Tool Comparison
FINVIZ vs Yahoo Finance
- Paid from
- $24.96/mo
- Free plan
- Yes
- Platforms
- Web
Elite monthly and annual plans differ. A card-backed trial converts to the selected paid plan.
Best if
- You want to combine technical and fundamental filters for a U.S. shortlist.
- You want sector maps and eligible Elite monitoring around that scan.
- Paid from
- $7.95/mo
- Free plan
- Yes
- Platforms
- Web, Mobile
Monthly and annual prices differ. Reviewed U.S. subscriptions require a U.S. bank card.
Best if
- You want company news and quote pages around the investments you follow.
- You want manual lots, file imports, or supported broker-linked portfolio records.
Pick FINVIZ if
FINVIZ
Free • From $299.50/yr · Web
Elite monthly and annual plans differ. A card-backed trial converts to the selected paid plan.
- You want to combine technical and fundamental filters for a U.S. shortlist.
- You want sector maps and eligible Elite monitoring around that scan.
Pick Yahoo Finance if
Yahoo Finance
Free • From $95.40/yr · Web · Mobile
Monthly and annual prices differ. Reviewed U.S. subscriptions require a U.S. bank card.
- You want company news and quote pages around the investments you follow.
- You want manual lots, file imports, or supported broker-linked portfolio records.
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Our take
The bottom line
If your daily question is which U.S. stocks match a setup, try FINVIZ's scan-and-map routine. If it is what changed in the companies you follow or own, try Yahoo Finance's company and portfolio views. Compare free tools first, then the alerts, data, or analytics behind an upgrade.
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Key differences at a glance
- U.S. stock-scan routine
- FINVIZTechnical/fundamental filters and sector maps
- Linked portfolio records
- Yahoo FinanceSupported brokers alongside manual lots and imports
- Paid analyst research
- Yahoo FinanceEligible Silver ratings, reports, and premium news
- Free company checks
- BothQuote pages and screening with limits
What FINVIZ does best
Stock and ETF filters
Build US research lists with technical and fundamental criteria.
Market heat maps
Compare sectors and groups; Elite adds real-time views.
Elite monitoring
Elite adds unlimited email and push alerts with extended-hours quotes.
What Yahoo Finance does best
Company quote pages
Review available prices, financials, estimates, and news.
Portfolio records
Enter lots, import files, or link supported brokerages.
Paid analyst research
Silver adds eligible ratings, reports, and premium news.
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Pricing comparison
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Side by side
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & plans | ||
Starting price | Free • From $299.50/yr | Free • From $95.40/yr |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | — | 7 days |
Plan limits | Elite adds live quotes, alerts, and exports | Advanced portfolio and analyst tools are paid |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | No | Yes |
API access | No | No |
Broker sync | No | Yes |
Integrations | Eligible file exports; public API unconfirmed | Manual lots, files, and supported broker links |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | U.S. stock filters and visual scans | Company news and holdings review |
Categories covered | 15 | 22 |
Regions | North America | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | Free stocks: 1-minute delay; futures: 20 minutes | Informational data; exchange delays vary |
Data partners | — | 15 partners: ICE Data Services, CoinMarketCap +13 more |
Capabilities | Filters, maps, company context, and Elite monitoring | Company pages, screens, and portfolio records |
| Try it | Visit FINVIZ | Visit Yahoo Finance |
Standout features
The best features of FINVIZ and Yahoo Finance.ShowHide
Standout features
What FINVIZ does best
Stock and ETF filters
Build US research lists with technical and fundamental criteria.
Market heat maps
Compare sectors and groups; Elite adds real-time views.
Elite monitoring
Elite adds unlimited email and push alerts with extended-hours quotes.
What Yahoo Finance does best
Company quote pages
Review available prices, financials, estimates, and news.
Portfolio records
Enter lots, import files, or link supported brokerages.
Paid analyst research
Silver adds eligible ratings, reports, and premium news.
All details
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All details
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsOptions | StocksETFsMutual FundsOptionsFuturesCommoditiesCurrenciesCryptos |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Retail TradersPro RetailDay TradersSwing TradersLong-term Investors | Retail TradersPro RetailLong-term InvestorsDividend InvestorsGrowth InvestorsValue Investors |
Regions | North America | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica |
Coverage details | Countries: USIdentifiers: Ticker | Identifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | Real-time | Real-time15-min Delayed |
Data granularity | Not specified | EOD |
Data partners | Not specified | ICE Data ServicesCoinMarketCapMorningstarS&P Global Market IntelligenceLSEG Data & AnalyticsWall Street Horizon (TMX)Commodity Systems, Inc.Vickers+7 more |
| Access & integrations | ||
Import methods | Not specified | CSVManualBrokerOAuth |
Integrations | Not specified | PlaidYodlee |
Export formats | Excel | CSV |
| Plans & trust | ||
Capability signals | Universe builderCorrelation | Universe builderBroker syncPortfolio attributionTax lots |
Vendor & support | Support: Email | Yahoo |
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Pricing
Plans, billing, free trials, and monthly prices.ShowHide
Pricing
| Tier | ||
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Freescreener presets: Limited; current public pricing does not state the Free cap · items per page: 20 (table) / 36 (charts) / 10 (snapshots) · +4 more | Freedata use: Yahoo states Finance data is informational only and not intended for... |
| Entry paid plan | $299.50/yr≈ $24.96/mo“Elite annual”screener presets: Unlimited · portfolios: 100 · +2 more | $95.40/yr≈ $7.95/mo“Bronze (Annual)”billing notes: Billed $95.40 yearly ($7.95/month equivalent). · availability: The US subscription page requires a US bank card. |
| Tier 2 | $39.50/mo“Elite monthly”screener presets: Unlimited · items per page: Up to 100 (table) / 120 (charts) / 50 (snapshots) · +4 more | $9.95/mo“Bronze (Monthly)”billing notes: Billed monthly at $9.95. · availability: The US subscription page requires a US bank card. |
| Tier 3 | — | $239.40/yr≈ $19.95/mo“Silver (Annual)”billing notes: Billed $239.40 yearly ($19.95/month equivalent). · availability: The US subscription page requires a US bank card. |
| Tier 4 | — | $24.95/mo“Silver (Monthly)”billing notes: Billed monthly at $24.95. · availability: The US subscription page requires a US bank card. |
| Tier 5 | — | $479.40/yr≈ $39.95/mo“Gold (Annual)”billing notes: Billed $479.40 yearly ($39.95/month equivalent) after the 7-day free... · availability: The US subscription page requires a US bank card. |
| Top plan | — | $49.95/mo“Gold (Monthly)”billing notes: Billed monthly at $49.95 after the 7-day free trial. · availability: The US subscription page requires a US bank card. |
| Free trial | — | 7 days |
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Questions we keep getting
Does Yahoo Finance also screen stocks?
Yes. Yahoo offers public and eligible paid stock or fund discovery tools. FINVIZ's fit here is a U.S. scan routine combining technical and fundamental filters, maps, and company context.
Which can link my brokerage holdings?
Yahoo Finance offers supported brokerage links alongside manual lots and file imports. Check institution support and the portfolio analytics included. FINVIZ's reviewed offering focuses on market research and screening.
Are FINVIZ's free prices live?
The reviewed free plan lists stock quotes one minute late and futures 20 minutes late. Elite adds live tools for its supported scope. Yahoo's timing varies by exchange, so compare the actual timestamps for the symbols you follow.
Which paid upgrade should I compare?
Compare FINVIZ Elite for live quotes, alerts, exports, and advanced scan tools. Compare Yahoo's paid products for portfolio analytics, analyst research, or eligible Gold charts and downloads. Geography and purchase eligibility can affect Yahoo access.
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