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★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★

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Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Tool Comparison

Nasdaq.com vs Perplexity Finance comparison

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

Nasdaq.com logo

Nasdaq.com

nasdaq.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb, Mobile
Hands-on review
Perplexity Finance logo

Perplexity Finance

perplexity.ai

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb, Mobile
Editor's pickHands-on review
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At a glance

Platforms
Nasdaq.comWeb, Mobile
Perplexity FinanceWeb, Mobile
Categories
Nasdaq.com18
Perplexity Finance11
Pricing details

Tool

Nasdaq.com

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial

Plans & pricing

FreeFree
Smart Portfolio ProSubscription

Tool

Perplexity Finance

$20/mo

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial

Plans & pricing

Standard (Free)Free
Pro$20/mo
Max$200/mo
Category leaders
PortfolioNasdaq.com
WatchlistPerplexity Finance
NewsTied
DividendsNasdaq.com
FinancialsNasdaq.com
Data VisualizationsPerplexity Finance
Short InterestNasdaq.com
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Platform details

AttributeNasdaq.comPerplexity Finance
Asset types
StocksETFsMutual FundsOptionsCryptosCurrencies
StocksETFsMutual FundsCryptosOptions
Experience
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Regions
North AmericaEurope
North AmericaAPAC
Data freshness
Real-time15-min DelayedEnd of Day
Real-time
API access
Not specifiedNot specified
Export formats
Not specifiedNot specified

Coverage overlap

Shared categories7

Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.

Perplexity Finance strengths4

Categories covered by Perplexity Finance only.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between Nasdaq.com and Perplexity Finance?

Nasdaq.com focuses on Screeners, Portfolio, and Watchlist while Perplexity Finance specializes in Screeners, Watchlist, and Data Visualizations. They overlap in 7 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

How much do Nasdaq.com and Perplexity Finance cost?

Good news—both Nasdaq.com and Perplexity Finance offer free plans. You can try each platform without commitment and only pay when you need premium features.

Should I choose Nasdaq.com or Perplexity Finance?

Choose Nasdaq.com if you need Real-time U.S. quotes with continuously updating bid/ask via Nasdaq Basic, with data credited to Nasdaq Data Link., and Built-in screeners for stocks, ETFs, and mutual funds with filterable metrics.. Go with Perplexity Finance if Upgraded price charts with volume bars, OHLCV tooltips, candlestick/area toggle, compare overlays, SMA indicator, and custom date ranges., and Real-time newswire feeds for equities and markets, with headline → full story and related coverage. better fits how you invest.

What asset classes do Nasdaq.com and Perplexity Finance cover?

Both cover Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Options, and Cryptos. Nasdaq.com also includes Currencies.

Do Nasdaq.com and Perplexity Finance offer real-time data?

Yes, both platforms provide real-time market data. This makes either suitable for active trading strategies where timing matters.

Is Nasdaq.com or Perplexity Finance better for day trading?

Perplexity Finance is built with active traders in mind, offering features like real-time data and technical analysis. Nasdaq.com is better suited for buy-and-hold investors focused on fundamentals.

Which has a better stock screener—Nasdaq.com or Perplexity Finance?

Both Nasdaq.com and Perplexity Finance include stock screeners. Try each to see which filtering options and interface you prefer.

Can I track my portfolio with Nasdaq.com or Perplexity Finance?

Nasdaq.com offers portfolio tracking features. Perplexity Finance is more focused on research and analysis.

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