★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
Tool comparison edition
Tool Comparison
FINVIZ vs QuantConnect
Pick FINVIZ if
FINVIZ
Free • From $299.50/yr · Web
- You care about screeners, ETF screeners, and stock comparison, things QuantConnect doesn't offer
- You trade often and need tooling built for speed
Pick QuantConnect if
QuantConnect
Free • Paid plans available · Web · Desktop · API
- You want an API so you can script or automate things
- You care about quant, paper trading, and auto-trading & bots, 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 QuantConnect cover a lot of the same ground (3 shared categories, backtesting, options, and APIs & data feeds), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. FINVIZ simply does more: 17 categories to QuantConnect's 6, including screeners, ETF screeners, and stock comparison. QuantConnect counters by being completely free.
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Key differences at a glance
- Global coverage
- QuantConnect
- Free trial
- FINVIZ7 days
- Broader coverage
- FINVIZ17 vs 6 categories
- Desktop app
- QuantConnect
- API access
- QuantConnect
- Broker sync
- QuantConnect
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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 |
Desktop app | No | Yes |
Mobile app | No | No |
API access | No | Yes |
Broker sync | No | Yes |
Integrations | — | Interactive Brokers, Charles Schwab +17 more |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +3 more | — |
Categories covered | 17 | 6 |
Regions | North America | North America, Europe, APAC |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | Latency: 15-min Delayed and Real-time | 4 signals: Latency: Streaming, Real-time, and End of Day, Granularity: Tick, Second, Minute, and EOD +2 more |
Capabilities | Universe builder and Correlation | 5 signals: Universe builder, Multi-leg options +3 more |
Security | — | Status page |
| Try it | Visit FINVIZ | Visit QuantConnect |
Where each one shines
What FINVIZ and QuantConnect each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What FINVIZ and QuantConnect 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 QuantConnect does best
- Tools for building strategies on the LEAN engine in Python 3.11 or C#, then run locally or in QuantConnect cloud infrastructure.
- Move from notebook-style research to backtests and live deployments without changing engines.
- Backtest multi-asset strategies across equities, ETFs, options, futures, FX, CFDs, and crypto where data and broker support are available.
- Options helpers, Greeks, implied volatility, and multi-leg strategy support for strategies such as covered calls, verticals, and iron condors.
- Deploy live or paper strategies through broker integrations including Interactive Brokers, Charles Schwab, TradeStation, tastytrade, Alpaca, Tradier, and crypto venues.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for FINVIZ and QuantConnect, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for FINVIZ and QuantConnect, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsOptions | StocksETFsOptionsFuturesCurrenciesCryptos |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Retail TradersPro RetailDay TradersSwing TradersLong-term Investors | Not specified |
Regions | North America | North AmericaEuropeAPAC |
Coverage details | Countries: USIdentifiers: Ticker | Countries: USIdentifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | 15-min DelayedReal-time | StreamingReal-timeEnd of Day |
Data granularity | Not specified | TickSecondMinuteEOD |
| Access & integrations | ||
API protocols | Not specified | REST |
API auth & delivery | Not specified | Auth: APIKeySDKs: PythonWebhooks |
Integrations | Not specified | Interactive BrokersCharles SchwabTradeStationTastytradeAlpacaTradierOANDABinance+11 more |
Export formats | Excel | CSVJSONPDF |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Not specified | Status page |
Capability signals | Universe builderCorrelation | Universe builderMulti-leg optionsGreeksStrategy backtests: CoveredCall, Vertical, and IronCondorBroker sync |
Vendor & support | Support: Email | QuantConnect CorporationCountry: USFounded 2012Support: Email and Forum |
Curation ratings | Not specified | Methodology 4/5Reliability 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“Quant Researcher” |
| Tier 2 | $39.50/mo“Elite (Monthly)”screener presets: 200 · items per page: Up to 100 (table) / 120 (charts) / 50 (snapshots) · +5 more | Subscription“Team” |
| Tier 3 | — | Subscription“Trading Firm” |
| Top plan | — | Subscription“Institution” |
| Free trial | 7 days | — |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between FINVIZ and QuantConnect?
FINVIZ leans toward screeners, ETF screeners, and stock comparison, while QuantConnect puts more weight on quant, backtesting, and paper trading. They overlap in 3 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do FINVIZ and QuantConnect cost?
Good news: both FINVIZ and QuantConnect have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Does FINVIZ or QuantConnect have an API?
QuantConnect has an API for programmatic access and custom integrations. FINVIZ doesn't, so you're working through its interface.
Should I choose FINVIZ or QuantConnect?
It depends on what you're after. Pick FINVIZ if screeners and ETF screeners matter to you; go with QuantConnect if you'd rather have quant and paper trading. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do FINVIZ and QuantConnect cover?
Both cover stocks, ETFs, and options. QuantConnect adds futures, currencies, and cryptos on top.
Do FINVIZ and QuantConnect offer real-time data?
Yes, both serve real-time market data, so either works when timing matters.
Which covers international markets: FINVIZ or QuantConnect?
QuantConnect has documented international coverage (North America, Europe, 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 QuantConnect?
Yes, both export to spreadsheets (FINVIZ: Excel; QuantConnect: CSV), which is handy if you like running your own numbers.
Can FINVIZ or QuantConnect connect to my broker?
QuantConnect syncs with brokers automatically. With FINVIZ, you're entering holdings by hand or importing files.
Is FINVIZ or QuantConnect better for day trading?
FINVIZ is the one positioned more for active traders. QuantConnect 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 QuantConnect?
FINVIZ has a stock screener for surfacing ideas; QuantConnect doesn't, and focuses its energy elsewhere.
Can I track my portfolio with FINVIZ or QuantConnect?
FINVIZ handles portfolio tracking. QuantConnect is really a research tool; you'd track your portfolio elsewhere.
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