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VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
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Tool Comparison
FINVIZ vs Nasdaq.com
Pick FINVIZ if
FINVIZ
Free • From $299.50/yr · Web
- You care about ETF screeners, stock comparison, and data visualizations, things Nasdaq.com doesn't offer
- You trade often and need tooling built for speed
Pick Nasdaq.com if
Nasdaq.com
Free • From $18.95/mo · Web · Mobile
- You want the cheaper way in: plans start at $18.95/mo instead of $24.96/mo
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
- You care about watchlist, splits, and IPO, things 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 Nasdaq.com cover a lot of the same ground (10 shared categories, including screeners, portfolio, and news), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. The real difference is focus: only FINVIZ gives you ETF screeners and stock comparison, and only Nasdaq.com gives you watchlist and splits.
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Key differences at a glance
- Cheaper paid plan
- Nasdaq.com$18.95/mo vs $24.96/mo
- Free trial
- FINVIZ7 days
- Mobile app
- Nasdaq.com
- Broker sync
- Nasdaq.com
- Global coverage
- Nasdaq.com
- Asset coverage
- Nasdaq.comAdds mutual funds and cryptos
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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 • From $18.95/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 | — |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | No | Yes |
API access | No | No |
Broker sync | No | Yes |
Integrations | — | TipRanks and Nasdaq Data Link |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +3 more | — |
Categories covered | 17 | 17 |
Regions | North America | North America, Europe |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | Latency: 15-min Delayed and Real-time | 4 signals: Latency: Real-time, 15-min Delayed, and End of Day, Granularity: EOD +2 more |
Capabilities | Universe builder and Correlation | 3 signals: Universe builder, Greeks +1 more |
| Try it | Visit FINVIZ | Visit Nasdaq.com |
Where each one shines
What FINVIZ and Nasdaq.com each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What FINVIZ and Nasdaq.com 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 Nasdaq.com does best
- Lookup tools for official Nasdaq.com quote and company pages with market data, company profiles, news, SEC filings, financial statements, and analyst context.
- Stock, ETF, and mutual-fund screeners with filterable metrics for idea generation and market exploration.
- Views for reviewing options chains with Greeks such as Delta, Gamma, and Vega for supported symbols.
- Tracking event calendars for earnings, dividends, IPOs, economic releases, splits, and other market dates.
- Research coverage for short interest, insider transactions, and institutional holdings, including 13F-style ownership context.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for FINVIZ and Nasdaq.com, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for FINVIZ and Nasdaq.com, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsOptions | StocksETFsMutual FundsOptionsCryptosCurrencies |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Retail TradersPro RetailDay TradersSwing TradersLong-term Investors | Not specified |
Regions | North America | North AmericaEurope |
Coverage details | Countries: USIdentifiers: Ticker | Countries: USIdentifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | 15-min DelayedReal-time | Real-time15-min DelayedEnd of Day |
Data granularity | Not specified | EOD |
| Access & integrations | ||
Import methods | Not specified | ManualBrokerOAuth |
Integrations | Not specified | TipRanksNasdaq Data Link |
Export formats | Excel | Not specified |
| Plans & trust | ||
Capability signals | Universe builderCorrelation | Universe builderGreeksBroker sync |
Vendor & support | Support: Email | Nasdaq, Inc.Country: USSupport: Email and Phone |
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 | $18.95/mo“Smart Portfolio Pro – 2 Years” |
| Tier 2 | $39.50/mo“Elite (Monthly)”screener presets: 200 · items per page: Up to 100 (table) / 120 (charts) / 50 (snapshots) · +5 more | $21.25/mo“Smart Portfolio Pro – Yearly” |
| Top plan | — | $24.95/mo“Smart Portfolio Pro – Quarterly” |
| Free trial | 7 days | — |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between FINVIZ and Nasdaq.com?
FINVIZ leans toward screeners, ETF screeners, and stock comparison, while Nasdaq.com puts more weight on screeners, portfolio, and watchlist. They overlap in 10 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do FINVIZ and Nasdaq.com cost?
Good news: both FINVIZ and Nasdaq.com have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Can I use FINVIZ or Nasdaq.com on my phone?
Nasdaq.com lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. FINVIZ doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web.
Should I choose FINVIZ or Nasdaq.com?
It depends on what you're after. Pick FINVIZ if ETF screeners and stock comparison matter to you; go with Nasdaq.com if you'd rather have watchlist and splits. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do FINVIZ and Nasdaq.com cover?
Both cover stocks, ETFs, and options. Nasdaq.com adds mutual funds, cryptos, and currencies on top.
Do FINVIZ and Nasdaq.com offer real-time data?
Yes, both serve real-time market data, so either works when timing matters.
Which covers international markets: FINVIZ or Nasdaq.com?
Nasdaq.com has documented international coverage (North America and Europe), 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 Nasdaq.com?
FINVIZ exports to Excel. Nasdaq.com is stingier about getting data out.
Can FINVIZ or Nasdaq.com connect to my broker?
Nasdaq.com syncs with brokers automatically. With FINVIZ, you're entering holdings by hand or importing files.
Is FINVIZ or Nasdaq.com better for day trading?
FINVIZ is the one positioned more for active traders. Nasdaq.com 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 Nasdaq.com?
Both FINVIZ and Nasdaq.com 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 Nasdaq.com?
Yes, both do portfolio tracking: holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.
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