VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

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Wednesday, December 3, 2025

Tool Comparison

Alpha Spread vs Reuters comparison

Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.

Quick takeaways

Alpha Spread adds Screeners, Stock Comparison, Stock Ideas, Valuation Models, Transcripts, Analyst Price Targets, Analyst Forecasts, Portfolio, and APIs & SDKs coverage that Reuters skips.

Reuters 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.

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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Reuters

reuters.com

Reuters is a global news site with a dedicated Markets section covering equities, bonds, currencies, and commodities. Company pages feature charts, financials, and key metrics with data supplied by LSEG. Mobile apps allow watchlists and push alerts. Quotes are delayed by about 15 minutes (per exchange rules). Access is free with registration in many regions, while digital subscriptions are rolling out in others.

Platforms

WebMobile

Pricing

FreeSubscription

Quick highlights

Comprehensive business and markets coverage through dedicated sections on stocks, rates and bonds, currencies, and commodities.
Company profile pages include charts, financial statements, and key ratios, clearly marked as sourced from LSEG (Refinitiv).
Quotes are delayed at least 15 minutes, with exchange-specific disclosure pages listing delay policies across the U.S., London, Tokyo, and others.
Curated newsletters such as Daily Briefing, Power Up, and On the Money, plus topical digests delivered by email.
Mobile apps (iOS and Android) with customizable push notifications and watchlists so users can track favorite companies and news flow.

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Where they differ

Alpha Spread

Distinct strengths include:

Screeners Stock Comparison Stock Ideas Valuation Models Transcripts Analyst Price Targets Analyst Forecasts Portfolio

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.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	Alpha Spread	Reuters
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: Financials, Watchlist, Alerts, News Unique: Screeners, Stock Comparison, Stock Ideas, Valuation Models, Transcripts, Analyst Price Targets, Analyst Forecasts, Portfolio, APIs & SDKs	Shared: Financials, Watchlist, Alerts, News
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Stocks	Stocks, ETFs, Bonds, Commodities, Currencies, Futures
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
Pricing High-level pricing models	Free, Subscription	Free, Subscription
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor	Unique 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. Stock comparison for side‑by‑side analysis; curated market news stream; investment journal for notes.	Unique Comprehensive business and markets coverage through dedicated sections on stocks, rates and bonds, currencies, and commodities. Company profile pages include charts, financial statements, and key ratios, clearly marked as sourced from LSEG (Refinitiv). Quotes are delayed at least 15 minutes, with exchange-specific disclosure pages listing delay policies across the U.S., London, Tokyo, and others. Curated newsletters such as Daily Briefing, Power Up, and On the Money, plus topical digests delivered by email. Mobile apps (iOS and Android) with customizable push notifications and watchlists so users can track favorite companies and news flow. Reuters.com offers free access with registration in many markets, alongside digital subscription plans being introduced regionally.
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 Reuters both support?

Both platforms cover Financials, 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 Reuters require subscriptions?

Both Alpha Spread and Reuters keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.

Which tool has mobile access?

Reuters 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 Reuters stands out for Comprehensive business and markets coverage through dedicated sections on stocks, rates and bonds, currencies, and commodities., Company profile pages include charts, financial statements, and key ratios, clearly marked as sourced from LSEG (Refinitiv)., and Quotes are delayed at least 15 minutes, with exchange-specific disclosure pages listing delay policies across the U.S., London, Tokyo, and others..

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