FINVIZ adds Backtesting, News, Data APIs, Financials, 13F, Short Interest, and Options coverage that Stock Unlock skips.
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FINVIZ vs Stock Unlock comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Quick takeaways
Stock Unlock includes Stock Comparison, Dividends, Institutional Data, Scores, Valuation Models, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets, AI, AI Report, Education, Blogs, and Newsletters categories that FINVIZ omits.
FINVIZ highlights: Coverage focused on U.S. equities (NYSE, Nasdaq, Amex). Free data delayed 15–20 minutes; Elite adds real-time plus pre- and after-hours trading sessions., Stock screener supports both fundamental and technical filters. Elite expands functionality with 20+ additional filters and raises saved presets from 50 to 200., and Visualization tools include Heat Maps and Groups, with real-time updates for Elite users..
Stock Unlock is known for: Coverage of more than 130,000 stocks and ETFs across 65 global exchanges., Portfolio tracking through manual entry or broker connections (via SnapTrade integration)., and Custom watchlists with event notifications and alerts..
FINVIZ
finviz.com
A popular stock screener and charting platform best known for its heat maps, visualization tools, and simple interface. The Free tier is ad-supported with delayed U.S. market data, while FINVIZ Elite unlocks real-time quotes (including pre- and after-hours), intraday chart layouts, backtesting, ETF full-holdings, exports and APIs, alerts, and larger portfolio/watchlist limits. Coverage is U.S. equities only. Elite includes a 7-day free trial with no credit card required.
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Quick highlights
- Coverage focused on U.S. equities (NYSE, Nasdaq, Amex). Free data delayed 15–20 minutes; Elite adds real-time plus pre- and after-hours trading sessions.
- Stock screener supports both fundamental and technical filters. Elite expands functionality with 20+ additional filters and raises saved presets from 50 to 200.
- Visualization tools include Heat Maps and Groups, with real-time updates for Elite users.
- Portfolio and watchlist management with email and push alerts for price changes, news, ratings, insider activity, and SEC filings. Elite increases limits to 100 portfolios and 500 tickers per portfolio.
- ETF research with full holdings breakdown, plus structural and performance metrics (Elite only).
Community votes (overall)
Stock Unlock
stockunlock.com
Global stock and ETF research platform with screeners, valuation tools, customizable charts, and portfolio tracking. The free plan comes with meaningful but tight limits—such as two manual portfolios, one 10-ticker watchlist, and capped screener results—while paid tiers unlock the full feature set. Billing is monthly or yearly, with a 30-day money-back guarantee.
Categories
Platforms
Pricing
Quick highlights
- Coverage of more than 130,000 stocks and ETFs across 65 global exchanges.
- Portfolio tracking through manual entry or broker connections (via SnapTrade integration).
- Custom watchlists with event notifications and alerts.
- Proprietary “Insights Score” summarizing a company’s fundamentals at a glance.
- Stock Screener with dozens of filters, plus the ability to compare results by Insights Score.
Community votes (overall)
Shared focus areas
8 overlapsMutual strengths include Screeners, Data Visualizations, and Portfolio plus 5 more areas.
Where they differ
FINVIZ
Distinct strengths include:
- Coverage focused on U.S. equities (NYSE, Nasdaq, Amex). Free data delayed 15–20 minutes; Elite adds real-time plus pre- and after-hours trading sessions.
- Stock screener supports both fundamental and technical filters. Elite expands functionality with 20+ additional filters and raises saved presets from 50 to 200.
- Visualization tools include Heat Maps and Groups, with real-time updates for Elite users.
- Portfolio and watchlist management with email and push alerts for price changes, news, ratings, insider activity, and SEC filings. Elite increases limits to 100 portfolios and 500 tickers per portfolio.
Stock Unlock
Distinct strengths include:
- Coverage of more than 130,000 stocks and ETFs across 65 global exchanges.
- Portfolio tracking through manual entry or broker connections (via SnapTrade integration).
- Custom watchlists with event notifications and alerts.
- Proprietary “Insights Score” summarizing a company’s fundamentals at a glance.
Feature-by-feature breakdown
Attribute | FINVIZ | Stock Unlock |
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Categories Which research workflows each platform targets | Shared: Screeners, Data Visualizations, Portfolio, Watchlist, Alerts, ETF Overview, ETF Holdings, Insider Data Unique: Backtesting, News, Data APIs, Financials, 13F, Short Interest, Options | Shared: Screeners, Data Visualizations, Portfolio, Watchlist, Alerts, ETF Overview, ETF Holdings, Insider Data Unique: Stock Comparison, Dividends, Institutional Data, Scores, Valuation Models, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets, AI, AI Report, Education, Blogs, Newsletters |
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks, ETFs, Options, Futures, Currencies, Cryptos | Stocks, ETFs |
Experience levels Who each product is built for | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Platforms Where you can access the product | Web, API | Web |
Pricing High-level pricing models | Free, Subscription | Free, Subscription |
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor | Unique
| Unique
|
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat | Yes | Yes |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Highlighted | Standard listing |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do FINVIZ and Stock Unlock both support?
Both platforms cover Screeners, Data Visualizations, Portfolio, Watchlist, Alerts, ETF Overview, ETF Holdings, and Insider Data workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Do FINVIZ and Stock Unlock require subscriptions?
Both FINVIZ and Stock Unlock keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.
How can you access FINVIZ and Stock Unlock?
Both FINVIZ and Stock Unlock prioritize web or desktop access. Investors wanting a mobile-first workflow may need to rely on responsive web views.
What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?
FINVIZ differentiates itself with Coverage focused on U.S. equities (NYSE, Nasdaq, Amex). Free data delayed 15–20 minutes; Elite adds real-time plus pre- and after-hours trading sessions., Stock screener supports both fundamental and technical filters. Elite expands functionality with 20+ additional filters and raises saved presets from 50 to 200., and Visualization tools include Heat Maps and Groups, with real-time updates for Elite users., whereas Stock Unlock stands out for Coverage of more than 130,000 stocks and ETFs across 65 global exchanges., Portfolio tracking through manual entry or broker connections (via SnapTrade integration)., and Custom watchlists with event notifications and alerts..
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