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Private equity VP says FactSet is 'Much better than CapIQ' but still slow

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A Private Equity Vice President explicitly states FactSet Workstation is 'Much better than CapIQ' for organizing information, despite issues with slow loading and frequent verification codes. Another mid-market user notes that some Excel-driven functions were not as competitive as what CIQ Pro offered. A Small Business user finds FactSet to be a cost-effective alternative to Bloomberg, providing 90% of Bloomberg's data at a substantially lower cost.

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  • 3.5 of 5
    “Much better than CapIQ. Pulls information / organizes it better”

    Matthew S., Private equity vice presidentAug 13, 2026View

  • 5 of 5
    “The data sometimes is not as comprehensive as S&P IQ. For example, the ultimate parent or advisor will just list one entry when sometimes the multi manage fund will have multiple entries which Cap IQ sometimes the Excel entries are no longer usable so has stale excel formulas or you have to use the correct fact that database formula for the correct security depending on what type of price you’re tracking.”

    Sean ., Vice PresidentAug 21, 2026View

  • 4.5 of 5
    “Some of the excel-driven functions were as competitive as what CIQ Pro offered as well.”

    Verified User in Investment Banking, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)Aug 27, 2026View

  • 4 of 5
    “Need for 90% of Bloombergs data at a substantially lower cost”

    Verified User in Real Estate, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)Aug 17, 2026View

  • 4.5 of 5
    “Less costly than Bloomberg; easy integration with excel and PPT.”

    Verified User in Financial Services, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)Aug 13, 2026View

  • 4 of 5
    “It is hard to find information compared to Bloomberg”

    Verified User in Financial Services, Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)Aug 13, 2026View

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Product
FactSet Workstation
Star rating
3.5 of 5
Reviewer
Matthew S.
Reviewer details
Private equity vice president

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Private equity vice president (decision maker)

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Competitors named

  • CapIQ
  • S&P IQ
  • CIQ Pro
  • Bloomberg

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Sep 14, 2026
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