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Friday, December 12, 2025

Tool Comparison

Alpha Spread vs Ziggma comparison

Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.

Quick takeaways

Alpha Spread adds Stock Comparison, Valuation Models, Transcripts, Analyst Price Targets, Analyst Forecasts, News, and APIs & SDKs coverage that Ziggma skips.

Ziggma includes ETF Screeners, Risk Metrics, Scores, ESG Ratings, Dividends, Dividend, Broker Connectors, Education, and Blogs 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.

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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Ziggma

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Broker‑agnostic, web‑based portfolio tracker and fundamental research platform for self‑directed, long‑term investors, combining multi‑account aggregation, Ziggma Stock Scores, dividend and impact analytics, Smart Alerts and a portfolio simulator. Account aggregation uses Plaid and Snaptrade via OAuth and encrypts all holdings data on US‑based AWS infrastructure; Ziggma never sees login credentials. Stock Scores and the Top 50 list unlock on Starter, while Smart Alerts, Portfolio Optimizer and Model & Guru portfolios require Investor or Expert; Expert raises brokerage links and virtual portfolios to unlimited, and all paid tiers include a 7‑day free trial.

Platforms

Web

Pricing

FreeSubscription

Quick highlights

Broker‑agnostic web portfolio tracker that consolidates multiple brokerage, IRA and 401(k) accounts into a single dashboard with performance, allocation, income and risk analytics for individual and combined portfolios.
Secure account linking to 10,000+ banks and brokers (including Fidelity, Schwab, Robinhood, Webull, Coinbase and many plan sponsors) via Plaid and Snaptrade using OAuth; Ziggma never sees or stores login credentials and encrypts holdings data.
Dividend Tracker that aggregates cash flows and forward income across all linked accounts, monitors portfolio yield and payment timing, and lets users drill into income by holding.
Algorithm‑powered Ziggma Stock Scores—daily updated, fully fundamentals‑driven 0–100 ratings based on dozens of indicators for growth, profitability, valuation and financial strength for all US stocks above $100m market cap—plus a Top 50 list of high‑scoring stocks in fast‑growing industries.
High‑performance stock and ETF screener with intuitive sliders and presets, including ESG/impact filters (climate leaders, circular economy, Sharia‑compliant) and technical/momentum criteria like 52‑week highs.

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Where they differ

Alpha Spread

Distinct strengths include:

Stock Comparison Valuation Models Transcripts Analyst Price Targets Analyst Forecasts News APIs & 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.

Ziggma

Distinct strengths include:

ETF Screeners Risk Metrics Scores ESG Ratings Dividends Dividend Broker Connectors Education

Broker‑agnostic web portfolio tracker that consolidates multiple brokerage, IRA and 401(k) accounts into a single dashboard with performance, allocation, income and risk analytics for individual and combined portfolios.
Secure account linking to 10,000+ banks and brokers (including Fidelity, Schwab, Robinhood, Webull, Coinbase and many plan sponsors) via Plaid and Snaptrade using OAuth; Ziggma never sees or stores login credentials and encrypts holdings data.
Dividend Tracker that aggregates cash flows and forward income across all linked accounts, monitors portfolio yield and payment timing, and lets users drill into income by holding.
Algorithm‑powered Ziggma Stock Scores—daily updated, fully fundamentals‑driven 0–100 ratings based on dozens of indicators for growth, profitability, valuation and financial strength for all US stocks above $100m market cap—plus a Top 50 list of high‑scoring stocks in fast‑growing industries.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	Alpha Spread	Ziggma
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: Screeners, Stock Ideas, Financials, Watchlist, Portfolio, Alerts Unique: Stock Comparison, Valuation Models, Transcripts, Analyst Price Targets, Analyst Forecasts, News, APIs & SDKs	Shared: Screeners, Stock Ideas, Financials, Watchlist, Portfolio, Alerts Unique: ETF Screeners, Risk Metrics, Scores, ESG Ratings, Dividends, Dividend, Broker Connectors, Education, Blogs
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Stocks	Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Bonds, 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
Pricing High-level pricing models	Free, Subscription	Free, Subscription
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor	Unique 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. Stock comparison for side‑by‑side analysis; curated market news stream; investment journal for notes.	Unique Broker‑agnostic web portfolio tracker that consolidates multiple brokerage, IRA and 401(k) accounts into a single dashboard with performance, allocation, income and risk analytics for individual and combined portfolios. Secure account linking to 10,000+ banks and brokers (including Fidelity, Schwab, Robinhood, Webull, Coinbase and many plan sponsors) via Plaid and Snaptrade using OAuth; Ziggma never sees or stores login credentials and encrypts holdings data. Dividend Tracker that aggregates cash flows and forward income across all linked accounts, monitors portfolio yield and payment timing, and lets users drill into income by holding. Algorithm‑powered Ziggma Stock Scores—daily updated, fully fundamentals‑driven 0–100 ratings based on dozens of indicators for growth, profitability, valuation and financial strength for all US stocks above $100m market cap—plus a Top 50 list of high‑scoring stocks in fast‑growing industries. High‑performance stock and ETF screener with intuitive sliders and presets, including ESG/impact filters (climate leaders, circular economy, Sharia‑compliant) and technical/momentum criteria like 52‑week highs. Impact investing workflow that surfaces impact‑oriented stocks, ETFs, green bonds and other opportunities, and lets users screen portfolios and universes based on values‑aligned themes and impact profiles.
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 Ziggma both support?

Both platforms cover Screeners, Stock Ideas, Financials, Watchlist, Portfolio, and Alerts workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.

Do Alpha Spread and Ziggma require subscriptions?

Both Alpha Spread and Ziggma keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.

How can you access Alpha Spread and Ziggma?

Both Alpha Spread and Ziggma 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 Ziggma stands out for Broker‑agnostic web portfolio tracker that consolidates multiple brokerage, IRA and 401(k) accounts into a single dashboard with performance, allocation, income and risk analytics for individual and combined portfolios., Secure account linking to 10,000+ banks and brokers (including Fidelity, Schwab, Robinhood, Webull, Coinbase and many plan sponsors) via Plaid and Snaptrade using OAuth; Ziggma never sees or stores login credentials and encrypts holdings data., and Dividend Tracker that aggregates cash flows and forward income across all linked accounts, monitors portfolio yield and payment timing, and lets users drill into income by holding..

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