Benzinga adds News, Alerts, Watchlist, Calendar, Data APIs, and Transcripts coverage that BeyondSPX skips.
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Head-to-head
Benzinga vs BeyondSPX comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Quick takeaways
BeyondSPX includes Stock Ideas, AI, and Education categories that Benzinga omits.
Benzinga highlights: Benzinga Pro subscription tiers: Free, Basic ($37/mo), Streamlined ($147/mo), and Essential ($197/mo), with features unlocked progressively., Real-time newsfeed with advanced filters and sentiment indicators., and Customizable alerts via desktop, sound, and email; watchlist-driven alerts available on paid plans..
BeyondSPX is known for: Natural‑language discovery: “Describe what type of companies you're interested in and we'll search our database of stock analysis to find matches.”, Breadth: “analysis on 5,000+ US stocks” across the market cap spectrum; founder page highlights coverage of microcaps, nanocaps, and OTC‑traded names., and Weekly newsletter: every Monday, three under‑the‑radar themes with catalysts, data, and candidate stocks..
Benzinga ships a mobile app. BeyondSPX is web/desktop only.
Benzinga
benzinga.com
Financial news publisher offering both a real-time trading terminal (Benzinga Pro) and licensed data APIs. Subscription tiers progressively unlock tools such as advanced newsfeeds, equity squawk audio, signals, scanners, and calendars. Paid plans include Nasdaq Basic real-time quotes, and optional add-ons like High Beta Squawk. Scanner results can be exported to CSV.
Platforms
Pricing
Quick highlights
- Benzinga Pro subscription tiers: Free, Basic ($37/mo), Streamlined ($147/mo), and Essential ($197/mo), with features unlocked progressively.
- Real-time newsfeed with advanced filters and sentiment indicators.
- Customizable alerts via desktop, sound, and email; watchlist-driven alerts available on paid plans.
- Equity Audio Squawk channel included in higher tiers, with optional High Beta Squawk add-on for $99/month.
- Signals highlight unusual activity, including price spikes, options flow, block trades, and trading halts.
Community votes (overall)
BeyondSPX
beyondspx.com
Semantic stock‑discovery and research site focused on the U.S. equity universe. The homepage invites natural‑language queries (e.g., describe the kind of companies you want) and searches a database of company analysis. Coverage claims ‘5,000+ US stocks,’ including microcaps, nanocaps, and OTC tickers. A free, optional email rounds up three ‘under‑the‑radar’ themes each Monday with catalysts, data, and stocks. Terms emphasize that content is for information/education only (not investment advice) and designate Washington State law/jurisdiction.
Platforms
Pricing
Quick highlights
- Natural‑language discovery: “Describe what type of companies you're interested in and we'll search our database of stock analysis to find matches.”
- Breadth: “analysis on 5,000+ US stocks” across the market cap spectrum; founder page highlights coverage of microcaps, nanocaps, and OTC‑traded names.
- Weekly newsletter: every Monday, three under‑the‑radar themes with catalysts, data, and candidate stocks.
- Free account creation (email or Google).
- Community feedback via Discord link in footer.
Community votes (overall)
Shared focus areas
2 overlapsMutual strengths include Newsletters, and Screeners.
Where they differ
Benzinga
Distinct strengths include:
- Benzinga Pro subscription tiers: Free, Basic ($37/mo), Streamlined ($147/mo), and Essential ($197/mo), with features unlocked progressively.
- Real-time newsfeed with advanced filters and sentiment indicators.
- Customizable alerts via desktop, sound, and email; watchlist-driven alerts available on paid plans.
- Equity Audio Squawk channel included in higher tiers, with optional High Beta Squawk add-on for $99/month.
BeyondSPX
Distinct strengths include:
- Natural‑language discovery: “Describe what type of companies you're interested in and we'll search our database of stock analysis to find matches.”
- Breadth: “analysis on 5,000+ US stocks” across the market cap spectrum; founder page highlights coverage of microcaps, nanocaps, and OTC‑traded names.
- Weekly newsletter: every Monday, three under‑the‑radar themes with catalysts, data, and candidate stocks.
- Free account creation (email or Google).
Feature-by-feature breakdown
Attribute | Benzinga | BeyondSPX |
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Categories Which research workflows each platform targets | Shared: Newsletters, Screeners Unique: News, Alerts, Watchlist, Calendar, Data APIs, Transcripts | Shared: Newsletters, Screeners Unique: Stock Ideas, AI, Education |
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks, ETFs, Options | Stocks |
Experience levels Who each product is built for | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Platforms Where you can access the product | Web, Mobile, API | Web |
Pricing High-level pricing models | Free, Subscription | Free |
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor | Unique
| Unique
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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 Benzinga and BeyondSPX both support?
Both platforms cover Newsletters, and Screeners workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Do Benzinga and BeyondSPX require subscriptions?
Both Benzinga and BeyondSPX keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.
Which tool has mobile access?
Benzinga ships a dedicated mobile experience, while BeyondSPX focuses on web or desktop access.
What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?
Benzinga differentiates itself with Benzinga Pro subscription tiers: Free, Basic ($37/mo), Streamlined ($147/mo), and Essential ($197/mo), with features unlocked progressively., Real-time newsfeed with advanced filters and sentiment indicators., and Customizable alerts via desktop, sound, and email; watchlist-driven alerts available on paid plans., whereas BeyondSPX stands out for Natural‑language discovery: “Describe what type of companies you're interested in and we'll search our database of stock analysis to find matches.”, Breadth: “analysis on 5,000+ US stocks” across the market cap spectrum; founder page highlights coverage of microcaps, nanocaps, and OTC‑traded names., and Weekly newsletter: every Monday, three under‑the‑radar themes with catalysts, data, and candidate stocks..
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