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Bloomberg AIM vs FactSet Workstation
Both stand on equity research platforms. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Paid Self-hosted
Consider Bloomberg AIM if your buy-side firm needs portfolio, trading, compliance and post-trade operations in one system. Firms seeking a published price or a stated free tier should look elsewhere for those terms.
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Visit FactSet Workstation The facts
| Bloomberg AIM | FactSet Workstation | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not published | Not published |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Self-hosted | Android, iPhone, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Not published |
| Plans published | 1 | None |
| Maker | Bloomberg AIM | Not published |
| Website | professional.bloomberg.com | factset.com |
| On equity research platforms | #25 of 54 | #29 of 54 |
Bloomberg AIM: what it does well
- Combines portfolio management, trading, compliance and operations.
- Includes benchmarking, rebalancing and scenario analysis.
- Routes equity orders to more than 2,300 destinations.
- Supports compliance workflows with audit history.
- Covers equities, fixed income, FX, options, futures and OTC derivatives.
What to know first
- Pricing is available on request.
- A demo request is the stated access path.
- No free tier or trial terms are provided.
FactSet Workstation: what it does well
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