Alpha Spread adds Stock Comparison, Stock Ideas, Portfolio, Alerts, and APIs & SDKs coverage that TIKR skips.
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Head-to-head
Alpha Spread vs TIKR comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Quick takeaways
TIKR includes Investor Holdings, Analyst Recommendations, and Dividends 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..
TIKR is known for: Global equity screener spanning ~100,000 stocks across 92 countries and 136 exchanges., Tiered plans: Free (US-only, five years of data), Plus (global markets, 10 years), Pro (global, 20 years, five years of estimates)., and Analyst estimates available by tier: two years (Free), three years (Plus), five years (Pro). Data is standardized by S&P Capital IQ..
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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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)
TIKR
tikr.com
A global equities research terminal and screener covering more than 100,000 stocks. Free plans are limited to US coverage, while Plus expands to global markets with 10 years of history, and Pro extends to 20 years, five years of analyst estimates, full transcript history with search, Excel exports, and deep fund ownership search. The platform is web-only, with no public API or dedicated mobile app.
Categories
Platforms
Pricing
Quick highlights
- Global equity screener spanning ~100,000 stocks across 92 countries and 136 exchanges.
- Tiered plans: Free (US-only, five years of data), Plus (global markets, 10 years), Pro (global, 20 years, five years of estimates).
- Analyst estimates available by tier: two years (Free), three years (Plus), five years (Pro). Data is standardized by S&P Capital IQ.
- Transcript access by tier: 90 days (Free), three years (Plus), or full searchable history (Pro).
- Ownership data includes Top 40 “guru” funds on Free, with Pro unlocking 10,000+ fund filings and international disclosures.
Community votes (overall)
Shared focus areas
8 overlapsMutual strengths include Screeners, Valuation Models, and Financials plus 5 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.
TIKR
Distinct strengths include:
- Global equity screener spanning ~100,000 stocks across 92 countries and 136 exchanges.
- Tiered plans: Free (US-only, five years of data), Plus (global markets, 10 years), Pro (global, 20 years, five years of estimates).
- Analyst estimates available by tier: two years (Free), three years (Plus), five years (Pro). Data is standardized by S&P Capital IQ.
- Transcript access by tier: 90 days (Free), three years (Plus), or full searchable history (Pro).
Feature-by-feature breakdown
Attribute | Alpha Spread | TIKR |
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Categories Which research workflows each platform targets | Shared: Screeners, Valuation Models, Financials, Transcripts, Analyst Price Targets, Analyst Forecasts, Watchlist, News Unique: Stock Comparison, Stock Ideas, Portfolio, Alerts, APIs & SDKs | Shared: Screeners, Valuation Models, Financials, Transcripts, Analyst Price Targets, Analyst Forecasts, Watchlist, News Unique: Investor Holdings, Analyst Recommendations, Dividends |
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks | Stocks |
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
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Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat | Not yet | Yes |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Standard listing | Highlighted |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do Alpha Spread and TIKR both support?
Both platforms cover Screeners, Valuation Models, Financials, Transcripts, Analyst Price Targets, Analyst Forecasts, Watchlist, and News workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Do Alpha Spread and TIKR require subscriptions?
Both Alpha Spread and TIKR keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.
How can you access Alpha Spread and TIKR?
Both Alpha Spread and TIKR 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 TIKR stands out for Global equity screener spanning ~100,000 stocks across 92 countries and 136 exchanges., Tiered plans: Free (US-only, five years of data), Plus (global markets, 10 years), Pro (global, 20 years, five years of estimates)., and Analyst estimates available by tier: two years (Free), three years (Plus), five years (Pro). Data is standardized by S&P Capital IQ..
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