★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
Tool comparison edition
Tool Comparison
FINVIZ vs Glassnode
FINVIZ
Best for screeners and ETF screeners
Free • From $299.5/yr
Glassnode
Best for on-chain analytics and DEX / defi
Free • From $49/mo
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The verdict
The bottom line
FINVIZ and Glassnode cover a lot of the same ground (4 shared categories, including data visualizations, backtesting, and alerts), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. FINVIZ simply does more: 17 categories to Glassnode's 7, including screeners, ETF screeners, and stock comparison. Glassnode counters by keeping things simpler.
Key differences at a glance
- Cheaper paid plan
- FINVIZ$24.96/mo vs $49/mo
- Free trial
- FINVIZ7 days
- Broader coverage
- FINVIZ17 vs 7 categories
- API access
- Glassnode
- Free plan
- Both
Choose
FINVIZ if…
- You want the cheaper way in: plans start at $24.96/mo instead of $49/mo
- You care about screeners, ETF screeners, and stock comparison, things Glassnode doesn't offer
- You trade often and need tooling built for speed
Choose
Glassnode if…
- You want an API so you can script or automate things
- You care about on-chain analytics, DEX / defi, and crypto derivatives, things FINVIZ doesn't offer
Comparison snapshot
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & plans | ||
Starting price | Free • From $299.5/yr | Free • From $49/mo |
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 | 14 limits: Studio Standard: metric tier: T1, Studio Standard: metric resolution: 24h +12 more |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | No | No |
API access | No | Yes |
Broker sync | No | — |
Integrations | — | Snowflake, BigQuery +1 more |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +3 more | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +5 more |
Categories covered | 17 | 7 |
Regions | North America | — |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | Latency: 15-min Delayed and Real-time | Latency: Real-time and End of Day and Granularity: Minute and EOD |
Capabilities | Universe builder and Correlation | DEX data and Crypto derivatives |
Security | — | Status page |
| Try it | Visit FINVIZ | Visit Glassnode |
Standout features
What FINVIZ does best
- Stock screener combining fundamental + technical filters with multiple result views (e.g., table/charts/snapshots) and configurable presets.
- Maps (heat maps) and groups/sector views; Elite includes real-time Maps/Groups data (Free is delayed).
- Elite includes real-time quotes & charts (including premarket and after-hours); Free account is delayed.
- Elite charting: intraday charts plus multi-layout charts with technical studies saved automatically.
- Fundamentals: per-ticker financial statements + fundamental charts (EPS, Sales, Shares); statements history is 3 years on Free vs 8 years on Elite.
What Glassnode does best
- Glassnode Studio: web analytics platform with a metrics library, curated dashboards, and a charting/workbench tool to visualize data and test hypotheses.
- Plan-gated metric tiers + resolution: Standard (Free) includes Basic (T1) at 24h resolution; Advanced adds Essential (T2) + up to 1h resolution; Professional includes all tiers (T1–T3) + up to 10-minute resolution (where available).
- Custom alerts are plan-gated: 1 alert (Standard), 10 alerts (Advanced), 500 alerts (Professional).
- Professional includes Entity-Adjusted metrics and Point-in-Time (PIT) metric versions intended to avoid look-ahead bias in backtesting.
- Workbench (in Studio) supports creating/transforming metrics and includes backtesting functions (e.g., `backtest`) plus analytics functions (e.g., correlation, drawdown, Sharpe).
Data & access details
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsOptions | CryptosETFsFuturesOptions |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Retail TradersPro RetailDay TradersSwing TradersLong-term Investors | Retail TradersPro RetailInstitutional InvestorsAnalystsQuants/DevelopersHedge FundsAsset Managers |
Regions | North America | Not specified |
Coverage details | Countries: USIdentifiers: Ticker | Identifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | 15-min DelayedReal-time | Real-timeEnd of Day |
Data granularity | Not specified | MinuteEOD |
| Access & integrations | ||
API protocols | Not specified | REST |
API auth & delivery | Not specified | Auth: APIKeyDocs |
Integrations | Not specified | SnowflakeBigQueryMicrosoft Excel |
Export formats | Excel | CSVJSON |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Not specified | Status page |
Capability signals | Universe builderCorrelation | DEX dataCrypto derivatives |
Vendor & support | Support: Email | GlassnodeSupport: Email |
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Pricing breakdown
$299.5/yr
Lower starting price
Plans & pricing
- screener presets: 50
- items per page: 20 (table) / 36 (charts) / 10 (snapshots)
- +5 more
- screener presets: 200
- items per page: Up to 100 (table) / 120 (charts) / 50 (snapshots)
- +5 more
- screener presets: 200
- portfolios: 100
- +2 more
$49/mo
Starting price
Plans & pricing
- metric tier: T1
- metric resolution: 24h
- +1 more
- metric tiers: T1–T2
- metric resolution: Up to 1h
- +2 more
- assets: 1,000+
- metrics: 800+ on-chain metrics plus market metrics
- +3 more
- billing cadence: Billed quarterly
- delivery: Telegram
Coverage overlap
Shared categories
4Where the two tools cover the same ground.
FINVIZ strengths
13Glassnode strengths
3What you only get with Glassnode.
Community category leaders
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between FINVIZ and Glassnode?
FINVIZ leans toward screeners, ETF screeners, and stock comparison, while Glassnode puts more weight on on-chain analytics, DEX / defi, and crypto derivatives. They overlap in 4 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do FINVIZ and Glassnode cost?
Good news: both FINVIZ and Glassnode have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Does FINVIZ or Glassnode have an API?
Glassnode has an API for programmatic access and custom integrations. FINVIZ doesn't, so you're working through its interface.
Should I choose FINVIZ or Glassnode?
It depends on what you're after. Pick FINVIZ if screeners and ETF screeners matter to you; go with Glassnode if you'd rather have on-chain analytics and DEX / defi. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do FINVIZ and Glassnode cover?
Both cover ETFs and options. FINVIZ also handles stocks. Glassnode adds cryptos and futures on top.
Do FINVIZ and Glassnode offer real-time data?
Yes, both serve real-time market data, so either works when timing matters.
Can I export data from FINVIZ and Glassnode?
Yes, both export to spreadsheets (FINVIZ: Excel; Glassnode: CSV), which is handy if you like running your own numbers.
Is FINVIZ or Glassnode better for day trading?
FINVIZ is the one positioned more for active traders. Glassnode 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 Glassnode?
FINVIZ has a stock screener for surfacing ideas; Glassnode doesn't, and focuses its energy elsewhere.
Can I track my portfolio with FINVIZ or Glassnode?
FINVIZ handles portfolio tracking. Glassnode is really a research tool; you'd track your portfolio elsewhere.
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