★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
Tool comparison edition
Tool Comparison
FINVIZ vs Perplexity Finance
Pick FINVIZ if
FINVIZ
Free • From $299.50/yr · Web
- You care about ETF screeners, stock comparison, and portfolio, things Perplexity Finance doesn't offer
Pick Perplexity Finance if
Perplexity Finance
Free • From $20/mo · Web · Mobile · API
- You want the cheaper way in: plans start at $20/mo instead of $24.96/mo
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
- You want an API so you can script or automate things
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 Perplexity Finance cover a lot of the same ground (8 shared categories, including screeners, data visualizations, and news), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. FINVIZ simply does more: 17 categories to Perplexity Finance's 12, including ETF screeners, stock comparison, and portfolio. Perplexity Finance counters by starting cheaper at $20/mo.
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Key differences at a glance
- Cheaper paid plan
- Perplexity Finance$20/mo vs $24.96/mo
- Free trial
- FINVIZ7 days
- Broader coverage
- FINVIZ17 vs 12 categories
- Mobile app
- Perplexity Finance
- API access
- Perplexity Finance
- Global coverage
- Perplexity Finance
See for yourself
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 $20/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 | 6 limits: Standard (Free): pro searches: Limited, Pro: pro searches: Extended access +4 more |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | No | Yes |
API access | No | Yes |
Broker sync | No | — |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +3 more | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +6 more |
Categories covered | 17 | 12 |
Regions | North America | North America, APAC |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | Latency: 15-min Delayed and Real-time | Latency: Real-time |
Data partners | — | 6 partners: Financial Modeling Prep, Unusual Whales +4 more |
Capabilities | Universe builder and Correlation | Universe builder and AI summaries: Filings and News |
Security | — | SOC2 and Status page |
| Try it | Visit FINVIZ | Visit Perplexity Finance |
Where each one shines
What FINVIZ and Perplexity Finance each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What FINVIZ and Perplexity Finance 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 Perplexity Finance does best
- Finance pages for stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, crypto, options, charts, news, financial data, analyst estimates, ownership data, filings, and earnings context.
- Support for asking cited finance questions that can reference SEC filings, company documents, news, and third-party finance datasets.
- Upgraded charts with volume, OHLCV tooltips, candlestick or area views, comparison overlays, moving averages, and custom date ranges.
- Tools for building watchlists and review AI-generated briefings that combine watchlist price movement with relevant market news.
- Screening for stocks in natural language with filters, columns, sorting, and coverage that includes U.S. and Indian equities.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for FINVIZ and Perplexity Finance, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for FINVIZ and Perplexity Finance, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsOptions | StocksETFsMutual FundsCryptosOptions |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Retail TradersPro RetailDay TradersSwing TradersLong-term Investors | Retail TradersPro RetailLong-term InvestorsDay TradersStudents/ResearchersFinancial AdvisorsAnalystsInstitutional Investors |
Regions | North America | North AmericaAPAC |
Coverage details | Countries: USIdentifiers: Ticker | Countries: US and INIdentifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | 15-min DelayedReal-time | Real-time |
Data partners | Not specified | Financial Modeling PrepUnusual WhalesQuartrFiscal.aiS&P Global Market IntelligenceMorningstar |
| Access & integrations | ||
API protocols | Not specified | REST |
API auth & delivery | Not specified | Auth: APIKeyDocs |
Export formats | Excel | Not specified |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Not specified | SOC2Status page |
Capability signals | Universe builderCorrelation | Universe builderAI summaries: Filings and News |
Vendor & support | Support: Email | Perplexity AI, Inc.Support: Email, Chat, and Forum |
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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“Standard (Free)”pro searches: Limited |
| Entry paid plan | $299.50/yr≈ $24.96/mo“Elite (Annual)”screener presets: 200 · portfolios: 100 · +2 more | $20/mo“Pro”pro searches: Extended access · annual price usd: 200 |
| Tier 2 | $39.50/mo“Elite (Monthly)”screener presets: 200 · items per page: Up to 100 (table) / 120 (charts) / 50 (snapshots) · +5 more | $200/mo“Max”pro searches per day: Unlimited · annual price usd: 2,000 |
| Top plan | — | Subscription“Agent API finance_search”tool call pricing: $5 per 1,000 invocations |
| Free trial | 7 days | — |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between FINVIZ and Perplexity Finance?
FINVIZ leans toward screeners, ETF screeners, and stock comparison, while Perplexity Finance puts more weight on screeners, watchlist, and data visualizations. They overlap in 8 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do FINVIZ and Perplexity Finance cost?
Good news: both FINVIZ and Perplexity Finance have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Can I use FINVIZ or Perplexity Finance on my phone?
Perplexity Finance 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 Perplexity Finance have an API?
Perplexity Finance has an API for programmatic access and custom integrations. FINVIZ doesn't, so you're working through its interface.
Should I choose FINVIZ or Perplexity Finance?
It depends on what you're after. Pick FINVIZ if ETF screeners and stock comparison matter to you; go with Perplexity Finance if you'd rather have watchlist and analyst forecasts. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do FINVIZ and Perplexity Finance cover?
Both cover stocks, ETFs, and options. Perplexity Finance adds mutual funds and cryptos on top.
Do FINVIZ and Perplexity Finance offer real-time data?
Yes, both serve real-time market data, so either works when timing matters.
Which covers international markets: FINVIZ or Perplexity Finance?
Perplexity Finance has documented international coverage (North America and APAC), 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 Perplexity Finance?
FINVIZ exports to Excel. Perplexity Finance is stingier about getting data out.
Are FINVIZ and Perplexity Finance good for long-term investing?
Yes, both are aimed squarely at long-term investors. Compare their coverage, workflow, and price before assuming they solve the same long-term research job.
Which has a better stock screener: FINVIZ or Perplexity Finance?
Both FINVIZ and Perplexity Finance 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 Perplexity Finance?
FINVIZ handles portfolio tracking. Perplexity Finance is really a research tool; you'd track your portfolio elsewhere.
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