EQTRun vs Finviz vs TradingView vs TC2000 vs Koyfin: Which Equity Screener Is Right for You?
Equity screeners in 2026 range from free filter-based tools to full-blown terminal replacements — but few of them automate technical signal detection across a global universe and deliver the results to your inbox. Here is how EQTRun compares to Finviz, TradingView, TC2000, and Koyfin, and why you might want to use them together.
EQTRun was built to fill that gap. It is not a replacement for Finviz, TradingView, TC2000, or Koyfin — it works alongside them. Each of these platforms has strengths that EQTRun does not try to replicate. But when it comes to automated, large-scale technical signal screening delivered to your inbox, EQTRun does something they do not focus on.
At a Glance
| EQTRun | Finviz | TradingView | TC2000 | Koyfin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Signal detection | 24 signals, automated across 30K+ tickers | Manual filter-based screening | Per-chart alerts, manual setup | EasyScan batch scanning, 240+ indicators | Fundamental-focused alerts |
| Coverage | 70+ global exchanges | US only | Global (charting) | US and Canada only | Global (fundamentals) |
| Alert setup | One screen, 60 seconds | Save filter + Elite subscription | Per-ticker, one at a time | Per-ticker condition alerts (max 1,000) | Per-ticker price/news |
| Email reports | Consolidated report after each scan | Elite only | No (push only) | Per-trigger email/SMS/pop-up | Limited |
| Industry indexes | 762 equal-weighted EQTR indexes | US sector groups (cap-weighted) | No | No | No |
| Charting | Signal chart with overlays | Basic charts | Best-in-class | Strong with real-time streaming | Good fundamentals charts |
| Fundamental data | In development | Basic (P/E, EPS, etc.) | Community scripts | Limited | Deep (500+ metrics) |
| Scan frequency | 3x daily per exchange (open, mid, close) | On-demand | Real-time streaming | Real-time streaming | On-demand |
| Custom formulas | No | No | Pine Script | Condition wizard + formula editor | No |
| Integrated brokerage | No | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Export reports | PDF and Excel downloads | No (Elite: CSV) | No | No | CSV export |
| Price | Free (beta) | Free / paid Elite tier | Free / paid tiers from ~$13/mo | $25–100/mo + data feeds | Free / paid tiers from ~$29/mo |
Competitor pricing as of March 2026. Check each platform for current plans.
How EQTRun Is Different: Batch Signal Screening
The fundamental difference is scope and automation.
Finviz lets you build powerful screener filters — RSI below 30, price above 200-day MA, and so on. But you define the criteria, run the screen, and check results manually. Alerts require an Elite subscription. Coverage is US stocks only.
TradingView has the best charting in the business. But alerts are set per chart, per ticker. Want to monitor 200 stocks for a Golden Cross? You need 200 separate alerts. Free and lower-tier plans limit alerts significantly, and even higher tiers run out fast when you are watching multiple signals across a large universe. There is no way to say "alert me when any stock in this watchlist triggers a MACD crossover." Batch alerting has been a common feature request.
TC2000 comes closest to batch scanning with its EasyScan engine — 240+ indicators, real-time streaming scans, and the ability to set conditional alerts on multiple stocks at once. But each stock counts against your alert limit (100 on Premium, 1,000 on Premium+), coverage is limited to US and Canadian exchanges, and alerts fire individually — one email, SMS, or pop-up per trigger rather than a consolidated report. You also need to define every condition yourself.
Koyfin excels at fundamental analysis — 500+ screening metrics, 10 years of historical financials, global coverage. But its alert system focuses on price moves, valuation changes, and news. It is not built to detect technical signals like Bollinger Band breakouts or volume surges across the entire market.
EQTRun computes 24 technical signals — including RSI extremes, MACD crossovers, Bollinger Band breakouts, Golden/Death Cross, volume surges, and more — across 30,000+ securities on 70+ exchanges every day, automatically. You do not set up individual alerts. You create a screen once — takes about 60 seconds — and receive a report of everything that triggered. Golden Crosses in Tokyo, Volume Breakouts in London, MACD crossovers in New York — all in one email.
How EQTRun Is Different: Idea Generation
Most screeners assume you already know what you are looking for. EQTRun can work the other way around — it surfaces opportunities you were not tracking. A Bullish Breakout signal fires on a stock you have never heard of — in an industry starting to turn from the bottom. It shouldn't be just a price alert. It is a starting point for research. Combined with EQTR industry indexes, you can see whether that breakout is isolated or part of a broader sector rotation before you spend time on it.
Where Each Platform Excels
Finviz — The Go-To Free US Screener
Finviz deserves its reputation. The screener is fast, intuitive, and free for most use cases. The heat maps are great for a quick market overview. Insider trading data and analyst ratings are useful extras. If you only trade US stocks and prefer to manually scan each day, Finviz is hard to beat.
What it does not do: international stocks, automated technical signal detection, custom industry indexes.
TradingView — The Standard for Charting
For detailed chart analysis, TradingView is the standard. Pine Script lets you build custom indicators, the community library is massive, and the charting experience is unmatched. If you already know which stocks to watch and want deep technical analysis on them, TradingView is the right tool.
What it does not do: monitor a large universe for signal triggers without manual alert setup for each ticker.
TC2000 — Powerful Real-Time Scanning for US Markets
TC2000 is the strongest platform for active traders who want real-time technical scanning with deep customization. EasyScan runs conditions across watchlists in seconds, the condition wizard lets you build complex multi-indicator setups, and the integrated brokerage means you can trade directly from your scans.
What it does not do: cover international exchanges, deliver a consolidated report across all triggers, or run signals automatically without user-defined conditions. Alert limits also cap how many tickers you can monitor simultaneously.
Koyfin — Deep Fundamental Analysis
Koyfin is what you want when you need to compare P/E ratios across 50 companies, screen by EPS growth, or build financial models. The depth of fundamental data at its price point is exceptional — widely praised by financial professionals for its Bloomberg-like coverage at a fraction of the cost.
What it does not do: compute technical signals like MACD crossovers or Bollinger Band breakouts across the equity universe.
EQTRun — Built for Automated Signal Screening
EQTRun is purpose-built for easy workflow: scanning a large universe of securities for technical signals and delivering the results to you. No manual filter setup, no per-ticker alerts, no daily ritual of checking screens. Create a screen, define your universe (by geography, sector, market cap), and the platform does the rest.
762 equal-weighted EQTR industry indexes let you see which parts of the market are moving before you look at individual stocks. Market breadth indicators tell you whether a rally is broad or narrow. And if you have your own watchlist, upload it and every stock gets monitored daily.
Every signal report can be downloaded as a PDF or Excel file — easy to save, study offline, or share with colleagues.
What it does not do: real-time streaming alerts, fundamental screening (in development), deep charting like TradingView, or custom formula building like TC2000.
Using EQTRun Alongside Your Existing Tools
The most effective setup is using EQTRun as the discovery layer alongside one of these platforms:
- EQTRun + TradingView: EQTRun identifies what is triggering signals across the market. You then open TradingView to do deep chart analysis on the names that matter.
- EQTRun + TC2000: EQTRun handles the global, automated scan. You use TC2000 for real-time US analysis and execution on the setups EQTRun surfaces.
- EQTRun + Koyfin: EQTRun flags technical setups. You check Koyfin for the fundamental picture — is this breakout backed by improving earnings, or is it noise?
- EQTRun + Finviz: EQTRun handles the daily automated scan. You use Finviz for quick US market overviews and heat maps.
EQTRun is quick to set up, runs in the background, and delivers results to your inbox. It does not try to be everything — it does one thing well and lets you use your existing tools for the rest.
Getting Started
EQTRun is free during beta. Create your first screen in 60 seconds and get tomorrow's signal report delivered to your inbox.