FactSet vs CMG DataLab
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FactSet
Access comprehensive financial data, market research, and real-time news on the go. Monitor portfolios, track securities, and stay updated with breaking alerts. Download documents for offline access to manage investments effectively.
- Portfolio monitoring
- Watchlist management
- Real-time market data
- Historical financials and estimates
- Contextual news content
- Breaking news alerts
- Offline document download
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Leverage the power and intelligence of the FactSet workstation anytime, anywhere Monitor your latest proprietary security data: • Portfolio holdings and watchlist securities are always up to date • Monitor real-time portfolio performance relative to a benchmark • Keep an eye on your watchlist and make edits that sync across FactSet Research the markets: • Indices, fixed income, commodities, exchange rates, and cryptocurrencies • Real-time quote & price data for equities at any time of day • View historical financials and estimates, charts, broker research, earnings, and the latest filings as they release Never miss a beat: • Contextual news content keeps you updated with the latest top market news and news for the companies that you care about most • Enable breakings news alerts to stay informed in real-time • Download documents offline for your upcoming travels FactSet delivers superior analytics, service, content, and technology to help more than 200,000 investment professionals seize opportunity sooner. *NOTE* The FactSet app is for subscribers to FactSet only! For more information on FactSet, please visit www.factset.com.
CMG DataLab
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For subscribers of CMG DataLab, the Mobile App brings the full power of DataLab’s industry-leading equity capital markets (ECM) data to your fingertips via a fast, intuitive, and modern mobile experience. Designed for practitioners on the go, the app provides seamless access to real-time data—enabling smarter, quicker decisions anytime, anywhere. Key features: · Deal Calendar: Stay on top of key timelines and upcoming opportunities with an interactive, always-updated calendar view of live and priced offerings. · Real-Time Access: Instantly view critical information as it happens—no more waiting to get back to your desk. · Optimized UX: Built from the ground up for mobile, with a clean interface that enhances speed, navigation, and responsiveness. · Secure & Reliable: Backed by CMG’s trusted infrastructure, ensuring data remains safe and accessible. Whether you're in a meeting, in transit, or working remotely, the DataLab Mobile App keeps you moving forward. Future updates will continue to expand the app’s capabilities, adding new tools that further enhance your workflow and collaboration. Download now and take DataLab with you—anytime, anywhere
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: CMG DataLab at daily against FactSet's every 3 weeks. CMG DataLab also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
FactSet ships an update every 3 weeks, CMG DataLab daily. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FactSet | CMG DataLab |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (367 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 18.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 367 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | FactSet Research Systems, Inc. | Capital Markets Gateway LLC |
In-app purchases
FactSet
No in-app purchases
CMG DataLab
No in-app purchases
