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Sunday, October 5, 2025

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CapEdge vs Seeking Alpha comparison

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

Quick takeaways

CapEdge adds Improved Filings, Diff View, Filing Sentiment, Insider Data, Institutional Data, 13D/13G, 13F, IPO, and Secondary Offerings coverage that Seeking Alpha skips.

Seeking Alpha includes Screeners, ETF Screeners, Stock Comparison, Data Visualizations, Portfolio, Watchlist, Dividends, Scores, Bulls Say Bear Say, ETF Overview, ETF Performance, ETF Holdings, ETF Fundamentals, ETF Factors, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets, Options, AI Report, and AI Earnings Summary categories that CapEdge omits.

CapEdge highlights: Advanced EDGAR and transcript search with Boolean, phrase, and proximity operators., Near real-time filing alerts (about one minute) via email for saved searches and favorite tickers; bulk CSV upload supported., and Earnings transcript catalog updated hourly, with results downloadable to CSV..

Seeking Alpha is known 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..

Seeking Alpha offers mobile access, which CapEdge skips.

CapEdge

capedge.com

Editor’s pick Hands-on review

A free research platform for US markets that combines filings, transcripts, ownership dashboards, IPO tracking, and ETF exposure tools. Users can set up near real-time filing alerts, search with advanced operators, and export results to CSV/Excel. CapEdge also connects to Deal Roadshow for access to IPO roadshows. There’s no public API; all functionality is delivered through the web app.

Platforms

Web

Pricing

Free

Quick highlights

Advanced EDGAR and transcript search with Boolean, phrase, and proximity operators.
Near real-time filing alerts (about one minute) via email for saved searches and favorite tickers; bulk CSV upload supported.
Earnings transcript catalog updated hourly, with results downloadable to CSV.
IPO calendar with coverage of S-1, F-1, and S-11 filings, plus access to retail roadshows via Deal Roadshow.
Ownership dashboards tracking 13F holdings, 13D/13G activist positions, and Form 144 insider sales, with export to CSV or Excel.

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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

Web

Mobile

Pricing

Free

Subscription

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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Overlap

Shared focus areas

6 overlaps

Mutual strengths include Transcripts, Which ETF includes this Stock?, and News plus 3 more areas.

Where they differ

CapEdge

Distinct strengths include:

Advanced EDGAR and transcript search with Boolean, phrase, and proximity operators.
Near real-time filing alerts (about one minute) via email for saved searches and favorite tickers; bulk CSV upload supported.
Earnings transcript catalog updated hourly, with results downloadable to CSV.
IPO calendar with coverage of S-1, F-1, and S-11 filings, plus access to retail roadshows via Deal Roadshow.

Seeking Alpha

Distinct strengths include:

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	CapEdge	Seeking Alpha
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: Transcripts, Which ETF includes this Stock?, News, Alerts, Calendar, Financials Unique: Improved Filings, Diff View, Filing Sentiment, Insider Data, Institutional Data, 13D/13G, 13F, IPO, Secondary Offerings	Shared: Transcripts, Which ETF includes this Stock?, News, Alerts, Calendar, Financials Unique: Screeners, ETF Screeners, Stock Comparison, Data Visualizations, Portfolio, Watchlist, Dividends, Scores, Bulls Say Bear Say, ETF Overview, ETF Performance, ETF Holdings, ETF Fundamentals, ETF Factors, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets, Options, AI Report, AI Earnings Summary
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Stocks, ETFs	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 Advanced EDGAR and transcript search with Boolean, phrase, and proximity operators. Near real-time filing alerts (about one minute) via email for saved searches and favorite tickers; bulk CSV upload supported. Earnings transcript catalog updated hourly, with results downloadable to CSV. IPO calendar with coverage of S-1, F-1, and S-11 filings, plus access to retail roadshows via Deal Roadshow. Ownership dashboards tracking 13F holdings, 13D/13G activist positions, and Form 144 insider sales, with export to CSV or Excel. ETF exposure lookup tool answering: 'Which ETFs hold this stock?' using NPORT-P filings.	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	Highlighted	Highlighted

Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do CapEdge and Seeking Alpha both support?

Both platforms cover Transcripts, Which ETF includes this Stock?, News, Alerts, Calendar, and Financials workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.

Do CapEdge and Seeking Alpha require subscriptions?

Both CapEdge 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 CapEdge focuses on web or desktop access.

What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?

CapEdge differentiates itself with Advanced EDGAR and transcript search with Boolean, phrase, and proximity operators., Near real-time filing alerts (about one minute) via email for saved searches and favorite tickers; bulk CSV upload supported., and Earnings transcript catalog updated hourly, with results downloadable to CSV., 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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