VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON
Tool details checked August 23, 2026
Tool Comparison
FINVIZ vs StockAlert Pro
Pick FINVIZ if
FINVIZ
Free • From $299.50/yr · Web · API
- Delayed quotes won't cut it; you need real-time data
- You want ETF screeners, stock comparison, and portfolio.
- You trade often and need tooling built for speed
Pick StockAlert Pro if
StockAlert Pro
Free • From $19.99/mo · Web · API
- You want the cheaper way in: plans start at $19.99/mo instead of $24.96/mo
- You want stock ideas, watchlist, and webhooks.
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 StockAlert Pro cover a lot of the same ground (6 shared categories, including screeners, data visualizations, and alerts), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. FINVIZ simply does more: 17 categories to StockAlert Pro's 11, including ETF screeners, stock comparison, and portfolio. StockAlert Pro counters by starting cheaper at $19.99/mo.
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Key differences at a glance
- Cheaper paid plan
- StockAlert Pro$19.99/mo vs $24.96/mo
- Free trial
- FINVIZ7 days
- Broader coverage
- FINVIZ17 vs 11 categories
- Real-time data
- FINVIZ
- Global coverage
- StockAlert Pro
- Asset coverage
- FINVIZAdds options
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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 $19.99/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 | — |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | No | No |
API access | Yes | Yes |
Broker sync | No | No |
Integrations | — | Slack and n8n |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +3 more | — |
Categories covered | 17 | 11 |
Regions | North America | North America, Europe |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | Latency: Real-time | 3 signals: Latency: 15-min Delayed and End of Day, Granularity: Minute and EOD +1 more |
Capabilities | Universe builder and Correlation | — |
Security | — | Data residency: EU |
| Try it | Visit FINVIZ | Visit StockAlert Pro |
Where each one shines
What FINVIZ and StockAlert Pro each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What FINVIZ and StockAlert Pro 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.
- Saved screener presets with table, chart and snapshot result views.
- Quote pages support ticker-level research with links to financials, charts, news, insider trades, filings, options, short interest, and peer comparisons.
- Review fundamental context with financial statements, EPS and sales charts, ownership pages, insider transactions, and 13F manager holdings.
What StockAlert Pro does best
- Create alerts for price, technical, volume, fundamental, dividend, earnings, insider-activity, and scheduled conditions.
- Monitor supported stocks and ETFs during regular, pre-market, and after-hours sessions.
- Use AI equity reports and suggested alerts as research prompts before choosing conditions to activate.
- Run daily watchlist analysis that proposes up to three alert ideas for each tracked symbol.
- Browse a stock and ETF database, an undervalued P/E screen, a dividend calendar, and watchlists.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for FINVIZ and StockAlert Pro, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for FINVIZ and StockAlert Pro, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsOptions | StocksETFs |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Retail TradersPro RetailDay TradersSwing TradersLong-term Investors | Not specified |
Regions | North America | North AmericaEurope |
Coverage details | Countries: USIdentifiers: Ticker | Countries: US, DE, and GB4 exchangesIdentifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | Real-time | 15-min DelayedEnd of Day |
Data granularity | Not specified | MinuteEOD |
| Access & integrations | ||
API protocols | Not specified | REST |
API auth & delivery | Not specified | Auth: APIKeySDKs: TS and PythonWebhooks |
Integrations | Not specified | Slackn8n |
Export formats | Excel | JSON |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Not specified | Data residency: EU |
Capability signals | Universe builderCorrelation | Not specified |
Vendor & support | Support: Email | Adanos Software GmbHCountry: GermanySupport: Email |
Curation ratings | Not specified | Methodology 3/5Reliability 3/5UX 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“Basic” |
| Entry paid plan | $299.50/yr≈ $24.96/mo“Elite annual”screener presets: 200 · portfolios: 100 · +2 more | $19.99/mo“Premium (Monthly)” |
| Top plan | $39.50/mo“Elite monthly”screener presets: 200 · items per page: Up to 100 (table) / 120 (charts) / 50 (snapshots) · +5 more | Subscription“Premium (Annual)” |
| Free trial | 7 days | — |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between FINVIZ and StockAlert Pro?
FINVIZ leans toward screeners, ETF screeners, and stock comparison, while StockAlert Pro puts more weight on alerts, calendar, and dividends. They overlap in 6 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do FINVIZ and StockAlert Pro cost?
Good news: both FINVIZ and StockAlert Pro have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Do FINVIZ and StockAlert Pro have APIs?
Yes, both offer API access, so developers and quants can pull data programmatically or wire up their own integrations.
Should I choose FINVIZ or StockAlert Pro?
It depends on what you're after. Pick FINVIZ if ETF screeners and stock comparison matter to you; go with StockAlert Pro if you'd rather have stock ideas and watchlist. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do FINVIZ and StockAlert Pro cover?
Both cover stocks and ETFs. FINVIZ also handles options.
Does FINVIZ or StockAlert Pro have real-time data?
FINVIZ offers real-time data, which matters if you trade actively. StockAlert Pro 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.
Which covers international markets: FINVIZ or StockAlert Pro?
StockAlert Pro has documented international coverage (North America and Europe), 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 StockAlert Pro?
FINVIZ exports to Excel. StockAlert Pro is stingier about getting data out.
Is FINVIZ or StockAlert Pro better for day trading?
FINVIZ is the one positioned more for active traders. StockAlert Pro 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 StockAlert Pro?
Both FINVIZ and StockAlert Pro 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 StockAlert Pro?
FINVIZ handles portfolio tracking. StockAlert Pro is really a research tool; you'd track your portfolio elsewhere.
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