S&P Global Market Intelligence vs EQ (Equiniti)
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best Investor Relations Software (2026). Last verified July 22, 2026.
The short answer
S&P Global Market Intelligence ranks higher on Top 11 (#6 vs #10) for IR officers, CFOs, and corporate secretaries at public companies managing targeting, disclosure, earnings, and shareholder engagement. Best targeting on deep S&P data.
At a glance
| S&P Global Market Intelligence | EQ (Equiniti) | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #6 / The 11 Best Investor Relations Software (2026) | #10 / The 11 Best Investor Relations Software (2026) |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.2 | 7.6 |
| Best for | Targeting on S&P Capital IQ data | Registry and shareholder services |
| Pricing | $$$$ (Quoted annually, seat and module based) | $$$ (Quoted, registry and services based) |
| HQ | New York, USA | London, United Kingdom |
| Founded | 1860 | 2007 |
S&P Global Market Intelligence
Best targeting on deep S&P data.
www.spglobal.com/marketintelligence/See full entry in The 11 Best Investor Relations Software (2026)
EQ (Equiniti)
Best registry and shareholder services provider.
equiniti.com/See full entry in The 11 Best Investor Relations Software (2026)
Methodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.