Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) adds Data APIs, 13F, Insider Data, News Sentiment, Splits, GDP, Interest Rates, Unemployment Rates, Inflation Rates, Commitment of Traders (COT), ESG Ratings, US Government Trades, and APIs & SDKs coverage that Seeking Alpha skips.
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Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) vs Seeking Alpha comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Quick takeaways
Seeking Alpha includes Screeners, ETF Screeners, Stock Comparison, Data Visualizations, Portfolio, Watchlist, Alerts, Scores, Bulls Say Bear Say, ETF Overview, ETF Performance, ETF Fundamentals, ETF Factors, Options, AI Report, and AI Earnings Summary categories that Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) omits.
Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) highlights: Tiered access: Starter (U.S.), Premium (adds UK/Canada and up to 30 years of history), Ultimate (global markets, transcripts, ETFs, mutual funds, 13F data, one-minute intraday, bulk/batch delivery)., REST APIs secured with API keys; calls made by appending the key to endpoints., and WebSocket streaming for real-time equities, forex, and crypto feeds..
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 Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) skips.
Financial Modeling Prep (FMP)
site.financialmodelingprep.com
Editor’s pick Hands-on review
Market data delivered through REST and WebSocket APIs. Plans scale by geography and depth: Starter covers U.S. markets, Premium adds UK/Canada and extended history, and Ultimate unlocks global coverage, transcripts, fund and 13F data, one-minute intraday, and bulk delivery options. Bandwidth and query limits vary by plan.
Categories
Data APIs
Financials
ETF Holdings
13F
Insider Data
Transcripts
Analyst Forecasts
Analyst Price Targets
Analyst Recommendations
News
News Sentiment
Calendar
Dividends
Splits
GDP
Interest Rates
Unemployment Rates
Inflation Rates
Commitment of Traders (COT)
Which ETF includes this Stock?
ESG Ratings
US Government Trades
APIs & SDKs
Platforms
Web
API
Pricing
Free
Subscription
Quick highlights
- Tiered access: Starter (U.S.), Premium (adds UK/Canada and up to 30 years of history), Ultimate (global markets, transcripts, ETFs, mutual funds, 13F data, one-minute intraday, bulk/batch delivery).
- REST APIs secured with API keys; calls made by appending the key to endpoints.
- WebSocket streaming for real-time equities, forex, and crypto feeds.
- Historical and intraday chart data with resolutions from one minute to four hours, including dividend-adjusted series.
- Economic datasets covering GDP, CPI, unemployment, interest rates, and Treasury yields, alongside event and release calendars.
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Seeking Alpha
seekingalpha.com
Editor’s pick Hands-on review
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
Screeners
ETF Screeners
Stock Comparison
Data Visualizations
Portfolio
Watchlist
News
Alerts
Calendar
Dividends
Financials
Scores
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
Platforms
Web
Mobile
Pricing
Free
Subscription
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.
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Overlap
Shared focus areas
10 overlapsMutual strengths include Financials, ETF Holdings, and Transcripts plus 7 more areas.
Where they differ
Financial Modeling Prep (FMP)
Distinct strengths include:
- Tiered access: Starter (U.S.), Premium (adds UK/Canada and up to 30 years of history), Ultimate (global markets, transcripts, ETFs, mutual funds, 13F data, one-minute intraday, bulk/batch delivery).
- REST APIs secured with API keys; calls made by appending the key to endpoints.
- WebSocket streaming for real-time equities, forex, and crypto feeds.
- Historical and intraday chart data with resolutions from one minute to four hours, including dividend-adjusted series.
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 | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) | Seeking Alpha |
|---|---|---|
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets | Shared: Financials, ETF Holdings, Transcripts, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Price Targets, Analyst Recommendations, News, Calendar, Dividends, Which ETF includes this Stock? Unique: Data APIs, 13F, Insider Data, News Sentiment, Splits, GDP, Interest Rates, Unemployment Rates, Inflation Rates, Commitment of Traders (COT), ESG Ratings, US Government Trades, APIs & SDKs | Shared: Financials, ETF Holdings, Transcripts, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Price Targets, Analyst Recommendations, News, Calendar, Dividends, Which ETF includes this Stock? Unique: Screeners, ETF Screeners, Stock Comparison, Data Visualizations, Portfolio, Watchlist, Alerts, Scores, Bulls Say Bear Say, ETF Overview, ETF Performance, ETF Fundamentals, ETF Factors, Options, AI Report, AI Earnings Summary |
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Commodities, Currencies, Cryptos | 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, API | 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 | Yes | Yes |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Highlighted | Highlighted |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) and Seeking Alpha both support?
Both platforms cover Financials, ETF Holdings, Transcripts, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Price Targets, Analyst Recommendations, News, Calendar, Dividends, and Which ETF includes this Stock? workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Do Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) and Seeking Alpha require subscriptions?
Both Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) 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 Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) focuses on web or desktop access.
What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?
Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) differentiates itself with Tiered access: Starter (U.S.), Premium (adds UK/Canada and up to 30 years of history), Ultimate (global markets, transcripts, ETFs, mutual funds, 13F data, one-minute intraday, bulk/batch delivery)., REST APIs secured with API keys; calls made by appending the key to endpoints., and WebSocket streaming for real-time equities, forex, and crypto feeds., 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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