★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
Source check: TC2000 checked July 16, 2026
Tool Comparison
FINVIZ vs TC2000
Pick FINVIZ if
FINVIZ
Free • From $299.50/yr · Web
- You'd rather start free and only pay if you outgrow it
- You want the cheaper way in: plans start at $24.96/mo instead of $24.99/mo
- You care about ETF screeners, stock comparison, and data visualizations, things TC2000 doesn't offer
Pick TC2000 if
TC2000
From $24.99/mo · Web · Desktop · Mobile
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
- You care about watchlist, paper trading, and advanced order types, 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 TC2000 cover a lot of the same ground (6 shared categories, including screeners, portfolio, and news), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. FINVIZ simply does more: 17 categories to TC2000's 11, including ETF screeners, stock comparison, and data visualizations. TC2000 counters by keeping things simpler.
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Key differences at a glance
- Free plan
- FINVIZ
- Cheaper paid plan
- FINVIZ$24.96/mo vs $24.99/mo
- Free trial
- FINVIZ7 days
- Broader coverage
- FINVIZ17 vs 11 categories
- Mobile app
- TC2000
- Desktop app
- TC2000
See for yourself
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 | From $24.99/mo |
Free tier | Yes | No |
Free trial | 7 days | — |
Plan limits | 18 limits: Free: screener presets: 50, Free: items per page: 20 (table) / 36 (charts) / 10 (snapshots) +16 more | Premium+: alerts: 1,000 |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Desktop app | No | Yes |
Mobile app | No | Yes |
API access | No | No |
Broker sync | No | Yes |
Integrations | — | TC2000 Brokerage and MT Newswires |
| 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 |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | Latency: 15-min Delayed and Real-time | 4 signals: Latency: Streaming, Real-time, and End of Day, Granularity: Minute and EOD +2 more |
Capabilities | Universe builder and Correlation | 5 signals: Custom formulas, Universe builder +3 more |
Security | — | Status page |
| Try it | Visit FINVIZ | Visit TC2000 |
Where each one shines
What FINVIZ and TC2000 each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What FINVIZ and TC2000 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 TC2000 does best
- Live U.S. equity data through Nasdaq Basic with streaming watchlists and charts for NYSE, Nasdaq, and AMEX symbols.
- Tools for building EasyScan screens with real-time scans, custom sorting, and PCF formula-based conditions.
- Tools for running alert workflows with 100 concurrent alerts on Premium or 1,000 on Premium+, plus optional bundles for more capacity.
- Reading access to real-time market and company news through the integrated MT Newswires feed.
- Analysis of options with full chains, Greeks, implied-volatility columns, multi-leg strategies, and visual P&L zones.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for FINVIZ and TC2000, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for FINVIZ and TC2000, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsOptions | StocksETFsOptions |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Retail TradersPro RetailDay TradersSwing TradersLong-term Investors | Not specified |
Regions | North America | North America |
Coverage details | Countries: USIdentifiers: Ticker | Countries: USExchanges: XNAS, XNYS, and XASEIdentifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | 15-min DelayedReal-time | StreamingReal-timeEnd of Day |
Data granularity | Not specified | MinuteEOD |
| Access & integrations | ||
Import methods | Not specified | CSVManual |
Integrations | Not specified | TC2000 BrokerageMT Newswires |
Export formats | Excel | CSVImage |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Not specified | Status page |
Capability signals | Universe builderCorrelation | Custom formulasUniverse builderMulti-leg optionsGreeksBroker sync |
Vendor & support | Support: Email | TC2000 Software CompanyCountry: United StatesSupport: Email and Phone |
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 | — |
| Entry paid plan | $299.50/yr≈ $24.96/mo“Elite (Annual)”screener presets: 200 · portfolios: 100 · +2 more | $24.99/mo“Basic” |
| Tier 2 | $39.50/mo“Elite (Monthly)”screener presets: 200 · items per page: Up to 100 (table) / 120 (charts) / 50 (snapshots) · +5 more | $49.99/mo“Premium” |
| Top plan | — | $99.99/mo“Premium+”alerts: 1,000 |
| Free trial | 7 days | — |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between FINVIZ and TC2000?
FINVIZ leans toward screeners, ETF screeners, and stock comparison, while TC2000 puts more weight on screeners, watchlist, and portfolio. They overlap in 6 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
Is FINVIZ or TC2000 free to use?
FINVIZ has a free tier, so you can get started without paying anything. TC2000 is paid-only. If budget matters, start with FINVIZ and see how far it takes you before opening your wallet.
Can I use FINVIZ or TC2000 on my phone?
TC2000 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 TC2000?
It depends on what you're after. Pick FINVIZ if ETF screeners and stock comparison matter to you; go with TC2000 if you'd rather have watchlist and paper trading. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
Do FINVIZ and TC2000 offer real-time data?
Yes, both serve real-time market data, so either works when timing matters.
Can I export data from FINVIZ and TC2000?
Yes, both export to spreadsheets (FINVIZ: Excel; TC2000: CSV), which is handy if you like running your own numbers.
Can FINVIZ or TC2000 connect to my broker?
TC2000 syncs with brokers automatically. With FINVIZ, you're entering holdings by hand or importing files.
Is FINVIZ or TC2000 better for day trading?
FINVIZ is the one positioned more for active traders. TC2000 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 TC2000?
Both FINVIZ and TC2000 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 TC2000?
Yes, both do portfolio tracking: holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.
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