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VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
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Tool Comparison
ETFdb ETF Screener vs Seeking Alpha
Pick ETFdb ETF Screener if
ETFdb ETF Screener
Free • From $199/yr · Web
- You want the cheaper way in: plans start at $16.58/mo instead of $24.92/mo
- You care about money flow, ESG ratings, and risk metrics, things Seeking Alpha doesn't offer
Pick Seeking Alpha if
Seeking Alpha
Free • From $299/yr · Web · Mobile
- Delayed quotes won't cut it; you need real-time data
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
- You care about news, news sentiment, and alerts, things ETFdb ETF Screener doesn't offer
Skip both if: Neither one clicks with how you research; there are strong third options.
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Our take
The bottom line
ETFdb ETF Screener and Seeking Alpha cover a lot of the same ground (4 shared categories, including ETF screeners, ETF analysis, and dividends), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. Seeking Alpha simply does more: 24 categories to ETFdb ETF Screener's 7, including news, news sentiment, and alerts, plus a mobile app. ETFdb ETF Screener counters by starting cheaper at $16.58/mo.
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Key differences at a glance
- Cheaper paid plan
- ETFdb ETF Screener$16.58/mo vs $24.92/mo
- Free trial
- ETFdb ETF Screener14 days
- Broader coverage
- Seeking Alpha24 vs 7 categories
- Mobile app
- Seeking Alpha
- Real-time data
- Seeking Alpha
- Free plan
- Both
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How they stack up
The side-by-side table: pricing, platforms, data, and coverage at a glance.ShowHide
How they stack up
The side-by-side table: pricing, platforms, data, and coverage at a glance.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & plans | ||
Starting price | Free • From $199/yr | Free • From $299/yr |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | 14 days | — |
Plan limits | — | Basic: premium articles per month: 1 |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | No | Yes |
API access | No | No |
Broker sync | — | Yes |
Integrations | — | Plaid and SnapTrade |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +2 more | Retail Traders and Pro Retail |
Categories covered | 7 | 24 |
Regions | North America | — |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | — | Latency: Real-time and 15-min Delayed |
Data partners | — | 8 partners: Quodd (formerly Xignite), Cboe BZX Exchange +6 more |
Capabilities | Universe builder | 5 signals: Universe builder, Factors: Value, Growth, and Momentum +3 more |
Security | — | Status page |
| Try it | Visit ETFdb ETF Screener | Visit Seeking Alpha |
Where each one shines
What ETFdb ETF Screener and Seeking Alpha each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What ETFdb ETF Screener and Seeking Alpha each do best.What ETFdb ETF Screener does best
- Screen U.S.-listed ETFs and ETPs by asset class, region, structure, expenses, liquidity, inception date, returns, flows, risk, ESG, and holdings concentration.
- Switch result views across Overview, Returns, Fund Flows, Expenses, ESG, Dividends, Risk, Holdings, Taxes, Technicals, Analysis, and Realtime Ratings.
- Use ESG fields such as ESG Score, peer and global percentiles, carbon intensity, and other sustainability metrics where available.
- Review risk and technical metrics such as standard deviation, beta, volatility windows, Bollinger bands, RSI, and related indicators.
- Use dividend filters and metrics including annual dividend rate, dividend yield, dividend date, dividend frequency, and Dividend Rating.
What Seeking Alpha does best
- Read market-moving news, contributor research, ratings changes, earnings coverage, and stock analysis across stocks, ETFs, funds, commodities, and crypto.
- Compare Seeking Alpha Quant Ratings, SA Author ratings, Wall Street analyst ratings, and factor grades for value, growth, profitability, momentum, and EPS revisions.
- Use stock and ETF screeners, top-rated lists, saved screens, and factor-grade filters to find ideas by rating profile, fundamentals, dividend traits, and market behavior.
- Move from a ticker page into financials, valuation context, dividends, ownership, peer comparison, articles, news, transcripts, and analyst expectations.
- Work through earnings with portfolio earnings calendars, estimates, revisions, surprises, earnings-call transcripts, AI Earnings Call Insights, and AI Summary Reports.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for ETFdb ETF Screener and Seeking Alpha, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for ETFdb ETF Screener and Seeking Alpha, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | ETFsOther | StocksETFsMutual FundsCommoditiesCryptos |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Retail TradersPro RetailFinancial AdvisorsAnalysts | Retail TradersPro Retail |
Regions | North America | Not specified |
Coverage details | Countries: USIdentifiers: Ticker | Identifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | Not specified | Real-time15-min Delayed |
Data partners | Not specified | Quodd (formerly Xignite)Cboe BZX ExchangeNasdaq UTP delayed feedS&P Global Market IntelligenceGICS®ClariFIPlaidSnapTrade |
| Access & integrations | ||
Import methods | Not specified | ManualBrokerOAuthCSV |
Integrations | Not specified | PlaidSnapTrade |
Export formats | CSV | ExcelPDF |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Not specified | Status page |
Capability signals | Universe builder | Universe builderFactors: Value, Growth, and MomentumBroker syncTax lotsAI summaries: Filings, Transcripts, and News |
Vendor & support | ETF Database (ETFdb.com)Founded 2009Support: Email | Seeking Alpha Ltd.Support: Email |
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What you'll actually pay
Plans, billing, trials, and per-month pricing for both tools.ShowHide
What you'll actually pay
Plans, billing, trials, and per-month pricing for both tools.| Tier | ||
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Free | Free“Basic”premium articles per month: 1 |
| Entry paid plan | $199/yr≈ $16.58/mo“ETF Database Pro (Annual)” | $299/yr≈ $24.92/mo“Premium (Annual)” |
| Tier 2 | $19/mo“ETF Database Pro (Monthly)” | $499/yr≈ $41.58/mo“Alpha Picks” |
| Tier 3 | — | $49/mo“Premium (Monthly)” |
| Tier 4 | — | $718/yr≈ $59.83/mo“Premium + Alpha Picks Bundle” |
| Top plan | — | Subscription“PRO” |
| Free trial | 14 days | — |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between ETFdb ETF Screener and Seeking Alpha?
ETFdb ETF Screener leans toward ETF screeners, ETF analysis, and dividends, while Seeking Alpha puts more weight on news, news sentiment, and alerts. They overlap in 4 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do ETFdb ETF Screener and Seeking Alpha cost?
Good news: both ETFdb ETF Screener and Seeking Alpha have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Can I use ETFdb ETF Screener or Seeking Alpha on my phone?
Seeking Alpha lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. ETFdb ETF Screener doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web.
Should I choose ETFdb ETF Screener or Seeking Alpha?
It depends on what you're after. Pick ETFdb ETF Screener if money flow and ESG ratings matter to you; go with Seeking Alpha if you'd rather have news and news sentiment. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do ETFdb ETF Screener and Seeking Alpha cover?
Both cover ETFs. ETFdb ETF Screener also handles other. Seeking Alpha adds stocks, mutual funds, and commodities on top.
Does ETFdb ETF Screener or Seeking Alpha have real-time data?
Seeking Alpha offers real-time data, which matters if you trade actively. ETFdb ETF Screener runs on delayed or end-of-day data, which is perfectly fine for longer-term investors who don't live and die by the tick.
Can I export data from ETFdb ETF Screener and Seeking Alpha?
Yes, both export to spreadsheets (ETFdb ETF Screener: CSV; Seeking Alpha: Excel), which is handy if you like running your own numbers.
Which has a better stock screener: ETFdb ETF Screener or Seeking Alpha?
Both ETFdb ETF Screener and Seeking Alpha include stock screeners, and they differ more in interface than raw power; try both and see which one clicks for you.
Can I track my portfolio with ETFdb ETF Screener or Seeking Alpha?
Seeking Alpha handles portfolio tracking. ETFdb ETF Screener is really a research tool; you'd track your portfolio elsewhere.
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