VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
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Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Tool Comparison
Alpha Spread vs Firefly III comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Comparison highlights
- Tool score: the chart below shows community vote sentiment over the last 8 weeks. Use it as a signal, not a verdict.
- Overlap: none yet, so this comparison is more contrast than substitution.
- Coverage tilt: Alpha Spread has 14 categories you won't get in Firefly III; Firefly III has 4 unique categories.
- Pricing: Alpha Spread is Free, Subscription; Firefly III is Free.
Category leaders
- Screeners: Alpha Spread is tagged for this workflow; Firefly III has no category votes yet.
- Portfolio: Firefly III is tagged for this workflow; Alpha Spread has no category votes yet.
- Watchlist: Alpha Spread is tagged for this workflow; Firefly III has no category votes yet.
Vote sentiment comparison
Cumulative positive vote share. Loading fresh totals...
Side-by-side metrics
| Attribute | Alpha Spread | Firefly III |
|---|---|---|
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks | Other |
Experience levels Who each product is built for | Beginner, Intermediate | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Platforms Where you can access the product | Web, API | Web, API |
Pricing High-level pricing models | Free, Subscription | Free |
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat | Not yet | Not yet |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Standard listing | Standard listing |
Coverage overlap
Shared categories
Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.
No overlap yet.
Alpha Spread strengths
Categories covered by Alpha Spread but not Firefly III.
Firefly III strengths
Categories covered by Firefly III but not Alpha Spread.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Alpha Spread and Firefly III require subscriptions?
Both Alpha Spread and Firefly III keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.
How can you access Alpha Spread and Firefly III?
Both Alpha Spread and Firefly III 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 valuation to compare market price vs intrinsic value (includes DCF + relative valuation and scenario analysis)., Company “stock report” sections include: Summary, DCF valuation, Relative valuation, Wall St estimates, profitability & solvency analysis, financials, revenue breakdown, earnings calls, and discount rate., and Analyst estimates / “Stock Forecast” pages with price targets (and the ability to set price alerts from these pages)., whereas Firefly III stands out for Self-hosted open-source personal finance manager (AGPLv3 license)., Supports double-entry bookkeeping with budgets, categories, tags, and detailed reporting., and Comprehensive REST API (JSON) with OAuth2 and Personal Access Tokens, plus a full OpenAPI specification..
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Curation & Accuracy
This directory blends AI‑assisted discovery with human curation. Entries are reviewed, edited, and organized with the goal of expanding coverage and sharpening quality over time. Your feedback helps steer improvements (because no single human can capture everything all at once).
Details change. Pricing, features, and availability may be incomplete or out of date. Treat listings as a starting point and verify on the provider’s site before making decisions. If you spot an error or a gap, send a quick note and I’ll adjust.