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★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★

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Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Tool Comparison

Calcbench vs Semrush comparison

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

Calcbench logo

Calcbench

calcbench.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb, Desktop, API
Semrush logo

Semrush

semrush.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb, Mobile, API
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At a glance

Platforms
CalcbenchWeb, Desktop, API
SemrushWeb, Mobile, API
Categories
Calcbench9
Semrush5
Pricing details

Tool

Calcbench

$500/mo

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial14 days

Plans & pricing

BasicFree
Premium (Monthly)$600/mo
Premium (Annual)$6000/yr
Professional (Annual)$12000/yr
API Access / Data Syndication (Add-on)Contact sales
Academic AccessContact sales

Tool

Semrush

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial7 days

Plans & pricing

FreeFree
ProSubscription
GuruSubscription
BusinessSubscription

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Platform details

AttributeCalcbenchSemrush
Asset types
Stocks
Other
Experience
IntermediateAdvanced
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Regions
North America
North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica
Data freshness
Real-time
Not specified
API access
REST
REST
Export formats
Excel
CSVExcelPDFJSON

Coverage overlap

Shared categories3

Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.

Calcbench strengths6

Categories covered by Calcbench only.

Semrush strengths2

Categories covered by Semrush only.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between Calcbench and Semrush?

Calcbench focuses on Financials, Improved Filings, and Diff View while Semrush specializes in App & Website Traffic, Data APIs, and APIs & SDKs. They overlap in 3 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

How much do Calcbench and Semrush cost?

Good news—both Calcbench and Semrush offer free plans. You can try each platform without commitment and only pay when you need premium features.

Which is better for beginners—Calcbench or Semrush?

Semrush is more beginner-friendly with an approachable interface. Both can work for intermediate users.

Can I use Calcbench or Semrush on my phone?

Semrush has a mobile app so you can check your research on the go. Calcbench is web-only, so you'll need a browser to access it from mobile devices.

Do Calcbench and Semrush have APIs?

Yes, both platforms offer API access for developers and quants who want to build custom integrations or automate their workflows.

Should I choose Calcbench or Semrush?

Choose Calcbench if you need Web-based platform for as-reported financial statements and as-filed SEC documents (10-Ks, 10-Qs, earnings press releases)., and Interactive Disclosures & Footnotes viewer: browse filings by topic/section (e.g., MD&A, Risk Factors) with pinpoint text search; compare peers/time periods; pull tables/numbers into Excel.. Go with Semrush if Traffic Analytics tools to examine any website’s visitors, sources, engagement metrics, and competitive benchmarks., and Rich API suite: Analytics and Projects APIs (Business plan), Trends API, Listing Management, and Map Rank Tracker. Current versions support API key (v3) and OAuth 2.0 with JSON (v4). better fits how you invest.

What asset classes do Calcbench and Semrush cover?

Both cover common asset types. Calcbench also includes Stocks. Semrush adds coverage for Other.

Does Calcbench or Semrush have real-time data?

Calcbench offers real-time data feeds, which is essential for active traders. Semrush uses delayed or end-of-day data, which works fine for longer-term investors who don't need up-to-the-second quotes.

Can I export data from Calcbench and Semrush?

Both platforms let you export data to spreadsheets (Excel). This is useful for custom analysis or record-keeping.

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