Earnings Whispers adds Market Sentiment, Stock Ideas, Options & Derivatives, Management Guidance, Short Interest, and Newsletters coverage that Seeking Alpha skips.
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Earnings Whispers vs Seeking Alpha comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Quick takeaways
Seeking Alpha includes ETF Screeners, Stock Comparison, Portfolio, Alerts, Dividends, Financials, Bulls Say Bear Say, Transcripts, ETF Overview, ETF Performance, ETF Holdings, ETF Fundamentals, ETF Factors, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets, Options, Which ETF includes this Stock?, AI Report, and AI Earnings Summary categories that Earnings Whispers omits.
Earnings Whispers highlights: Detailed earnings calendar with implied volatility, average price move data, sentiment heat maps, and multi-view charts., The Whisper Report®: weekly macro, technical, and company-level analysis published ahead of earnings., and Earnings Whisper Grade, a proprietary A+ to F rating that estimates the likelihood of post-earnings drift (PEAD) over 91 days..
Seeking Alpha is known for: Quant Ratings for stocks with five Factor Grades (Value, Growth, Profitability, Momentum, EPS Revisions), plus ETF Factor Grades (Momentum, Expenses, Dividends, Risk, Liquidity)., Stock and ETF screeners with ratings, grades, and advanced filters. Premium members can save screens for reuse., and Side-by-side comparison of up to 20 stocks, with export to Excel or PDF..
Seeking Alpha offers mobile access, which Earnings Whispers skips.
Earnings Whispers
earningswhispers.com
A long-standing platform (founded in 1998) best known for its proprietary earnings sentiment data and predictive tools. Free members get weekly earnings calendars, daily summaries, and a personal watchlist. Paid Investor Services add the Whisper Report, expanded earnings calendar with implied volatility and average move data, sentiment heat maps, downloads, and more. Trader Service goes further with trading ideas, scores, ratings, and option tools, with a two-week free trial available. Investor pricing is listed at $49.95/month or $499.95/year.
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Quick highlights
- Detailed earnings calendar with implied volatility, average price move data, sentiment heat maps, and multi-view charts.
- The Whisper Report®: weekly macro, technical, and company-level analysis published ahead of earnings.
- Earnings Whisper Grade, a proprietary A+ to F rating that estimates the likelihood of post-earnings drift (PEAD) over 91 days.
- Investor tools include an Earnings Screener, Guidance and Reaction pages, and a Short Report with a focus on short interest.
- Trader Service adds advanced features: Earnings Whisper Plays, Scores, Power Ratings, Whisperings™, option trade ideas, volatility and activity screens, as well as setup and reversal signals.
Community votes (overall)
Seeking Alpha
seekingalpha.com
One of the largest investor communities online, blending crowdsourced research with data tools. Premium unlocks Quant Ratings and Factor Grades, stock and ETF screeners, advanced comparison tools with Excel/PDF export, broker syncing (via Plaid and SnapTrade), and AI-driven “Virtual Analyst” reports. PRO goes further with curated Top Ideas, Short Ideas, and the PRO Quant Portfolio. Market quotes are a mix of real-time and 15-minute delayed, depending on the exchange.
Categories
Platforms
Pricing
Quick highlights
- Quant Ratings for stocks with five Factor Grades (Value, Growth, Profitability, Momentum, EPS Revisions), plus ETF Factor Grades (Momentum, Expenses, Dividends, Risk, Liquidity).
- Stock and ETF screeners with ratings, grades, and advanced filters. Premium members can save screens for reuse.
- Side-by-side comparison of up to 20 stocks, with export to Excel or PDF.
- Portfolio tools with custom views, health scores, and Excel export. Premium users can link brokers for daily auto-sync through Plaid or SnapTrade.
- Market data includes both real-time and delayed quotes, with advanced charts covering intraday to multi-year intervals.
Community votes (overall)
Shared focus areas
6 overlapsMutual strengths include Calendar, News, and Screeners plus 3 more areas.
Where they differ
Earnings Whispers
Distinct strengths include:
- Detailed earnings calendar with implied volatility, average price move data, sentiment heat maps, and multi-view charts.
- The Whisper Report®: weekly macro, technical, and company-level analysis published ahead of earnings.
- Earnings Whisper Grade, a proprietary A+ to F rating that estimates the likelihood of post-earnings drift (PEAD) over 91 days.
- Investor tools include an Earnings Screener, Guidance and Reaction pages, and a Short Report with a focus on short interest.
Seeking Alpha
Distinct strengths include:
- Quant Ratings for stocks with five Factor Grades (Value, Growth, Profitability, Momentum, EPS Revisions), plus ETF Factor Grades (Momentum, Expenses, Dividends, Risk, Liquidity).
- Stock and ETF screeners with ratings, grades, and advanced filters. Premium members can save screens for reuse.
- Side-by-side comparison of up to 20 stocks, with export to Excel or PDF.
- Portfolio tools with custom views, health scores, and Excel export. Premium users can link brokers for daily auto-sync through Plaid or SnapTrade.
Feature-by-feature breakdown
Attribute | Earnings Whispers | Seeking Alpha |
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Categories Which research workflows each platform targets | Shared: Calendar, News, Screeners, Watchlist, Scores, Data Visualizations Unique: Market Sentiment, Stock Ideas, Options & Derivatives, Management Guidance, Short Interest, Newsletters | Shared: Calendar, News, Screeners, Watchlist, Scores, Data Visualizations Unique: ETF Screeners, Stock Comparison, Portfolio, Alerts, Dividends, Financials, Bulls Say Bear Say, Transcripts, ETF Overview, ETF Performance, ETF Holdings, ETF Fundamentals, ETF Factors, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets, Options, Which ETF includes this Stock?, AI Report, AI Earnings Summary |
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks, ETFs, Options | Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Closed-End Funds, Options |
Experience levels Who each product is built for | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Platforms Where you can access the product | Web | Web, Mobile |
Pricing High-level pricing models | Free, Subscription | Free, Subscription |
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor | Unique
| Unique
|
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat | Not yet | Yes |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Standard listing | Highlighted |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do Earnings Whispers and Seeking Alpha both support?
Both platforms cover Calendar, News, Screeners, Watchlist, Scores, and Data Visualizations workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Do Earnings Whispers and Seeking Alpha require subscriptions?
Both Earnings Whispers and Seeking Alpha keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.
Which tool has mobile access?
Seeking Alpha ships a dedicated mobile experience, while Earnings Whispers focuses on web or desktop access.
What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?
Earnings Whispers differentiates itself with Detailed earnings calendar with implied volatility, average price move data, sentiment heat maps, and multi-view charts., The Whisper Report®: weekly macro, technical, and company-level analysis published ahead of earnings., and Earnings Whisper Grade, a proprietary A+ to F rating that estimates the likelihood of post-earnings drift (PEAD) over 91 days., whereas Seeking Alpha stands out for Quant Ratings for stocks with five Factor Grades (Value, Growth, Profitability, Momentum, EPS Revisions), plus ETF Factor Grades (Momentum, Expenses, Dividends, Risk, Liquidity)., Stock and ETF screeners with ratings, grades, and advanced filters. Premium members can save screens for reuse., and Side-by-side comparison of up to 20 stocks, with export to Excel or PDF..
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