VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ FINANCIAL TOOLS & SERVICES DIRECTORY ★

PRICE: 5 CENTS

Sunday, October 5, 2025

Head-to-head

FINVIZ vs Invesst comparison

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

Quick takeaways

FINVIZ adds Data Visualizations, Watchlist, Backtesting, News, Alerts, Data APIs, Financials, ETF Overview, ETF Holdings, Insider Data, 13F, Short Interest, and Options coverage that Invesst skips.

Invesst includes Valuation Models, AI, and AI Chat 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..

Invesst is known for: AI-driven investment research with natural-language agents and data-rich search capabilities., Automated valuation models including DCF, along with predictive analytics and customizable screeners., and Real-time market data for stocks and ETFs, plus filtering tools across multiple metrics..

FINVIZ has a free tier, while Invesst requires a paid plan.

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FINVIZ

finviz.com

Editor’s pick Hands-on review

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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Invesst

invesst.ai

Hands-on review

An AI-first research platform with screeners, automated DCF and valuation tools, and real-time market data. The site highlights “Universal Brokerage Integrations” for read-only portfolio insights. Currently in open beta with a “Start for Free” option, though full pricing is only described in the Terms as monthly or annual subscriptions. Security claims include SOC2, ISO 27001, and GDPR compliance, with a linked Trust Report (unverified).

Platforms

Web

Pricing

Subscription

Quick highlights

  • AI-driven investment research with natural-language agents and data-rich search capabilities.
  • Automated valuation models including DCF, along with predictive analytics and customizable screeners.
  • Real-time market data for stocks and ETFs, plus filtering tools across multiple metrics.
  • Portfolio insights through read-only brokerage linking, marketed as “Universal Brokerage Integrations.”
  • Public security claims include SOC2, ISO 27001, and GDPR, along with a published Trust Report.

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Overlap

Shared focus areas

2 overlaps

Mutual strengths include Screeners, and Portfolio.

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.

Invesst

Distinct strengths include:

  • AI-driven investment research with natural-language agents and data-rich search capabilities.
  • Automated valuation models including DCF, along with predictive analytics and customizable screeners.
  • Real-time market data for stocks and ETFs, plus filtering tools across multiple metrics.
  • Portfolio insights through read-only brokerage linking, marketed as “Universal Brokerage Integrations.”

Feature-by-feature breakdown

AttributeFINVIZInvesst
Categories

Which research workflows each platform targets

Shared: Screeners, Portfolio

Unique: Data Visualizations, Watchlist, Backtesting, News, Alerts, Data APIs, Financials, ETF Overview, ETF Holdings, Insider Data, 13F, Short Interest, Options

Shared: Screeners, Portfolio

Unique: Valuation Models, AI, AI Chat

Asset types

Supported asset classes and universes

Stocks, ETFs, Options, Futures, Currencies, Cryptos

Stocks, ETFs, 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

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

  • AI-driven investment research with natural-language agents and data-rich search capabilities.
  • Automated valuation models including DCF, along with predictive analytics and customizable screeners.
  • Real-time market data for stocks and ETFs, plus filtering tools across multiple metrics.
  • Portfolio insights through read-only brokerage linking, marketed as “Universal Brokerage Integrations.”
  • Public security claims include SOC2, ISO 27001, and GDPR, along with a published Trust Report.
  • Currently browser-only; accessible via open beta with “Start for Free” and “Try Open Beta” calls to action.
Tested

Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat

Yes

Yes

Editor pick

Featured inside curated shortlists

Highlighted

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do FINVIZ and Invesst both support?

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

Which tool offers a free plan?

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

How can you access FINVIZ and Invesst?

Both FINVIZ and Invesst 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 Invesst stands out for AI-driven investment research with natural-language agents and data-rich search capabilities., Automated valuation models including DCF, along with predictive analytics and customizable screeners., and Real-time market data for stocks and ETFs, plus filtering tools across multiple metrics..

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.