★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
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Tool Comparison
Fiscal.ai vs Nasdaq.com
Pick Fiscal.ai if
Fiscal.ai
Free • From $39/mo · Web · API
- You want an API so you can script or automate things
- You care about stock ideas, stock comparison, and data visualizations, things Nasdaq.com doesn't offer
- You're a long-term investor who cares more about fundamentals than headlines
Pick Nasdaq.com if
Nasdaq.com
Free • From $18.95/mo · Web · Mobile
- You want the cheaper way in: plans start at $18.95/mo instead of $39/mo
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
- You care about IPO, short interest, and options, things Fiscal.ai 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
Fiscal.ai and Nasdaq.com cover a lot of the same ground (13 shared categories, including screeners, portfolio, and watchlist), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. Fiscal.ai simply does more: 29 categories to Nasdaq.com's 17, including stock ideas, stock comparison, and data visualizations. Nasdaq.com counters by starting cheaper at $18.95/mo.
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Key differences at a glance
- Cheaper paid plan
- Nasdaq.com$18.95/mo vs $39/mo
- Free trial
- Fiscal.ai7 days
- Broader coverage
- Fiscal.ai29 vs 17 categories
- Mobile app
- Nasdaq.com
- API access
- Fiscal.ai
- Broker sync
- Nasdaq.com
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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 $18.95/mo |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | 7 days | — |
Plan limits | 37 limits: Terminal - Free: financials history (annual): 10, Terminal - Free: financials history (quarterly): 6 +35 more | — |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | No | Yes |
API access | Yes | No |
Broker sync | No | Yes |
Integrations | MCP, Claude Connector +7 more | TipRanks and Nasdaq Data Link |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +11 more | — |
Categories covered | 29 | 17 |
Regions | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa | North America, Europe |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | 3 signals: Latency: Real-time, 15-min Delayed, and End of Day, Granularity: EOD +1 more | 4 signals: Latency: Real-time, 15-min Delayed, and End of Day, Granularity: EOD +2 more |
Data partners | 5 partners: Fiscal.ai Data Feed, S&P Global Market Intelligence +3 more | — |
Capabilities | 6 signals: Custom formulas, Universe builder +4 more | 3 signals: Universe builder, Greeks +1 more |
Security | SOC2 and Status page | — |
| Try it | Visit Fiscal.ai | Visit Nasdaq.com |
Where each one shines
What Fiscal.ai and Nasdaq.com each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What Fiscal.ai and Nasdaq.com 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.
- AI Copilot, AI summaries, and AI-generated reports to speed up earnings review, filing review, peer comparison, 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.
- Packaged Fiscal Skills in MCP clients for financial pulls, three-statement models, segment and KPI work, comp sets, valuation, industry reports, ownership activity, filing discovery, quality scores, and earnings reactions.
- Trace research back to source filings, transcripts, slides, company news, investor-relations material, and source-to-filing images or PDFs where supported.
What Nasdaq.com does best
- Lookup tools for official Nasdaq.com quote and company pages with market data, company profiles, news, SEC filings, financial statements, and analyst context.
- Stock, ETF, and mutual-fund screeners with filterable metrics for idea generation and market exploration.
- Views for reviewing options chains with Greeks such as Delta, Gamma, and Vega for supported symbols.
- Tracking event calendars for earnings, dividends, IPOs, economic releases, splits, and other market dates.
- Research coverage for short interest, insider transactions, and institutional holdings, including 13F-style ownership context.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Fiscal.ai and Nasdaq.com, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Fiscal.ai and Nasdaq.com, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsMutual FundsFunds | StocksETFsMutual FundsOptionsCryptosCurrencies |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Retail TradersPro RetailInstitutional InvestorsAnalystsQuants/DevelopersLong-term InvestorsValue InvestorsGrowth Investors+5 more | Not specified |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica | North AmericaEurope |
Coverage details | Identifiers: Ticker, CUSIP, ISIN, and FIGI | Countries: USIdentifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | Real-time15-min DelayedEnd of Day | Real-time15-min DelayedEnd of Day |
Data granularity | EOD | 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 | ManualBrokerOAuth |
Integrations | MCPClaude ConnectorChatGPTCodex CLICursorVS Code CopilotGemini CLIPerplexity+1 more | TipRanksNasdaq Data Link |
Export formats | CSVImagePDF | Not specified |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | SOC2Status page | Not specified |
Capability signals | Custom formulasUniverse builderPerformance attributionPortfolio attributionCitation pinningAI summaries: Filings, Transcripts, and News | Universe builderGreeksBroker sync |
Vendor & support | Stratosphere Technology Inc.Country: CanadaFounded 2021Support: Email | Nasdaq, Inc.Country: USSupport: Email and Phone |
Curation ratings | Methodology 5/5Reliability 4/5UX 5/5 | 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 | Free“Terminal - Free”financials history (annual): 10 · financials history (quarterly): 6 · +8 more | Free |
| Entry paid plan | $39/mo“Terminal - Pro (Monthly)”financials history (annual): 15 · financials history (quarterly): 20 · +10 more | $18.95/mo“Smart Portfolio Pro – 2 Years” |
| Tier 2 | $199/mo“Terminal - Enterprise (Monthly)”financials history (annual): 20+ · financials history (quarterly): 40+ · +10 more | $21.25/mo“Smart Portfolio Pro – Yearly” |
| Top plan | — | $24.95/mo“Smart Portfolio Pro – Quarterly” |
| Custom / enterprise | Contact sales“API - Paid” | — |
| Free trial | 7 days | — |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between Fiscal.ai and Nasdaq.com?
Fiscal.ai leans toward stock ideas, screeners, and stock comparison, while Nasdaq.com puts more weight on screeners, portfolio, and watchlist. They overlap in 13 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do Fiscal.ai and Nasdaq.com cost?
Good news: both Fiscal.ai and Nasdaq.com have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Can I use Fiscal.ai or Nasdaq.com on my phone?
Nasdaq.com lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. Fiscal.ai doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web and API.
Does Fiscal.ai or Nasdaq.com have an API?
Fiscal.ai has an API for programmatic access and custom integrations. Nasdaq.com doesn't, so you're working through its interface.
Should I choose Fiscal.ai or Nasdaq.com?
It depends on what you're after. Pick Fiscal.ai if stock ideas and stock comparison matter to you; go with Nasdaq.com if you'd rather have IPO and short interest. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do Fiscal.ai and Nasdaq.com cover?
Both cover stocks, ETFs, and mutual funds. Fiscal.ai also handles funds. Nasdaq.com adds options, cryptos, and currencies on top.
Do Fiscal.ai and Nasdaq.com 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 Nasdaq.com?
Fiscal.ai exports to CSV. Nasdaq.com is stingier about getting data out.
Can Fiscal.ai or Nasdaq.com connect to my broker?
Nasdaq.com syncs with brokers automatically. With Fiscal.ai, you're entering holdings by hand or importing files.
Which has a better stock screener: Fiscal.ai or Nasdaq.com?
Both Fiscal.ai and Nasdaq.com 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 Nasdaq.com?
Yes, both do portfolio tracking: holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.
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