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BeyondSPX vs Seeking Alpha comparison

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

Quick takeaways

BeyondSPX adds Stock Ideas, AI, Newsletters, and Education coverage that Seeking Alpha skips.

Seeking Alpha includes ETF Screeners, Data Visualizations, Portfolio, Alerts, Dividends, Financials, Scores, Bulls Say Bear Say, Transcripts, ETF Overview, ETF Performance, ETF Holdings, ETF Fundamentals, ETF Factors, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets, Options, Which ETF includes this Stock?, AI Report, and AI Earnings Summary categories that BeyondSPX omits.

Seeking Alpha offers mobile access, which BeyondSPX skips.

In depth comparison

BeyondSPX

beyondspx.com

Hands-on review

Semantic stock-discovery and research platform focused on the U.S. equity universe. Users can describe the type of companies they want (e.g., ‘profitable robotics companies’ or ‘stocks with strong pricing power’) and the AI screener returns matching stocks from a library of research reports. Coverage spans 5,000+ US-traded stocks, including microcaps, nanocaps, and OTC names, with detailed fundamentals, narrative analysis, category taxonomy, and a weekly ‘Investment Themes of the Week’ newsletter. The core web app is free to use as of late 2025.

Platforms

Web

Pricing

Free

Quick highlights

AI-powered natural‑language stock screener: type a thesis like “profitable companies with quantum computing exposure” or “stocks benefiting from reshoring trends” and get matching companies with links to full analysis.
Semantic discovery on the homepage and dedicated ‘AI Stock Screener’ page that searches across BeyondSPX’s research corpus on 5,000+ US stocks, including microcaps, nanocaps, and OTC tickers.
Dedicated stock pages combining quote data (15‑min delayed IEX prices), key valuation multiples, growth metrics, profitability, balance sheet strength, and cash‑flow metrics in one dashboard.
Thematic company write‑ups with structured sections like Growth Outlook, Profitability, Competitive Moat, Financial Health, Valuation, and Returns to Shareholders, plus full long‑form research reports.
Peer and category context via ‘Explore Other Stocks In…’ and peer valuation sections that group each stock into detailed business categories (e.g., Construction & Engineering, Wound Care Devices, 5G Infrastructure).

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Seeking Alpha

seekingalpha.com

Editor’s pick Hands-on review

One of the largest investor communities online, blending crowdsourced research with data tools. Premium unlocks Quant Ratings and Factor Grades, stock and ETF screeners, advanced comparison tools with Excel/PDF export, broker syncing (via Plaid and SnapTrade), and AI-driven “Virtual Analyst” reports. PRO goes further with curated Top Ideas, Short Ideas, and the PRO Quant Portfolio. Market quotes are a mix of real-time and 15-minute delayed, depending on the exchange.

Platforms

WebMobile

Pricing

FreeSubscription

Quick highlights

Quant Ratings for stocks with five Factor Grades (Value, Growth, Profitability, Momentum, EPS Revisions), plus ETF Factor Grades (Momentum, Expenses, Dividends, Risk, Liquidity).
Stock and ETF screeners with ratings, grades, and advanced filters. Premium members can save screens for reuse.
Side-by-side comparison of up to 20 stocks, with export to Excel or PDF.
Portfolio tools with custom views, health scores, and Excel export. Premium users can link brokers for daily auto-sync through Plaid or SnapTrade.
Market data includes both real-time and delayed quotes, with advanced charts covering intraday to multi-year intervals.

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Where they differ

BeyondSPX

Distinct strengths include:

Stock Ideas AI Newsletters Education

AI-powered natural‑language stock screener: type a thesis like “profitable companies with quantum computing exposure” or “stocks benefiting from reshoring trends” and get matching companies with links to full analysis.
Semantic discovery on the homepage and dedicated ‘AI Stock Screener’ page that searches across BeyondSPX’s research corpus on 5,000+ US stocks, including microcaps, nanocaps, and OTC tickers.
Dedicated stock pages combining quote data (15‑min delayed IEX prices), key valuation multiples, growth metrics, profitability, balance sheet strength, and cash‑flow metrics in one dashboard.
Thematic company write‑ups with structured sections like Growth Outlook, Profitability, Competitive Moat, Financial Health, Valuation, and Returns to Shareholders, plus full long‑form research reports.

Seeking Alpha

Distinct strengths include:

ETF Screeners Data Visualizations Portfolio Alerts Dividends Financials Scores Bulls Say Bear Say

Quant Ratings for stocks with five Factor Grades (Value, Growth, Profitability, Momentum, EPS Revisions), plus ETF Factor Grades (Momentum, Expenses, Dividends, Risk, Liquidity).
Stock and ETF screeners with ratings, grades, and advanced filters. Premium members can save screens for reuse.
Side-by-side comparison of up to 20 stocks, with export to Excel or PDF.
Portfolio tools with custom views, health scores, and Excel export. Premium users can link brokers for daily auto-sync through Plaid or SnapTrade.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	BeyondSPX	Seeking Alpha
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: Screeners, Stock Comparison, News, Calendar, Watchlist Unique: Stock Ideas, AI, Newsletters, Education	Shared: Screeners, Stock Comparison, News, Calendar, Watchlist Unique: ETF Screeners, Data Visualizations, Portfolio, Alerts, Dividends, Financials, Scores, Bulls Say Bear Say, Transcripts, ETF Overview, ETF Performance, ETF Holdings, ETF Fundamentals, ETF Factors, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets, Options, Which ETF includes this Stock?, AI Report, AI Earnings Summary
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Stocks	Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Closed-End Funds, Options
Experience levels Who each product is built for	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Platforms Where you can access the product	Web	Web, Mobile
Pricing High-level pricing models	Free	Free, Subscription
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor	Unique AI-powered natural‑language stock screener: type a thesis like “profitable companies with quantum computing exposure” or “stocks benefiting from reshoring trends” and get matching companies with links to full analysis. Semantic discovery on the homepage and dedicated ‘AI Stock Screener’ page that searches across BeyondSPX’s research corpus on 5,000+ US stocks, including microcaps, nanocaps, and OTC tickers. Dedicated stock pages combining quote data (15‑min delayed IEX prices), key valuation multiples, growth metrics, profitability, balance sheet strength, and cash‑flow metrics in one dashboard. Thematic company write‑ups with structured sections like Growth Outlook, Profitability, Competitive Moat, Financial Health, Valuation, and Returns to Shareholders, plus full long‑form research reports. Peer and category context via ‘Explore Other Stocks In…’ and peer valuation sections that group each stock into detailed business categories (e.g., Construction & Engineering, Wound Care Devices, 5G Infrastructure). ‘Category Movers’ page showing top gaining and losing business categories by one‑day performance, plus a market heatmap where tile size reflects market cap and color reflects performance.	Unique Quant Ratings for stocks with five Factor Grades (Value, Growth, Profitability, Momentum, EPS Revisions), plus ETF Factor Grades (Momentum, Expenses, Dividends, Risk, Liquidity). Stock and ETF screeners with ratings, grades, and advanced filters. Premium members can save screens for reuse. Side-by-side comparison of up to 20 stocks, with export to Excel or PDF. Portfolio tools with custom views, health scores, and Excel export. Premium users can link brokers for daily auto-sync through Plaid or SnapTrade. Market data includes both real-time and delayed quotes, with advanced charts covering intraday to multi-year intervals. Full library of earnings call transcripts, with AI-generated “Earnings Call Insights” and “Virtual Analyst” summaries.
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat	Yes	Yes
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists	Standard listing	Highlighted

Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do BeyondSPX and Seeking Alpha both support?

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

Do BeyondSPX and Seeking Alpha require subscriptions?

Both BeyondSPX and Seeking Alpha keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.

Which tool has mobile access?

Seeking Alpha ships a dedicated mobile experience, while BeyondSPX focuses on web or desktop access.

What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?

BeyondSPX differentiates itself with AI-powered natural‑language stock screener: type a thesis like “profitable companies with quantum computing exposure” or “stocks benefiting from reshoring trends” and get matching companies with links to full analysis., Semantic discovery on the homepage and dedicated ‘AI Stock Screener’ page that searches across BeyondSPX’s research corpus on 5,000+ US stocks, including microcaps, nanocaps, and OTC tickers., and Dedicated stock pages combining quote data (15‑min delayed IEX prices), key valuation multiples, growth metrics, profitability, balance sheet strength, and cash‑flow metrics in one dashboard., whereas Seeking Alpha stands out for Quant Ratings for stocks with five Factor Grades (Value, Growth, Profitability, Momentum, EPS Revisions), plus ETF Factor Grades (Momentum, Expenses, Dividends, Risk, Liquidity)., Stock and ETF screeners with ratings, grades, and advanced filters. Premium members can save screens for reuse., and Side-by-side comparison of up to 20 stocks, with export to Excel or PDF..

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