★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
Tool comparison edition
Tool Comparison
FINVIZ vs MarineTraffic
Pick FINVIZ if
FINVIZ
Free • From $299.50/yr · Web
- You care about screeners, ETF screeners, and stock comparison, things MarineTraffic doesn't offer
- You trade often and need tooling built for speed
Pick MarineTraffic if
MarineTraffic
Free • Paid plans available · Web · Mobile · API
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
- You want an API so you can script or automate things
- You care about shipping & trade, something 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 MarineTraffic cover a lot of the same ground (3 shared categories, data visualizations, alerts, and APIs & data feeds), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. FINVIZ simply does more: 17 categories to MarineTraffic's 4, including screeners, ETF screeners, and stock comparison. MarineTraffic counters by being completely free.
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Key differences at a glance
- Mobile app
- MarineTraffic
- Free trial
- FINVIZ7 days
- Broader coverage
- FINVIZ17 vs 4 categories
- API access
- MarineTraffic
- Global coverage
- MarineTraffic
- 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 | Yes |
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 | 4 |
Regions | North America | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | Latency: 15-min Delayed and Real-time | Latency: Streaming |
Capabilities | Universe builder and Correlation | — |
| Try it | Visit FINVIZ | Visit MarineTraffic |
Where each one shines
What FINVIZ and MarineTraffic each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What FINVIZ and MarineTraffic 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 MarineTraffic does best
- Tracking vessels on a live AIS map with filters for ship type, capacity, status, destination, and custom smart filters.
- Tools for creating notifications for port calls, area entries, speed or course changes, drifting, ETA updates, draught updates, proximity events, and AIS coverage changes.
- Email, mobile push, and notification archives to monitor maritime events are available without constantly watching the map.
- Views for reviewing Past Track playback, with history depth varying by plan from limited free access to deeper Enterprise history.
- Route-forecast tools for path previews, ETA detail, and speed detail where the plan supports them.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for FINVIZ and MarineTraffic, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for FINVIZ and MarineTraffic, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsOptions | Other |
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 | Not specified |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | 15-min DelayedReal-time | Streaming |
| Access & integrations | ||
API protocols | Not specified | REST |
API auth & delivery | Not specified | Auth: APIKey |
Import methods | Not specified | CSVManual |
Export formats | Excel | CSV |
| Plans & trust | ||
Capability signals | Universe builderCorrelation | Not specified |
Vendor & support | Support: Email | Kpler (MarineTraffic)Support: Email |
Curation ratings | Not specified | Methodology 3/5Reliability 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 |
| Entry paid plan | $299.50/yr≈ $24.96/mo“Elite (Annual)”screener presets: 200 · portfolios: 100 · +2 more | Subscription“Basic” |
| Tier 2 | $39.50/mo“Elite (Monthly)”screener presets: 200 · items per page: Up to 100 (table) / 120 (charts) / 50 (snapshots) · +5 more | Subscription“Essential” |
| Top plan | — | Subscription“Enterprise” |
| Free trial | 7 days | — |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between FINVIZ and MarineTraffic?
FINVIZ leans toward screeners, ETF screeners, and stock comparison, while MarineTraffic puts more weight on data visualizations, APIs & data feeds, and shipping & trade. They overlap in 3 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do FINVIZ and MarineTraffic cost?
Good news: both FINVIZ and MarineTraffic have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Can I use FINVIZ or MarineTraffic on my phone?
MarineTraffic lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. FINVIZ doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web.
Does FINVIZ or MarineTraffic have an API?
MarineTraffic has an API for programmatic access and custom integrations. FINVIZ doesn't, so you're working through its interface.
Should I choose FINVIZ or MarineTraffic?
It depends on what you're after. Pick FINVIZ if screeners and ETF screeners matter to you; go with MarineTraffic if you'd rather have shipping & trade. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do FINVIZ and MarineTraffic cover?
FINVIZ covers stocks, ETFs, and options. MarineTraffic covers other.
Do FINVIZ and MarineTraffic offer real-time data?
Yes, both serve real-time market data, so either works when timing matters.
Which covers international markets: FINVIZ or MarineTraffic?
MarineTraffic 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 MarineTraffic?
Yes, both export to spreadsheets (FINVIZ: Excel; MarineTraffic: CSV), which is handy if you like running your own numbers.
Is FINVIZ or MarineTraffic better for day trading?
FINVIZ is the one positioned more for active traders. MarineTraffic 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 MarineTraffic?
FINVIZ has a stock screener for surfacing ideas; MarineTraffic doesn't, and focuses its energy elsewhere.
Can I track my portfolio with FINVIZ or MarineTraffic?
FINVIZ handles portfolio tracking. MarineTraffic is really a research tool; you'd track your portfolio elsewhere.
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