VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
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Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Tool Comparison
AlphaSense vs FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times)
markets.ft.com
Comparison highlights
- Tool score: the chart below shows community vote sentiment over the last 8 weeks. Use it as a signal, not a verdict.
- Overlap: both cover Alerts, Screeners, and Financials and 2 other categories.
- Coverage tilt: AlphaSense has 7 categories you won't get in FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times); FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) has 8 unique categories.
- Pricing: AlphaSense is Subscription; FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) is Free, Subscription.
Category leaders
- Screeners: not enough category votes yet to call a leader.
- Portfolio: FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) is tagged for this workflow; AlphaSense has no category votes yet.
- Watchlist: not enough category votes yet to call a leader.
- News: AlphaSense is tagged for this workflow; FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) has no category votes yet.
- Data Visualizations: not enough category votes yet to call a leader.
Vote sentiment comparison
Cumulative positive vote share. Loading fresh totals...
Side-by-side metrics
| Attribute | AlphaSense | FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) |
|---|---|---|
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks | Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Bonds, Commodities, Currencies |
Experience levels Who each product is built for | Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Platforms Where you can access the product | Web, Mobile, API | Web, Mobile |
Pricing High-level pricing models | Subscription | Free, Subscription |
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat | Not yet | Yes |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Standard listing | Standard listing |
Coverage overlap
Shared categories
Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.
AlphaSense strengths
Categories covered by AlphaSense but not FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times).
FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) strengths
Categories covered by FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) but not AlphaSense.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do AlphaSense and FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) both support?
Both platforms cover Alerts, Screeners, Financials, Watchlist, and Data Visualizations workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Which tool offers a free plan?
FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) offers a free entry point, while AlphaSense requires a paid subscription. Review the pricing table to see how the paid tiers compare.
How can you access AlphaSense and FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times)?
Both AlphaSense and FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) support web and mobile access, making it easy to keep tabs on research away from the desk.
What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?
AlphaSense differentiates itself with Generative Search: AI-assisted search that delivers fully cited insights (with source documents) ., Deep Research: AI agent that autonomously generates research outputs / briefings by synthesizing content ., and Monitoring workflow with dashboards, alerts, and a mobile app for tracking insights ., whereas FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) stands out for Comprehensive tools hub including watchlists, portfolio tracking, alerts, equities and fund screeners, and a compound growth calculator (beta)., Free accounts allow users to build watchlists, track portfolios, and set price or news alerts directly from instrument pages., and Portfolio tool supports manual transaction entry, shows key fundamentals, and integrates related FT news..
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Curation & Accuracy
This directory blends AI‑assisted discovery with human curation. Entries are reviewed, edited, and organized with the goal of expanding coverage and sharpening quality over time. Your feedback helps steer improvements (because no single human can capture everything all at once).
Details change. Pricing, features, and availability may be incomplete or out of date. Treat listings as a starting point and verify on the provider’s site before making decisions. If you spot an error or a gap, send a quick note and I’ll adjust.