on top.
Does FINVIZ or FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) have real-time data?
FINVIZ offers real-time data, which matters if you trade actively. FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) runs on delayed or end-of-day data, which is perfectly fine for longer-term investors who don't live and die by the tick.
Which covers international markets: FINVIZ or FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times)?
FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) has documented international coverage (North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, and more), so it's the safer bet if you hold non-US stocks. FINVIZ is more region-specific, mainly North America.
Can I export data from FINVIZ and FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times)?
FINVIZ exports to Excel. FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) is stingier about getting data out.
Is FINVIZ or FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) better for day trading?
FINVIZ is the one positioned more for active traders. FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) is the better fit if you care less about fast trading workflows and more about a calmer research process.
Which has a better stock screener: FINVIZ or FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times)?
Both FINVIZ 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 FINVIZ or FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times)?
Yes, both do portfolio tracking: holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.
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