VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON
Tool details checked August 23, 2026
Tool Comparison
AlphaResearch vs Nasdaq.com
Pick AlphaResearch if
AlphaResearch
Free • From $49.99/mo · Web
- You want AI research, improved filings, and transcripts.
Pick Nasdaq.com if
Nasdaq.com
Free • Paid plans available · Web · Mobile
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
- You want portfolio, watchlist, and calendar.
- You're newer to investing and want something approachable
Skip both if: Neither one clicks with how you research; there are strong third options.
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Our take
The bottom line
AlphaResearch and Nasdaq.com cover a lot of the same ground (7 shared categories, including screeners, financials, and analyst forecasts), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. Nasdaq.com simply does more: 17 categories to AlphaResearch's 14, including portfolio, watchlist, and calendar, plus a mobile app. AlphaResearch counters by keeping things simpler.
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Key differences at a glance
- Mobile app
- Nasdaq.com
- Free trial
- AlphaResearch7 days
- Broader coverage
- Nasdaq.com17 vs 14 categories
- Broker sync
- Nasdaq.com
- Asset coverage
- Nasdaq.comAdds options and cryptos
- Beginner friendly
- Nasdaq.com
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How they stack up
The side-by-side table: pricing, platforms, data, and coverage at a glance.ShowHide
How they stack up
The side-by-side table: pricing, platforms, data, and coverage at a glance.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & plans | ||
Starting price | Free • From $49.99/mo | Free • Paid plans available |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | 7 days | — |
Plan limits | Basic: billing cadence: Billed quarterly | — |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | No | Yes |
API access | No | No |
Broker sync | No | Yes |
Integrations | Excel and Google Sheets | TipRanks and Nasdaq Data Link |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Pro Retail, Analysts +4 more | — |
Categories covered | 14 | 17 |
Regions | North America, Europe | North America, Europe |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | Latency: Real-time and End of Day and Granularity: EOD | 4 signals: Latency: Real-time, 15-min Delayed, and End of Day, Granularity: EOD +2 more |
Capabilities | Universe builder and Citation pinning | 3 signals: Universe builder, Greeks +1 more |
| Try it | Visit AlphaResearch | Visit Nasdaq.com |
Where each one shines
What AlphaResearch and Nasdaq.com each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What AlphaResearch and Nasdaq.com each do best.What AlphaResearch does best
- Search millions of filings and other financial documents with machine-learning and natural-language tools.
- Read SEC filings, press releases, and earnings-call transcripts on the Basic plan.
- Set document alerts, screen filings, follow topics, review sentiment, and use News Watch.
- Check insider trades, 13F ownership, ETF holdings, and mutual-fund holdings.
- Highlight passages, add notes and references, and collaborate with colleagues.
What Nasdaq.com does best
- Lookup tools for official Nasdaq.com quote and company pages with market data, company profiles, news, SEC filings, financial statements, and analyst context.
- Stock, ETF, and mutual-fund screeners with filterable metrics for idea generation and market exploration.
- Review options chains with Greeks such as Delta, Gamma, and Vega for supported symbols.
- Event calendars for earnings, dividends, IPOs, economic releases, splits, and other market dates.
- Research coverage for short interest, insider transactions, and institutional holdings, including 13F-style ownership context.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for AlphaResearch and Nasdaq.com, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for AlphaResearch and Nasdaq.com, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsMutual Funds | StocksETFsMutual FundsOptionsCryptosCurrencies |
Experience | IntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Pro RetailAnalystsInstitutional InvestorsHedge FundsAsset ManagersStudents/Researchers | Not specified |
Regions | North AmericaEurope | North AmericaEurope |
Coverage details | Countries: US, CA, and GBIdentifiers: Ticker and CIK | Countries: USIdentifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | Real-timeEnd of Day | Real-time15-min DelayedEnd of Day |
Data granularity | EOD | EOD |
| Access & integrations | ||
Import methods | Not specified | ManualBrokerOAuth |
Integrations | ExcelGoogle Sheets | TipRanksNasdaq Data Link |
Export formats | Excel | Not specified |
| Plans & trust | ||
Capability signals | Universe builderCitation pinning | Universe builderGreeksBroker sync |
Vendor & support | Alpha ResearchCountry: United StatesSupport: Email | Nasdaq, Inc.Country: USSupport: Email and Phone |
Curation ratings | Not specified | Methodology 3/5Reliability 4/5UX 4/5 |
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What you'll actually pay
Plans, billing, trials, and per-month pricing for both tools.ShowHide
What you'll actually pay
Plans, billing, trials, and per-month pricing for both tools.| Tier | ||
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Free“Limited free access” | Free |
| Entry paid plan | $49.99/mo“Basic”billing cadence: Billed quarterly | Subscription“Smart Portfolio Pro” |
| Custom / enterprise | Contact sales“Enterprise” | — |
| Free trial | 7 days | — |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between AlphaResearch and Nasdaq.com?
AlphaResearch leans toward AI research, improved filings, and transcripts, while Nasdaq.com puts more weight on screeners, portfolio, and watchlist. They overlap in 7 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do AlphaResearch and Nasdaq.com cost?
Good news: both AlphaResearch and Nasdaq.com have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Which is better for beginners: AlphaResearch or Nasdaq.com?
Nasdaq.com is the friendlier place to start; its interface takes less getting used to. Both work fine once you're past the basics.
Can I use AlphaResearch or Nasdaq.com on my phone?
Nasdaq.com lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. AlphaResearch doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web.
Should I choose AlphaResearch or Nasdaq.com?
It depends on what you're after. Pick AlphaResearch if AI research and improved filings matter to you; go with Nasdaq.com if you'd rather have portfolio and watchlist. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do AlphaResearch and Nasdaq.com cover?
Both cover stocks, ETFs, and mutual funds. Nasdaq.com adds options, cryptos, and currencies on top.
Do AlphaResearch and Nasdaq.com offer real-time data?
Yes, both serve real-time market data, so either works when timing matters.
Can I export data from AlphaResearch and Nasdaq.com?
AlphaResearch exports to Excel. Nasdaq.com is stingier about getting data out.
Can AlphaResearch or Nasdaq.com connect to my broker?
Nasdaq.com syncs with brokers automatically. With AlphaResearch, you're entering holdings by hand or importing files.
Which has a better stock screener: AlphaResearch or Nasdaq.com?
Both AlphaResearch and Nasdaq.com include stock screeners, and they differ more in interface than raw power; try both and see which one clicks for you.
Can I track my portfolio with AlphaResearch or Nasdaq.com?
Nasdaq.com handles portfolio tracking. AlphaResearch is really a research tool; you'd track your portfolio elsewhere.
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