Looking for a Finviz alternative?
Finviz is built for screening US stocks: filters, heatmaps, news, and insider data in one place. SnapPChart handles the question that comes after the screen: is this specific chart setup worth trading, long or short? Here is where each tool starts and stops, and how they fit into one session.
Quick answer
Finviz screens. SnapPChart grades.
Finviz and SnapPChart do different jobs. Finviz finds candidates: its screener filters US stocks by price, volume, fundamentals, and technical signals, and its maps show which sectors are moving. SnapPChart grades the chart you pick from that list. Upload a screenshot and it returns an A+ to F setup grade, entry, stop, targets, risk/reward, and the bear case. If you only need one of those jobs done, you only need one of the tools.
Finviz vs SnapPChart
Every row filled in. Yes means the feature is there, Partial means it is limited or plan-gated, No means it is not part of the product.
| Feature | SnapPChart | Finviz |
|---|---|---|
| Market-wide stock screener | No, grades the chart you upload | Yes, descriptive, fundamental, and technical filters |
| Heatmaps and sector maps | No | Yes |
| News, insider, and SEC filing data | No | Yes |
| Real-time quotes | No, reads the screenshot, not a data feed | Partial, Elite only (free quotes are delayed) |
| Intraday charts | Yes, grades any timeframe you screenshot | Partial, Elite only |
| Backtesting | No | Partial, Elite only |
| Price and news alerts | No | Partial, Elite only (email and push) |
| Upload any chart screenshot | Yes, from any platform | No |
| AI setup grade for one chart | Yes, A+ to F | No |
| Entry, stop, and targets for that chart | Yes | No |
| Bear case and invalidation level | Yes | No |
| Long and short setups | Yes, continuation setups in both directions | Partial, screens for both but does not grade a setup |
| Markets covered | Yes, stocks, forex, crypto, futures, and indices | Partial, screener covers US stocks and ETFs |
| Free tier | Yes, first grade free (summarized analysis and graded second opinion), no card | Yes, free screener with delayed data |
| Paid price | $4.99/wk, $19.99/mo, or $199.99/yr | Elite $39.50/mo or $299.50/yr |
Finviz Elite pricing checked on Oct 4, 2026. Vendor pricing and trial terms change, so confirm on finviz.com before you buy.
When to Use Each Tool
Use Finviz when...
- You need to scan the whole market for gappers, new highs, or unusual volume
- You want heatmaps to see sector rotation at a glance
- You rely on custom screener filters, including fundamentals
- You track news, insider buying, and earnings dates on a watchlist
Use SnapPChart when...
- You already have a chart and want a second opinion
- You want a setup grade before entering
- You want entry, stop, targets, and risk notes from the chart
- You want a lightweight workflow that starts from a screenshot
A worked workflow: screener hit to graded setup
This is the sequence most screener users already run in their heads. The only change is that the last step gets written down the same way every time. The steps are generic on purpose: no ticker, price, or grade below is a real result.
1. Run your Finviz screen
Start with the filter set you already trust, for example relative volume above average, price above the 20-day moving average, and a minimum average volume so the spread is tradeable. For shorts, flip it: price below the 20-day, new lows, heavy relative volume. Finviz narrows thousands of names to a short list. That part it does well, and SnapPChart does not try to replace it.
2. Open the chart you would actually trade
Pick one or two names from the list and pull up the chart on the platform you execute from. If you trade intraday off a free Finviz account, use a broker or TradingView chart for the intraday view, since intraday charts on Finviz are an Elite feature. Set the timeframe you plan to hold on and keep the symbol and timeframe label visible.
3. Take a clean screenshot
Frame enough history to show the trend: roughly the last few swings, not just the last ten candles. Leave volume on and keep the indicators you normally use, such as a moving average or VWAP. Drawn support and resistance lines help but are optional. A cluttered chart still gets graded, it just gives the read less to work with.
4. Upload it and read the grade
SnapPChart reads the screenshot and returns a letter grade, the direction (long or short, continuation setups only), an entry zone, a structural stop, multi-target exits, the risk/reward, and the bear case. Read the bear case before the entry. It is the part a screener hit never shows you.
5. Decide, then log it
Take it, wait for a better entry, or skip it. If the grade comes back low, the screen did its job by finding a mover, and the grade did its job by telling you this particular chart is not the one. Over a few weeks, a log of those grades shows which of your screens actually produce tradeable setups and which only produce noise.
Two Different Jobs
Finviz Finds. SnapPChart Grades.
Finviz shows which stocks are moving and why. SnapPChart tells you whether the specific chart in front of you is worth acting on, and in which direction.
Specific Numbers
SnapPChart returns entry, stop, targets, and risk/reward for the uploaded chart. Finviz does not produce a trade plan for a chart.
Works With Any Platform
Screenshot a Finviz chart, TradingView chart, or broker chart and upload it for the same structured review.
Finviz Alternative FAQ
Is SnapPChart a replacement for Finviz?
No. Finviz helps you screen and find stocks. SnapPChart grades the individual chart before you enter a trade. If you need a screener, keep Finviz or use another one. SnapPChart covers the step after it.
Is there a free Finviz alternative for chart grading?
Yes. New accounts get one free grade. You get a summarized analysis of your chart and a graded second opinion on whether to take it, wait or pass. No card needed to try it. Finviz itself is also free to screen with, so you can run both at no cost to start.
Can I use SnapPChart with charts I find on Finviz?
Yes. Screenshot the chart, from Finviz or from your broker, and upload it. SnapPChart reads the image, so the source platform does not matter. Keep the symbol and timeframe visible so the read knows what it is looking at.
What does Finviz lack that SnapPChart provides?
A verdict on one specific chart. Finviz shows charts and the data around them but does not return a setup grade, an entry, a stop, targets, a risk/reward calculation, or a bear case for the trade you are considering.
What does SnapPChart lack that Finviz has?
Everything to do with discovery. SnapPChart has no screener, no heatmaps, no news or insider feed, no live quotes, no alerts, and no backtesting. It only knows what is in the screenshot you upload.
Does SnapPChart need Finviz Elite to work?
No. SnapPChart reads a screenshot from any source. The one case where Elite matters is if you want intraday charts from Finviz itself, since those are an Elite feature. A free broker or charting platform works just as well for the screenshot.
Does SnapPChart grade short setups from a screen of weak stocks?
Yes, as continuation trades. A stock in an established downtrend that rallies into resistance and rolls over can come back as a short setup with the stop above the invalidation level. A strong stock that has just topped is a counter-trend reversal, and the grade will not call that a short.
How much do Finviz Elite and SnapPChart cost?
Finviz Elite is $39.50 a month or $299.50 a year as of Oct 4, 2026. Trial and refund terms change, so check finviz.com before you buy. SnapPChart starts with one free grade, then $4.99 a week, $19.99 a month, or $199.99 a year.
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