★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
Tool comparison edition
Tool Comparison
FINVIZ vs StockCharts
Pick FINVIZ if
FINVIZ
Free • From $299.50/yr · Web
- You care about ETF screeners, stock comparison, and correlation, things StockCharts doesn't offer
- You trade often and need tooling built for speed
Pick StockCharts if
StockCharts
Free • From $19.95/mo · Web · Mobile
- You want the cheaper way in: plans start at $19.95/mo instead of $24.96/mo
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
- You care about watchlist, scores, and broker connectors, 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 StockCharts cover a lot of the same ground (6 shared categories, including screeners, data visualizations, and portfolio), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. FINVIZ simply does more: 17 categories to StockCharts's 9, including ETF screeners, stock comparison, and correlation. StockCharts counters by starting cheaper at $19.95/mo.
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Key differences at a glance
- Cheaper paid plan
- StockCharts$19.95/mo vs $24.96/mo
- Broader coverage
- FINVIZ17 vs 9 categories
- Mobile app
- StockCharts
- Global coverage
- StockCharts
- Asset coverage
- StockChartsAdds mutual funds and commodities
- Free plan
- Both
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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 $19.95/mo |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | 7 days | 30 days |
Plan limits | 18 limits: Free: screener presets: 50, Free: items per page: 20 (table) / 36 (charts) / 10 (snapshots) +16 more | 14 limits: Basic: chart lists: 1, Basic: custom scans: 1 +12 more |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | No | Yes |
API access | No | No |
Broker sync | No | No |
Integrations | — | Tradier Brokerage and OptionsPlay |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +3 more | — |
Categories covered | 17 | 9 |
Regions | North America | North America, Europe, APAC |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | Latency: 15-min Delayed and Real-time | 5 signals: Latency: Real-time, 15-min Delayed, and End of Day, Granularity: Minute and EOD +3 more |
Capabilities | Universe builder and Correlation | 3 signals: Custom formulas, Universe builder +1 more |
| Try it | Visit FINVIZ | Visit StockCharts |
Where each one shines
What FINVIZ and StockCharts each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What FINVIZ and StockCharts 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 StockCharts does best
- Tools for building technical workflows with SharpCharts, ACP, Point & Figure charts, Seasonality charts, Relative Rotation Graphs, PerfCharts, and saved layouts.
- ChartLists as watchlists or portfolios, with tier-based limits and support for importing symbols from CSV.
- Tools for running Advanced Scan Workbench filters with custom syntax on daily, weekly, and monthly bars, while planning around the lack of intraday scan execution.
- Tools for creating price alerts and advanced alerts that can notify through email, SMS, and in-platform messages during market hours.
- Free U.S.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for FINVIZ and StockCharts, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for FINVIZ and StockCharts, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsOptions | StocksETFsMutual FundsOptionsCommoditiesCryptos |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Retail TradersPro RetailDay TradersSwing TradersLong-term Investors | Not specified |
Regions | North America | North AmericaEuropeAPAC |
Coverage details | Countries: USIdentifiers: Ticker | 4 countries7 exchangesIdentifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | 15-min DelayedReal-time | Real-time15-min DelayedEnd of Day |
Data granularity | Not specified | MinuteEOD |
| Access & integrations | ||
Import methods | Not specified | CSVManual |
Integrations | Not specified | Tradier BrokerageOptionsPlay |
Export formats | Excel | CSVImage |
| Plans & trust | ||
Capability signals | Universe builderCorrelation | Custom formulasUniverse builderGreeks |
Vendor & support | Support: Email | StockCharts.com, Inc.Country: USFounded 1999Support: Email |
Curation ratings | Not specified | Methodology 3/5Reliability 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 | $19.95/mo“Basic”chart lists: 1 · custom scans: 1 · +2 more |
| Tier 2 | $39.50/mo“Elite (Monthly)”screener presets: 200 · items per page: Up to 100 (table) / 120 (charts) / 50 (snapshots) · +5 more | $29.95/mo“Extra”chart lists: 250 · custom scans: 200 · +3 more |
| Top plan | — | $49.95/mo“PRO”chart lists: 500 · custom scans: 500 · +3 more |
| Free trial | 7 days | 30 days |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between FINVIZ and StockCharts?
FINVIZ leans toward screeners, ETF screeners, and stock comparison, while StockCharts puts more weight on screeners, data visualizations, and alerts. They overlap in 6 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do FINVIZ and StockCharts cost?
Good news: both FINVIZ and StockCharts have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Can I use FINVIZ or StockCharts on my phone?
StockCharts 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 StockCharts?
It depends on what you're after. Pick FINVIZ if ETF screeners and stock comparison matter to you; go with StockCharts if you'd rather have watchlist and scores. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do FINVIZ and StockCharts cover?
Both cover stocks, ETFs, and options. StockCharts adds mutual funds, commodities, and cryptos on top.
Do FINVIZ and StockCharts offer real-time data?
Yes, both serve real-time market data, so either works when timing matters.
Which covers international markets: FINVIZ or StockCharts?
StockCharts 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 StockCharts?
Yes, both export to spreadsheets (FINVIZ: Excel; StockCharts: CSV), which is handy if you like running your own numbers.
Is FINVIZ or StockCharts better for day trading?
FINVIZ is the one positioned more for active traders. StockCharts 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 StockCharts?
Both FINVIZ and StockCharts 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 StockCharts?
Yes, both do portfolio tracking: holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.
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