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Thursday, February 19, 2026

Tool Comparison

Insider Screener vs Seeking Alpha comparison

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

Insider Screener logo

Insider Screener

insiderscreener.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb
Seeking Alpha logo

Seeking Alpha

seekingalpha.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb, Mobile
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At a glance

Platforms
Insider ScreenerWeb
Seeking AlphaWeb, Mobile
Categories
Insider Screener5
Seeking Alpha19
Pricing details

Tool

Insider Screener

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial

Plans & pricing

Free (browse/limited)Free
PlusSubscription
ProSubscription
PremiumSubscription

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
Category leaders
ScreenersSeeking Alpha
Stock IdeasSeeking Alpha
PortfolioSeeking Alpha
NewsSeeking Alpha
AlertsTied
FinancialsSeeking Alpha
Insider DataInsider Screener
TranscriptsSeeking Alpha
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Platform details

AttributeInsider ScreenerSeeking Alpha
Asset types
Stocks
StocksETFsMutual FundsCommoditiesCryptos
Experience
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Regions
North AmericaEuropeAPAC
Not specified
Data freshness
Real-time
Real-time15-min Delayed
API access
Not specifiedNot specified
Export formats
CSVExcel
ExcelPDF

Coverage overlap

Shared categories4

Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between Insider Screener and Seeking Alpha?

Insider Screener focuses on Screeners, Watchlist, and Alerts while Seeking Alpha specializes in News, Alerts, and Calendar. They overlap in 4 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

How much do Insider Screener and Seeking Alpha cost?

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

Can I use Insider Screener or Seeking Alpha on my phone?

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

Should I choose Insider Screener or Seeking Alpha?

Choose Insider Screener if you need Insider-trading coverage across multiple regions, including the US, Canada, and major European and Asia-Pacific markets, with data standardized across jurisdictions., and Updates appear within minutes of regulatory filings, collected directly from regulators and exchanges.. 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 Insider Screener and Seeking Alpha cover?

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

Do Insider Screener and Seeking Alpha offer real-time data?

Yes, both platforms provide real-time market data. This makes either suitable for active trading strategies where timing matters.

Can I export data from Insider Screener and Seeking Alpha?

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

Which has a better stock screener—Insider Screener or Seeking Alpha?

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

Can I track my portfolio with Insider Screener or Seeking Alpha?

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

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