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At a Glance
Bloomberg Terminal
Bloomberg Terminal
Star Rating
(66)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (40.9% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Factset Investment Research
Factset Investment Research
Star Rating
(28)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (42.9% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Factset Investment Research
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Factset Investment Research excels in its quality of support, scoring 9.4, while Bloomberg Terminal, with a score of 8.5, is noted for having a slightly less responsive support system. Reviewers mention that the responsiveness and expertise of Factset's support team significantly enhance the user experience.
  • Reviewers mention that Bloomberg Terminal shines in financial analysis capabilities, scoring 9.4 compared to Factset's 7.9. Users on G2 highlight Bloomberg's advanced analytical tools and comprehensive data sets as key features that facilitate in-depth financial assessments.
  • Users say that Factset Investment Research offers a more user-friendly interface, with an ease of use score of 8.6, while Bloomberg Terminal's score of 7.8 indicates a steeper learning curve. Reviewers mention that Factset's intuitive design allows for quicker onboarding and better accessibility for new users.
  • G2 users report that Bloomberg Terminal provides superior market news and alerts, scoring 9.3 and 9.1 respectively, compared to Factset's scores of 8.1. Reviewers mention that Bloomberg's real-time news updates and customizable alerts are invaluable for staying informed on market changes.
  • Users on G2 highlight that Factset's document annotation feature, scoring 8.2, is particularly beneficial for collaboration among teams, while Bloomberg lacks a comparable feature. Reviewers mention that this capability in Factset enhances teamwork and information sharing significantly.
  • Reviewers mention that Bloomberg Terminal's charting capabilities are notably advanced, scoring 9.1, while Factset's score of 7.5 indicates room for improvement. Users report that Bloomberg's extensive charting tools allow for more detailed visual analysis of financial data.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Bloomberg Terminal
No pricing available
Factset Investment Research
No pricing available
Free Trial
Bloomberg Terminal
No trial information available
Factset Investment Research
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.3
54
9.0
15
Ease of Use
7.8
55
8.6
15
Ease of Setup
7.0
10
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
6.9
7
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.5
54
9.4
13
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
10
9.0
5
Product Direction (% positive)
7.1
52
7.5
14
Features by Category
8.6
439
7.7
75
Financial Information
8.9
44
8.1
7
8.3
40
7.9
7
Analysis
9.4
45
7.9
8
9.1
43
7.5
8
8.7
40
7.2
6
8.2
22
Not enough data
7.8
20
Not enough data
Market News
9.1
44
8.1
9
9.5
45
7.8
9
9.3
45
8.1
9
Platform Basics
6.9
26
7.5
6
7.9
25
7.2
6
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Analytics
Not enough data
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Bloomberg Terminal
Bloomberg Terminal
Factset Investment Research
Factset Investment Research
Bloomberg Terminal and Factset Investment Research are categorized as Financial Research
Unique Categories
Bloomberg Terminal
Bloomberg Terminal is categorized as Fixed Income Pricing Data
Factset Investment Research
Factset Investment Research has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Bloomberg Terminal
Bloomberg Terminal
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
30.3%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
28.8%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
40.9%
Factset Investment Research
Factset Investment Research
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
39.3%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
17.9%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
42.9%
Reviewers' Industry
Bloomberg Terminal
Bloomberg Terminal
Financial Services
51.5%
Investment Management
13.6%
Education Management
7.6%
Capital Markets
4.5%
Insurance
3.0%
Other
19.7%
Factset Investment Research
Factset Investment Research
Financial Services
35.7%
Investment Management
17.9%
Investment Banking
14.3%
Banking
7.1%
Venture Capital & Private Equity
3.6%
Other
21.4%
Most Helpful Reviews
Bloomberg Terminal
Bloomberg Terminal
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Financial Services
GF
Verified User in Investment Management

The best thing about Bloomberg Terminal is its multi-functionality. It is a single space where you can access news, data, analytical tools, manage portfolio, conduct research, customise information in a most convenient way.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Financial Services

If anything, the price, but as this was through work. I did prefer the Reuters 3000 Xtra system but that became obsolete a few years ago and Bloomberg Terminal is seen as the default go to system anyway.

Factset Investment Research
Factset Investment Research
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Vipin S.
VS
Vipin S.
Verified User in Investment Banking

For listed companies, I don't need to look at any other source for authentication.

Most Helpful Critical Review
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Discussions
Bloomberg Terminal
Bloomberg Terminal Discussions
Monty the Mongoose crying
Bloomberg Terminal has no discussions with answers
Factset Investment Research
Factset Investment Research Discussions
What is FactSet RMS?
1 comment
NG
My experience here was a very terrible one. After I had made my second deposit I was blocked out. Nothing I did worked. I was so frustrated and giving up on...Read more
What is a research management system?
1 comment
NG
My experience here was a very terrible one. After I had made my second deposit I was blocked out. Nothing I did worked. I was so frustrated and giving up on...Read more
Monty the Mongoose crying
Factset Investment Research has no more discussions with answers