★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
Tool comparison edition
Tool Comparison
FINVIZ vs Stock Analysis
Pick FINVIZ if
FINVIZ
Free • From $299.50/yr · Web
- You care about correlation, backtesting, and alerts, things Stock Analysis doesn't offer
- You trade often and need tooling built for speed
Pick Stock Analysis if
Stock Analysis
Free • From $79/yr · Web · Mobile
- You want the cheaper way in: plans start at $6.58/mo instead of $24.96/mo
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
- You care about stock ideas, top analysts, and ETF comparison, things FINVIZ doesn't offer
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Our take
The bottom line
FINVIZ and Stock Analysis cover a lot of the same ground (10 shared categories, including screeners, ETF screeners, and stock comparison), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. Stock Analysis simply does more: 27 categories to FINVIZ's 17, including stock ideas, top analysts, and ETF comparison, plus a mobile app. FINVIZ counters by keeping things simpler.
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Key differences at a glance
- Cheaper paid plan
- Stock Analysis$6.58/mo vs $24.96/mo
- Free trial
- FINVIZ7 days
- Broader coverage
- Stock Analysis27 vs 17 categories
- Mobile app
- Stock Analysis
- Broker sync
- Stock Analysis
- Global coverage
- Stock Analysis
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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 $79/yr |
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 | 13 limits: Free: ads: Yes, Free: exports: Limited compared with Pro/Unlimited +11 more |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | No | Yes |
API access | No | No |
Broker sync | No | Yes |
Integrations | — | Brokerage account sync, Google Sheets export +3 more |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +3 more | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +8 more |
Categories covered | 17 | 27 |
Regions | North America | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | Latency: 15-min Delayed and Real-time | 6 signals: Latency: Streaming, Real-time, 15-min Delayed, and End of Day, Granularity: Minute and EOD +4 more |
Data partners | — | 10 partners: Fiscal.ai, S&P Global Market Intelligence +8 more |
Capabilities | Universe builder and Correlation | 4 signals: Universe builder, Factors: Value, Quality, Momentum, Growth, and Size +2 more |
Security | — | Encryption in transit |
| Try it | Visit FINVIZ | Visit Stock Analysis |
Where each one shines
What FINVIZ and Stock Analysis each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What FINVIZ and Stock Analysis each do best.What FINVIZ does best
- Screen U.S. stocks and ETFs with a mix of valuation, growth, profitability, technical, ownership, dividend, and performance filters.
- Use heat maps, sector/group views, and snapshot pages to spot where market strength, weakness, and unusual moves are clustering.
- Save 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.
- Review fundamental context with financial statements, EPS and sales charts, ownership pages, insider transactions, and 13F manager holdings.
What Stock Analysis does best
- Research 130,000+ global stocks and funds, including stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, closed-end funds, indexes, IPOs, preferred shares, and other listed symbols.
- Start market research from news, press releases, trending stocks, indexes, heatmaps, pre-market movers, after-hours movers, IPO news, and broad market activity pages.
- Screen for ideas with stock, ETF, IPO, and mutual-fund screeners that support country and exchange filters, indicators, watchlist actions, table views, and paid saved-screen workflows.
- Open ticker pages with quote data, company profiles, financial statements, ratios, statistics, business metrics, dividends, price history, charts, news, related symbols, downloadable tables, and data-source context.
- Track event-driven research with earnings calendars, IPO calendars, IPO statistics, dividend calendars, listings, delistings, splits, symbol changes, spin-offs, bankruptcies, acquisitions, and historical corporate actions.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for FINVIZ and Stock Analysis, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for FINVIZ and Stock Analysis, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsOptions | StocksETFsMutual FundsClosed-End FundsFundsOther |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Retail TradersPro RetailDay TradersSwing TradersLong-term Investors | Retail TradersPro RetailLong-term InvestorsValue InvestorsGrowth InvestorsDividend InvestorsIndex/Passive InvestorsSwing Traders+2 more |
Regions | North America | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica |
Coverage details | Countries: USIdentifiers: Ticker | Identifiers: Ticker, CIK, ISIN, and CUSIP |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | 15-min DelayedReal-time | StreamingReal-time15-min DelayedEnd of Day |
Data granularity | Not specified | MinuteEOD |
Pricing sources | Not specified | ExchangeVendor |
Data partners | Not specified | Fiscal.aiS&P Global Market IntelligenceNasdaq Data LinkFinancial Modeling PrepCboeNasdaq / NYSEBenzingaFinnhub+2 more |
| Access & integrations | ||
Import methods | Not specified | ManualCSVBrokerOAuth |
Integrations | Not specified | Brokerage account syncGoogle Sheets exportApple App StoreGoogle PlayPaddle |
Export formats | Excel | CSVExcel |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Not specified | Encryption in transit |
Capability signals | Universe builderCorrelation | Universe builderFactors: Value, Quality, Momentum, Growth, and SizeBroker syncMulti-currency |
Vendor & support | Support: Email | Vefir ehf.Country: IcelandFounded 2019Support: Email |
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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 | Freeads: Yes · exports: Limited compared with Pro/Unlimited · +2 more |
| Entry paid plan | $299.50/yr≈ $24.96/mo“Elite (Annual)”screener presets: 200 · portfolios: 100 · +2 more | $79/yr≈ $6.58/mo“Pro”stocks per watchlist: 100 · active alerts: 100 · +3 more |
| Top plan | $39.50/mo“Elite (Monthly)”screener presets: 200 · items per page: Up to 100 (table) / 120 (charts) / 50 (snapshots) · +5 more | $199/yr≈ $16.58/mo“Unlimited”downloads: Unlimited · stocks per watchlist: Unlimited · +2 more |
| Free trial | 7 days | — |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between FINVIZ and Stock Analysis?
FINVIZ leans toward screeners, ETF screeners, and stock comparison, while Stock Analysis puts more weight on stock ideas, screeners, and ETF screeners. They overlap in 10 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do FINVIZ and Stock Analysis cost?
Good news: both FINVIZ and Stock Analysis have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Can I use FINVIZ or Stock Analysis on my phone?
Stock Analysis 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 Stock Analysis?
It depends on what you're after. Pick FINVIZ if correlation and backtesting matter to you; go with Stock Analysis if you'd rather have stock ideas and top analysts. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do FINVIZ and Stock Analysis cover?
Both cover stocks and ETFs. FINVIZ also handles options. Stock Analysis adds mutual funds, closed-end funds, and funds on top.
Do FINVIZ and Stock Analysis offer real-time data?
Yes, both serve real-time market data, so either works when timing matters.
Which covers international markets: FINVIZ or Stock Analysis?
Stock Analysis has documented international coverage (North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, and more), 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 Stock Analysis?
Yes, both export to spreadsheets (Excel), which is handy if you like running your own numbers.
Can FINVIZ or Stock Analysis connect to my broker?
Stock Analysis syncs with brokers automatically. With FINVIZ, you're entering holdings by hand or importing files.
Is FINVIZ or Stock Analysis better for day trading?
FINVIZ is the one positioned more for active traders. Stock Analysis 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 Stock Analysis?
Both FINVIZ and Stock Analysis 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 Stock Analysis?
Yes, both do portfolio tracking: holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.
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