VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
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Thursday, February 19, 2026
Tool Comparison
PortfoliosLab vs Seeking Alpha comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Seeking Alpha
seekingalpha.com
At a glance
Tool
PortfoliosLab
$7.99/mo
Starting price
Plans & pricing
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Seeking Alpha
$24.92/mo
Starting price
Plans & pricing
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Platform details
| Attribute | PortfoliosLab | Seeking Alpha |
|---|---|---|
Asset types | StocksETFsMutual FundsFundsCryptosCurrencies | StocksETFsMutual FundsCommoditiesCryptos |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Regions | North AmericaEurope | Not specified |
Data freshness | End of Day | Real-time15-min Delayed |
API access | REST | Not specified |
Export formats | Not specified | ExcelPDF |
Coverage overlap
Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.
Categories covered by PortfoliosLab only.
Categories covered by Seeking Alpha only.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between PortfoliosLab and Seeking Alpha?
PortfoliosLab focuses on Portfolio, Watchlist, and Backtesting 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 PortfoliosLab and Seeking Alpha cost?
Good news—both PortfoliosLab and Seeking Alpha offer free plans. You can try each platform without commitment and only pay when you need premium features.
Can I use PortfoliosLab or Seeking Alpha on my phone?
Seeking Alpha has a mobile app so you can check your research on the go. PortfoliosLab is web-only, so you'll need a browser to access it from mobile devices.
Does PortfoliosLab or Seeking Alpha have an API?
PortfoliosLab 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 PortfoliosLab or Seeking Alpha?
Choose PortfoliosLab if you need Portfolio and instrument analytics suite with 20+ tools for performance, risk and optimization (portfolio analysis, portfolio performance, stock comparison, Sharpe, Sortino, Omega, Martin, VaR, CVaR, volatility models)., and Portfolio tracking for both static and transactional portfolios, including lazy model portfolios and public user portfolios, with benchmarking against indices and other portfolios.. 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 PortfoliosLab and Seeking Alpha cover?
Both cover Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, and Cryptos. PortfoliosLab also includes Funds, and Currencies. Seeking Alpha adds coverage for Commodities.
Does PortfoliosLab or Seeking Alpha have real-time data?
Seeking Alpha offers real-time data feeds, which is essential for active traders. PortfoliosLab 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 PortfoliosLab and Seeking Alpha?
Seeking Alpha supports data exports to Excel, and PDF. PortfoliosLab has more limited export options.
Which has a better stock screener—PortfoliosLab or Seeking Alpha?
Both PortfoliosLab and Seeking Alpha include stock screeners. Try each to see which filtering options and interface you prefer.
Can I track my portfolio with PortfoliosLab or Seeking Alpha?
Both platforms include portfolio tracking, so you can monitor your holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.
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