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Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Tool Comparison
Google Finance vs Nasdaq.com comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Google Finance
google.com
Nasdaq.com
nasdaq.com
Comparison highlights
- Tool score: the chart below shows community vote sentiment over the last 8 weeks. Use it as a signal, not a verdict.
- Overlap: both cover Watchlist, Portfolio, and News and 3 other categories.
- Coverage tilt: Google Finance has 2 categories you won't get in Nasdaq.com; Nasdaq.com has 12 unique categories.
- Pricing: Google Finance is Free; Nasdaq.com is Free, Subscription.
Category leaders
- Screeners: Nasdaq.com is tagged for this workflow; Google Finance has no category votes yet.
- Portfolio: not enough category votes yet to call a leader.
- Watchlist: Google Finance leads (+2 vs 0 net votes for Nasdaq.com).
- News: too close to call (0 each).
- Data Visualizations: Google Finance is tagged for this workflow; Nasdaq.com has no category votes yet.
Vote sentiment comparison
Cumulative positive vote share. Loading fresh totals...
Side-by-side metrics
| Attribute | Google Finance | Nasdaq.com |
|---|---|---|
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Currencies, Cryptos, Futures, Bonds | Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Options, Cryptos, Currencies |
Experience levels Who each product is built for | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Platforms Where you can access the product | Web | Web, Mobile |
Pricing High-level pricing models | Free | Free, Subscription |
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat | Yes | Yes |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Highlighted | Standard listing |
Coverage overlap
Shared categories
Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.
Google Finance strengths
Categories covered by Google Finance but not Nasdaq.com.
Nasdaq.com strengths
Categories covered by Nasdaq.com but not Google Finance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do Google Finance and Nasdaq.com both support?
Both platforms cover Watchlist, Portfolio, News, Financials, ETF Overview, and ETF Holdings workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Do Google Finance and Nasdaq.com require subscriptions?
Both Google Finance and Nasdaq.com keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.
Which tool has mobile access?
Nasdaq.com ships a dedicated mobile experience, while Google Finance focuses on web or desktop access.
What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?
Google Finance differentiates itself with Custom watchlists to follow securities and markets, with tailored news feeds for tracked symbols., Simple portfolio tools: add holdings with quantity, cost basis, and date; convert watchlists to portfolios; experiment with simulated “playground” portfolios; switch portfolio currency., and Performance tracking with one-day and total returns, plus portfolio value charts. Comparisons are based on time-weighted rate of return (TWR)., whereas Nasdaq.com stands out for Real-time U.S. quotes with continuously updating bid/ask via Nasdaq Basic, with data credited to Nasdaq Data Link., Built-in screeners for stocks, ETFs, and mutual funds with filterable metrics., and Options chains enhanced with Greeks such as Delta, Gamma, and Vega..
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Curation & Accuracy
This directory blends AI‑assisted discovery with human curation. Entries are reviewed, edited, and organized with the goal of expanding coverage and sharpening quality over time. Your feedback helps steer improvements (because no single human can capture everything all at once).
Details change. Pricing, features, and availability may be incomplete or out of date. Treat listings as a starting point and verify on the provider’s site before making decisions. If you spot an error or a gap, send a quick note and I’ll adjust.