VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★

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Saturday, January 31, 2026

Tool Comparison

FOIAsearch vs FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) comparison

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

FOIAsearch logo

FOIAsearch

foiasearch.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb
FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) logo

FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times)

markets.ft.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb, Mobile
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At a glance

Platforms
FOIAsearchWeb
FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times)Web, Mobile
Categories
FOIAsearch4
FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times)13
Pricing details
FOIAsearchFT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times)
Free tier
Free trial
Starting price
Enterprise option
Available plansFree (Search), Portfolio Alerts, IR Watch, Prominent Reporter AlertsFree (Registered), FT Digital (Subscriber)
Category leaders
ScreenersFT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times)
PortfolioFT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times)
AlertsTied
FinancialsFT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times)
Data VisualizationsFT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times)
Insider DataFT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times)
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Platform details

AttributeFOIAsearchFT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times)
Asset types
Stocks
StocksETFsMutual FundsBondsCommoditiesCurrencies
Experience
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Regions
North America
North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica
Data freshness
End of Day
15-min DelayedEnd of Day
API access
Not specifiedNot specified
Export formats
Not specified
PDF

Coverage overlap

Shared categories2

Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.

FOIAsearch strengths2

Categories covered by FOIAsearch only.

FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) strengths11

Categories covered by FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) only.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between FOIAsearch and FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times)?

FOIAsearch focuses on Alerts, Regulatory Filings Monitoring, and Watchlist while FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) specializes in Portfolio, Watchlist, and Alerts. They overlap in 2 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

How much do FOIAsearch and FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) cost?

Good news—both FOIAsearch and FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) offer free plans. You can try each platform without commitment and only pay when you need premium features.

Can I use FOIAsearch or FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) on my phone?

FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) has a mobile app so you can check your research on the go. FOIAsearch is web-only, so you'll need a browser to access it from mobile devices.

Should I choose FOIAsearch or FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times)?

Choose FOIAsearch if you need Unified search of SEC FOIA Logs with lists for ‘All Requests’ and ‘B7A Exempt Requests’., and ‘Protect My Portfolio’ email alerts on FOIA activity tied to saved companies/tickers.. Go with FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) if Comprehensive tools hub including watchlists, portfolio tracking, alerts, equities and fund screeners, and a compound growth calculator (beta)., and Free accounts allow users to build watchlists, track portfolios, and set price or news alerts directly from instrument pages. better fits how you invest.

What asset classes do FOIAsearch and FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) cover?

Both cover Stocks. FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) adds coverage for ETFs, Mutual Funds, Bonds, Commodities, and Currencies.

Which has a better stock screener—FOIAsearch or FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times)?

FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) includes a stock screener for finding investment ideas. FOIAsearch focuses on other analytical tools.

Can I track my portfolio with FOIAsearch or FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times)?

FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) offers portfolio tracking features. FOIAsearch is more focused on research and analysis.

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