VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★

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Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Tool Comparison

ChartMill vs Seeking Alpha comparison

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

ChartMill logo

ChartMill

chartmill.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb
Hands-on review
Seeking Alpha logo

Seeking Alpha

seekingalpha.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb, Mobile
Editor's pickHands-on review
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At a glance

Platforms
ChartMillWeb
Seeking AlphaWeb, Mobile
Categories
ChartMill19
Seeking Alpha19
Pricing details

Tool

ChartMill

$34.97/mo

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial

Plans & pricing

FreeFree
Monthly Subscription$34.97/mo
Annual Subscription + Free Course$299.97/yr

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

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Platform details

AttributeChartMillSeeking Alpha
Asset types
StocksETFs
StocksETFsMutual FundsCommoditiesCryptos
Experience
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Regions
North AmericaEurope
Not specified
Data freshness
15-min DelayedEnd of Day
Real-time15-min Delayed
API access
Not specifiedNot specified
Export formats
CSV
ExcelPDF

Coverage overlap

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between ChartMill and Seeking Alpha?

ChartMill focuses on Screeners, Stock Ideas, and Data Visualizations while Seeking Alpha specializes in News, Alerts, and Calendar. They overlap in 10 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

How much do ChartMill and Seeking Alpha cost?

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

Can I use ChartMill or Seeking Alpha on my phone?

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

Should I choose ChartMill or Seeking Alpha?

Choose ChartMill if you need Free advanced stock screener with technical + fundamental filters (dividend, valuation, growth, profitability, health), custom expressions, saved screens, and customizable result views (tables/charts)., and Trading Ideas library of pre-configured screens/strategies that can be run and adapted.. 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 ChartMill and Seeking Alpha cover?

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

Does ChartMill or Seeking Alpha have real-time data?

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

Both platforms let you export data to spreadsheets (). This is useful for custom analysis or record-keeping.

Is ChartMill or Seeking Alpha better for day trading?

ChartMill is built with active traders in mind, offering features like real-time data and technical analysis. Seeking Alpha is better suited for buy-and-hold investors focused on fundamentals.

Which has a better stock screener—ChartMill or Seeking Alpha?

Both ChartMill and Seeking Alpha include stock screeners. Try each to see which filtering options and interface you prefer.

Can I track my portfolio with ChartMill or Seeking Alpha?

Seeking Alpha offers portfolio tracking features. ChartMill is more focused on research and analysis.

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