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★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★

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Saturday, January 31, 2026

Tool Comparison

CEO.CA vs Smartkarma comparison

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

CEO.CA logo

CEO.CA

ceo.ca

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb, Mobile
Smartkarma logo

Smartkarma

smartkarma.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb, Mobile
Top 50 Investing ToolsThe global ranking of the best investing tools, ranked by community votes.

At a glance

Platforms
CEO.CAWeb, Mobile
SmartkarmaWeb, Mobile
Categories
CEO.CA8
Smartkarma10
Pricing details
CEO.CASmartkarma
Free tier
Free trial
Starting price$50/mo
Enterprise option
Available plansFree, Pro – CSE, Pro – CSE + TSXV, Pro – CSE + TSXV + TSXPreview Pass, Pro Platform, Premium & Data Subscriptions, Digital IR Platform (Corporate), Plus Platform (Wealth/Intermediaries)

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Platform details

AttributeCEO.CASmartkarma
Asset types
StocksETFs
StocksETFsBondsCurrenciesCryptos
Experience
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Regions
North America
North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica
Data freshness
StreamingReal-timeEnd of Day
Not specified
API access
Not specifiedNot specified
Export formats
Not specifiedNot specified

Coverage overlap

Shared categories5

Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.

CEO.CA strengths3

Categories covered by CEO.CA only.

Smartkarma strengths5

Categories covered by Smartkarma only.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between CEO.CA and Smartkarma?

CEO.CA focuses on Order Book / Level II, News, and Alerts while Smartkarma specializes in Stock Ideas, Screeners, and Watchlist. They overlap in 5 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

How much do CEO.CA and Smartkarma cost?

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

Should I choose CEO.CA or Smartkarma?

Choose CEO.CA if you need Interactive Level II (Market by Price / Market by Order) with animated bids/asks & color-coded recency., and House positions (daily & historical) and ATS depth (15-min delayed).. 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 CEO.CA and Smartkarma cover?

Both cover Stocks, and ETFs. Smartkarma adds coverage for Bonds, Currencies, and Cryptos.

Does CEO.CA or Smartkarma have real-time data?

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

Which has a better stock screener—CEO.CA or Smartkarma?

Smartkarma includes a stock screener for finding investment ideas. CEO.CA focuses on other analytical tools.

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