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Saturday, January 31, 2026

Tool Comparison

Capitol Trades vs Smartkarma comparison

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

Capitol Trades logo

Capitol Trades

capitoltrades.com

PricingFree
PlatformsWeb
Smartkarma logo

Smartkarma

smartkarma.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb, Mobile
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At a glance

Platforms
Capitol TradesWeb
SmartkarmaWeb, Mobile
Categories
Capitol Trades4
Smartkarma10
Pricing details
Capitol TradesSmartkarma
Free tier
Free trial
Starting price
Enterprise option
Available plansFreePreview Pass, Pro Platform, Premium & Data Subscriptions, Digital IR Platform (Corporate), Plus Platform (Wealth/Intermediaries)
Category leaders
ScreenersSmartkarma
Stock IdeasSmartkarma
WatchlistSmartkarma
NewsTied
AlertsSmartkarma
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Platform details

AttributeCapitol TradesSmartkarma
Asset types
StocksETFsMutual FundsOptionsCryptosBondsPrivate FundsOther
StocksETFsBondsCurrenciesCryptos
Experience
BeginnerIntermediate
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Regions
North America
North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica
Data freshness
Not specifiedNot specified
API access
Not specifiedNot specified
Export formats
Not specifiedNot specified

Coverage overlap

Shared categories3

Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.

Capitol Trades strengths1

Categories covered by Capitol Trades only.

Smartkarma strengths7

Categories covered by Smartkarma only.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between Capitol Trades and Smartkarma?

Capitol Trades focuses on US Government Trades, News, and Blogs while Smartkarma specializes in Stock Ideas, Screeners, and Watchlist. They overlap in 3 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

How much do Capitol Trades and Smartkarma cost?

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

Which is better for beginners—Capitol Trades or Smartkarma?

Both platforms target experienced investors. If you're just starting out, expect a learning curve with either option.

Can I use Capitol Trades or Smartkarma on my phone?

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

Should I choose Capitol Trades or Smartkarma?

Choose Capitol Trades if you need Tracks U.S. politicians’ disclosed trades (Senate/Congress) and presents them via Trades, Politicians, and Issuers explorers., and Claims “new trades and analytics are published as close to real-time as possible”; also offers a Twitter feed for newly published trades.. Go with Smartkarma if AI-augmented research hub delivering real-time, actionable insights with direct access to top-ranked analysts., and SmartScore Screener covers five factors-Value, Dividend, Growth, Resilience, and Momentum-with filters by country, sector, and market cap. better fits how you invest.

What asset classes do Capitol Trades and Smartkarma cover?

Both cover Stocks, ETFs, Cryptos, and Bonds. Capitol Trades also includes Mutual Funds, Options, Private Funds, and Other. Smartkarma adds coverage for Currencies.

Which has a better stock screener—Capitol Trades or Smartkarma?

Smartkarma includes a stock screener for finding investment ideas. Capitol Trades focuses on other analytical tools.

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