NinjaTrader vs FINVIZ

NinjaTrader5.8Visit FINVIZ8.0Visit

NinjaTrader #3 in Stock Market software 5.8/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free plan✓ 1 of 5 features Visit NinjaTrader

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Higher score FINVIZ #5 in Stock Market software 8.0/10 Free plan · paid from $39.50/user/mo Free plan✓ 4 of 5 features Visit FINVIZ

• NinjaTrader fits best

  Futures traders who need simulation tools

• FINVIZ fits best

  Fast stock screening and market scans

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Side by side

Feature	NinjaTrader 5.8/10 Visit ↗	FINVIZ 8.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	5.8	8.0
Ranking	#3 in Stock Market software	#5 in Stock Market software
Best for	Futures traders who need simulation tools	Fast stock screening and market scans
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Not published	$39.5/user/mo
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile	Cloud
Platforms	Web, Windows, iOS, Android	Web
Support	Email, Phone, Live chat, Docs	Email, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features NinjaTrader 1/5 · FINVIZ 4/5
Real-time quotes	Not published	✓ (best)
Stock screeners	Not published	✓ (best)
Paper trading	✓ (best)	Not published
Portfolio tracking	Not published	✓ (best)
Price alerts	Not published	✓ (best)
Specs
Watchlists limit	Not published	Not published
Mobile apps	Not published	Web_only
Our review
Pros	Unlimited simulated trading and historical market replay Advanced charting, strategy backtesting and development SuperDOM market depth, order-flow analysis and advanced order types	Fundamental and technical filters support targeted stock discovery Charts, market maps, news and insider activity combine in one workspace Elite adds real-time quotes, alerts and historical backtesting
Cons	Exchange, clearing and NFA fees apply separately Live market data and some plan benefits require a funded account Brokerage commission plans and platform access are distinct	Advanced analytics and real-time quotes require an Elite subscription Access is web-only, with no native mobile app Built for research rather than brokerage trade execution
Our verdict	NinjaTrader combines a futures brokerage with trading platforms for web, Windows, iOS and Android. Its tools cover charting, market-depth trading, order entry, strategy development and backtesting, alongside unlimited simulated trading.… Read the review →	FINVIZ is a web-based stock-market research platform for individual investors, traders and analysts. It combines fundamental and technical screening with interactive charts, market maps, news aggregation, insider-trading activity views,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• NinjaTrader — where it wins

  • Unlimited simulated trading and historical market replay
  • Advanced charting, strategy backtesting and development
  • SuperDOM market depth, order-flow analysis and advanced order types

  Where it doesn't

  • Exchange, clearing and NFA fees apply separately
  • Live market data and some plan benefits require a funded account
  • Brokerage commission plans and platform access are distinct

• FINVIZ — where it wins

  • Fundamental and technical filters support targeted stock discovery
  • Charts, market maps, news and insider activity combine in one workspace
  • Elite adds real-time quotes, alerts and historical backtesting

  Where it doesn't

  • Advanced analytics and real-time quotes require an Elite subscription
  • Access is web-only, with no native mobile app
  • Built for research rather than brokerage trade execution

• NinjaTrader5.8/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

  A futures-focused platform with deep simulation and charting, plus commissions and fees to weigh.

  Visit NinjaTraderFull verdict →
• FINVIZ8.0/10 · Free plan · paid from $39.50/user/mo

  Fast browser-based screening and market research, with real-time tools reserved for Elite.

  Visit FINVIZFull verdict →