ApeWisdom adds Market Sentiment, Reddit, Data APIs, and APIs & SDKs coverage that WhaleWisdom skips.
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Tool Comparison
ApeWisdom vs WhaleWisdom comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Quick takeaways
WhaleWisdom includes Institutional Data, 13F, and Investor Holdings categories that ApeWisdom omits.
In depth comparison
ApeWisdom
apewisdom.io
Social sentiment tracker for ticker mentions across selected Reddit communities and 4chan /biz. Public web UI and documented public API; no public pricing/plan page found during review (2025-12-26).
Platforms
Pricing
Quick highlights
- Trending leaderboards for Reddit tickers (past 24h) showing mentions, 30-day trend, and upvotes; includes subreddit-specific leaderboards.
- Separate views for Stocks, Cryptos, and an aggregated "All" list; includes a 4chan /biz leaderboard marked as BETA.
- Per-ticker pages show last-24h summary metrics (mentions, upvotes, mentioning users), an overall sentiment %, subreddit-specific sentiment (e.g., WSB), and "nearby keywords".
- Methodology: scans tracked subreddits twice an hour; detects tickers via uppercase or $-prefix; counts multiple mentions in a single post/comment once; only shows tickers listed on "Infinite Marketcap".
- Public API v1.0: list tickers by mentions via filter endpoints (all, all-stocks, all-crypto, specific subreddits, 4chan) with pagination (100 results/page). API docs show direct HTTPS calls with no API key/auth in examples.
Community votes (overall)
WhaleWisdom
whalewisdom.com
Aggregates 13F filings and insider transactions so investors can follow institutional positioning, build watchlists, and backtest crowding strategies.
Platforms
Pricing
Quick highlights
- Rank hedge fund managers by performance, risk-adjusted returns, and recent filings.
- Pull 13F, 13D/G, insider trades, and sector exposures into custom portfolios and alerts.
- API and bulk downloads available for quantitative workflows and screening.
- Tools for cloning strategies, monitoring crowding, and tracking portfolio overlaps over time.
Community votes (overall)
Where they differ
ApeWisdom
Distinct strengths include:
- Trending leaderboards for Reddit tickers (past 24h) showing mentions, 30-day trend, and upvotes; includes subreddit-specific leaderboards.
- Separate views for Stocks, Cryptos, and an aggregated "All" list; includes a 4chan /biz leaderboard marked as BETA.
- Per-ticker pages show last-24h summary metrics (mentions, upvotes, mentioning users), an overall sentiment %, subreddit-specific sentiment (e.g., WSB), and "nearby keywords".
- Methodology: scans tracked subreddits twice an hour; detects tickers via uppercase or $-prefix; counts multiple mentions in a single post/comment once; only shows tickers listed on "Infinite Marketcap".
WhaleWisdom
Distinct strengths include:
- Rank hedge fund managers by performance, risk-adjusted returns, and recent filings.
- Pull 13F, 13D/G, insider trades, and sector exposures into custom portfolios and alerts.
- API and bulk downloads available for quantitative workflows and screening.
- Tools for cloning strategies, monitoring crowding, and tracking portfolio overlaps over time.
Feature-by-feature breakdown
| Attribute | ApeWisdom | WhaleWisdom |
|---|---|---|
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets | Shared: Stock Ideas Unique: Market Sentiment, Reddit, Data APIs, APIs & SDKs | Shared: Stock Ideas Unique: Institutional Data, 13F, Investor Holdings |
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks, ETFs, Cryptos | Stocks, ETFs |
Experience levels Who each product is built for | Beginner, Intermediate | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Platforms Where you can access the product | Web, API | Web, API |
Pricing High-level pricing models | Free | 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 ApeWisdom and WhaleWisdom both support?
Both platforms cover Stock Ideas workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Do ApeWisdom and WhaleWisdom require subscriptions?
Both ApeWisdom and WhaleWisdom keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.
How can you access ApeWisdom and WhaleWisdom?
Both ApeWisdom and WhaleWisdom prioritize web or desktop access. Investors wanting a mobile-first workflow may need to rely on responsive web views.
What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?
ApeWisdom differentiates itself with Trending leaderboards for Reddit tickers (past 24h) showing mentions, 30-day trend, and upvotes; includes subreddit-specific leaderboards., Separate views for Stocks, Cryptos, and an aggregated "All" list; includes a 4chan /biz leaderboard marked as BETA., and Per-ticker pages show last-24h summary metrics (mentions, upvotes, mentioning users), an overall sentiment %, subreddit-specific sentiment (e.g., WSB), and "nearby keywords"., whereas WhaleWisdom stands out for Rank hedge fund managers by performance, risk-adjusted returns, and recent filings., Pull 13F, 13D/G, insider trades, and sector exposures into custom portfolios and alerts., and API and bulk downloads available for quantitative workflows and screening..
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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).
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