Alpha Spread adds Screeners, Stock Comparison, Valuation Models, Financials, Transcripts, Analyst Price Targets, Analyst Forecasts, Watchlist, Portfolio, Alerts, News, and APIs & SDKs coverage that WhaleWisdom skips.
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Tool Comparison
Alpha Spread vs WhaleWisdom comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Quick takeaways
WhaleWisdom includes Institutional Data, 13F, and Investor Holdings categories that Alpha Spread omits.
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.
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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)
WhaleWisdom
whalewisdom.com
Aggregates 13F filings and insider transactions so investors can follow institutional positioning, build watchlists, and backtest crowding strategies.
Platforms
Pricing
Quick highlights
- Rank hedge fund managers by performance, risk-adjusted returns, and recent filings.
- Pull 13F, 13D/G, insider trades, and sector exposures into custom portfolios and alerts.
- API and bulk downloads available for quantitative workflows and screening.
- Tools for cloning strategies, monitoring crowding, and tracking portfolio overlaps over time.
Community votes (overall)
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.
WhaleWisdom
Distinct strengths include:
- Rank hedge fund managers by performance, risk-adjusted returns, and recent filings.
- Pull 13F, 13D/G, insider trades, and sector exposures into custom portfolios and alerts.
- API and bulk downloads available for quantitative workflows and screening.
- Tools for cloning strategies, monitoring crowding, and tracking portfolio overlaps over time.
Feature-by-feature breakdown
| Attribute | Alpha Spread | WhaleWisdom |
|---|---|---|
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets | Shared: Stock Ideas Unique: Screeners, Stock Comparison, Valuation Models, Financials, Transcripts, Analyst Price Targets, Analyst Forecasts, Watchlist, Portfolio, Alerts, News, APIs & SDKs | Shared: Stock Ideas Unique: Institutional Data, 13F, Investor Holdings |
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, API |
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 WhaleWisdom both support?
Both platforms cover Stock Ideas workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Do Alpha Spread and WhaleWisdom require subscriptions?
Both Alpha Spread and WhaleWisdom keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.
How can you access Alpha Spread and WhaleWisdom?
Both Alpha Spread and WhaleWisdom 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 WhaleWisdom stands out for Rank hedge fund managers by performance, risk-adjusted returns, and recent filings., Pull 13F, 13D/G, insider trades, and sector exposures into custom portfolios and alerts., and API and bulk downloads available for quantitative workflows and screening..
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