Magnifi vs FAST Graphs
By Jay Rocco, Chief Editor, FullStack Alpha. Updated . Prices checked on each vendor's own site.
Quick answer
Pick Magnifi for price forecasts plus paper trading. Pick FAST Graphs for stock screener plus charting.
Key differences
- Cheaper paid plan: Magnifi ($8.25/mo vs $15.95/mo)
- Free plan: Magnifi (Magnifi has one, FAST Graphs does not)
- Broader feature set: FAST Graphs (5 vs 6 core capabilities)
Pick Magnifi if
- You want AI price forecasts
- You want to practice with paper money
- Chatting with your portfolio
- Scenario and what-if testing
Pick FAST Graphs if
- You scan the market with filters every day
- Charts are the center of your workflow
- Long term value investors
- Valuation charts for earnings
Side by side
| Feature | Magnifi | FAST Graphs |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free, paid from $8.25/mo | From $15.95/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Stock screener | No | Yes |
| Charting | No | Yes |
| Price forecasts | Yes | No |
| Broker connection | Yes | Yes |
| Paper trading | Yes | No |
| AI chat assistant | Yes | Yes |
| Fundamentals | No | Yes |
| Portfolio tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Education | Yes | No |
Plans
Magnifi
- Free: Free
- Premium: $99/yr ($8.25/mo)
FAST Graphs
- Free Trial: 7 days, no card
- Basic: $15.95/mo billed annually
- Premium: $40/mo billed annually
Questions people ask
What is the main difference between Magnifi and FAST Graphs?
Pick Magnifi for price forecasts plus paper trading. Pick FAST Graphs for stock screener plus charting.
Which is cheaper, Magnifi or FAST Graphs?
Magnifi has the cheaper paid plan: $8.25/mo for Magnifi vs $15.95/mo for FAST Graphs (monthly equivalent, checked Oct 2026).
Do Magnifi or FAST Graphs have a free plan?
Only Magnifi has a free plan.
Which is better for beginners?
Magnifi is the friendlier start.
Which has better AI features?
Magnifi goes deeper on AI with 2 AI features (AI chat assistant, price forecasts).
Can I connect Magnifi or FAST Graphs to ChatGPT or Claude?
Neither offers an MCP server or a public API right now.
Is Magnifi or FAST Graphs better for active trading?
FAST Graphs has more of the active-trading toolkit: alerts, scanning, signals and charts.
Should I use both Magnifi and FAST Graphs?
It can make sense. They overlap on only 3 core features, so one can fill gaps the other leaves.