Best Stock Screeners (2026)
A screener is different from a scanner: screeners are on-demand snapshots, scanners are continuous. Here are six screeners ranked for end-of-day workflow.
The short answer
Finviz is the top pick, with Stock Rover and TradingView Screener as solid alternatives for best stock screener.
1. Finviz
Pros
- Massive filter library (60+ fundamental and technical filters)
- Famous S&P 500 heat-map for sector sentiment at a glance
- Generous free tier covers most retail screening needs
- Well-known and trusted since 2007
Cons
- Real-time data only on the $39.50/mo Elite tier — and still ~3-minute refresh
- No published win rates on its built-in signals
- No crypto coverage
- UI shows its age
2. Stock Rover
Pros
- 650+ fundamental metrics — deepest free fundamentals data
- Excellent portfolio analytics, dividend tracking
- Brokerage integration for live portfolio tracking
- 10+ years of historical financial data
Cons
- Not built for real-time scanning — even paid tiers have delays
- No signal accuracy tracking
- Minimal crypto coverage
- UI is dense and dated
3. TradingView Screener
Pros
- Every exchange, every asset class including forex/futures
- Combine with Pine Script for custom conditions
- Tight integration with TradingView's charts
- Real-time data on paid tiers
Cons
- Real-time paywalled, plus exchange data fees
- It's a screener, not a signal engine
- Pine Script alerts capped on lower tiers
- No published track records
4. Yahoo Finance
Pros
- Comprehensive free coverage of every ticker
- Decent earnings calendar and analyst estimates
- Long-running brand trust
- Portfolio tracking for casual investors
Cons
- Quotes delayed 15+ min on free tier
- No real scanner
- No signal accuracy tracking
- Aging UI/UX
5. StockCharts.com
Pros
- Excellent point-and-figure and classical TA charting
- Strong technical education library (ChartSchool)
- Sector rotation and relative strength visualizations
- End-of-day data sufficient for swing trading
Cons
- Real-time requires paid tier
- Scanner less powerful than competitors
- No crypto
- No signal accuracy publication
6. SultraxAI
Pros
- 60-second refresh on the free tier — actually real-time
- Every BUY/SELL signal is logged and back-checked at 1h/4h/24h horizons; win rates published live
- Stocks and crypto in the same scanner
- AI chat that knows the current price, RSI, MACD, and recent news
Cons
- Coverage is limited to ~100 stocks and 12 crypto pairs (focused, not comprehensive)
- Charting depth is basic — uses TradingView widgets
- Newer brand (launched 2026) — less name recognition than incumbents
How we ranked them
Finviz #1 for end-of-day screening — broadest free filter library.
Stock Rover #2 for fundamentals depth. TradingView Screener #3 for cross-market screens. Yahoo Finance and StockCharts cover the casual end. SultraxAI #6 (we're scanner-first; screener depth is a future build).
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