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Sunday, October 19, 2025

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Invesst vs Variant comparison

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

Quick takeaways

Invesst adds Screeners, Valuation Models, Portfolio, and AI Chat coverage that Variant skips.

Variant includes Stock Ideas, Market Sentiment, and Forums categories that Invesst omits.

Invesst highlights: AI-driven investment research with natural-language agents and data-rich search capabilities., Automated valuation models including DCF, along with predictive analytics and customizable screeners., and Real-time market data for stocks and ETFs, plus filtering tools across multiple metrics..

Variant is known for: AI Catalyst Finder scans filings, transcripts, and other documents to surface potential catalysts in public-company situations., Buyside discussion area with differentiated views and thousands of investor comments., and Predictions marketplace where users forecast outcomes and track sentiment on upcoming earnings events..

Invesst

invesst.ai

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An AI-first research platform with screeners, automated DCF and valuation tools, and real-time market data. The site highlights “Universal Brokerage Integrations” for read-only portfolio insights. Currently in open beta with a “Start for Free” option, though full pricing is only described in the Terms as monthly or annual subscriptions. Security claims include SOC2, ISO 27001, and GDPR compliance, with a linked Trust Report (unverified).

Platforms

Web

Pricing

Subscription

Quick highlights

AI-driven investment research with natural-language agents and data-rich search capabilities.
Automated valuation models including DCF, along with predictive analytics and customizable screeners.
Real-time market data for stocks and ETFs, plus filtering tools across multiple metrics.
Portfolio insights through read-only brokerage linking, marketed as “Universal Brokerage Integrations.”
Public security claims include SOC2, ISO 27001, and GDPR, along with a published Trust Report.

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Variant

variantinsights.com

Invite- and approval-based platform for professional and student investors. Variant combines an AI-powered “Catalyst Finder” with buyside discussions and a predictions marketplace focused on public-company outcomes and earnings sentiment. All content is user-generated (never investment advice), with strict prohibitions against material non-public information. Access is available via professional approval, student programs at select universities, or invite-only flows.

Platforms

Web

Pricing

Other

Quick highlights

AI Catalyst Finder scans filings, transcripts, and other documents to surface potential catalysts in public-company situations.
Buyside discussion area with differentiated views and thousands of investor comments.
Predictions marketplace where users forecast outcomes and track sentiment on upcoming earnings events.
Structured prediction markets focused on company-specific outcomes and event-driven scenarios.
Access models include professional approval-based signup, student signup at partner universities, and invite-only admission.

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Overlap

Shared focus areas

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Where they differ

Invesst

Distinct strengths include:

AI-driven investment research with natural-language agents and data-rich search capabilities.
Automated valuation models including DCF, along with predictive analytics and customizable screeners.
Real-time market data for stocks and ETFs, plus filtering tools across multiple metrics.
Portfolio insights through read-only brokerage linking, marketed as “Universal Brokerage Integrations.”

Variant

Distinct strengths include:

Stock Ideas

Market Sentiment

Forums

AI Catalyst Finder scans filings, transcripts, and other documents to surface potential catalysts in public-company situations.
Buyside discussion area with differentiated views and thousands of investor comments.
Predictions marketplace where users forecast outcomes and track sentiment on upcoming earnings events.
Structured prediction markets focused on company-specific outcomes and event-driven scenarios.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	Invesst	Variant
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: AI Unique: Screeners, Valuation Models, Portfolio, AI Chat	Shared: AI Unique: Stock Ideas, Market Sentiment, Forums
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Stocks, ETFs, Cryptos	Stocks
Experience levels Who each product is built for	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced	Intermediate, Advanced
Platforms Where you can access the product	Web	Web
Pricing High-level pricing models	Subscription	Other
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor	Unique AI-driven investment research with natural-language agents and data-rich search capabilities. Automated valuation models including DCF, along with predictive analytics and customizable screeners. Real-time market data for stocks and ETFs, plus filtering tools across multiple metrics. Portfolio insights through read-only brokerage linking, marketed as “Universal Brokerage Integrations.” Public security claims include SOC2, ISO 27001, and GDPR, along with a published Trust Report. Currently browser-only; accessible via open beta with “Start for Free” and “Try Open Beta” calls to action.	Unique AI Catalyst Finder scans filings, transcripts, and other documents to surface potential catalysts in public-company situations. Buyside discussion area with differentiated views and thousands of investor comments. Predictions marketplace where users forecast outcomes and track sentiment on upcoming earnings events. Structured prediction markets focused on company-specific outcomes and event-driven scenarios. Access models include professional approval-based signup, student signup at partner universities, and invite-only admission. Strict community standards: insights and analysis only, no investment advice, and zero tolerance for MNPI.
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat	Yes	Not yet
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists	Standard listing	Standard listing

Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do Invesst and Variant both support?

Both platforms cover AI workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.

Do Invesst and Variant require subscriptions?

Neither platform maintains a free tier. Budget for a subscription to unlock the research coverage highlighted in this comparison.

How can you access Invesst and Variant?

Both Invesst and Variant prioritize web or desktop access. Investors wanting a mobile-first workflow may need to rely on responsive web views.

What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?

Invesst differentiates itself with AI-driven investment research with natural-language agents and data-rich search capabilities., Automated valuation models including DCF, along with predictive analytics and customizable screeners., and Real-time market data for stocks and ETFs, plus filtering tools across multiple metrics., whereas Variant stands out for AI Catalyst Finder scans filings, transcripts, and other documents to surface potential catalysts in public-company situations., Buyside discussion area with differentiated views and thousands of investor comments., and Predictions marketplace where users forecast outcomes and track sentiment on upcoming earnings events..

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