Alpha Spread adds Stock Comparison, Stock Ideas, Valuation Models, Transcripts, Portfolio, and APIs & SDKs coverage that Stocknear skips.
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Head-to-head
Alpha Spread vs Stocknear comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Quick takeaways
Stocknear includes Options & Derivatives, Data Visualizations, Calendar, Dark Pool & Off-Exchange, ETF Overview, ETF Holdings, ETF Performance, Analyst Recommendations, Insider Data, 13F, US Government Trades, Dividend, AI, and AI Chat 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..
Stocknear is known for: Ticker pages with tabs for Financials, Statistics, Business Metrics, Forecasts, Dark Pool, Options, Insider, Dividends, and History., Real-time options flow feed and unusual activity; options chains available (OPRA-sourced)., and Dark pool & off-exchange trade tape (15‑minute delay)..
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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Pricing
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.
Community votes (overall)
Stocknear
stocknear.com
EU-built stock research platform focused on U.S. markets. Features real-time options flow (Benzinga), 15‑min delayed dark-pool prints, analyst targets/ratings, hedge-fund 13F explorer, U.S. Congress trades, earnings calendar/news feed, business metrics, watchlists and alerts, plus an AI Agent for conversational research. Market data/fundamentals/ETF analytics are sourced from Financial Modeling Prep; options chains from Intrinio (OPRA). Company is Stocknear GmbH (Siegen, Germany). No public API as of Sept 2025.
Categories
Platforms
Pricing
Quick highlights
- Ticker pages with tabs for Financials, Statistics, Business Metrics, Forecasts, Dark Pool, Options, Insider, Dividends, and History.
- Real-time options flow feed and unusual activity; options chains available (OPRA-sourced).
- Dark pool & off-exchange trade tape (15‑minute delay).
- Hedge Fund tracker (13F) with institution list (downloadable) and holdings analytics.
- U.S. Congress trading dashboard access.
Community votes (overall)
Shared focus areas
7 overlapsMutual strengths include Screeners, Financials, and Analyst Price Targets plus 4 more areas.
Where they differ
Alpha Spread
Distinct strengths include:
- 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.
Stocknear
Distinct strengths include:
- Ticker pages with tabs for Financials, Statistics, Business Metrics, Forecasts, Dark Pool, Options, Insider, Dividends, and History.
- Real-time options flow feed and unusual activity; options chains available (OPRA-sourced).
- Dark pool & off-exchange trade tape (15‑minute delay).
- Hedge Fund tracker (13F) with institution list (downloadable) and holdings analytics.
Feature-by-feature breakdown
Attribute | Alpha Spread | Stocknear |
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Categories Which research workflows each platform targets | Shared: Screeners, Financials, Analyst Price Targets, Analyst Forecasts, Watchlist, Alerts, News Unique: Stock Comparison, Stock Ideas, Valuation Models, Transcripts, Portfolio, APIs & SDKs | Shared: Screeners, Financials, Analyst Price Targets, Analyst Forecasts, Watchlist, Alerts, News Unique: Options & Derivatives, Data Visualizations, Calendar, Dark Pool & Off-Exchange, ETF Overview, ETF Holdings, ETF Performance, Analyst Recommendations, Insider Data, 13F, US Government Trades, Dividend, AI, AI Chat |
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks | Stocks, ETFs, Options |
Experience levels Who each product is built for | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Platforms Where you can access the product | Web, API | Web |
Pricing High-level pricing models | Free, Subscription | Free, Subscription |
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor | Unique
| Unique
|
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 Stocknear both support?
Both platforms cover Screeners, Financials, Analyst Price Targets, Analyst Forecasts, 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 Stocknear require subscriptions?
Both Alpha Spread and Stocknear keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.
How can you access Alpha Spread and Stocknear?
Both Alpha Spread and Stocknear 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 Stocknear stands out for Ticker pages with tabs for Financials, Statistics, Business Metrics, Forecasts, Dark Pool, Options, Insider, Dividends, and History., Real-time options flow feed and unusual activity; options chains available (OPRA-sourced)., and Dark pool & off-exchange trade tape (15‑minute delay)..
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