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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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S&P Capital IQ Pro
S&P Capital IQ Pro
Star Rating
(67)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (40.0% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
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  • Users report that S&P Capital IQ Pro excels in Data Visualization with a score of 9.3, highlighting its intuitive charts and graphs that make complex data easier to understand, while Bloomberg Terminal, with a score of 8.9, is noted for its robust but less user-friendly visual tools.
  • Reviewers mention that S&P Capital IQ Pro's Document Search feature is highly rated at 9.7, allowing for quick and efficient retrieval of documents, whereas Bloomberg Terminal's score of 8.3 indicates that users find its search capabilities less efficient and sometimes cumbersome.
  • G2 users highlight the superior Charting capabilities of S&P Capital IQ Pro, which received a perfect score of 10.0, making it a favorite for users who need detailed and customizable charts, compared to Bloomberg Terminal's score of 9.1, which, while still strong, lacks some of the advanced customization options.
  • Users on G2 report that S&P Capital IQ Pro's Financial Analysis tools are rated at 9.7, with reviewers praising its comprehensive analytics and ease of use, while Bloomberg Terminal, with a score of 9.4, is seen as slightly more complex and less intuitive for new users.
  • Reviewers mention that S&P Capital IQ Pro's Collaboration features score 8.7, allowing teams to work together seamlessly, whereas Bloomberg Terminal's score of 7.8 suggests that its collaboration tools are less integrated and can hinder teamwork.
  • Users say that Bloomberg Terminal shines in Market News with a score of 9.3, providing timely and relevant updates, while S&P Capital IQ Pro's score of 8.0 indicates that its news features may not be as comprehensive or immediate as those offered by Bloomberg.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Bloomberg Terminal
No pricing available
S&P Capital IQ Pro
No pricing available
Free Trial
Bloomberg Terminal
No trial information available
S&P Capital IQ Pro
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.3
54
8.2
60
Ease of Use
7.8
55
8.0
60
Ease of Setup
7.0
10
7.6
11
Ease of Admin
6.9
7
7.8
10
Quality of Support
8.5
54
8.4
57
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
10
8.3
10
Product Direction (% positive)
7.1
52
8.3
61
Features by Category
8.6
439
8.9
60
Financial Information
8.9
44
9.3
5
8.3
40
9.7
5
Analysis
9.4
45
9.7
5
9.1
43
10.0
5
8.7
40
9.0
5
8.2
22
9.0
5
7.8
20
8.7
5
Market News
9.1
44
8.7
5
9.5
45
8.3
5
9.3
45
8.0
5
Platform Basics
6.9
26
8.0
5
7.9
25
8.3
5
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Bloomberg Terminal
Bloomberg Terminal
S&P Capital IQ Pro
S&P Capital IQ Pro
Bloomberg Terminal and S&P Capital IQ Pro are categorized as Financial Research
Unique Categories
Bloomberg Terminal
Bloomberg Terminal is categorized as Fixed Income Pricing Data
S&P Capital IQ Pro
S&P Capital IQ Pro 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%
S&P Capital IQ Pro
S&P Capital IQ Pro
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
25.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
35.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
40.0%
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%
S&P Capital IQ Pro
S&P Capital IQ Pro
Investment Banking
17.7%
Financial Services
17.7%
Venture Capital & Private Equity
11.3%
Accounting
11.3%
Computer Software
8.1%
Other
33.9%
Most Helpful Reviews
Bloomberg Terminal
Bloomberg Terminal
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Zhao Lin T.
ZT
Zhao Lin T.
Verified User in Higher Education

Complies latest financial data and calculates key ratios which allows for more convenience when performing research.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Media Production

The email function is so primitive that it's difficult to attach files and format text, especially when emailing with someone who doesn't use the terminal

S&P Capital IQ Pro
S&P Capital IQ Pro
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Banking
GB
Verified User in Banking

Capital IQ is a must-have for any analyst in finance, whether he/she works in valuation, underwriting, or even wealth management. Being able to pull statements and data in a streamlined fashion saves endless hours of time vs. going through all the...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Brian M.
BM
Brian M.
Verified User in Investment Banking

Sometimes when calling for support, the support guy on the phone will be very short with me and try to answer my problem as quick as possible. The mobile site also needs some work.

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Discussions
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