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Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Tool Comparison

CatalystWire vs Variant comparison

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

CatalystWire logo

CatalystWire

catalystwire.co

PricingSubscription
PlatformsWeb
Variant logo

Variant

variantinsights.com

PricingOther
PlatformsWeb
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At a glance

Platforms
CatalystWireWeb
VariantWeb
Categories
CatalystWire4
Variant4
Pricing details

Tool

CatalystWire

Starting price

Free tierNo
Free trial

Plans & pricing

SubscriptionSubscription

Tool

Variant

Starting price

Free tierNo
Free trial

Plans & pricing

Pricing not published

Category leaders
NewsCatalystWire
AlertsCatalystWire
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Platform details

AttributeCatalystWireVariant
Asset types
Stocks
Stocks
Experience
IntermediateAdvanced
IntermediateAdvanced
Regions
Europe
Not specified
Data freshness
Real-timeStreaming
Not specified
API access
Not specifiedNot specified
Export formats
Not specifiedNot specified

Coverage overlap

Shared categories1

Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.

CatalystWire strengths3

Categories covered by CatalystWire only.

Variant strengths3

Categories covered by Variant only.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between CatalystWire and Variant?

CatalystWire focuses on News, Regulatory Filings Monitoring, and Alerts while Variant specializes in Stock Ideas, Market Sentiment, and Forums. They overlap in 1 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

How much do CatalystWire and Variant cost?

Both platforms require a paid subscription to access their full feature set. Compare the pricing details above to find the best value for your needs.

Should I choose CatalystWire or Variant?

Choose CatalystWire if you need Real-time RNS announcement scanner with AI-powered semantic search., and Signup page messaging: “Scan thousands of RNS for catalysts and get instant alerts.”. Go with Variant if AI Catalyst Finder scans filings, transcripts, and other documents to surface potential catalysts in public-company situations., and Buyside discussion area with differentiated views and thousands of investor comments. better fits how you invest.

Does CatalystWire or Variant have real-time data?

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

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