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Tool Comparison
Benzinga vs Stockcircle comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Benzinga
benzinga.com
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 Alerts, Screeners, and Insider Data and 2 other categories.
- Coverage tilt: Benzinga has 18 categories you won't get in Stockcircle; Stockcircle has 8 unique categories.
- Pricing: Benzinga is Free, Subscription, Other; Stockcircle is Free, Subscription.
Category leaders
- Screeners: not enough category votes yet to call a leader.
- Watchlist: Benzinga is tagged for this workflow; Stockcircle has no category votes yet.
- News: Benzinga is tagged for this workflow; Stockcircle has no category votes yet.
Vote sentiment comparison
Cumulative positive vote share. Loading fresh totals...
Side-by-side metrics
| Attribute | Benzinga | Stockcircle |
|---|---|---|
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks, Options, Futures, Cryptos | Stocks, ETFs, Bonds, Other |
Experience levels Who each product is built for | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate |
Platforms Where you can access the product | Web, Mobile, API | Web |
Pricing High-level pricing models | Free, Subscription, Other | 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.
Benzinga strengths
Categories covered by Benzinga but not Stockcircle.
Stockcircle strengths
Categories covered by Stockcircle but not Benzinga.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do Benzinga and Stockcircle both support?
Both platforms cover Alerts, Screeners, Insider Data, US Government Trades, and Analyst Price Targets workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Do Benzinga and Stockcircle require subscriptions?
Both Benzinga and Stockcircle 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 Stockcircle focuses on web or desktop access.
What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?
Benzinga differentiates itself with Benzinga Pro newsfeed for active traders with customizable filters, real-time notifications, and a price sentiment engine; includes “Why Is It Moving” (WIIM) one-sentence explanations., Alerts: browser/desktop notifications, sound alerts, and email notifications; alerts can be customized by tool (e.g., Newsfeed, Signals, Watchlists)., and Calendar tool surfaces market events such as dividends, earnings, guidance, IPOs, M&A, SEC filings, secondary offerings, and splits., whereas Stockcircle stands out for Tracks "investment guru" holdings and transactions using SEC-reported data (Form 13F + insider Forms 3/4) and provides holdings lists + transaction history., Shows estimated purchase prices for guru transactions (based on average stock price in the reporting period)., and Email notifications: the Join page advertises email notifications for new reported transactions; Pro marketing positions "instant notifications" and says non-Pro users receive a monthly recap email..
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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.