★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
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Tool Comparison
Fiscal.ai vs Qfinr
Pick Fiscal.ai if
Fiscal.ai
Free • From $39/mo · Web · API
- You'd rather start free and only pay if you outgrow it
- Delayed quotes won't cut it; you need real-time data
- You want an API so you can script or automate things
Pick Qfinr if
Qfinr
Subscription · Web · Mobile
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
- You care about backtesting, scenario & stress tests, and ETF screeners, 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 Qfinr cover a lot of the same ground (4 shared categories, including stock ideas, screeners, and portfolio), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. Fiscal.ai simply does more: 29 categories to Qfinr's 8, including stock comparison, data visualizations, and institutional ownership. Qfinr counters by keeping things simpler.
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Key differences at a glance
- Free plan
- Fiscal.ai
- Free trial
- Fiscal.ai7 days
- Broader coverage
- Fiscal.ai29 vs 8 categories
- Mobile app
- Qfinr
- API access
- Fiscal.ai
- Real-time data
- Fiscal.ai
See for yourself
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 | Subscription |
Free tier | Yes | No |
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 | No |
Integrations | MCP, Claude Connector +7 more | CAMS (statement import), Karvy / KFintech (statement import) +6 more |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +11 more | — |
Categories covered | 29 | 8 |
Regions | 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: EOD +1 more | Latency: End of Day and Granularity: EOD |
Data partners | 5 partners: Fiscal.ai Data Feed, S&P Global Market Intelligence +3 more | — |
Capabilities | 6 signals: Custom formulas, Universe builder +4 more | — |
Security | SOC2 and Status page | — |
| Try it | Visit Fiscal.ai | Visit Qfinr |
Where each one shines
What Fiscal.ai and Qfinr each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What Fiscal.ai and Qfinr 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 Qfinr does best
- Tracking a multi-asset portfolio across stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, bonds, commodities, deposits, and cash-style accounts.
- Statement-import workflows for Indian custodians and brokers such as CAMS, KFintech, NSDL, CDSL, Zerodha, HDFC Securities, ICICI Securities, and Kotak Securities.
- Analysis of portfolio risk with stress-testing and what-if tools designed for understanding how holdings may react under different market conditions.
- Benchmark portfolio behavior using daily return comparisons rather than only checking current market value.
- Screening for stocks, mutual funds, and ETFs from one research environment when evaluating new holdings or portfolio replacements.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Fiscal.ai and Qfinr, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Fiscal.ai and Qfinr, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsMutual FundsFunds | StocksETFsMutual FundsBondsCommoditiesOther |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Retail TradersPro RetailInstitutional InvestorsAnalystsQuants/DevelopersLong-term InvestorsValue InvestorsGrowth Investors+5 more | Not specified |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica | Not specified |
Coverage details | Identifiers: Ticker, CUSIP, ISIN, and FIGI | Countries: INIdentifiers: RIC and Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | Real-time15-min DelayedEnd of Day | End 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 | CSVCustodianManual |
Integrations | MCPClaude ConnectorChatGPTCodex CLICursorVS Code CopilotGemini CLIPerplexity+1 more | CAMS (statement import)Karvy / KFintech (statement import)NSDL (statement import)CDSL (statement import)Zerodha (CSV import)HDFC Securities (export/import file)ICICI Securities (export/import file)Kotak Securities (export/import file) |
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 | Not specified |
Vendor & support | Stratosphere Technology Inc.Country: CanadaFounded 2021Support: Email | Qfinr Pte LtdSupport: Email |
Curation ratings | Methodology 5/5Reliability 4/5UX 5/5 | Methodology 2/5Reliability 3/5UX 3/5 |
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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 | — |
| Entry paid plan | $39/mo“Terminal - Pro (Monthly)”financials history (annual): 15 · financials history (quarterly): 20 · +10 more | Subscription |
| Top plan | $199/mo“Terminal - Enterprise (Monthly)”financials history (annual): 20+ · financials history (quarterly): 40+ · +10 more | — |
| Custom / enterprise | Contact sales“API - Paid” | — |
| Free trial | 7 days | — |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between Fiscal.ai and Qfinr?
Fiscal.ai leans toward stock ideas, screeners, and stock comparison, while Qfinr puts more weight on portfolio, watchlist, and backtesting. They overlap in 4 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
Is Fiscal.ai or Qfinr free to use?
Fiscal.ai has a free tier, so you can get started without paying anything. Qfinr is paid-only. If budget matters, start with Fiscal.ai and see how far it takes you before opening your wallet.
Can I use Fiscal.ai or Qfinr on my phone?
Qfinr 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 Qfinr have an API?
Fiscal.ai has an API for programmatic access and custom integrations. Qfinr doesn't, so you're working through its interface.
Should I choose Fiscal.ai or Qfinr?
It depends on what you're after. Pick Fiscal.ai if stock comparison and data visualizations matter to you; go with Qfinr if you'd rather have backtesting and scenario & stress tests. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do Fiscal.ai and Qfinr cover?
Both cover stocks, ETFs, and mutual funds. Fiscal.ai also handles funds. Qfinr adds bonds, commodities, and other on top.
Does Fiscal.ai or Qfinr have real-time data?
Fiscal.ai offers real-time data, which matters if you trade actively. Qfinr 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 Fiscal.ai and Qfinr?
Fiscal.ai exports to CSV. Qfinr is stingier about getting data out.
Which has a better stock screener: Fiscal.ai or Qfinr?
Both Fiscal.ai and Qfinr 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 Qfinr?
Yes, both do portfolio tracking: holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.
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