Alpha Spread adds Stock Comparison, Stock Ideas, Valuation Models, Transcripts, Analyst Price Targets, Watchlist, Alerts, News, and APIs & SDKs coverage that Wisesheets skips.
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Tool Comparison
Alpha Spread vs Wisesheets comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Quick takeaways
Wisesheets includes Sheets / Excel Add-ins, Options, ETF Overview, Broker Connectors, and Education categories that Alpha Spread omits.
Alpha Spread has a free tier, while Wisesheets requires a paid plan.
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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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)
Wisesheets
wisesheets.io
Spreadsheet add‑on for Excel & Google Sheets delivering fundamentals, key metrics, analyst estimates, live/historical prices, dividends, ETF/fund fields, options chains/greeks (Elite), plus a built‑in screener and a broker sync (‘Portfolio Connect’) via SnapTrade. Uses Yahoo‑style tickers and emphasizes standardized statements; options data requires the Elite plan. ‘Live’ prices are provided through the add‑ins (not a standalone REST API). For broker syncing, connections are handled by SnapTrade (SOC 2 Type II).
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Pricing
Quick highlights
- Excel & Google Sheets add‑ins with custom functions: =WISE() for fundamentals/estimates/segments and =WISEPRICE() for live & historical prices/dividends; =WISEOPTIONS() for option chains and greeks (Elite).
- ‘Statement Dump’ pulls 19Y annual or 72 quarters of IS/BS/CF plus key & growth metrics; optional ‘SEC as reported’ view for US filers.
- Built‑in Screener (Elite): filter by market cap, dividend yield, sector, industry, exchange; ‘Get List’ and ‘Get Data’ modes.
- Coverage across major global exchanges (US, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa) and OTC; supports ETFs and mutual funds.
- Portfolio Connect: sync holdings/transactions from 30+ brokers via SnapTrade; daily refresh; IRR/Sharpe/factor‑style views and wash‑sale/tax‑loss hints.
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.
Wisesheets
Distinct strengths include:
- Excel & Google Sheets add‑ins with custom functions: =WISE() for fundamentals/estimates/segments and =WISEPRICE() for live & historical prices/dividends; =WISEOPTIONS() for option chains and greeks (Elite).
- ‘Statement Dump’ pulls 19Y annual or 72 quarters of IS/BS/CF plus key & growth metrics; optional ‘SEC as reported’ view for US filers.
- Built‑in Screener (Elite): filter by market cap, dividend yield, sector, industry, exchange; ‘Get List’ and ‘Get Data’ modes.
- Coverage across major global exchanges (US, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa) and OTC; supports ETFs and mutual funds.
Feature-by-feature breakdown
| Attribute | Alpha Spread | Wisesheets |
|---|---|---|
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets | Shared: Screeners, Financials, Analyst Forecasts, Portfolio Unique: Stock Comparison, Stock Ideas, Valuation Models, Transcripts, Analyst Price Targets, Watchlist, Alerts, News, APIs & SDKs | Shared: Screeners, Financials, Analyst Forecasts, Portfolio Unique: Sheets / Excel Add-ins, Options, ETF Overview, Broker Connectors, Education |
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks | Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Options, Currencies, Commodities, Cryptos |
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 |
Pricing High-level pricing models | Free, Subscription | 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 Wisesheets both support?
Both platforms cover Screeners, Financials, Analyst Forecasts, and Portfolio 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 Wisesheets requires a paid subscription. Review the pricing table to see how the paid tiers compare.
How can you access Alpha Spread and Wisesheets?
Both Alpha Spread and Wisesheets 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 Wisesheets stands out for Excel & Google Sheets add‑ins with custom functions: =WISE() for fundamentals/estimates/segments and =WISEPRICE() for live & historical prices/dividends; =WISEOPTIONS() for option chains and greeks (Elite)., ‘Statement Dump’ pulls 19Y annual or 72 quarters of IS/BS/CF plus key & growth metrics; optional ‘SEC as reported’ view for US filers., and Built‑in Screener (Elite): filter by market cap, dividend yield, sector, industry, exchange; ‘Get List’ and ‘Get Data’ modes..
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