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Thursday, February 19, 2026

Tool Comparison

MacroMicro vs Seeking Alpha comparison

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

MacroMicro logo

MacroMicro

macromicro.me

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb, API
Seeking Alpha logo

Seeking Alpha

seekingalpha.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb, Mobile
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At a glance

Platforms
MacroMicroWeb, API
Seeking AlphaWeb, Mobile
Categories
MacroMicro19
Seeking Alpha19
Pricing details

Tool

MacroMicro

$25/mo

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial7 days

Plans & pricing

FreeFree
MM Prime$25/mo
MM Max$28/mo
MM Business$500/mo
API EssentialSubscription

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
BacktestingMacroMicro
NewsSeeking Alpha
AlertsSeeking Alpha
FinancialsSeeking Alpha
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Platform details

AttributeMacroMicroSeeking Alpha
Asset types
StocksETFsBondsCommoditiesCurrenciesCryptos
StocksETFsMutual FundsCommoditiesCryptos
Experience
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Regions
North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica
Not specified
Data freshness
End of Day
Real-time15-min Delayed
API access
Not specifiedNot specified
Export formats
CSV
ExcelPDF

Coverage overlap

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between MacroMicro and Seeking Alpha?

MacroMicro focuses on Data Visualizations, ETF Screeners, and ETF Comparison while Seeking Alpha specializes in News, Alerts, and Calendar. They overlap in 6 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

How much do MacroMicro and Seeking Alpha cost?

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

Can I use MacroMicro or Seeking Alpha on my phone?

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

Does MacroMicro or Seeking Alpha have an API?

MacroMicro provides API access for programmatic data retrieval and custom integrations. Seeking Alpha doesn't currently offer an API, so you'll need to use their web interface.

Should I choose MacroMicro or Seeking Alpha?

Choose MacroMicro if you need Global macro and market database with more than 40 million data points across 100+ countries and coverage of 48+ asset fundamentals., and ETF toolkit includes a screener, comparator, and reverse lookup to see which ETFs include a given stock.. 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 MacroMicro and Seeking Alpha cover?

Both cover Stocks, ETFs, Commodities, and Cryptos. MacroMicro also includes Bonds, and Currencies. Seeking Alpha adds coverage for Mutual Funds.

Does MacroMicro or Seeking Alpha have real-time data?

Seeking Alpha offers real-time data feeds, which is essential for active traders. MacroMicro uses delayed or end-of-day data, which works fine for longer-term investors who don't need up-to-the-second quotes.

Can I export data from MacroMicro and Seeking Alpha?

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

Which has a better stock screener—MacroMicro or Seeking Alpha?

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

Can I track my portfolio with MacroMicro or Seeking Alpha?

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

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