★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
Source check: Value Line checked August 4, 2026
Tool Comparison
FINVIZ vs Value Line
Pick FINVIZ if
FINVIZ
Free • From $299.50/yr · Web
- Delayed quotes won't cut it; you need real-time data
- You care about ETF screeners, stock comparison, and portfolio, things Value Line doesn't offer
- You trade often and need tooling built for speed
Pick Value Line if
Value Line
Free • From $199/yr · Web
- You want the cheaper way in: plans start at $16.58/mo instead of $24.96/mo
- You care about stock ideas, watchlist, and scores, 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 Value Line cover a lot of the same ground (7 shared categories, including screeners, data visualizations, and news), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. FINVIZ simply does more: 17 categories to Value Line's 12, including ETF screeners, stock comparison, and portfolio. Value Line counters by starting cheaper at $16.58/mo.
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Key differences at a glance
- Cheaper paid plan
- Value Line$16.58/mo vs $24.96/mo
- Broader coverage
- FINVIZ17 vs 12 categories
- Real-time data
- FINVIZ
- Asset coverage
- Value LineAdds mutual funds
- 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 $199/yr |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | 7 days | 14 days |
Plan limits | 18 limits: Free: screener presets: 50, Free: items per page: 20 (table) / 36 (charts) / 10 (snapshots) +16 more | 6 limits: Investment Survey - Smart Investor (Digital): saved screener searches: 10, Investment Survey - Smart Investor (Digital): watchlists: 3 +4 more |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | No | No |
API access | No | No |
Broker sync | No | — |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +3 more | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +3 more |
Categories covered | 17 | 12 |
Regions | North America | North America |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | Latency: 15-min Delayed and Real-time | — |
Capabilities | Universe builder and Correlation | Universe builder |
| Try it | Visit FINVIZ | Visit Value Line |
Where each one shines
What FINVIZ and Value Line each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What FINVIZ and Value Line 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 Value Line does best
- Value Line equity reports for current and historical financials, analyst commentary, 3- to 5-year projections, target ranges, and company context.
- Views for reviewing proprietary Timeliness and Safety ranks as Value Line research inputs rather than standalone buy or sell instructions.
- Digital equity package tools such as stock screeners, saved searches, watchlists, alerts, customizable templates, charting, and model portfolios where included.
- Choice of Smart Investor, Investor 600, Savvy Investor, and other equity services depending on coverage universe and tool needs.
- Separate Fund Advisor, ETF, Options Survey, and selection-service products when fund, ETF, options, or newsletter-style recommendations are the focus.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for FINVIZ and Value Line, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for FINVIZ and Value Line, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsOptions | StocksETFsMutual FundsOptions |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Retail TradersPro RetailDay TradersSwing TradersLong-term Investors | Retail TradersPro RetailLong-term InvestorsValue InvestorsDividend Investors |
Regions | North America | North America |
Coverage details | Countries: USIdentifiers: Ticker | Identifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | 15-min DelayedReal-time | Not specified |
| Access & integrations | ||
Export formats | Excel | Not specified |
| Plans & trust | ||
Capability signals | Universe builderCorrelation | Universe builder |
Vendor & support | Support: Email | Value Line, Inc.Founded 1931 |
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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“Free newsletters” |
| Entry paid plan | $299.50/yr≈ $24.96/mo“Elite (Annual)”screener presets: 200 · portfolios: 100 · +2 more | $199/yr≈ $16.58/mo“Investment Survey - Investor 600 (Digital)” |
| Tier 2 | $39.50/mo“Elite (Monthly)”screener presets: 200 · items per page: Up to 100 (table) / 120 (charts) / 50 (snapshots) · +5 more | $345/yr≈ $28.75/mo“Fund Advisor Plus” |
| Tier 3 | — | $395/yr≈ $32.92/mo“New Value Line ETFs Service” |
| Tier 4 | — | $598/yr≈ $49.83/mo“Investment Survey - Smart Investor (Digital)”saved screener searches: 10 · watchlists: 3 · +4 more |
| Tier 5 | — | $695/yr≈ $57.92/mo“Value Line Select Online” |
| Tier 6 | — | $795/yr≈ $66.25/mo“Investment Survey - Savvy Investor (Digital)” |
| Top plan | — | Subscription“Value Line Options Survey” |
| Free trial | 7 days | 14 days |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between FINVIZ and Value Line?
FINVIZ leans toward screeners, ETF screeners, and stock comparison, while Value Line puts more weight on screeners, stock ideas, and watchlist. They overlap in 7 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do FINVIZ and Value Line cost?
Good news: both FINVIZ and Value Line have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Should I choose FINVIZ or Value Line?
It depends on what you're after. Pick FINVIZ if ETF screeners and stock comparison matter to you; go with Value Line 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 Value Line cover?
Both cover stocks, ETFs, and options. Value Line adds mutual funds on top.
Does FINVIZ or Value Line have real-time data?
FINVIZ offers real-time data, which matters if you trade actively. Value Line 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.
Can I export data from FINVIZ and Value Line?
FINVIZ exports to Excel. Value Line is stingier about getting data out.
Is FINVIZ or Value Line better for day trading?
FINVIZ is the one positioned more for active traders. Value Line 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 Value Line?
Both FINVIZ and Value Line 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 Value Line?
FINVIZ handles portfolio tracking. Value Line is really a research tool; you'd track your portfolio elsewhere.
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