VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

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Monday, October 6, 2025

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Main Street Data vs Nasdaq.com comparison

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

Quick takeaways

Main Street Data adds Data Visualizations, Stock Comparison, Transcripts, and Interest Rates coverage that Nasdaq.com skips.

Nasdaq.com includes Portfolio, News, Dividends, Splits, IPO, Insider Data, 13F, Short Interest, ETF Overview, ETF Holdings, Options, Analyst Price Targets, and Analyst Recommendations categories that Main Street Data omits.

Main Street Data highlights: Visual dashboards and customizable curated charts for listed companies., Stock screener with simplified charting for fundamentals and performance., and KPI library with 1,100+ company-specific operating metrics, over 10 years of history, and updates within hours of earnings releases (with retroactive adjustments for reporting changes)..

Nasdaq.com is known 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..

Nasdaq.com offers mobile access, which Main Street Data skips.

Main Street Data

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Visual-first stock research platform with two tiers: Starter (free) includes curated charts, 10 years of financials, basic charting, and an earnings calendar. The Plus plan ($468/year) adds a KPI library, 30+ years of financial data, advanced charting, company comparisons, call transcripts, analyst estimates, calendar sync, curated groups, and multiple watchlists.

Platforms

Web

Pricing

Free

Subscription

Quick highlights

Visual dashboards and customizable curated charts for listed companies.
Stock screener with simplified charting for fundamentals and performance.
KPI library with 1,100+ company-specific operating metrics, over 10 years of history, and updates within hours of earnings releases (with retroactive adjustments for reporting changes).
Standardized financials sourced from Finnhub (with Financial Modeling Prep referenced in pricing materials). KPI data comes directly from SEC filings and company reports.
Earnings calendar included in the free plan; calendar sync available in Plus.

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Nasdaq.com

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Nasdaq’s official portal for quotes, news, filings, calendars, and investor tools. Free users can access watchlists, portfolios, and market data, while premium Smart Portfolio (powered by TipRanks) adds broker syncing and advanced analytics. U.S. quotes stream in real time via Nasdaq Basic/NLS, though extended-hours data is typically shown with a 15-minute delay.

Platforms

Web

Mobile

Pricing

Free

Subscription

Quick highlights

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.
Options chains enhanced with Greeks such as Delta, Gamma, and Vega.
Dedicated pages for short interest, insider transactions, and institutional holdings (13F).
Comprehensive calendars covering dividends, earnings, IPOs, and economic events.

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Overlap

Shared focus areas

5 overlaps

Mutual strengths include Screeners, Watchlist, and Calendar plus 2 more areas.

Where they differ

Main Street Data

Distinct strengths include:

Visual dashboards and customizable curated charts for listed companies.
Stock screener with simplified charting for fundamentals and performance.
KPI library with 1,100+ company-specific operating metrics, over 10 years of history, and updates within hours of earnings releases (with retroactive adjustments for reporting changes).
Standardized financials sourced from Finnhub (with Financial Modeling Prep referenced in pricing materials). KPI data comes directly from SEC filings and company reports.

Nasdaq.com

Distinct strengths include:

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.
Options chains enhanced with Greeks such as Delta, Gamma, and Vega.
Dedicated pages for short interest, insider transactions, and institutional holdings (13F).

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	Main Street Data	Nasdaq.com
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: Screeners, Watchlist, Calendar, Financials, Analyst Forecasts Unique: Data Visualizations, Stock Comparison, Transcripts, Interest Rates	Shared: Screeners, Watchlist, Calendar, Financials, Analyst Forecasts Unique: Portfolio, News, Dividends, Splits, IPO, Insider Data, 13F, Short Interest, ETF Overview, ETF Holdings, Options, Analyst Price Targets, Analyst Recommendations
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Stocks	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, Subscription	Free, Subscription
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor	Unique Visual dashboards and customizable curated charts for listed companies. Stock screener with simplified charting for fundamentals and performance. KPI library with 1,100+ company-specific operating metrics, over 10 years of history, and updates within hours of earnings releases (with retroactive adjustments for reporting changes). Standardized financials sourced from Finnhub (with Financial Modeling Prep referenced in pricing materials). KPI data comes directly from SEC filings and company reports. Earnings calendar included in the free plan; calendar sync available in Plus. Company comparison tools available in the Plus tier.	Unique 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. Options chains enhanced with Greeks such as Delta, Gamma, and Vega. Dedicated pages for short interest, insider transactions, and institutional holdings (13F). Comprehensive calendars covering dividends, earnings, IPOs, and economic events. ETF pages include holdings tables and fund-level analytics.
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat	Yes	Yes
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists	Standard listing	Standard listing

Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do Main Street Data and Nasdaq.com both support?

Both platforms cover Screeners, Watchlist, Calendar, Financials, and Analyst Forecasts workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.

Do Main Street Data and Nasdaq.com require subscriptions?

Both Main Street Data 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 Main Street Data focuses on web or desktop access.

What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?

Main Street Data differentiates itself with Visual dashboards and customizable curated charts for listed companies., Stock screener with simplified charting for fundamentals and performance., and KPI library with 1,100+ company-specific operating metrics, over 10 years of history, and updates within hours of earnings releases (with retroactive adjustments for reporting changes)., 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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