VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON
Tool details checked August 23, 2026
Tool Comparison
Fiscal.ai vs MoatMap
Pick Fiscal.ai if
Fiscal.ai
Free • From $39/mo · Web · API
- You want an API so you can script or automate things
- You want stock comparison, institutional ownership, and ETF analysis.
- You've outgrown the basics and want pro-level depth
Pick MoatMap if
MoatMap
Free • From $6 per unit · Web
- You want the cheaper way in: plans start at $6/mo instead of $39/mo
- You want scores, market sentiment, and checklist.
Skip both if: Neither one clicks with how you research; there are strong third options.
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Our take
The bottom line
Fiscal.ai and MoatMap cover a lot of the same ground (10 shared categories, including stock ideas, screeners, and data visualizations), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. Fiscal.ai simply does more: 29 categories to MoatMap's 13, including stock comparison, institutional ownership, and ETF analysis. MoatMap counters by starting cheaper at $6/mo.
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Key differences at a glance
- Cheaper paid plan
- MoatMap$6/mo vs $39/mo
- Free trial
- Fiscal.ai14 days
- Broader coverage
- Fiscal.ai29 vs 13 categories
- API access
- Fiscal.ai
- Asset coverage
- Fiscal.aiAdds ETFs and 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 $39/mo | Free • From $6 per unit |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | 14 days | — |
Plan limits | 37 limits: Terminal - Free: financials history (annual): 10, Terminal - Free: financials history (quarterly): 6 +35 more | 7 limits: Free: feathers per month: 20, Taster pack: feathers: 100 +5 more |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | No | No |
API access | Yes | No |
Broker sync | No | No |
Integrations | MCP, Claude Connector +7 more | — |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate |
Best for | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +11 more | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +4 more |
Categories covered | 29 | 13 |
Regions | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | 3 signals: Latency: Real-time, 15-min Delayed, and End of Day, Granularity: Tick and EOD +1 more | Latency: Real-time and End of Day and Granularity: EOD |
Data partners | 5 partners: Fiscal.ai Data Feed, S&P Global Market Intelligence +3 more | — |
Capabilities | 4 signals: Custom formulas, Universe builder +2 more | 5 signals: Universe builder, Factors: Quality, Value, and Momentum +3 more |
Security | SOC2 and Status page | — |
| Try it | Visit Fiscal.ai | Visit MoatMap |
Where each one shines
What Fiscal.ai and MoatMap each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What Fiscal.ai and MoatMap each do best.What Fiscal.ai does best
- Research coverage for global stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, and funds through dashboards, watchlists, portfolio views, visualizations, fundamentals, estimates, transcripts, filings, news, and event data.
- Use AI Copilot, summaries, and generated reports for earnings, filings, peer comparisons, financial analysis, and company research.
- Analysis of fundamentals, ratios, standardized financials, as-reported data, adjusted metrics, segment data, KPIs, analyst estimates, revisions, ratings, and price targets.
- Run 24 documented Fiscal Skills in MCP clients for financial models, company snapshots, screens, valuation, ownership, fund letters, filings, credit, quality scores, and earnings analysis.
- Trace research back to source filings, transcripts, slides, company news, investor-relations material, and source-to-filing images or PDFs where supported.
What MoatMap does best
- Score more than 20,000 stocks daily on Quality, Value, and Momentum within sector and global contexts.
- Screen stocks across 30 markets, use five prepared screens, and save or share filters.
- Order 9,000-to-12,000-word AI reports covering business segments, management, earnings transcripts, and scenarios.
- Track insider buys, sells, and buybacks across 28 markets.
- Upload a broker statement for factor scores, sector exposure, look-through financials, insider activity, buybacks, and earnings dates.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Fiscal.ai and MoatMap, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Fiscal.ai and MoatMap, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsMutual FundsFunds | Stocks |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediate |
Target audience | Retail TradersPro RetailInstitutional InvestorsAnalystsQuants/DevelopersLong-term InvestorsValue InvestorsGrowth Investors+5 more | Retail TradersPro RetailLong-term InvestorsValue InvestorsQuality InvestorsGrowth Investors |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica |
Coverage details | Identifiers: Ticker, CUSIP, ISIN, and FIGI | Identifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | Real-time15-min DelayedEnd of Day | Real-timeEnd of Day |
Data granularity | TickEOD | EOD |
Data partners | Fiscal.ai Data FeedS&P Global Market IntelligenceMorningstarYChartsPerplexity | Not specified |
| Access & integrations | ||
API protocols | REST | Not specified |
API auth & delivery | Auth: APIKeyWebhooks50 req/minDocs | Not specified |
Import methods | Manual | CSVManual |
Integrations | MCPClaude ConnectorChatGPTCodex CLICursorVS Code CopilotGemini CLIPerplexity+1 more | Not specified |
Export formats | CSVImagePDF | Not specified |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | SOC2Status page | Not specified |
Capability signals | Custom formulasUniverse builderCitation pinningAI summaries: Filings, Transcripts, and News | Universe builderFactors: Quality, Value, and MomentumFactor exposurePortfolio factor exposureAI summaries: Filings, Transcripts, and News |
Vendor & support | Stratosphere Technology Inc.Country: CanadaFounded 2021Support: Email | MoatMapCountry: MalaysiaSupport: Email |
Curation ratings | Methodology 5/5Reliability 4/5UX 5/5 | Not specified |
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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 | Free“Terminal - Free”financials history (annual): 10 · financials history (quarterly): 6 · +8 more | Freefeathers per month: 20 |
| Entry paid plan | $39/mo“Terminal - Pro (Monthly)”financials history (annual): 15 · financials history (quarterly): 20 · +10 more | $6 per unit“Taster pack”feathers: 100 · expiry: Never expires |
| Tier 2 | $199/mo“Terminal - Enterprise (Monthly)”financials history (annual): 20+ · financials history (quarterly): 40+ · +10 more | $15 per unit“Standard pack”feathers: 300 · expiry: Never expires |
| Top plan | — | $28 per unit“Bulk pack”feathers: 600 · expiry: Never expires |
| Custom / enterprise | Contact sales“API - Paid” | — |
| Free trial | 14 days | — |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between Fiscal.ai and MoatMap?
Fiscal.ai leans toward stock ideas, screeners, and stock comparison, while MoatMap puts more weight on AI research, screeners, and stock ideas. They overlap in 10 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do Fiscal.ai and MoatMap cost?
Good news: both Fiscal.ai and MoatMap have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Which is better for beginners: Fiscal.ai or MoatMap?
Honestly, neither is aimed at beginners. Expect a learning curve either way; that's the trade-off for the depth they offer.
Does Fiscal.ai or MoatMap have an API?
Fiscal.ai has an API for programmatic access and custom integrations. MoatMap doesn't, so you're working through its interface.
Should I choose Fiscal.ai or MoatMap?
It depends on what you're after. Pick Fiscal.ai if stock comparison and institutional ownership matter to you; go with MoatMap if you'd rather have scores and market sentiment. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do Fiscal.ai and MoatMap cover?
Both cover stocks. Fiscal.ai also handles ETFs, mutual funds, and funds.
Do Fiscal.ai and MoatMap offer real-time data?
Yes, both serve real-time market data, so either works when timing matters.
Can I export data from Fiscal.ai and MoatMap?
Fiscal.ai exports to CSV. MoatMap is stingier about getting data out.
Are Fiscal.ai and MoatMap good for long-term investing?
Yes, both are aimed squarely at long-term investors. Compare their coverage, workflow, and price before assuming they solve the same long-term research job.
Which has a better stock screener: Fiscal.ai or MoatMap?
Both Fiscal.ai and MoatMap 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 Fiscal.ai or MoatMap?
Yes, both do portfolio tracking: holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.
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