Alpha Spread adds Stock Comparison, Stock Ideas, Valuation Models, Financials, Analyst Price Targets, Analyst Forecasts, Portfolio, and APIs & SDKs coverage that Benzinga skips.
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Tool Comparison
Alpha Spread vs Benzinga comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Quick takeaways
Benzinga includes Newsletters, Calendar, and Data APIs categories that Alpha Spread omits.
Benzinga offers mobile access, which Alpha Spread skips.
In depth comparison
Alpha Spread
alphaspread.com
Stock‑valuation platform centered on intrinsic value. Combines DCF and relative valuation into a scenario range (bear/base/bull), adds Wall Street estimates/targets, profitability & solvency scoring, a flexible screener (with alerts), watchlists, an investment journal, curated news, and side‑by‑side comparisons. Enterprise plan advertises API access (currently limited/waitlisted), with public self‑serve tiers Free, Premium, and Unlimited.
Categories
Platforms
WebAPI
Pricing
FreeSubscription
Quick highlights
- Automatic intrinsic value from two methods (DCF + relative valuation) with bear/base/bull range; “valuation history” views.
- Manual DCF with sensitivity analysis; separate discount‑rate (CAPM/WACC) calculator.
- Stock screener with valuation, Wall St targets/estimates, profitability, solvency, dividend safety/shareholder yield; prebuilt screens (e.g., Magic Formula) and email screener alerts.
- Watchlists plus targeted alerts: price/valuation thresholds, analyst price‑target changes, and insider activity.
- Analyst section with price targets and forward estimates; earnings‑calls section; AI assistant for natural‑language summaries/questions.
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Benzinga
benzinga.com
Financial news publisher offering both a real-time trading terminal (Benzinga Pro) and licensed data APIs. Subscription tiers progressively unlock tools such as advanced newsfeeds, equity squawk audio, signals, scanners, and calendars. Paid plans include Nasdaq Basic real-time quotes, and optional add-ons like High Beta Squawk. Scanner results can be exported to CSV.
Platforms
WebMobileAPI
Pricing
FreeSubscription
Quick highlights
- Benzinga Pro subscription tiers: Free, Basic ($37/mo), Streamlined ($147/mo), and Essential ($197/mo), with features unlocked progressively.
- Real-time newsfeed with advanced filters and sentiment indicators.
- Customizable alerts via desktop, sound, and email; watchlist-driven alerts available on paid plans.
- Equity Audio Squawk channel included in higher tiers, with optional High Beta Squawk add-on for $99/month.
- Signals highlight unusual activity, including price spikes, options flow, block trades, and trading halts.
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Where they differ
Alpha Spread
Distinct strengths include:
Stock ComparisonStock IdeasValuation ModelsFinancialsAnalyst Price TargetsAnalyst ForecastsPortfolioAPIs & SDKs
- Automatic intrinsic value from two methods (DCF + relative valuation) with bear/base/bull range; “valuation history” views.
- Manual DCF with sensitivity analysis; separate discount‑rate (CAPM/WACC) calculator.
- Stock screener with valuation, Wall St targets/estimates, profitability, solvency, dividend safety/shareholder yield; prebuilt screens (e.g., Magic Formula) and email screener alerts.
- Watchlists plus targeted alerts: price/valuation thresholds, analyst price‑target changes, and insider activity.
Benzinga
Distinct strengths include:
- Benzinga Pro subscription tiers: Free, Basic ($37/mo), Streamlined ($147/mo), and Essential ($197/mo), with features unlocked progressively.
- Real-time newsfeed with advanced filters and sentiment indicators.
- Customizable alerts via desktop, sound, and email; watchlist-driven alerts available on paid plans.
- Equity Audio Squawk channel included in higher tiers, with optional High Beta Squawk add-on for $99/month.
Feature-by-feature breakdown
| Attribute | Alpha Spread | Benzinga |
|---|---|---|
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets | Shared: Screeners, Transcripts, Watchlist, Alerts, News Unique: Stock Comparison, Stock Ideas, Valuation Models, Financials, Analyst Price Targets, Analyst Forecasts, Portfolio, APIs & SDKs | Shared: Screeners, Transcripts, Watchlist, Alerts, News Unique: Newsletters, Calendar, Data APIs |
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks | Stocks, ETFs, Options |
Experience levels Who each product is built for | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Platforms Where you can access the product | Web, API | Web, Mobile, API |
Pricing High-level pricing models | Free, Subscription | Free, Subscription |
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor | Unique
| Unique
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Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat | Not yet | Not yet |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Standard listing | Standard listing |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do Alpha Spread and Benzinga both support?
Both platforms cover Screeners, Transcripts, Watchlist, Alerts, and News workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Do Alpha Spread and Benzinga require subscriptions?
Both Alpha Spread and Benzinga keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.
Which tool has mobile access?
Benzinga ships a dedicated mobile experience, while Alpha Spread focuses on web or desktop access.
What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?
Alpha Spread differentiates itself with Automatic intrinsic value from two methods (DCF + relative valuation) with bear/base/bull range; “valuation history” views., Manual DCF with sensitivity analysis; separate discount‑rate (CAPM/WACC) calculator., and Stock screener with valuation, Wall St targets/estimates, profitability, solvency, dividend safety/shareholder yield; prebuilt screens (e.g., Magic Formula) and email screener alerts., whereas Benzinga stands out for Benzinga Pro subscription tiers: Free, Basic ($37/mo), Streamlined ($147/mo), and Essential ($197/mo), with features unlocked progressively., Real-time newsfeed with advanced filters and sentiment indicators., and Customizable alerts via desktop, sound, and email; watchlist-driven alerts available on paid plans..
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