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Letters and Reviews vs Smartkarma comparison

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

Letters and Reviews logo

Letters and Reviews

lettersandreviews.blogspot.com

PricingFree
PlatformsWeb
Smartkarma logo

Smartkarma

smartkarma.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb, Mobile
Top 50 Investing ToolsThe global ranking of the best investing tools, ranked by community votes.

At a glance

Platforms
Letters and ReviewsWeb
SmartkarmaWeb, Mobile
Categories
Letters and Reviews3
Smartkarma10
Pricing details
Letters and ReviewsSmartkarma
Free tier
Free trial
Starting price
Enterprise option
Available plansFreePreview Pass, Pro Platform, Premium & Data Subscriptions, Digital IR Platform (Corporate), Plus Platform (Wealth/Intermediaries)
Category leaders
ScreenersSmartkarma
WatchlistSmartkarma
NewsSmartkarma
AlertsSmartkarma
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Platform details

AttributeLetters and ReviewsSmartkarma
Asset types
StocksETFs
StocksETFsBondsCurrenciesCryptos
Experience
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Regions
North AmericaEuropeAPAC
North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica
Data freshness
Not specifiedNot specified
API access
Not specifiedNot specified
Export formats
Not specifiedNot specified

Coverage overlap

Shared categories2

Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.

Letters and Reviews strengths1

Categories covered by Letters and Reviews only.

Smartkarma strengths8

Categories covered by Smartkarma only.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between Letters and Reviews and Smartkarma?

Letters and Reviews focuses on Stock Ideas, 13F, and Blogs while Smartkarma specializes in Stock Ideas, Screeners, and Watchlist. They overlap in 2 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

How much do Letters and Reviews and Smartkarma cost?

Good news—both Letters and Reviews and Smartkarma offer free plans. You can try each platform without commitment and only pay when you need premium features.

Can I use Letters and Reviews or Smartkarma on my phone?

Smartkarma has a mobile app so you can check your research on the go. Letters and Reviews is web-only, so you'll need a browser to access it from mobile devices.

Should I choose Letters and Reviews or Smartkarma?

Choose Letters and Reviews if you need Quarterly **Fund Manager Letters** pages with the fund name, date, and a "Stocks Mentioned" column (tickers link out for quick lookup)., and Quarterly **13-F pages** the author reads, with many entries including holdings tables and position-change flags (e.g., NEW / Sold Out / % of portfolio).. Go with Smartkarma if AI-augmented research hub delivering real-time, actionable insights with direct access to top-ranked analysts., and SmartScore Screener covers five factors-Value, Dividend, Growth, Resilience, and Momentum-with filters by country, sector, and market cap. better fits how you invest.

What asset classes do Letters and Reviews and Smartkarma cover?

Both cover Stocks, and ETFs. Smartkarma adds coverage for Bonds, Currencies, and Cryptos.

Which has a better stock screener—Letters and Reviews or Smartkarma?

Smartkarma includes a stock screener for finding investment ideas. Letters and Reviews focuses on other analytical tools.

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