Quartr adds Transcripts, Improved Filings, AI Chat, Data APIs, APIs & SDKs, and Webhooks coverage that Smartkarma skips.
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Head-to-head
Quartr vs Smartkarma comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Quick takeaways
Smartkarma includes Stock Ideas, Screeners, News, Videos, Newsletters, and Blogs categories that Quartr omits.
Quartr highlights: Stream live earnings calls with real-time transcripts—instant coverage as events happen., Centralizes IR material from 13,000+ companies across 27 markets: events, filings, reports, and slide decks, all searchable in one place., and AI chat over transcripts, filings, and slides, with every answer fully source-traceable back to the original document..
Smartkarma is known for: AI-augmented research hub delivering real-time, actionable insights with direct access to top-ranked analysts., SmartScore Screener covers five factors—Value, Dividend, Growth, Resilience, and Momentum—with filters by country, sector, and market cap., and Relative Value tool highlights HoldCo and share-class pair opportunities, with proprietary Actionability/Investability scores and z-score diagnostics..
Quartr
quartr.com
Quartr brings together earnings calls, transcripts, filings, reports, and slides into one platform. The free mobile app is consumer-friendly, while Quartr Pro (desktop) and the API are enterprise products sold on a custom basis. The API is generous—paying customers get effectively unlimited calls, demo accounts are capped, and a 50 rps global rate limit goes into effect in December 2025. Live audio and transcripts are delivered in real time, making it a go-to tool for analysts who don’t want to wait.
Platforms
Pricing
Quick highlights
- Stream live earnings calls with real-time transcripts—instant coverage as events happen.
- Centralizes IR material from 13,000+ companies across 27 markets: events, filings, reports, and slide decks, all searchable in one place.
- AI chat over transcripts, filings, and slides, with every answer fully source-traceable back to the original document.
- Search across transcripts, filings, and slides to track narrative shifts, compare language, and follow how management decks evolve over time.
- Earnings calendar with granular filters, calendar sync, and live alerts when calls go on air—plus keyword-based alerts.
Community votes (overall)
Smartkarma
smartkarma.com
An AI-augmented investment intelligence platform that combines independent research, data tools, and real-time alerts. Access is plan-gated: the flagship Pro Platform costs USD 10,950/year per user and is available to accredited or professional investors; Premium and Data subscriptions are available on request, while separate offerings exist for Corporate Digital IR and Plus platforms. Mobile apps are available for iOS and Android.
Platforms
Pricing
Quick highlights
- AI-augmented research hub delivering real-time, actionable insights with direct access to top-ranked analysts.
- SmartScore Screener covers five factors—Value, Dividend, Growth, Resilience, and Momentum—with filters by country, sector, and market cap.
- Relative Value tool highlights HoldCo and share-class pair opportunities, with proprietary Actionability/Investability scores and z-score diagnostics.
- Personalised watchlists and real-time notifications, with opt-in email alerts when relevant insights are published.
- Research is distributed simultaneously on the platform, via alerts/email, and syndicated to Bloomberg Terminal.
Community votes (overall)
Shared focus areas
4 overlapsMutual strengths include AI, Calendar, and Alerts plus 1 more area.
Where they differ
Quartr
Distinct strengths include:
- Stream live earnings calls with real-time transcripts—instant coverage as events happen.
- Centralizes IR material from 13,000+ companies across 27 markets: events, filings, reports, and slide decks, all searchable in one place.
- AI chat over transcripts, filings, and slides, with every answer fully source-traceable back to the original document.
- Search across transcripts, filings, and slides to track narrative shifts, compare language, and follow how management decks evolve over time.
Smartkarma
Distinct strengths include:
- AI-augmented research hub delivering real-time, actionable insights with direct access to top-ranked analysts.
- SmartScore Screener covers five factors—Value, Dividend, Growth, Resilience, and Momentum—with filters by country, sector, and market cap.
- Relative Value tool highlights HoldCo and share-class pair opportunities, with proprietary Actionability/Investability scores and z-score diagnostics.
- Personalised watchlists and real-time notifications, with opt-in email alerts when relevant insights are published.
Feature-by-feature breakdown
Attribute | Quartr | Smartkarma |
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Categories Which research workflows each platform targets | Shared: AI, Calendar, Alerts, Watchlist Unique: Transcripts, Improved Filings, AI Chat, Data APIs, APIs & SDKs, Webhooks | Shared: AI, Calendar, Alerts, Watchlist Unique: Stock Ideas, Screeners, News, Videos, Newsletters, Blogs |
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks | Stocks, ETFs, Bonds, Currencies, Cryptos |
Experience levels Who each product is built for | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Platforms Where you can access the product | Web, Mobile, API | Web, Mobile |
Pricing High-level pricing models | Free, Subscription | Free, Subscription |
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor | Unique
| Unique
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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 Quartr and Smartkarma both support?
Both platforms cover AI, Calendar, Alerts, and Watchlist workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Do Quartr and Smartkarma require subscriptions?
Both Quartr and Smartkarma keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.
How can you access Quartr and Smartkarma?
Both Quartr and Smartkarma support web and mobile access, making it easy to keep tabs on research away from the desk.
What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?
Quartr differentiates itself with Stream live earnings calls with real-time transcripts—instant coverage as events happen., Centralizes IR material from 13,000+ companies across 27 markets: events, filings, reports, and slide decks, all searchable in one place., and AI chat over transcripts, filings, and slides, with every answer fully source-traceable back to the original document., whereas Smartkarma stands out for AI-augmented research hub delivering real-time, actionable insights with direct access to top-ranked analysts., SmartScore Screener covers five factors—Value, Dividend, Growth, Resilience, and Momentum—with filters by country, sector, and market cap., and Relative Value tool highlights HoldCo and share-class pair opportunities, with proprietary Actionability/Investability scores and z-score diagnostics..
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