Alpha Spread adds Stock Comparison, Stock Ideas, Valuation Models, Transcripts, Analyst Price Targets, Analyst Forecasts, and APIs & SDKs coverage that TC2000 skips.
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Tool Comparison
Alpha Spread vs TC2000 comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Quick takeaways
TC2000 includes Options & Derivatives, Paper Trading, Advanced Order Types, Brokerage, and Options P&L categories that Alpha Spread omits.
Alpha Spread has a free tier, while TC2000 requires a paid plan.
TC2000 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.
Categories
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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TC2000
tc2000.com
A long-standing charting, screening, and trading platform with integrated brokerage. TC2000 is designed for active traders who want real-time scanning, customizable alerts, and advanced options analytics. Plans range from Basic to Premium+, with Premium+ offering up to 1,000 simultaneous alerts. Add-ons expand server-side streaming scans and provide real-time options and index data. Real-time U.S. equity data comes via Nasdaq Basic, and financial news is powered by MT Newswires.
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Platforms
WebDesktopMobile
Pricing
Subscription
Quick highlights
- Live U.S. equity data (NYSE, Nasdaq, AMEX) via Nasdaq Basic with streaming watchlists and charts.
- EasyScan® screener supports real-time scans, custom sorting, and PCF (formula-based) screening.
- Alerting system allows 100 concurrent alerts on Premium or 1,000 on Premium+, with optional bundles to increase limits.
- Integrated MT Newswires feed for real-time market and company news.
- Options trading tools include full chains, Greeks, implied volatility columns, multi-leg strategies, and visual P&L zones.
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Where they differ
Alpha Spread
Distinct strengths include:
Stock ComparisonStock IdeasValuation ModelsTranscriptsAnalyst Price TargetsAnalyst ForecastsAPIs & SDKs
- 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.
TC2000
Distinct strengths include:
- Live U.S. equity data (NYSE, Nasdaq, AMEX) via Nasdaq Basic with streaming watchlists and charts.
- EasyScan® screener supports real-time scans, custom sorting, and PCF (formula-based) screening.
- Alerting system allows 100 concurrent alerts on Premium or 1,000 on Premium+, with optional bundles to increase limits.
- Integrated MT Newswires feed for real-time market and company news.
Feature-by-feature breakdown
| Attribute | Alpha Spread | TC2000 |
|---|---|---|
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets | Shared: Screeners, Financials, Watchlist, Portfolio, Alerts, News Unique: Stock Comparison, Stock Ideas, Valuation Models, Transcripts, Analyst Price Targets, Analyst Forecasts, APIs & SDKs | Shared: Screeners, Financials, Watchlist, Portfolio, Alerts, News Unique: Options & Derivatives, Paper Trading, Advanced Order Types, Brokerage, Options P&L |
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, Desktop, Mobile |
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 | Not yet |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Standard listing | Standard listing |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do Alpha Spread and TC2000 both support?
Both platforms cover Screeners, Financials, Watchlist, Portfolio, Alerts, and News 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 TC2000 requires a paid subscription. Review the pricing table to see how the paid tiers compare.
Which tool has mobile access?
TC2000 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 TC2000 stands out for Live U.S. equity data (NYSE, Nasdaq, AMEX) via Nasdaq Basic with streaming watchlists and charts., EasyScan® screener supports real-time scans, custom sorting, and PCF (formula-based) screening., and Alerting system allows 100 concurrent alerts on Premium or 1,000 on Premium+, with optional bundles to increase limits..
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