★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
Tool comparison edition
Tool Comparison
FINVIZ vs OpenBB
FINVIZ
Best for ETF screeners and stock comparison
Free • From $299.5/yr
OpenBB
Best for sheets / excel add-ins and custom dashboards
Free • Contact for pricing
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The verdict
The bottom line
FINVIZ and OpenBB cover a lot of the same ground (5 shared categories, including screeners, data visualizations, and financials), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. FINVIZ simply does more: 17 categories to OpenBB's 11, including ETF screeners, stock comparison, and portfolio. OpenBB counters by being completely free.
Key differences at a glance
- Mobile app
- OpenBB
- Free trial
- FINVIZ7 days
- Broader coverage
- FINVIZ17 vs 11 categories
- Desktop app
- OpenBB
- API access
- OpenBB
- Real-time data
- FINVIZ
Choose
FINVIZ if…
- Delayed quotes won't cut it; you need real-time data
- You care about ETF screeners, stock comparison, and portfolio, things OpenBB doesn't offer
- You're newer to investing and want something approachable
- You trade often and need tooling built for speed
Choose
OpenBB if…
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
- You want an API so you can script or automate things
- You care about sheets / excel add-ins, custom dashboards, and AI research, things FINVIZ doesn't offer
Comparison snapshot
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & plans | ||
Starting price | Free • From $299.5/yr | Free • Contact for pricing |
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 | 7 limits: Workspace Community: copilot queries per day: 20, Workspace Community: excel add in: No (per plan comparison) +5 more |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Desktop app | No | Yes |
Mobile app | No | Yes |
API access | No | Yes |
Broker sync | No | — |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +3 more | Institutional Investors, Analysts +2 more |
Categories covered | 17 | 11 |
Regions | North America | — |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | Latency: 15-min Delayed and Real-time | — |
Capabilities | Universe builder and Correlation | IV surface and Yield curves |
Security | — | 6 signals: SOC2, SSO: SAML and OIDC +4 more |
| Try it | Visit FINVIZ | Visit OpenBB |
Standout features
What FINVIZ does best
- Stock screener combining fundamental + technical filters with multiple result views (e.g., table/charts/snapshots) and configurable presets.
- Maps (heat maps) and groups/sector views; Elite includes real-time Maps/Groups data (Free is delayed).
- Elite includes real-time quotes & charts (including premarket and after-hours); Free account is delayed.
- Elite charting: intraday charts plus multi-layout charts with technical studies saved automatically.
- Fundamentals: per-ticker financial statements + fundamental charts (EPS, Sales, Shares); statements history is 3 years on Free vs 8 years on Elite.
What OpenBB does best
- Open Data Platform (ODP): open-source (AGPL) unified financial & economic data access; runs locally.
- ODP supports multiple interfaces, including Python and REST API (plus Notebook/Workspace/Excel listed by OpenBB).
- OpenBB does not host or serve data; it provides provider connectors that fetch data from third parties (often using your API keys).
- OpenBB Workspace: secure app combining customizable UI components, unified data integration, and AI capabilities.
- Custom backend approach: integrate proprietary/internal data by serving an API and a `widgets.json` definition for Workspace widgets.
Data & access details
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsOptions | StocksETFsCryptosCurrenciesCommoditiesBondsOptionsFutures |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | IntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Retail TradersPro RetailDay TradersSwing TradersLong-term Investors | Institutional InvestorsAnalystsQuants/DevelopersStudents/Researchers |
Regions | North America | Not specified |
Coverage details | Countries: USIdentifiers: Ticker | Identifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | 15-min DelayedReal-time | Not specified |
| Access & integrations | ||
API protocols | Not specified | REST |
API auth & delivery | Not specified | Auth: NoneSDKs: PythonDocs |
Export formats | Excel | Not specified |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Not specified | SOC2SSO: SAML and OIDCStatus pageEncryption at restEncryption in transitRole-based access |
Capability signals | Universe builderCorrelation | IV surfaceYield curves |
Vendor & support | Support: Email | OpenBB Inc.Founded 2021Support: Email and Forum |
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Pricing breakdown
$299.5/yr
Starting price
Plans & pricing
- screener presets: 50
- items per page: 20 (table) / 36 (charts) / 10 (snapshots)
- +5 more
- screener presets: 200
- items per page: Up to 100 (table) / 120 (charts) / 50 (snapshots)
- +5 more
- screener presets: 200
- portfolios: 100
- +2 more
Free
Lower starting price
Plans & pricing
- copilot queries per day: 20
- excel add in: No (per plan comparison)
- +1 more
- pricing model: Seat-based subscription (contact sales)
- support: 8 hours/day, 5 days/week (EST)
- license: AGPL
- deployment: Runs locally
Coverage overlap
Shared categories
5Where the two tools cover the same ground.
FINVIZ strengths
12OpenBB strengths
6What you only get with OpenBB.
Community category leaders
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between FINVIZ and OpenBB?
FINVIZ leans toward screeners, ETF screeners, and stock comparison, while OpenBB puts more weight on APIs & data feeds, sheets / excel add-ins, and data visualizations. They overlap in 5 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do FINVIZ and OpenBB cost?
Good news: both FINVIZ and OpenBB have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Which is better for beginners: FINVIZ or OpenBB?
FINVIZ is the friendlier place to start; its interface takes less getting used to. Both work fine once you're past the basics.
Can I use FINVIZ or OpenBB on my phone?
OpenBB 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 OpenBB have an API?
OpenBB has an API for programmatic access and custom integrations. FINVIZ doesn't, so you're working through its interface.
Should I choose FINVIZ or OpenBB?
It depends on what you're after. Pick FINVIZ if ETF screeners and stock comparison matter to you; go with OpenBB if you'd rather have sheets / excel add-ins and custom dashboards. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do FINVIZ and OpenBB cover?
Both cover stocks, ETFs, and options. OpenBB adds cryptos, currencies, and commodities on top.
Does FINVIZ or OpenBB have real-time data?
FINVIZ offers real-time data, which matters if you trade actively. OpenBB runs on delayed or end-of-day data, which is perfectly fine for longer-term investors who don't live and die by the tick.
Can I export data from FINVIZ and OpenBB?
FINVIZ exports to Excel. OpenBB is stingier about getting data out.
Is FINVIZ or OpenBB better for day trading?
FINVIZ is the one positioned more for active traders. OpenBB 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 OpenBB?
Both FINVIZ and OpenBB 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 OpenBB?
FINVIZ handles portfolio tracking. OpenBB is really a research tool; you'd track your portfolio elsewhere.
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