Alpha Vantage adds Data APIs, Splits, IPO, Delisted, Inflation Rates, Unemployment Rates, GDP, Interest Rates, Options & Derivatives, ETF Holdings, APIs & SDKs, and Sheets / Excel Add-ins coverage that Monexa skips.
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Tool Comparison
Alpha Vantage vs Monexa comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Quick takeaways
Monexa includes Financials, Valuation Models, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Price Targets, Institutional Data, 13F, 13D/13G, Screeners, Watchlist, Investor Holdings, US Government Trades, and AI Chat categories that Alpha Vantage omits.
In depth comparison
Alpha Vantage
alphavantage.co
REST APIs delivering global market data in JSON and CSV. The free tier allows 25 requests per day, while premium plans remove limits and unlock real-time and 15-minute delayed US equities plus real-time US options. Entitlements and account management are handled through the Alpha X Terminal.
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Quick highlights
- Equity time series for global stocks (intraday down to 1-minute, plus daily/weekly/monthly) with 20+ years of history, including pre- and post-market support and adjustment toggles for splits and dividends.
- US options coverage with real-time and historical data spanning over 15 years, including optional greeks and implied volatility outputs in JSON or CSV.
- Fundamentals and corporate actions such as company overviews, financials, dividends, splits, plus ETF profiles and holdings.
- Corporate calendars: earnings announcements, IPO schedules, listings, and delisting status.
- Alpha Intelligence datasets with market news and sentiment, earnings call transcripts, insider transactions, and daily gainers/losers.
Community votes (overall)
Monexa
monexa.ai
AI‑augmented equity research workstation with company dashboards (financials, estimates, insider trades, dividends, SEC filings, ownership), news with sentiment filters, an equity screener, watchlists, Whale Tracker (institutional portfolios/13F), and Congressional Trading. Pro unlocks AI reports (corporate finance, peer benchmarks, SWOT) and full transcript history/analysis.
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Quick highlights
- Company dashboards with tabs for Financials, Estimates, Insider Transactions, Dividends, SEC Filings, Ownership, and Transcripts.
- AI Financial Analysis: executive overview, bull/base/bear scenario modeling, and financial‑health (cash, leverage, DuPont) refreshed each earnings cycle (Pro).
- AI Peer Analysis: benchmark valuation, growth, profitability, and capital returns vs. peers in one AI report (Pro).
- AI SWOT Analysis previews and full SWOT in Pro.
- Earnings call Transcripts with gated full history and transcript analysis in Pro.
Community votes (overall)
Where they differ
Alpha Vantage
Distinct strengths include:
- Equity time series for global stocks (intraday down to 1-minute, plus daily/weekly/monthly) with 20+ years of history, including pre- and post-market support and adjustment toggles for splits and dividends.
- US options coverage with real-time and historical data spanning over 15 years, including optional greeks and implied volatility outputs in JSON or CSV.
- Fundamentals and corporate actions such as company overviews, financials, dividends, splits, plus ETF profiles and holdings.
- Corporate calendars: earnings announcements, IPO schedules, listings, and delisting status.
Monexa
Distinct strengths include:
- Company dashboards with tabs for Financials, Estimates, Insider Transactions, Dividends, SEC Filings, Ownership, and Transcripts.
- AI Financial Analysis: executive overview, bull/base/bear scenario modeling, and financial‑health (cash, leverage, DuPont) refreshed each earnings cycle (Pro).
- AI Peer Analysis: benchmark valuation, growth, profitability, and capital returns vs. peers in one AI report (Pro).
- AI SWOT Analysis previews and full SWOT in Pro.
Feature-by-feature breakdown
| Attribute | Alpha Vantage | Monexa |
|---|---|---|
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets | Shared: News, News Sentiment, Calendar, Dividends, Transcripts, Insider Data Unique: Data APIs, Splits, IPO, Delisted, Inflation Rates, Unemployment Rates, GDP, Interest Rates, Options & Derivatives, ETF Holdings, APIs & SDKs, Sheets / Excel Add-ins | Shared: News, News Sentiment, Calendar, Dividends, Transcripts, Insider Data Unique: Financials, Valuation Models, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Price Targets, Institutional Data, 13F, 13D/13G, Screeners, Watchlist, Investor Holdings, US Government Trades, AI Chat |
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks, ETFs, Options, Currencies, Cryptos, Commodities, Mutual Funds | 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
|
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat | Yes | Not yet |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Standard listing | Standard listing |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do Alpha Vantage and Monexa both support?
Both platforms cover News, News Sentiment, Calendar, Dividends, Transcripts, and Insider Data workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Do Alpha Vantage and Monexa require subscriptions?
Both Alpha Vantage and Monexa keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.
How can you access Alpha Vantage and Monexa?
Both Alpha Vantage and Monexa 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 Vantage differentiates itself with Equity time series for global stocks (intraday down to 1-minute, plus daily/weekly/monthly) with 20+ years of history, including pre- and post-market support and adjustment toggles for splits and dividends., US options coverage with real-time and historical data spanning over 15 years, including optional greeks and implied volatility outputs in JSON or CSV., and Fundamentals and corporate actions such as company overviews, financials, dividends, splits, plus ETF profiles and holdings., whereas Monexa stands out for Company dashboards with tabs for Financials, Estimates, Insider Transactions, Dividends, SEC Filings, Ownership, and Transcripts., AI Financial Analysis: executive overview, bull/base/bear scenario modeling, and financial‑health (cash, leverage, DuPont) refreshed each earnings cycle (Pro)., and AI Peer Analysis: benchmark valuation, growth, profitability, and capital returns vs. peers in one AI report (Pro)..
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