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Benzinga vs Smartkarma comparison

Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.

Quick takeaways

Benzinga adds Data APIs, and Transcripts coverage that Smartkarma skips.

Smartkarma includes Stock Ideas, AI, Videos, and Blogs categories that Benzinga omits.

In depth comparison

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

WebMobileAPI

Pricing

FreeSubscription

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.

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Smartkarma

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An AI-augmented investment intelligence platform that combines independent research, data tools, and real-time alerts. Access is plan-gated: the flagship Pro Platform costs USD 10,950/year per user and is available to accredited or professional investors; Premium and Data subscriptions are available on request, while separate offerings exist for Corporate Digital IR and Plus platforms. Mobile apps are available for iOS and Android.

Platforms

WebMobile

Pricing

FreeSubscription

Quick highlights

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.
Relative Value tool highlights HoldCo and share-class pair opportunities, with proprietary Actionability/Investability scores and z-score diagnostics.
Personalised watchlists and real-time notifications, with opt-in email alerts when relevant insights are published.
Research is distributed simultaneously on the platform, via alerts/email, and syndicated to Bloomberg Terminal.

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Where they differ

Benzinga

Distinct strengths include:

Data APIs Transcripts

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.

Smartkarma

Distinct strengths include:

Stock Ideas AI Videos Blogs

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.
Relative Value tool highlights HoldCo and share-class pair opportunities, with proprietary Actionability/Investability scores and z-score diagnostics.
Personalised watchlists and real-time notifications, with opt-in email alerts when relevant insights are published.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	Benzinga	Smartkarma
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: News, Alerts, Newsletters, Watchlist, Screeners, Calendar Unique: Data APIs, Transcripts	Shared: News, Alerts, Newsletters, Watchlist, Screeners, Calendar Unique: Stock Ideas, AI, Videos, Blogs
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Stocks, ETFs, Options	Stocks, ETFs, Bonds, Currencies, Cryptos
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, Mobile
Pricing High-level pricing models	Free, Subscription	Free, Subscription
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor	Unique 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. Comprehensive calendar suite covering earnings, guidance, economic releases, analyst ratings, and more.	Unique 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. Relative Value tool highlights HoldCo and share-class pair opportunities, with proprietary Actionability/Investability scores and z-score diagnostics. Personalised watchlists and real-time notifications, with opt-in email alerts when relevant insights are published. Research is distributed simultaneously on the platform, via alerts/email, and syndicated to Bloomberg Terminal. Additional investment tools include FX, rates and macroeconomic calendars, and crypto dashboards.
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 Smartkarma both support?

Both platforms cover News, Alerts, Newsletters, Watchlist, Screeners, and Calendar workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.

Do Benzinga and Smartkarma require subscriptions?

Both Benzinga and Smartkarma keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.

How can you access Benzinga and Smartkarma?

Both Benzinga 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?

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 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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