VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
★ FINANCIAL TOOLS & SERVICES DIRECTORY ★
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Saturday, September 27, 2025
Investors comparing AlphaSense and TIKR will find that Both AlphaSense and TIKR concentrate on Transcripts, Analyst Recommendations, and Analyst Price Targets workflows, making them natural alternatives for similar investment research jobs. AlphaSense leans into Improved Filings, Diff View, and Earnings Calls Sentiment, which can be decisive for teams that need depth over breadth. TIKR stands out with Investor Holdings, Financials, and Dividends that the competition lacks. Use the feature-by-feature table to inspect unique capabilities and confirm which roadmap best maps to your process.
Head-to-head
AlphaSense vs TIKR
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Quick takeaways
- AlphaSense adds Improved Filings, Diff View, Earnings Calls Sentiment, Notes & Highlights, AI, AI Earnings Summary, AI Report, 13F, Alerts, and Data APIs coverage that TIKR skips.
- TIKR includes Investor Holdings, Financials, Dividends, and Valuation Models 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..
- TIKR is known for: Global equity screener spanning ~100,000 stocks across 92 countries and 136 exchanges., Tiered plans: Free (US-only, five years of data), Plus (global markets, 10 years), Pro (global, 20 years, five years of estimates)., and Analyst estimates available by tier: two years (Free), three years (Plus), five years (Pro). Data is standardized by S&P Capital IQ..
- TIKR keeps a free entry point that AlphaSense lacks.
- AlphaSense ships a mobile app. TIKR 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.
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Platforms
Pricing
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.
TIKR
tikr.com
A global equities research terminal and screener covering more than 100,000 stocks. Free plans are limited to US coverage, while Plus expands to global markets with 10 years of history, and Pro extends to 20 years, five years of analyst estimates, full transcript history with search, Excel exports, and deep fund ownership search. The platform is web-only, with no public API or dedicated mobile app.
Categories
Platforms
Pricing
Quick highlights
- Global equity screener spanning ~100,000 stocks across 92 countries and 136 exchanges.
- Tiered plans: Free (US-only, five years of data), Plus (global markets, 10 years), Pro (global, 20 years, five years of estimates).
- Analyst estimates available by tier: two years (Free), three years (Plus), five years (Pro). Data is standardized by S&P Capital IQ.
- Transcript access by tier: 90 days (Free), three years (Plus), or full searchable history (Pro).
- Ownership data includes Top 40 “guru” funds on Free, with Pro unlocking 10,000+ fund filings and international disclosures.
Shared focus areas
Both platforms align on these research themes, so you can stay within one workflow when your use case involves them.
Where they differ
AlphaSense
Distinct strengths include:
- 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.
TIKR
Distinct strengths include:
- Global equity screener spanning ~100,000 stocks across 92 countries and 136 exchanges.
- Tiered plans: Free (US-only, five years of data), Plus (global markets, 10 years), Pro (global, 20 years, five years of estimates).
- Analyst estimates available by tier: two years (Free), three years (Plus), five years (Pro). Data is standardized by S&P Capital IQ.
- Transcript access by tier: 90 days (Free), three years (Plus), or full searchable history (Pro).
Feature-by-feature breakdown
| Attribute | AlphaSense | TIKR |
|---|---|---|
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets | Shared: Transcripts, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets, Analyst Forecasts, Screeners, News, Watchlist Unique: Improved Filings, Diff View, Earnings Calls Sentiment, Notes & Highlights, AI, AI Earnings Summary, AI Report, 13F, Alerts, Data APIs | Shared: Transcripts, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets, Analyst Forecasts, Screeners, News, Watchlist Unique: Investor Holdings, Financials, Dividends, Valuation Models |
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks | Stocks |
Experience levels Who each product is built for | Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Platforms Where you can access the product | Web, Mobile, API | Web |
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 | Yes |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Standard listing | Highlighted |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do AlphaSense and TIKR both support?
Both platforms cover Transcripts, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets, Analyst Forecasts, Screeners, News, and Watchlist workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Which tool offers a free plan?
TIKR 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 TIKR 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 TIKR stands out for Global equity screener spanning ~100,000 stocks across 92 countries and 136 exchanges., Tiered plans: Free (US-only, five years of data), Plus (global markets, 10 years), Pro (global, 20 years, five years of estimates)., and Analyst estimates available by tier: two years (Free), three years (Plus), five years (Pro). Data is standardized by S&P Capital IQ..
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.