# FactSet Workstation vs Factiva Comparison

| | FactSet Workstation | Factiva | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.3 out of 5 | 4.1 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 35 | 71 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (45.7% of reviews) | Enterprise (52.9% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### FactSet Workstation

Pros:
- User Experience (3 reviews)
- Analytics (2 reviews)

Cons:
- Poor Usability (2 reviews)
- Complexity (1 reviews)

### Factiva

Pros:
- Comprehensive Data (3 reviews)
- Ease of Use (3 reviews)

Cons:
- Complexity (2 reviews)
- Inefficient Search Functionality (2 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | FactSet Workstation | Factiva | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.2 (22 reviews) | 8.3 (54 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.6 (22 reviews) | 8.4 (55 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.8 (8 reviews) | 8.1 (23 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | Not enough data | 7.9 (19 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 9.3 (20 reviews) | 7.9 (50 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.8 (8 reviews) | 7.8 (21 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.3 (21 reviews) | 7.6 (49 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### FactSet Workstation

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Factiva

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Sales Intelligence

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **FactSet Workstation** | N/A | N/A |
| **Factiva** | 8.2/10 | 14 |

#### Data Availability

| Feature | FactSet Workstation | Factiva | 
|---|---|---|
| **Contact Data Availability** | Not enough data | 7.4 (9 reviews) | 
| **Company Data Availability** | Not enough data | 8.7 (10 reviews) | 
| **Industry Research Availability** | Not enough data | 8.5 (10 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Technographic Data Availability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Data Accuracy

| Feature | FactSet Workstation | Factiva | 
|---|---|---|
| **Contact Data Accuracy** | Not enough data | 8.0 (10 reviews) | 
| **Company Data Accuracy** | Not enough data | 8.7 (10 reviews) | 
| **Technographic Data Accuracy** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Sales Intelligence

| Feature | FactSet Workstation | Factiva | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | FactSet Workstation | Factiva | 
|---|---|---|
| **Internationalization** | Not enough data | 8.3 (12 reviews) | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | Not enough data | 8.2 (12 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Performance and Reliability** | Not enough data | 8.5 (11 reviews) | 
| **Reporting/Dashboards** | Not enough data | 8.2 (10 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Mobile User Support** | Not enough data | 8.2 (10 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **APIs** | Not enough data | 8.5 (10 reviews) | 

#### Features

| Feature | FactSet Workstation | Factiva | 
|---|---|---|
| **Lead Builder** | Not enough data | 7.8 (9 reviews) | 
| **Integration to CRM/Marketing Automation** | Not enough data | 8.3 (8 reviews) | 
| **Data Cleaning/Enrichment** | Not enough data | 8.3 (8 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Data Segmentation/Filtering** | Not enough data | 8.3 (9 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Search** | Not enough data | 9.0 (10 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **News/People Alerts** | Not enough data | 9.2 (10 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Connections** | Not enough data | 7.7 (8 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | 8.3 (9 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Messaging** | Not enough data | 8.6 (7 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

### Financial Research

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **FactSet Workstation** | 7.7/10 | 13 |
| **Factiva** | N/A | N/A |

#### Financial Information

| Feature | FactSet Workstation | Factiva | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data Visualization** | 8.2 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Document Search** | 7.7 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Analysis

| Feature | FactSet Workstation | Factiva | 
|---|---|---|
| **Financial Analysis** | 8.1 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Charting** | 7.6 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Risk Analysis** | 7.5 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Document Annotation** | 7.3 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Collaboration** | 7.1 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Market News

| Feature | FactSet Workstation | Factiva | 
|---|---|---|
| **Alerts and Monitoring** | 7.9 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Market Information** | 7.9 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Market News** | 8.1 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Basics

| Feature | FactSet Workstation | Factiva | 
|---|---|---|
| **Mobility** | 7.5 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Interoperability** | 7.5 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Financial Research

| Feature | FactSet Workstation | Factiva | 
|---|---|---|
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Investment Portfolio Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **FactSet Workstation** | N/A | N/A |
| **Factiva** | N/A | N/A |

#### Functionality

| Feature | FactSet Workstation | Factiva | 
|---|---|---|
| **Customizable Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Market Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Client Portal** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Investment Accounting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real time ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Integration

| Feature | FactSet Workstation | Factiva | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data aggregation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Accounting Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Risk Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Investment Portfolio Management

| Feature | FactSet Workstation | Factiva | 
|---|---|---|
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Financial Analytics

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **FactSet Workstation** | 7.0/10 | 8 |
| **Factiva** | N/A | N/A |

#### Platform Additional Functionality

| Feature | FactSet Workstation | Factiva | 
|---|---|---|
| **Dashboard** | 7.7 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud** | 7.1 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Content

| Feature | FactSet Workstation | Factiva | 
|---|---|---|
| **Automation** | 6.3 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Content Library** | 6.9 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Data

| Feature | FactSet Workstation | Factiva | 
|---|---|---|
| **Visualization** | 6.7 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Interoperability

| Feature | FactSet Workstation | Factiva | 
|---|---|---|
| **API** | 6.2 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Performance

| Feature | FactSet Workstation | Factiva | 
|---|---|---|
| **Reporting** | 6.7 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI  - Financial Analytics

| Feature | FactSet Workstation | Factiva | 
|---|---|---|
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Financial Risk Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **FactSet Workstation** | N/A | N/A |
| **Factiva** | N/A | N/A |

#### Platform Data

| Feature | FactSet Workstation | Factiva | 
|---|---|---|
| **Visualization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Interoperability

| Feature | FactSet Workstation | Factiva | 
|---|---|---|
| **Pre-Built Connectors** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Additional Functionality

| Feature | FactSet Workstation | Factiva | 
|---|---|---|
| **Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-Factor Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Basics

| Feature | FactSet Workstation | Factiva | 
|---|---|---|
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Financial Risk Management

| Feature | FactSet Workstation | Factiva | 
|---|---|---|
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Business Activity Monitoring

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **FactSet Workstation** | N/A | N/A |
| **Factiva** | 7.3/10 | 24 |

#### Risk

| Feature | FactSet Workstation | Factiva | 
|---|---|---|
| **Internal** | Not enough data | 7.2 (17 reviews) | 
| **External** | Not enough data | 7.8 (17 reviews) | 
| **Compliance** | Not enough data | 7.7 (17 reviews) | 

#### Recovery

| Feature | FactSet Workstation | Factiva | 
|---|---|---|
| **Disaster Recovery** | Not enough data | 6.8 (10 reviews) | 
| **Business Recovery** | Not enough data | 7.1 (15 reviews) | 
| **Contingency Planning** | Not enough data | 7.3 (15 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI -  Business Activity Monitoring

| Feature | FactSet Workstation | Factiva | 
|---|---|---|
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Media Monitoring

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **FactSet Workstation** | N/A | N/A |
| **Factiva** | 8.5/10 | 11 |

#### Media Channels

| Feature | FactSet Workstation | Factiva | 
|---|---|---|
| **Broadcast Media** | Not enough data | 9.0 (8 reviews) | 
| **Print Media** | Not enough data | 8.3 (9 reviews) | 
| **Online Media** | Not enough data | 9.3 (10 reviews) | 

#### Geographic Coverage

| Feature | FactSet Workstation | Factiva | 
|---|---|---|
| **Local Media** | Not enough data | 8.3 (10 reviews) | 
| **National Media** | Not enough data | 8.9 (11 reviews) | 
| **International Media** | Not enough data | 8.7 (10 reviews) | 

#### Reporting

| Feature | FactSet Workstation | Factiva | 
|---|---|---|
| **Keyword Targeting** | Not enough data | 8.9 (11 reviews) | 
| **Custom Feeds and Alerts** | Not enough data | 9.1 (11 reviews) | 
| **Custom Reports** | Not enough data | 8.5 (10 reviews) | 
| **Dashboards** | Not enough data | 8.5 (10 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Media Monitoring

| Feature | FactSet Workstation | Factiva | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | FactSet Workstation | Factiva | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | 6.7 (5 reviews) | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | 7.3 (5 reviews) | 

### Market Intelligence

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **FactSet Workstation** | N/A | N/A |
| **Factiva** | 7.4/10 | 13 |

#### Data collection

| Feature | FactSet Workstation | Factiva | 
|---|---|---|
| **Natural Language Processing (NLP)** | Not enough data | 6.9 (8 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Data Sources** | Not enough data | 8.2 (12 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Custom Research Sources** | Not enough data | 7.9 (12 reviews) | 
| **Lead Enrichment** | Not enough data | 6.8 (10 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Advanced Data Collection** | Not enough data | 7.7 (10 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Segment Trending

| Feature | FactSet Workstation | Factiva | 
|---|---|---|
| **Web** | Not enough data | 8.0 (11 reviews) | 
| **Social** | Not enough data | 6.7 (10 reviews) | 
| **Benchmarks** | Not enough data | 7.3 (11 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Finance ** | Not enough data | 7.7 (11 reviews) | 

#### Analysis

| Feature | FactSet Workstation | Factiva | 
|---|---|---|
| **Custom Dashboards** | Not enough data | 7.2 (10 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Reports** | Not enough data | 7.9 (12 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Integrations** | Not enough data | 7.0 (9 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Platform

| Feature | FactSet Workstation | Factiva | 
|---|---|---|
| **Search** | Not enough data | 7.8 (12 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **User, Role, And Access Management** | Not enough data | 7.3 (11 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Mobile User Support** | Not enough data | 6.9 (9 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Alerts** | Not enough data | 7.4 (12 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Collaboration** | Not enough data | 7.3 (11 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Compliance** | Not enough data | 7.0 (10 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Agentic AI - Market Intelligence

| Feature | FactSet Workstation | Factiva | 
|---|---|---|
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Fixed Income Pricing Data

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **FactSet Workstation** | N/A | N/A |
| **Factiva** | N/A | N/A |

#### Market Data

| Feature | FactSet Workstation | Factiva | 
|---|---|---|
| **Market Data** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Alerts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Filtering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Analytics

| Feature | FactSet Workstation | Factiva | 
|---|---|---|
| **Portfolio Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Machine Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Risk Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI -  Fixed Income Pricing Data

| Feature | FactSet Workstation | Factiva | 
|---|---|---|
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Market Intelligence Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/market-intelligence)

**Unique to FactSet Workstation (5):** [Financial Analytics Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/financial-analytics), [Investment Portfolio Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/investment-portfolio-management), [Financial Research Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/financial-research), [Financial Risk Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/financial-risk-management), [Fixed Income Pricing Data Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/fixed-income-pricing-data)

**Unique to Factiva (3):** [Media Monitoring Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/media-monitoring), [Sales Intelligence Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/sales-intelligence), [Business Activity Monitoring Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/business-activity-monitoring)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | FactSet Workstation | Factiva | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 45.7% | 19.1% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 14.3% | 27.9% | 
| **Enterprise** | 40.0% | 52.9% | 

### By Industry

#### FactSet Workstation

- **Financial Services:** 37.1%
- **Investment Management:** 22.9%
- **Investment Banking:** 11.4%
- **Banking:** 5.7%
- **Venture Capital & Private Equity:** 2.9%
- **Semiconductors:** 2.9%
- **Research:** 2.9%
- **Legal Services:** 2.9%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 2.9%
- **Capital Markets:** 2.9%
- **Other:** 5.7%

#### Factiva

- **Public Relations and Communications:** 13.2%
- **Market Research:** 10.3%
- **Research:** 5.9%
- **Financial Services:** 5.9%
- **Investment Banking:** 5.9%
- **Banking:** 4.4%
- **Capital Markets:** 4.4%
- **Pharmaceuticals:** 4.4%
- **Management Consulting:** 4.4%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 4.4%
- **Other:** 36.8%

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## Top Discussions

### FactSet Workstation

- Title: [What is a research management system?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-a-research-management-system) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "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..."

### Factiva

No discussions available for this product.

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/factset-workstation-vs-factiva)