★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
Tool comparison edition
Tool Comparison
FINVIZ vs StockCharts
FINVIZ
Best for ETF screeners and stock comparison
Free • From $299.5/yr
StockCharts
Best for watchlist and scores
Free • From $9.95/mo
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The verdict
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 $9.95/mo.
Key differences at a glance
- Mobile app
- StockCharts
- Cheaper paid plan
- StockCharts$9.95/mo vs $24.96/mo
- Broader coverage
- FINVIZ17 vs 9 categories
- Global coverage
- StockCharts
- Asset coverage
- StockChartsAdds mutual funds and commodities
- Free plan
- Both
Choose
FINVIZ if…
- You care about ETF screeners, stock comparison, and correlation, things StockCharts doesn't offer
- You trade often and need tooling built for speed
Choose
StockCharts if…
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
- You want the cheaper way in: plans start at $9.95/mo instead of $24.96/mo
- You care about watchlist, scores, and broker connectors, things FINVIZ doesn't offer
Comparison snapshot
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & plans | ||
Starting price | Free • From $299.5/yr | Free • From $9.95/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 | — |
| 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 |
Standout features
What FINVIZ does best
- Stock screener combining fundamental + technical filters with multiple result views (e.g., table/charts/snapshots) and configurable presets.
- Maps (heat maps) and groups/sector views; Elite includes real-time Maps/Groups data (Free is delayed).
- Elite includes real-time quotes & charts (including premarket and after-hours); Free account is delayed.
- Elite charting: intraday charts plus multi-layout charts with technical studies saved automatically.
- Fundamentals: per-ticker financial statements + fundamental charts (EPS, Sales, Shares); statements history is 3 years on Free vs 8 years on Elite.
What StockCharts does best
- Tiered pricing: Basic $19.95, Extra $29.95, PRO $49.95.
- Real-time data: free US BATS quotes; official real-time add-ons available for NYSE, NASDAQ, TSX/TSX-V, and LSE.
- Advanced Scan Workbench with custom syntax for daily, weekly, and monthly scans (no intraday scans).
- Price and advanced alerts deliver via email, SMS, and in-platform notifications.
- Coverage includes US (NYSE, NASDAQ, AMEX), Canada (TSX/TSX-V), UK (LSE), India (NSE), and a crypto summary with 24/7 real-time data.
Data & access details
| 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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Pricing breakdown
$299.5/yr
Starting price
Plans & pricing
- screener presets: 50
- items per page: 20 (table) / 36 (charts) / 10 (snapshots)
- +5 more
- screener presets: 200
- items per page: Up to 100 (table) / 120 (charts) / 50 (snapshots)
- +5 more
- screener presets: 200
- portfolios: 100
- +2 more
$9.95/mo
Lower starting price
Plans & pricing
Coverage overlap
Shared categories
6FINVIZ strengths
11StockCharts strengths
3What you only get with StockCharts.
Community category leaders
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Frequently Asked Questions
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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