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★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★

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Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Tool Comparison

Nasdaq.com vs Seeking Alpha comparison

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

Nasdaq.com logo

Nasdaq.com

nasdaq.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb, Mobile
Hands-on review
Seeking Alpha logo

Seeking Alpha

seekingalpha.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb, Mobile
Editor's pickHands-on review
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At a glance

Platforms
Nasdaq.comWeb, Mobile
Seeking AlphaWeb, Mobile
Categories
Nasdaq.com18
Seeking Alpha19
Pricing details

Tool

Nasdaq.com

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial

Plans & pricing

FreeFree
Smart Portfolio ProSubscription

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
Stock IdeasSeeking Alpha
PortfolioSeeking Alpha
NewsTied
AlertsSeeking Alpha
DividendsNasdaq.com
Insider DataNasdaq.com
Short InterestNasdaq.com
TranscriptsSeeking Alpha
Browse the #1 tool in 90+ categories

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Platform details

AttributeNasdaq.comSeeking Alpha
Asset types
StocksETFsMutual FundsOptionsCryptosCurrencies
StocksETFsMutual FundsCommoditiesCryptos
Experience
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Regions
North AmericaEurope
Not specified
Data freshness
Real-time15-min DelayedEnd of Day
Real-time15-min Delayed
API access
Not specifiedNot specified
Export formats
Not specified
ExcelPDF

Coverage overlap

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between Nasdaq.com and Seeking Alpha?

Nasdaq.com focuses on Screeners, Portfolio, and Watchlist while Seeking Alpha specializes in News, Alerts, and Calendar. They overlap in 9 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

How much do Nasdaq.com and Seeking Alpha cost?

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

Should I choose Nasdaq.com or Seeking Alpha?

Choose Nasdaq.com if you need Real-time U.S. quotes with continuously updating bid/ask via Nasdaq Basic, with data credited to Nasdaq Data Link., and Built-in screeners for stocks, ETFs, and mutual funds with filterable metrics.. 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 Nasdaq.com and Seeking Alpha cover?

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

Do Nasdaq.com 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 Nasdaq.com and Seeking Alpha?

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

Which has a better stock screener—Nasdaq.com or Seeking Alpha?

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

Can I track my portfolio with Nasdaq.com or Seeking Alpha?

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

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