VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

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Sunday, October 5, 2025

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FlowAlgo vs Stocknear comparison

Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.

Quick takeaways

Stocknear includes Screeners, Data Visualizations, Watchlist, News, Calendar, Financials, ETF Overview, ETF Holdings, ETF Performance, Analyst Price Targets, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Forecasts, Insider Data, 13F, US Government Trades, Dividend, AI, and AI Chat categories that FlowAlgo omits.

FlowAlgo highlights: Realtime monitoring of options order flow, with unusual activity detection and tracking of Intermarket Sweep Orders and option block trades., Equity block and dark pool order data, paired with a dedicated “Dark Pool Insights” module., and Dark pool data is delayed until officially reported; equity block data may lag ~20 minutes. Options flow itself streams with typical latency of half a second to 15 seconds..

Stocknear is known for: Ticker pages with tabs for Financials, Statistics, Business Metrics, Forecasts, Dark Pool, Options, Insider, Dividends, and History., Real-time options flow feed and unusual activity; options chains available (OPRA-sourced)., and Dark pool & off-exchange trade tape (15‑minute delay)..

Stocknear keeps a free entry point that FlowAlgo lacks.

FlowAlgo

flowalgo.com

Realtime options order flow with equity block and dark pool data. All plans include the same feature set with monthly, quarterly, or annual billing. Paid trial available for two weeks. Dark pool prints are reported with delays (anywhere from hours to the next day), and equity block data can lag by up to ~20 minutes under exchange rules.

Platforms

Web

Pricing

Subscription

Quick highlights

Realtime monitoring of options order flow, with unusual activity detection and tracking of Intermarket Sweep Orders and option block trades.
Equity block and dark pool order data, paired with a dedicated “Dark Pool Insights” module.
Dark pool data is delayed until officially reported; equity block data may lag ~20 minutes. Options flow itself streams with typical latency of half a second to 15 seconds.
Alpha AI signals during market hours, flagging predictive momentum shifts and Long/Short/Hedge opportunities.
Historical database with access back to mid-2017, including prior days’ flow activity.

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Stocknear

stocknear.com

EU-built stock research platform focused on U.S. markets. Features real-time options flow (Benzinga), 15‑min delayed dark-pool prints, analyst targets/ratings, hedge-fund 13F explorer, U.S. Congress trades, earnings calendar/news feed, business metrics, watchlists and alerts, plus an AI Agent for conversational research. Market data/fundamentals/ETF analytics are sourced from Financial Modeling Prep; options chains from Intrinio (OPRA). Company is Stocknear GmbH (Siegen, Germany). No public API as of Sept 2025.

Platforms

Web

Pricing

Free

Subscription

Quick highlights

Ticker pages with tabs for Financials, Statistics, Business Metrics, Forecasts, Dark Pool, Options, Insider, Dividends, and History.
Real-time options flow feed and unusual activity; options chains available (OPRA-sourced).
Dark pool & off-exchange trade tape (15‑minute delay).
Hedge Fund tracker (13F) with institution list (downloadable) and holdings analytics.
U.S. Congress trading dashboard access.

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Overlap

Shared focus areas

3 overlaps

Mutual strengths include Options & Derivatives, Dark Pool & Off-Exchange, and Alerts.

Where they differ

Stocknear

Distinct strengths include:

Ticker pages with tabs for Financials, Statistics, Business Metrics, Forecasts, Dark Pool, Options, Insider, Dividends, and History.
Real-time options flow feed and unusual activity; options chains available (OPRA-sourced).
Dark pool & off-exchange trade tape (15‑minute delay).
Hedge Fund tracker (13F) with institution list (downloadable) and holdings analytics.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	FlowAlgo	Stocknear
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: Options & Derivatives, Dark Pool & Off-Exchange, Alerts	Shared: Options & Derivatives, Dark Pool & Off-Exchange, Alerts Unique: Screeners, Data Visualizations, Watchlist, News, Calendar, Financials, ETF Overview, ETF Holdings, ETF Performance, Analyst Price Targets, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Forecasts, Insider Data, 13F, US Government Trades, Dividend, AI, AI Chat
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Stocks, ETFs, Options	Stocks, ETFs, Options
Experience levels Who each product is built for	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Platforms Where you can access the product	Web	Web
Pricing High-level pricing models	Subscription	Free, Subscription
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor	Unique Realtime monitoring of options order flow, with unusual activity detection and tracking of Intermarket Sweep Orders and option block trades. Equity block and dark pool order data, paired with a dedicated “Dark Pool Insights” module. Dark pool data is delayed until officially reported; equity block data may lag ~20 minutes. Options flow itself streams with typical latency of half a second to 15 seconds. Alpha AI signals during market hours, flagging predictive momentum shifts and Long/Short/Hedge opportunities. Historical database with access back to mid-2017, including prior days’ flow activity. FlowAlgo Levels (“Institutional Zones”), highlighting support and resistance from historical block and dark pool transactions.	Unique Ticker pages with tabs for Financials, Statistics, Business Metrics, Forecasts, Dark Pool, Options, Insider, Dividends, and History. Real-time options flow feed and unusual activity; options chains available (OPRA-sourced). Dark pool & off-exchange trade tape (15‑minute delay). Hedge Fund tracker (13F) with institution list (downloadable) and holdings analytics. U.S. Congress trading dashboard access. Analyst section with ratings, price targets, and EPS/revenue forecasts.
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat	Not yet	Not yet
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists	Standard listing	Standard listing

Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do FlowAlgo and Stocknear both support?

Both platforms cover Options & Derivatives, Dark Pool & Off-Exchange, and Alerts workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.

Which tool offers a free plan?

Stocknear offers a free entry point, while FlowAlgo requires a paid subscription. Review the pricing table to see how the paid tiers compare.

How can you access FlowAlgo and Stocknear?

Both FlowAlgo and Stocknear prioritize web or desktop access. Investors wanting a mobile-first workflow may need to rely on responsive web views.

What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?

FlowAlgo differentiates itself with Realtime monitoring of options order flow, with unusual activity detection and tracking of Intermarket Sweep Orders and option block trades., Equity block and dark pool order data, paired with a dedicated “Dark Pool Insights” module., and Dark pool data is delayed until officially reported; equity block data may lag ~20 minutes. Options flow itself streams with typical latency of half a second to 15 seconds., whereas Stocknear stands out for Ticker pages with tabs for Financials, Statistics, Business Metrics, Forecasts, Dark Pool, Options, Insider, Dividends, and History., Real-time options flow feed and unusual activity; options chains available (OPRA-sourced)., and Dark pool & off-exchange trade tape (15‑minute delay)..

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