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Thursday, February 19, 2026

Tool Comparison

Cash App vs Seeking Alpha comparison

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

Cash App logo

Cash App

cash.app

PricingFree
PlatformsMobile, Web
Seeking Alpha logo

Seeking Alpha

seekingalpha.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb, Mobile
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At a glance

Platforms
Cash AppMobile, Web
Seeking AlphaWeb, Mobile
Categories
Cash App3
Seeking Alpha19
Pricing details

Tool

Cash App

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial

Plans & pricing

FreeFree

Tool

Seeking Alpha

$24.92/mo

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial

Plans & pricing

BasicFree
Premium (Monthly)$29.99/mo
Premium (Annual)$299/yr
PROSubscription
Alpha Picks$499/yr
Category leaders
ScreenersSeeking Alpha
Stock IdeasSeeking Alpha
PortfolioSeeking Alpha
WatchlistSeeking Alpha
NewsSeeking Alpha
AlertsSeeking Alpha
FinancialsSeeking Alpha
TranscriptsSeeking Alpha
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Platform details

AttributeCash AppSeeking Alpha
Asset types
StocksETFsCryptos
StocksETFsMutual FundsCommoditiesCryptos
Experience
BeginnerIntermediate
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Regions
North America
Not specified
Data freshness
Not specified
Real-time15-min Delayed
API access
Not specifiedNot specified
Export formats
PDF
ExcelPDF

Coverage overlap

Shared categories1

Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between Cash App and Seeking Alpha?

Cash App focuses on Brokerage, Portfolio, and Downloadable Tax Reports while Seeking Alpha specializes in News, Alerts, and Calendar. They overlap in 1 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

How much do Cash App and Seeking Alpha cost?

Good news—both Cash App and Seeking Alpha offer free plans. You can try each platform without commitment and only pay when you need premium features.

Which is better for beginners—Cash App or Seeking Alpha?

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

Should I choose Cash App or Seeking Alpha?

Choose Cash App if you need Commission-free stock and ETF trading with fractional shares; investing starts at $1., and Coverage includes more than 1,800 U.S. stocks and ETFs.. Go with Seeking Alpha if Real-time financial news and market-moving analysis with alerting controls (content + ratings/price + portfolio digests)., and Portfolio tracker supports manual lot entry (shares, price, date, transaction type) and downloads/export to Excel (.xlsx). better fits how you invest.

What asset classes do Cash App and Seeking Alpha cover?

Both cover Stocks, ETFs, and Cryptos. Seeking Alpha adds coverage for Mutual Funds, and Commodities.

Does Cash App or Seeking Alpha have real-time data?

Seeking Alpha offers real-time data feeds, which is essential for active traders. Cash App 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 Cash App and Seeking Alpha?

Seeking Alpha supports data exports to Excel, and PDF. Cash App has more limited export options.

Which has a better stock screener—Cash App or Seeking Alpha?

Seeking Alpha includes a stock screener for finding investment ideas. Cash App focuses on other analytical tools.

Can I track my portfolio with Cash App or Seeking Alpha?

Both platforms include portfolio tracking, so you can monitor your holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.

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