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Thursday, January 8, 2026
Tool Comparison
AlphaSense vs Smartkarma comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
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 News, Alerts, and Screeners and 2 other categories.
- Coverage tilt: AlphaSense has 7 categories you won't get in Smartkarma; Smartkarma has 5 unique categories.
- Pricing: AlphaSense is Subscription; Smartkarma is Free, Subscription.
Category leaders
- Screeners: not enough category votes yet to call a leader.
- Watchlist: not enough category votes yet to call a leader.
- News: not enough category votes yet to call a leader.
- Data Visualizations: AlphaSense is tagged for this workflow; Smartkarma has no category votes yet.
Vote sentiment comparison
Cumulative positive vote share. Loading fresh totals...
Side-by-side metrics
| Attribute | AlphaSense | Smartkarma |
|---|---|---|
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks | Stocks, ETFs, Bonds, 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, Mobile |
Pricing High-level pricing models | Subscription | Free, Subscription |
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat | Not yet | Not yet |
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 Smartkarma.
Smartkarma strengths
Categories covered by Smartkarma but not AlphaSense.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do AlphaSense and Smartkarma both support?
Both platforms cover News, Alerts, Screeners, Watchlist, and AI workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Which tool offers a free plan?
Smartkarma 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 Smartkarma?
Both AlphaSense and Smartkarma 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 Smartkarma stands out for AI-augmented research hub delivering real-time, actionable insights with direct access to top-ranked analysts., SmartScore Screener covers five factors-Value, Dividend, Growth, Resilience, and Momentum-with filters by country, sector, and market cap., and Relative Value tool highlights HoldCo and share-class pair opportunities, with proprietary Actionability/Investability scores and z-score diagnostics..
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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.