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Tool Comparison
FINVIZ vs Yahoo Finance comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
FINVIZ
finviz.com
Yahoo Finance
finance.yahoo.com
Comparison highlights
- Tool score: the chart below shows community vote sentiment over the last 8 weeks. Use it as a signal, not a verdict.
- Overlap: both cover Screeners, Data Visualizations, and News and 8 other categories.
- Coverage tilt: FINVIZ has 4 categories you won't get in Yahoo Finance; Yahoo Finance has 6 unique categories.
- Platforms: FINVIZ runs on Web, API; Yahoo Finance runs on Web, Mobile.
Category leaders
- Screeners: too close to call (+1 each).
- Portfolio: not enough category votes yet to call a leader.
- Watchlist: not enough category votes yet to call a leader.
- News: not enough category votes yet to call a leader.
- Data Visualizations: not enough category votes yet to call a leader.
Vote sentiment comparison
Cumulative positive vote share. Loading fresh totals...
Side-by-side metrics
| Attribute | FINVIZ | Yahoo Finance |
|---|---|---|
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks, ETFs, Closed-End Funds, Options, Futures, Currencies, Cryptos | Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Options, Futures, Commodities, Currencies, Cryptos, Bonds |
Experience levels Who each product is built for | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Platforms Where you can access the product | Web, API | Web, Mobile |
Pricing High-level pricing models | Free, Subscription | Free, Subscription |
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat | Yes | Yes |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Highlighted | Standard listing |
Coverage overlap
Shared categories
Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.
FINVIZ strengths
Categories covered by FINVIZ but not Yahoo Finance.
Yahoo Finance strengths
Categories covered by Yahoo Finance but not FINVIZ.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do FINVIZ and Yahoo Finance both support?
Both platforms cover Screeners, Data Visualizations, News, Alerts, Calendar, Portfolio, Watchlist, Financials, ETF Holdings, ETF Performance, and Options workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Do FINVIZ and Yahoo Finance require subscriptions?
Both FINVIZ and Yahoo Finance keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.
Which tool has mobile access?
Yahoo Finance ships a dedicated mobile experience, while FINVIZ focuses on web or desktop access.
What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?
FINVIZ differentiates itself with Stock screener with extensive fundamental/technical/news/ETF filters; Elite unlocks additional customizable filters and views., Elite: real-time stock quotes & charts (free is delayed); includes premarket (4:00–9:30 AM) and after-hours (4:00–8:00 PM)., and Multi-layout charting with drawing tools, indicators, and automatic pattern recognition; technical studies are saved automatically., whereas Yahoo Finance stands out for Free plan with optional Silver and Gold subscriptions that unlock advanced features and research., Historical price downloads in CSV format are gated to Gold; portfolio and watchlist exports remain free., and Coverage spans 100+ exchanges worldwide, with clear labeling of real-time versus delayed data..
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Curation & Accuracy
This directory blends AI‑assisted discovery with human curation. Entries are reviewed, edited, and organized with the goal of expanding coverage and sharpening quality over time. Your feedback helps steer improvements (because no single human can capture everything all at once).
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