Alpha Spread adds Stock Comparison, Stock Ideas, Valuation Models, Analyst Price Targets, Analyst Forecasts, Portfolio, Alerts, and News coverage that Fintool skips.
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Tool Comparison
Alpha Spread vs Fintool comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Quick takeaways
Fintool includes AI Chat, AI Report, AI Earnings Summary, and Data APIs categories that Alpha Spread omits.
Alpha Spread has a free tier, while Fintool requires a paid plan.
In depth comparison
Alpha Spread
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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
WebAPI
Pricing
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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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Fintool
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AI-powered research platform combining SEC filings, earnings transcripts, and financial data with natural-language querying. Two tiers: Regular includes unlimited queries, filings and transcripts, advanced screening, real-time market data, and up to 5 user seats. Enterprise adds API access, private-data connectors, and enterprise-grade security. A 14-day free trial is available.
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Platforms
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Pricing
Subscription
Quick highlights
- Natural-language answers backed by SEC filings, earnings calls, and financial data, always with citations.
- Built-in company screener and watchlists, plus workflow tools and sharable watchlists.
- Public REST API (v2) with API key authentication, supporting chat endpoints and optional streaming via Server-Sent Events.
- Plan structure: Regular plan covers unlimited queries, filings, transcripts, advanced screening, real-time data, and 5 seats; Enterprise adds API access, private-data integrations, and enhanced security. A free 14-day trial is included.
- Enterprise-grade private data handling: connectors for SharePoint, OneDrive, and Google Drive; role-based access control, audit logs, SIEM export, and IDP integrations (Okta, Azure AD, Google Workspace). Vendor promises no training on customer data; AES-256 at rest and TLS 1.2+ in transit.
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Where they differ
Alpha Spread
Distinct strengths include:
Stock ComparisonStock IdeasValuation ModelsAnalyst Price TargetsAnalyst ForecastsPortfolioAlertsNews
- 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.
Fintool
Distinct strengths include:
- Natural-language answers backed by SEC filings, earnings calls, and financial data, always with citations.
- Built-in company screener and watchlists, plus workflow tools and sharable watchlists.
- Public REST API (v2) with API key authentication, supporting chat endpoints and optional streaming via Server-Sent Events.
- Plan structure: Regular plan covers unlimited queries, filings, transcripts, advanced screening, real-time data, and 5 seats; Enterprise adds API access, private-data integrations, and enhanced security. A free 14-day trial is included.
Feature-by-feature breakdown
| Attribute | Alpha Spread | Fintool |
|---|---|---|
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets | Shared: Screeners, Financials, Transcripts, Watchlist, APIs & SDKs Unique: Stock Comparison, Stock Ideas, Valuation Models, Analyst Price Targets, Analyst Forecasts, Portfolio, Alerts, News | Shared: Screeners, Financials, Transcripts, Watchlist, APIs & SDKs Unique: AI Chat, AI Report, AI Earnings Summary, Data APIs |
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks | Stocks |
Experience levels Who each product is built for | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Platforms Where you can access the product | Web, API | Web, API |
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 | Yes |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Standard listing | Standard listing |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do Alpha Spread and Fintool both support?
Both platforms cover Screeners, Financials, Transcripts, Watchlist, and APIs & SDKs 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 Fintool requires a paid subscription. Review the pricing table to see how the paid tiers compare.
How can you access Alpha Spread and Fintool?
Both Alpha Spread and Fintool 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 Fintool stands out for Natural-language answers backed by SEC filings, earnings calls, and financial data, always with citations., Built-in company screener and watchlists, plus workflow tools and sharable watchlists., and Public REST API (v2) with API key authentication, supporting chat endpoints and optional streaming via Server-Sent Events..
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