AlphaSense adds Improved Filings, Diff View, Earnings Calls Sentiment, Notes & Highlights, AI, AI Report, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets, Analyst Forecasts, Screeners, News, and Alerts coverage that MacroMicro skips.
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AlphaSense vs MacroMicro comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Quick takeaways
MacroMicro includes Data Visualizations, ETF Screeners, ETF Comparison, Which ETF includes this Stock?, Calendar, GDP, Inflation Rates, Interest Rates, PMI / ISM, Consumer Sentiment, Commitment of Traders (COT), Backtesting, Correlation, and AI Chat categories that AlphaSense omits.
AlphaSense highlights: Extensive content coverage, including SEC filings, earnings call transcripts, broker and independent research, expert call transcripts, and regulatory news., Generative AI workflows such as Generative Search, Generative Grid, and Deep Research, delivering source-cited answers and summaries., and Blackline (redline) comparisons to highlight changes across versions of filings or document sections..
MacroMicro is known for: Global macro and market database with more than 40 million data points across 100+ countries and coverage of 48+ asset fundamentals., ETF toolkit includes a screener, comparator, and reverse lookup to see which ETFs include a given stock., and Toolbox features include 20 arithmetic operators, 8 analytical templates, correlation charts, and basic quantitative backtesting..
MacroMicro keeps a free entry point that AlphaSense lacks.
AlphaSense ships a mobile app. MacroMicro is web/desktop only.
AlphaSense
alpha-sense.com
AlphaSense is an enterprise-grade market intelligence platform that combines a massive library of filings, research, transcripts, and news with AI-powered search and summarization. Broker research access depends on entitlements, while premium features like Expert Calls or Canalyst models are offered as add-ons. Enterprise Intelligence expands the platform to include secure integration of a firm’s own internal content.
Categories
Platforms
Web
Mobile
API
Pricing
Subscription
Quick highlights
- Extensive content coverage, including SEC filings, earnings call transcripts, broker and independent research, expert call transcripts, and regulatory news.
- Generative AI workflows such as Generative Search, Generative Grid, and Deep Research, delivering source-cited answers and summaries.
- Blackline (redline) comparisons to highlight changes across versions of filings or document sections.
- Table Tools to extract structured financial tables and export them to Excel with minimal friction.
- Company financial tearsheets combining Reuters Fundamentals with I/B/E/S consensus estimates.
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MacroMicro
macromicro.me
Global macro and market analytics platform with data visualizations, ETF tools, backtesting, and AI-powered earnings summaries. Data downloads are gated to Business plans, while API access is offered as a separate annual plan (API Essential). Annual subscribers also get calendar sync and watermark-free chart exports for commercial use.
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Platforms
Web
API
Pricing
Free
Subscription
Quick highlights
- Global macro and market database with more than 40 million data points across 100+ countries and coverage of 48+ asset fundamentals.
- ETF toolkit includes a screener, comparator, and reverse lookup to see which ETFs include a given stock.
- Toolbox features include 20 arithmetic operators, 8 analytical templates, correlation charts, and basic quantitative backtesting.
- Economic Calendar with Google/Apple Calendar sync (available to annual-plan subscribers).
- U.S. Earnings Database with AI-powered call summaries, available in Max and Business tiers.
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Overlap
Shared focus areas
5 overlapsMutual strengths include Transcripts, AI Earnings Summary, and 13F plus 2 more areas.
Where they differ
AlphaSense
Distinct strengths include:
Improved Filings
Diff View
Earnings Calls Sentiment
Notes & Highlights
AI
AI Report
Analyst Recommendations
Analyst Price Targets
- Extensive content coverage, including SEC filings, earnings call transcripts, broker and independent research, expert call transcripts, and regulatory news.
- Generative AI workflows such as Generative Search, Generative Grid, and Deep Research, delivering source-cited answers and summaries.
- Blackline (redline) comparisons to highlight changes across versions of filings or document sections.
- Table Tools to extract structured financial tables and export them to Excel with minimal friction.
MacroMicro
Distinct strengths include:
Data Visualizations
ETF Screeners
ETF Comparison
Which ETF includes this Stock?
Calendar
GDP
Inflation Rates
Interest Rates
- Global macro and market database with more than 40 million data points across 100+ countries and coverage of 48+ asset fundamentals.
- ETF toolkit includes a screener, comparator, and reverse lookup to see which ETFs include a given stock.
- Toolbox features include 20 arithmetic operators, 8 analytical templates, correlation charts, and basic quantitative backtesting.
- Economic Calendar with Google/Apple Calendar sync (available to annual-plan subscribers).
Feature-by-feature breakdown
| Attribute | AlphaSense | MacroMicro |
|---|---|---|
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets | Shared: Transcripts, AI Earnings Summary, 13F, Watchlist, Data APIs Unique: Improved Filings, Diff View, Earnings Calls Sentiment, Notes & Highlights, AI, AI Report, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets, Analyst Forecasts, Screeners, News, Alerts | Shared: Transcripts, AI Earnings Summary, 13F, Watchlist, Data APIs Unique: Data Visualizations, ETF Screeners, ETF Comparison, Which ETF includes this Stock?, Calendar, GDP, Inflation Rates, Interest Rates, PMI / ISM, Consumer Sentiment, Commitment of Traders (COT), Backtesting, Correlation, AI Chat |
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks | Stocks, ETFs, Bonds, Commodities, Currencies, Cryptos |
Experience levels Who each product is built for | Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Platforms Where you can access the product | Web, Mobile, API | Web, API |
Pricing High-level pricing models | Subscription | Free, 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 AlphaSense and MacroMicro both support?
Both platforms cover Transcripts, AI Earnings Summary, 13F, Watchlist, and Data APIs workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Which tool offers a free plan?
MacroMicro offers a free entry point, while AlphaSense requires a paid subscription. Review the pricing table to see how the paid tiers compare.
Which tool has mobile access?
AlphaSense ships a dedicated mobile experience, while MacroMicro focuses on web or desktop access.
What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?
AlphaSense differentiates itself with Extensive content coverage, including SEC filings, earnings call transcripts, broker and independent research, expert call transcripts, and regulatory news., Generative AI workflows such as Generative Search, Generative Grid, and Deep Research, delivering source-cited answers and summaries., and Blackline (redline) comparisons to highlight changes across versions of filings or document sections., whereas MacroMicro stands out for Global macro and market database with more than 40 million data points across 100+ countries and coverage of 48+ asset fundamentals., ETF toolkit includes a screener, comparator, and reverse lookup to see which ETFs include a given stock., and Toolbox features include 20 arithmetic operators, 8 analytical templates, correlation charts, and basic quantitative backtesting..
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