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★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★

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Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Tool Comparison

MarketScreener vs Seeking Alpha comparison

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

MarketScreener logo

MarketScreener

marketscreener.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb, Mobile
Seeking Alpha logo

Seeking Alpha

seekingalpha.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb, Mobile
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At a glance

Platforms
MarketScreenerWeb, Mobile
Seeking AlphaWeb, Mobile
Categories
MarketScreener17
Seeking Alpha19
Pricing details
MarketScreenerSeeking Alpha
Free tier
Free trial
Starting price$24.92/mo
Enterprise option
Available plansFree (Member), PremiumBasic, Premium (Monthly), Premium (Annual), PRO, Alpha Picks
Category leaders
PortfolioSeeking Alpha
WatchlistSeeking Alpha
NewsTied
AlertsTied
Data VisualizationsMarketScreener
Insider DataMarketScreener
Browse the #1 tool in 90+ categories

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MarketScreenerSeeking Alpha

Platform details

AttributeMarketScreenerSeeking Alpha
Asset types
StocksETFsCommoditiesCurrenciesCryptos
StocksETFsMutual FundsCommoditiesCryptos
Experience
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Regions
North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica
Not specified
Data freshness
Not specified
Real-time15-min Delayed
API access
Not specifiedNot specified
Export formats
Not specified
ExcelPDF

Coverage overlap

MarketScreener strengths5

Categories covered by MarketScreener only.

Seeking Alpha strengths7

Categories covered by Seeking Alpha only.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between MarketScreener and Seeking Alpha?

MarketScreener focuses on News, Alerts, and Calendar while Seeking Alpha specializes in News, Alerts, and Calendar. They overlap in 12 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

How much do MarketScreener and Seeking Alpha cost?

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

Should I choose MarketScreener or Seeking Alpha?

Choose MarketScreener if you need Market news + quotes with broad coverage across equities, ETFs, commodities, currencies/forex and cryptocurrencies ., and Custom watchlists ("My lists") with real-time quotes, news, earnings releases, valuation trends, broker recommendations, and smart email alerts .. 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 MarketScreener and Seeking Alpha cover?

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

Does MarketScreener or Seeking Alpha have real-time data?

Seeking Alpha offers real-time data feeds, which is essential for active traders. MarketScreener 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 MarketScreener and Seeking Alpha?

Seeking Alpha supports data exports to Excel, and PDF. MarketScreener has more limited export options.

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

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

Can I track my portfolio with MarketScreener or Seeking Alpha?

Both platforms include portfolio tracking, so you can monitor your holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.

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