FinChat vs Hudson Labs
By Jay Rocco, Chief Editor, FullStack Alpha. Updated . Prices checked on each vendor's own site.
Quick answer
FinChat does everything Hudson Labs does plus stock screener plus insider and congress trades. Pick Hudson Labs only if its workflow suits you better.
Key differences
- Cheaper paid plan: FinChat ($29/mo vs $99/mo)
- Free plan: FinChat (FinChat has one, Hudson Labs does not)
- Broader feature set: FinChat (8 vs 5 core capabilities)
Pick FinChat if
- You scan the market with filters every day
- You track insider and Congress trades
- Fundamental research with AI
- Beginners on a free plan
Pick Hudson Labs if
- Fundamental analysts
- Spotting accounting red flags
- SEC filing search without errors
Side by side
| Feature | FinChat | Hudson Labs |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free, paid from $29/mo | From $99/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Stock screener | Yes | No |
| Alerts | Yes | Yes |
| AI chat assistant | Yes | Yes |
| Fundamentals | Yes | Yes |
| Earnings calls | Yes | Yes |
| Insider and Congress trades | Yes | No |
| Portfolio tracking | Yes | No |
| MCP / AI connector | Yes | Yes |
Plans
FinChat
- Free: Free
- Standard: $29/mo
- Premium: $79/mo
Hudson Labs
- Core (monthly): $119/mo
- Core (annual): $99/mo billed $1,188/yr
- Institutional: Custom quote
Questions people ask
What is the main difference between FinChat and Hudson Labs?
FinChat does everything Hudson Labs does plus stock screener plus insider and congress trades. Pick Hudson Labs only if its workflow suits you better.
Which is cheaper, FinChat or Hudson Labs?
FinChat has the cheaper paid plan: $29/mo for FinChat vs $99/mo for Hudson Labs (monthly equivalent, checked Oct 2026).
Do FinChat or Hudson Labs have a free plan?
Only FinChat has a free plan.
Which is better for beginners?
FinChat is the friendlier start.
Which has better AI features?
They are level on AI depth (2 AI features each). FinChat: AI chat assistant, MCP / AI connector. Hudson Labs: AI chat assistant, MCP / AI connector.
Can I connect FinChat or Hudson Labs to ChatGPT or Claude?
FinChat and Hudson Labs offer an MCP server or official AI connector.
Is FinChat or Hudson Labs better for active trading?
FinChat has more of the active-trading toolkit: alerts, scanning, signals and charts.
Should I use both FinChat and Hudson Labs?
It can make sense. They overlap on only 5 core features, so one can fill gaps the other leaves.