Alpha Spread adds Stock Comparison, Financials, Analyst Price Targets, Analyst Forecasts, Portfolio, Alerts, and APIs & SDKs coverage that ValueSense skips.
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Alpha Spread vs ValueSense comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Quick takeaways
ValueSense includes Data Visualizations, Quant, Money Flow, Backtesting, Calendar, Scores, Insider Data, 13F, Research Templates, Shared Workspaces, AI, and AI Earnings Summary 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..
ValueSense is known for: Intrinsic value suite: DCF, Reverse DCF, Earnings Power Value (EPV), Peter Lynch fair value, and relative value calculators., AI-powered earnings overviews that summarize transcripts into structured highlights/visuals., and Global stock screener with 60+ presets, country & exchange filters, heatmap/scatter visualizations, and a backtesting comparison vs S&P 500..
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
Web
API
Pricing
Free
Subscription
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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ValueSense
valuesense.io
ValueSense is a web research platform focused on fundamental equity analysis, intrinsic valuation, KPI/segment data, and AI‑aided earnings summaries. It includes a global stock screener (country/exchange filters), backtest charting, institutional/insider ("smart money") dashboards, a KPI-aware charting studio, and a workspace/public gallery for sharing screeners, charts, dashboards and valuation calculators. Exports include Excel/CSV/PDF and PNG chart images.
Categories
Platforms
Web
Pricing
Free
Subscription
Quick highlights
- Intrinsic value suite: DCF, Reverse DCF, Earnings Power Value (EPV), Peter Lynch fair value, and relative value calculators.
- AI-powered earnings overviews that summarize transcripts into structured highlights/visuals.
- Global stock screener with 60+ presets, country & exchange filters, heatmap/scatter visualizations, and a backtesting comparison vs S&P 500.
- Smart Money Analysis: institutional (13F) and insider transaction tracking, plus options sentiment indicators.
- KPI & segments data (e.g., product/geo/segment revenue, operating income by segment) with 10+ years of history and quarterly/LTM modes.
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Overlap
Shared focus areas
6 overlapsMutual strengths include Screeners, Stock Ideas, and Valuation Models plus 3 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.
ValueSense
Distinct strengths include:
- Intrinsic value suite: DCF, Reverse DCF, Earnings Power Value (EPV), Peter Lynch fair value, and relative value calculators.
- AI-powered earnings overviews that summarize transcripts into structured highlights/visuals.
- Global stock screener with 60+ presets, country & exchange filters, heatmap/scatter visualizations, and a backtesting comparison vs S&P 500.
- Smart Money Analysis: institutional (13F) and insider transaction tracking, plus options sentiment indicators.
Feature-by-feature breakdown
| Attribute | Alpha Spread | ValueSense |
|---|---|---|
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets | Shared: Screeners, Stock Ideas, Valuation Models, Transcripts, Watchlist, News Unique: Stock Comparison, Financials, Analyst Price Targets, Analyst Forecasts, Portfolio, Alerts, APIs & SDKs | Shared: Screeners, Stock Ideas, Valuation Models, Transcripts, Watchlist, News Unique: Data Visualizations, Quant, Money Flow, Backtesting, Calendar, Scores, Insider Data, 13F, Research Templates, Shared Workspaces, AI, AI Earnings Summary |
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks | Stocks, ETFs |
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 | Not yet |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Standard listing | Standard listing |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do Alpha Spread and ValueSense both support?
Both platforms cover Screeners, Stock Ideas, Valuation Models, Transcripts, 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 ValueSense require subscriptions?
Both Alpha Spread and ValueSense keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.
How can you access Alpha Spread and ValueSense?
Both Alpha Spread and ValueSense 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 ValueSense stands out for Intrinsic value suite: DCF, Reverse DCF, Earnings Power Value (EPV), Peter Lynch fair value, and relative value calculators., AI-powered earnings overviews that summarize transcripts into structured highlights/visuals., and Global stock screener with 60+ presets, country & exchange filters, heatmap/scatter visualizations, and a backtesting comparison vs S&P 500..
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