Alpha Spread adds Screeners, Stock Comparison, Stock Ideas, Valuation Models, Financials, Transcripts, Analyst Price Targets, Analyst Forecasts, Watchlist, Portfolio, Alerts, and APIs & SDKs coverage that CatalystWire skips.
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Head-to-head
Alpha Spread vs CatalystWire comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Quick takeaways
CatalystWire includes Regulatory Filings Monitoring categories that Alpha Spread omits.
Alpha Spread 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., 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..
CatalystWire is known for: AI scanning of hundreds of RNS announcements per day to surface potential catalysts., Real‑time classification of market‑moving events as they are released., and UK‑centric focus aligned to LSE’s Regulatory News Service (Main Market & AIM)..
Alpha Spread has a free tier, while CatalystWire requires a paid plan.
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.
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Platforms
Web
API
Pricing
Free
Subscription
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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CatalystWire
catalystwire.co
RNS-first discovery tool for UK equities. Uses AI to scan and categorize London Stock Exchange RNS announcements in real time (e.g., management changes, turnarounds). Best suited to event‑driven and small/mid‑cap investors tracking UK market catalysts. Public docs do not show a pricing table or API; fields left intentionally minimal pending vendor confirmation.
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Platforms
Web
Pricing
Subscription
Quick highlights
- AI scanning of hundreds of RNS announcements per day to surface potential catalysts.
- Real‑time classification of market‑moving events as they are released.
- UK‑centric focus aligned to LSE’s Regulatory News Service (Main Market & AIM).
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Overlap
Shared focus areas
1 overlapBoth tools cover this research theme.
Where they differ
Alpha Spread
Distinct strengths include:
Screeners
Stock Comparison
Stock Ideas
Valuation Models
Financials
Transcripts
Analyst Price Targets
Analyst Forecasts
- 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.
CatalystWire
Distinct strengths include:
- AI scanning of hundreds of RNS announcements per day to surface potential catalysts.
- Real‑time classification of market‑moving events as they are released.
- UK‑centric focus aligned to LSE’s Regulatory News Service (Main Market & AIM).
Feature-by-feature breakdown
| Attribute | Alpha Spread | CatalystWire |
|---|---|---|
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets | Shared: News Unique: Screeners, Stock Comparison, Stock Ideas, Valuation Models, Financials, Transcripts, Analyst Price Targets, Analyst Forecasts, Watchlist, Portfolio, Alerts, APIs & SDKs | Shared: News Unique: Regulatory Filings Monitoring |
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks | Stocks |
Experience levels Who each product is built for | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Intermediate, Advanced |
Platforms Where you can access the product | Web, API | Web |
Pricing High-level pricing models | Free, Subscription | 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 CatalystWire both support?
Both platforms cover News workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Which tool offers a free plan?
Alpha Spread offers a free entry point, while CatalystWire requires a paid subscription. Review the pricing table to see how the paid tiers compare.
How can you access Alpha Spread and CatalystWire?
Both Alpha Spread and CatalystWire prioritize web or desktop access. Investors wanting a mobile-first workflow may need to rely on responsive web views.
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 CatalystWire stands out for AI scanning of hundreds of RNS announcements per day to surface potential catalysts., Real‑time classification of market‑moving events as they are released., and UK‑centric focus aligned to LSE’s Regulatory News Service (Main Market & AIM)..
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