VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON
Tool details checked August 23, 2026
Tool Comparison
Alpha Spread vs MarketScreener
Pick Alpha Spread if
Alpha Spread
Free • From $144/yr · Web · API
- You want the cheaper way in: plans start at $12/mo instead of $34/mo
- You want an API so you can script or automate things
- You want stock comparison, valuation models, and dividends.
Pick MarketScreener if
MarketScreener
Free • From $34/mo · Web · Mobile
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
- You want news, calendar, and data visualizations.
- You've outgrown the basics and want pro-level depth
Skip both if: Neither one clicks with how you research; there are strong third options.
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Our take
The bottom line
Alpha Spread and MarketScreener cover a lot of the same ground (9 shared categories, including stock ideas, screeners, and watchlist), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. Alpha Spread includes stock comparison and valuation models, and MarketScreener includes news and calendar.
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Key differences at a glance
- Cheaper paid plan
- Alpha Spread$12/mo vs $34/mo
- Mobile app
- MarketScreener
- API access
- Alpha Spread
- Asset coverage
- MarketScreenerAdds ETFs and commodities
- Free plan
- Both
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How they stack up
The side-by-side table: pricing, platforms, data, and coverage at a glance.ShowHide
How they stack up
The side-by-side table: pricing, platforms, data, and coverage at a glance.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & plans | ||
Starting price | Free • From $144/yr | Free • From $34/mo |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | — | — |
Plan limits | 18 limits: Free: stock reports per week: 3, Free: ai assistant prompts per week: 3 +16 more | 6 limits: Access: annual equivalent monthly usd: 28, Access: annual billing usd: 336 +4 more |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | No | Yes |
API access | Yes | No |
Broker sync | — | No |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +4 more | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +4 more |
Categories covered | 14 | 16 |
Regions | — | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data partners | — | 3 partners: FactSet, Morningstar +1 more |
Capabilities | Universe builder | Universe builder |
| Try it | Visit Alpha Spread | Visit MarketScreener |
Where each one shines
What Alpha Spread and MarketScreener each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What Alpha Spread and MarketScreener each do best.What Alpha Spread does best
- Automatic intrinsic-value estimates combine DCF and multiples-based relative valuation where available.
- Open stock reports with DCF, relative valuation, Wall Street estimates, profitability, solvency, financials, revenue, earnings calls, and discount-rate context.
- Use the DCF calculator to inspect cash flows, terminal value, and discount-rate assumptions.
- Forecast pages show analyst estimates and price targets and can create price alerts.
- Watchlists track intrinsic-value changes, price targets, insider activity, price levels, and reminders.
What MarketScreener does best
- Monitor market news and quotes across equities, ETFs, commodities, currencies, forex, and cryptocurrencies.
- Build watchlists with quotes, news, earnings releases, valuation trends, broker recommendations, and email alerts.
- Screening for stocks globally with hundreds of fundamental and technical criteria, with higher filter counts reserved for Premium and Expert tiers.
- Use dynamic charts with technical indicators and switch between stocks and personal lists.
- Explore thematic lists and compare them with index trends and past performance.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Alpha Spread and MarketScreener, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Alpha Spread and MarketScreener, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | Stocks | StocksETFsCommoditiesCurrenciesCryptos |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediate | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Retail TradersPro RetailLong-term InvestorsValue InvestorsAnalystsStudents/Researchers | Retail TradersPro RetailLong-term InvestorsValue InvestorsGrowth InvestorsDividend Investors |
Regions | Not specified | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica |
Coverage details | Identifiers: Ticker | Identifiers: Ticker and ISIN |
| Data | ||
Data partners | Not specified | FactSetMorningstarS&P Global Market Intelligence |
| Plans & trust | ||
Capability signals | Universe builder | Universe builder |
Vendor & support | Alpha Spread LimitedCountry: Hong KongFounded 2019Support: Email | Surperformance SASCountry: France |
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What you'll actually pay
Plans, billing, trials, and per-month pricing for both tools.ShowHide
What you'll actually pay
Plans, billing, trials, and per-month pricing for both tools.| Tier | ||
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Freestock reports per week: 3 · ai assistant prompts per week: 3 · +2 more | Free“Free Member” |
| Entry paid plan | $144/yr≈ $12/mo“Premium”stock reports per week: 15 · ai assistant prompts per week: 20 · +5 more | $34/mo“Access”annual equivalent monthly usd: 28 · annual billing usd: 336 |
| Tier 2 | $240/yr≈ $20/mo“Unlimited”stock reports per week: Unlimited · ai assistant prompts per week: 300 · +5 more | $59/mo“Premium”annual billing usd: 600 · annual equivalent monthly usd: 50 |
| Top plan | — | $279/mo“Expert”annual billing usd: 2,628 · annual equivalent monthly usd: 219 |
| Custom / enterprise | Contact sales“Enterprise” | — |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between Alpha Spread and MarketScreener?
Alpha Spread leans toward stock ideas, screeners, and stock comparison, while MarketScreener puts more weight on news, alerts, and calendar. They overlap in 9 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do Alpha Spread and MarketScreener cost?
Good news: both Alpha Spread and MarketScreener have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Which is better for beginners: Alpha Spread or MarketScreener?
Honestly, neither is aimed at beginners. Expect a learning curve either way; that's the trade-off for the depth they offer.
Can I use Alpha Spread or MarketScreener on my phone?
MarketScreener lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. Alpha Spread doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web and API.
Does Alpha Spread or MarketScreener have an API?
Alpha Spread has an API for programmatic access and custom integrations. MarketScreener doesn't, so you're working through its interface.
Should I choose Alpha Spread or MarketScreener?
It depends on what you're after. Pick Alpha Spread if stock comparison and valuation models matter to you; go with MarketScreener if you'd rather have news and calendar. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do Alpha Spread and MarketScreener cover?
Both cover stocks. MarketScreener adds ETFs, commodities, and currencies on top.
Are Alpha Spread and MarketScreener good for long-term investing?
Yes, both are aimed squarely at long-term investors. Compare their coverage, workflow, and price before assuming they solve the same long-term research job.
Which has a better stock screener: Alpha Spread or MarketScreener?
Both Alpha Spread and MarketScreener include stock screeners, and they differ more in interface than raw power; try both and see which one clicks for you.
Can I track my portfolio with Alpha Spread or MarketScreener?
MarketScreener handles portfolio tracking. Alpha Spread is really a research tool; you'd track your portfolio elsewhere.
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