VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ FINANCIAL TOOLS & SERVICES DIRECTORY ★

PRICE: 5 CENTS

Monday, October 13, 2025

Head-to-head

FINVIZ vs Godel Terminal comparison

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

Quick takeaways

FINVIZ adds Portfolio, Backtesting, Alerts, Data APIs, ETF Overview, ETF Holdings, Insider Data, 13F, Short Interest, and Options coverage that Godel Terminal skips.

Godel Terminal includes Institutional Data, Options & Derivatives, and Stock Comparison categories that FINVIZ omits.

FINVIZ highlights: Coverage focused on U.S. equities (NYSE, Nasdaq, Amex). Free data delayed 15–20 minutes; Elite adds real-time plus pre- and after-hours trading sessions., Stock screener supports both fundamental and technical filters. Elite expands functionality with 20+ additional filters and raises saved presets from 50 to 200., and Visualization tools include Heat Maps and Groups, with real-time updates for Elite users..

Godel Terminal is known for: Command palette/CLI with modules such as DES (company overview), FOCUS (live quote), TAS (time & sales), HDS (institutional holders), MOST (most active), N/TOP (news headlines), OPT (options)., Real‑time global news aggregation and search with filters (source, language, ticker, keywords, date); claims delivery <100 ms., and Real‑time charts (Nasdaq data), intraday minute data, historical multi‑security comparison (HMS), and ratio analysis (GR)..

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FINVIZ

finviz.com

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A popular stock screener and charting platform best known for its heat maps, visualization tools, and simple interface. The Free tier is ad-supported with delayed U.S. market data, while FINVIZ Elite unlocks real-time quotes (including pre- and after-hours), intraday chart layouts, backtesting, ETF full-holdings, exports and APIs, alerts, and larger portfolio/watchlist limits. Coverage is U.S. equities only. Elite includes a 7-day free trial with no credit card required.

Platforms

Web
API

Pricing

Free
Subscription

Quick highlights

  • Coverage focused on U.S. equities (NYSE, Nasdaq, Amex). Free data delayed 15–20 minutes; Elite adds real-time plus pre- and after-hours trading sessions.
  • Stock screener supports both fundamental and technical filters. Elite expands functionality with 20+ additional filters and raises saved presets from 50 to 200.
  • Visualization tools include Heat Maps and Groups, with real-time updates for Elite users.
  • Portfolio and watchlist management with email and push alerts for price changes, news, ratings, insider activity, and SEC filings. Elite increases limits to 100 portfolios and 500 tickers per portfolio.
  • ETF research with full holdings breakdown, plus structural and performance metrics (Elite only).

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Godel Terminal

godelterminal.com

Web‑based, command‑line style terminal focused on **real‑time quotes, news, options chains, SEC filings, and institutional holders**. Built on Nasdaq data for charts/quotes, embeds TradingView for charting, and emphasizes sub‑100 ms delivery of news/wires. Free tier available; Pro is $80/mo (FINRA users +$40/mo surcharge). International equities support has been rolling out since Aug–Sep 2025.

Platforms

Web

Pricing

Free
Subscription

Quick highlights

  • Command palette/CLI with modules such as DES (company overview), FOCUS (live quote), TAS (time & sales), HDS (institutional holders), MOST (most active), N/TOP (news headlines), OPT (options).
  • Real‑time global news aggregation and search with filters (source, language, ticker, keywords, date); claims delivery <100 ms.
  • Real‑time charts (Nasdaq data), intraday minute data, historical multi‑security comparison (HMS), and ratio analysis (GR).
  • Options chain with Greeks (Delta, Gamma, Theta, Vega, Rho, Lambda, Epsilon), expirations navigation via keyboard.
  • SEC filings with direct EDGAR links; company financial statements; watchlists/quote monitor for U.S. and international equities.

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Overlap

Shared focus areas

5 overlaps

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

Where they differ

FINVIZ

Distinct strengths include:

  • Coverage focused on U.S. equities (NYSE, Nasdaq, Amex). Free data delayed 15–20 minutes; Elite adds real-time plus pre- and after-hours trading sessions.
  • Stock screener supports both fundamental and technical filters. Elite expands functionality with 20+ additional filters and raises saved presets from 50 to 200.
  • Visualization tools include Heat Maps and Groups, with real-time updates for Elite users.
  • Portfolio and watchlist management with email and push alerts for price changes, news, ratings, insider activity, and SEC filings. Elite increases limits to 100 portfolios and 500 tickers per portfolio.

Godel Terminal

Distinct strengths include:

  • Command palette/CLI with modules such as DES (company overview), FOCUS (live quote), TAS (time & sales), HDS (institutional holders), MOST (most active), N/TOP (news headlines), OPT (options).
  • Real‑time global news aggregation and search with filters (source, language, ticker, keywords, date); claims delivery <100 ms.
  • Real‑time charts (Nasdaq data), intraday minute data, historical multi‑security comparison (HMS), and ratio analysis (GR).
  • Options chain with Greeks (Delta, Gamma, Theta, Vega, Rho, Lambda, Epsilon), expirations navigation via keyboard.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

AttributeFINVIZGodel Terminal
Categories

Which research workflows each platform targets

Shared: Screeners, Data Visualizations, Watchlist, News, Financials

Unique: Portfolio, Backtesting, Alerts, Data APIs, ETF Overview, ETF Holdings, Insider Data, 13F, Short Interest, Options

Shared: Screeners, Data Visualizations, Watchlist, News, Financials

Unique: Institutional Data, Options & Derivatives, Stock Comparison

Asset types

Supported asset classes and universes

Stocks, ETFs, Options, Futures, Currencies, Cryptos

Stocks, ETFs, Options, Futures, Currencies, Cryptos

Experience levels

Who each product is built for

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Platforms

Where you can access the product

Web, API

Web

Pricing

High-level pricing models

Free, Subscription

Free, Subscription

Key features

Core capabilities called out by each vendor

Unique

  • Coverage focused on U.S. equities (NYSE, Nasdaq, Amex). Free data delayed 15–20 minutes; Elite adds real-time plus pre- and after-hours trading sessions.
  • Stock screener supports both fundamental and technical filters. Elite expands functionality with 20+ additional filters and raises saved presets from 50 to 200.
  • Visualization tools include Heat Maps and Groups, with real-time updates for Elite users.
  • Portfolio and watchlist management with email and push alerts for price changes, news, ratings, insider activity, and SEC filings. Elite increases limits to 100 portfolios and 500 tickers per portfolio.
  • ETF research with full holdings breakdown, plus structural and performance metrics (Elite only).
  • Exports and APIs for Screener, Portfolios, Groups, Options Chains, and News; sample code available for Google Sheets, Python, and JavaScript (Elite).

Unique

  • Command palette/CLI with modules such as DES (company overview), FOCUS (live quote), TAS (time & sales), HDS (institutional holders), MOST (most active), N/TOP (news headlines), OPT (options).
  • Real‑time global news aggregation and search with filters (source, language, ticker, keywords, date); claims delivery <100 ms.
  • Real‑time charts (Nasdaq data), intraday minute data, historical multi‑security comparison (HMS), and ratio analysis (GR).
  • Options chain with Greeks (Delta, Gamma, Theta, Vega, Rho, Lambda, Epsilon), expirations navigation via keyboard.
  • SEC filings with direct EDGAR links; company financial statements; watchlists/quote monitor for U.S. and international equities.
  • Community chat (group/symbol chats) inside the terminal.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do FINVIZ and Godel Terminal both support?

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

Do FINVIZ and Godel Terminal require subscriptions?

Both FINVIZ and Godel Terminal keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.

How can you access FINVIZ and Godel Terminal?

Both FINVIZ and Godel Terminal prioritize web or desktop access. Investors wanting a mobile-first workflow may need to rely on responsive web views.

What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?

FINVIZ differentiates itself with Coverage focused on U.S. equities (NYSE, Nasdaq, Amex). Free data delayed 15–20 minutes; Elite adds real-time plus pre- and after-hours trading sessions., Stock screener supports both fundamental and technical filters. Elite expands functionality with 20+ additional filters and raises saved presets from 50 to 200., and Visualization tools include Heat Maps and Groups, with real-time updates for Elite users., whereas Godel Terminal stands out for Command palette/CLI with modules such as DES (company overview), FOCUS (live quote), TAS (time & sales), HDS (institutional holders), MOST (most active), N/TOP (news headlines), OPT (options)., Real‑time global news aggregation and search with filters (source, language, ticker, keywords, date); claims delivery <100 ms., and Real‑time charts (Nasdaq data), intraday minute data, historical multi‑security comparison (HMS), and ratio analysis (GR)..

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).

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