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Head-to-head · Equity Research Platforms

FactSet Workstation vs I/B/E/S Estimates

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score FactSet Workstation #2 in Equity Research Platforms 9.3/10 Pricing on request ✓ 4 of 4 features Contact FactSet
I/B/E/S Estimates #5 in Equity Research Platforms 8.7/10 Pricing on request ✓ 2 of 4 features Visit LSEG

FactSet Workstation leads on 2 checks, I/B/E/S Estimates on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreFactSet Workstation · 9.3/10
  • Most featuresFactSet Workstation · 4 of 4

FactSet Workstation scores higher on our rubric for equity research platforms: 9.3 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #5.

FactSet Workstation offers company financials; I/B/E/S Estimates doesn't publish it. On data freshness, FactSet Workstation gives you Real_time where I/B/E/S Estimates offers Near_real_time. FactSet Workstation offers research reports; I/B/E/S Estimates doesn't publish it.

FactSet Workstation is the better fit for institutional analysts needing broad research and data. I/B/E/S Estimates is the better fit for analysts focused on broker estimates and forecast history.

  • FactSet Workstation fits best

    Institutional analysts needing broad research and data

  • I/B/E/S Estimates fits best

    Analysts focused on broker estimates and forecast history

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Side by side

Feature FactSet Workstation 9.3/10 Visit ↗ I/B/E/S Estimates 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.3 8.7
Ranking #2 in Equity Research Platforms #5 in Equity Research Platforms
Best for Institutional analysts needing broad research and data Analysts focused on broker estimates and forecast history
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan Not published Not published
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop
Platforms Web, Windows, iOS, Android Web, Windows
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features FactSet Workstation 4/4 · I/B/E/S Estimates 2/4
Company financials ✓ (best) Not published
Equity screening ✓ ✓
Earnings estimates ✓ ✓
Research reports ✓ (best) Not published
Specs
Market coverage Global Global
Data freshness Real_time Near_real_time
Our review
Pros
  • Screens public and private companies with custom criteria and stock-selection models
  • Combines streaming news and quotes with research, filings and transcript search
  • Covers portfolio risk and performance, company relationships and geographic revenue
  • Combines broker-level estimates with company-level consensus.
  • Includes SmartEstimates, Analyst Rankings and recommendations.
  • Offers historical estimates and multiple delivery channels.
Cons
  • Pricing requires contacting sales
  • Microsoft Office is the only named integration
  • Support channels listed here are limited to documentation
  • It is a data service, not a standalone research application.
  • Package details require contacting LSEG.
  • Its focus is narrower than a full research platform.
Our verdict

FactSet Workstation brings company, market and portfolio research into one platform for investment professionals. It is suited to mid-market and enterprise teams that need to screen public and private companies, review research, and…

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I/B/E/S Estimates is LSEG’s data service for analyst forecasts and company-level consensus, aimed at investment research, valuation, screening and forecast comparison workflows. It is suited to analysts who need broker-level estimates,…

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  1. FactSet WorkstationEquity Research Platforms 9.3Pricing on request
  2. I/B/E/S EstimatesEquity Research Platforms 8.7Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • FactSet Workstation — where it wins

    • Screens public and private companies with custom criteria and stock-selection models
    • Combines streaming news and quotes with research, filings and transcript search
    • Covers portfolio risk and performance, company relationships and geographic revenue

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting sales
    • Microsoft Office is the only named integration
    • Support channels listed here are limited to documentation

  • I/B/E/S Estimates — where it wins

    • Combines broker-level estimates with company-level consensus.
    • Includes SmartEstimates, Analyst Rankings and recommendations.
    • Offers historical estimates and multiple delivery channels.

    Where it doesn't

    • It is a data service, not a standalone research application.
    • Package details require contacting LSEG.
    • Its focus is narrower than a full research platform.
  • FactSet Workstation9.3/10 · Pricing on request

    Broad company research, market data and portfolio analysis across desktop, web and mobile.

    Contact FactSetFull verdict →
  • I/B/E/S Estimates8.7/10 · Pricing on request

    A specialist source for broker forecasts, consensus and estimate history.

    Visit LSEGFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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