Portfolio123 adds Quant, Backtesting, Portfolio, Correlation, and Broker Connectors coverage that StockAlert.pro skips.
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Sunday, October 19, 2025
Head-to-head
Portfolio123 vs StockAlert.pro comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Quick takeaways
StockAlert.pro includes Alerts, Dividends, Stock Ideas, Watchlist, Webhooks, Playbooks & Case Studies, and Blogs categories that Portfolio123 omits.
Portfolio123 highlights: Build custom multi-factor ranking systems and rank stocks by universe, sector, or industry., Spreadsheet-style screening with formulas (including Piotroski F-Score) across current and historical data., and Backtesting with realistic assumptions for slippage, commissions, buy/sell rules, position sizing, and hedging..
StockAlert.pro is known for: 21 alert types across price, technical (MA crosses, RSI), volume, fundamentals (P/E & forward P/E), dividends (ex‑date/payment), and time‑based reminders., Minute‑by‑minute monitoring during regular, pre‑market, and after‑hours sessions; notifications within seconds when conditions are met., and AI analysis that generates long‑form equity write‑ups and suggests 2–5 ‘smart alerts’ you can one‑click activate..
Portfolio123
portfolio123.com
Quant research and live-deployment platform with point-in-time fundamentals and estimates. Users can screen, backtest, and simulate strategies, then deploy them live with broker integrations. Supports API access and a no-code desktop DataMiner. FactSet or S&P Compustat licenses are required for full historical fundamentals.
Categories
Platforms
Pricing
Quick highlights
- Build custom multi-factor ranking systems and rank stocks by universe, sector, or industry.
- Spreadsheet-style screening with formulas (including Piotroski F-Score) across current and historical data.
- Backtesting with realistic assumptions for slippage, commissions, buy/sell rules, position sizing, and hedging.
- ‘Books’ feature to combine multiple strategies and view correlations between them.
- Point-in-time fundamentals, estimates, and corporate actions with dividends handled on ex/pay dates (no survivorship bias or look-ahead).
Community votes (overall)
StockAlert.pro
stockalert.pro
Alert‑first platform for stocks & ETFs with 21 configurable alert types (price/technical/volume/fundamental/dividends/time), a daily AI watchlist assistant, and an API with webhooks/SDKs. Free tier supports up to 50 alerts; Premium adds unlimited alerts and SMS. Coverage spans major U.S./European exchanges; market data may be up to ~15‑min delayed per terms.
Categories
Platforms
Pricing
Quick highlights
- 21 alert types across price, technical (MA crosses, RSI), volume, fundamentals (P/E & forward P/E), dividends (ex‑date/payment), and time‑based reminders.
- Minute‑by‑minute monitoring during regular, pre‑market, and after‑hours sessions; notifications within seconds when conditions are met.
- AI analysis that generates long‑form equity write‑ups and suggests 2–5 ‘smart alerts’ you can one‑click activate.
- Intelligent watchlist that runs daily AI screens on tracked symbols and refreshes alert signals automatically.
- Stocks & ETFs database plus a free ‘Undervalued (P/E)’ screener and a Dividend Calendar.
Community votes (overall)
Shared focus areas
5 overlapsMutual strengths include Screeners, Calendar, and APIs & SDKs plus 2 more areas.
Where they differ
Portfolio123
Distinct strengths include:
- Build custom multi-factor ranking systems and rank stocks by universe, sector, or industry.
- Spreadsheet-style screening with formulas (including Piotroski F-Score) across current and historical data.
- Backtesting with realistic assumptions for slippage, commissions, buy/sell rules, position sizing, and hedging.
- ‘Books’ feature to combine multiple strategies and view correlations between them.
StockAlert.pro
Distinct strengths include:
- 21 alert types across price, technical (MA crosses, RSI), volume, fundamentals (P/E & forward P/E), dividends (ex‑date/payment), and time‑based reminders.
- Minute‑by‑minute monitoring during regular, pre‑market, and after‑hours sessions; notifications within seconds when conditions are met.
- AI analysis that generates long‑form equity write‑ups and suggests 2–5 ‘smart alerts’ you can one‑click activate.
- Intelligent watchlist that runs daily AI screens on tracked symbols and refreshes alert signals automatically.
Feature-by-feature breakdown
Attribute | Portfolio123 | StockAlert.pro |
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Categories Which research workflows each platform targets | Shared: Screeners, Calendar, APIs & SDKs, Data APIs, Data Visualizations Unique: Quant, Backtesting, Portfolio, Correlation, Broker Connectors | Shared: Screeners, Calendar, APIs & SDKs, Data APIs, Data Visualizations Unique: Alerts, Dividends, Stock Ideas, Watchlist, Webhooks, Playbooks & Case Studies, Blogs |
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks, ETFs | Stocks, ETFs |
Experience levels Who each product is built for | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Platforms Where you can access the product | Web, Desktop, API | Web, API |
Pricing High-level pricing models | Free, Subscription | Free, Subscription |
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor | Unique
| Unique
|
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat | Yes | Not yet |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Highlighted | Standard listing |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do Portfolio123 and StockAlert.pro both support?
Both platforms cover Screeners, Calendar, APIs & SDKs, Data APIs, and Data Visualizations workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Do Portfolio123 and StockAlert.pro require subscriptions?
Both Portfolio123 and StockAlert.pro keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.
How can you access Portfolio123 and StockAlert.pro?
Both Portfolio123 and StockAlert.pro 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?
Portfolio123 differentiates itself with Build custom multi-factor ranking systems and rank stocks by universe, sector, or industry., Spreadsheet-style screening with formulas (including Piotroski F-Score) across current and historical data., and Backtesting with realistic assumptions for slippage, commissions, buy/sell rules, position sizing, and hedging., whereas StockAlert.pro stands out for 21 alert types across price, technical (MA crosses, RSI), volume, fundamentals (P/E & forward P/E), dividends (ex‑date/payment), and time‑based reminders., Minute‑by‑minute monitoring during regular, pre‑market, and after‑hours sessions; notifications within seconds when conditions are met., and AI analysis that generates long‑form equity write‑ups and suggests 2–5 ‘smart alerts’ you can one‑click activate..
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