★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
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Tool Comparison
FINVIZ vs MarketInOut
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FINVIZ
Free • From $299.50/yr · Web
- You care about ETF screeners, stock comparison, and data visualizations, things MarketInOut doesn't offer
- You trade often and need tooling built for speed
Pick MarketInOut instead if
MarketInOut
Free • Paid plans available · Web
- You want the cheaper way in: plans start at $14.96/mo instead of $24.96/mo
- You care about watchlist, 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 MarketInOut cover a lot of the same ground (6 shared categories, including screeners, portfolio, and correlation), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. FINVIZ simply does more: 17 categories to MarketInOut's 7, including ETF screeners, stock comparison, and data visualizations. MarketInOut counters by starting cheaper at $14.96/mo.
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Key differences at a glance
- Cheaper paid plan
- MarketInOut$14.96/mo vs $24.96/mo
- Free trial
- FINVIZ7 days
- Broader coverage
- FINVIZ17 vs 7 categories
- Global coverage
- MarketInOut
- 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 | No |
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 | 7 |
Regions | North America | North America, Europe, APAC, Middle East |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | Latency: 15-min Delayed and Real-time | 5 signals: Latency: Real-time, 15-min Delayed, and End of Day, Granularity: Minute and EOD +3 more |
Capabilities | Universe builder and Correlation | Custom formulas and Universe builder |
| Try it | Visit FINVIZ | Visit MarketInOut |
Where each one shines
What FINVIZ and MarketInOut each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What FINVIZ and MarketInOut 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 MarketInOut does best
- Screening for 40+ exchanges with technical and fundamental filters across stocks, ETFs, forex, and crypto.
- Filters for by exchange, sector, industry, index, or watchlist, with hourly, daily, weekly, and monthly timeframes where supported.
- Formula Screener conditions with AND, OR, NOT logic, multi-timeframe rules, historical and range screening, ticker references, index references, and regime filters.
- Tools for running strategy backtests with entry rules, exit rules, stop-loss, take-profit, and position-maintenance logic.
- Survivorship-bias-free backtesting data that includes delisted stocks.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for FINVIZ and MarketInOut, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for FINVIZ and MarketInOut, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsOptions | StocksETFsCurrenciesCryptos |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Retail TradersPro RetailDay TradersSwing TradersLong-term Investors | Not specified |
Regions | North America | North AmericaEuropeAPACMiddle East |
Coverage details | Countries: USIdentifiers: Ticker | Identifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | 15-min DelayedReal-time | Real-time15-min DelayedEnd of Day |
Data granularity | Not specified | MinuteEOD |
| Access & integrations | ||
Export formats | Excel | Excel |
| Plans & trust | ||
Capability signals | Universe builderCorrelation | Custom formulasUniverse builder |
Vendor & support | Support: Email | MarketInOut LimitedSupport: Email |
Curation ratings | Not specified | Methodology 3/5Reliability 3/5UX 3/5 |
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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 | One-time“2-Year Membership” |
| Tier 2 | $39.50/mo“Elite (Monthly)”screener presets: 200 · items per page: Up to 100 (table) / 120 (charts) / 50 (snapshots) · +5 more | One-time“1-Year Membership” |
| Top plan | — | One-time“6-Month Membership” |
| Free trial | 7 days | — |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between FINVIZ and MarketInOut?
FINVIZ leans toward screeners, ETF screeners, and stock comparison, while MarketInOut puts more weight on screeners, backtesting, and watchlist. They overlap in 6 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do FINVIZ and MarketInOut cost?
Good news: both FINVIZ and MarketInOut have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Should I choose FINVIZ or MarketInOut?
It depends on what you're after. Pick FINVIZ if ETF screeners and stock comparison matter to you; go with MarketInOut if you'd rather have watchlist. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do FINVIZ and MarketInOut cover?
Both cover stocks and ETFs. FINVIZ also handles options. MarketInOut adds currencies and cryptos on top.
Do FINVIZ and MarketInOut offer real-time data?
Yes, both serve real-time market data, so either works when timing matters.
Which covers international markets: FINVIZ or MarketInOut?
MarketInOut has documented international coverage (North America, Europe, APAC, and Middle East), 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 MarketInOut?
Yes, both export to spreadsheets (Excel), which is handy if you like running your own numbers.
Is FINVIZ or MarketInOut better for day trading?
FINVIZ is the one positioned more for active traders. MarketInOut 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 MarketInOut?
Both FINVIZ and MarketInOut 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 MarketInOut?
Yes, both do portfolio tracking: holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.
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