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Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Tool Comparison

Seeking Alpha vs ShortSqueeze.com comparison

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

Seeking Alpha logo

Seeking Alpha

seekingalpha.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb, Mobile
Editor's pickHands-on review
ShortSqueeze.com logo

ShortSqueeze.com

shortsqueeze.com

PricingSubscription
PlatformsWeb
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At a glance

Platforms
Seeking AlphaWeb, Mobile
ShortSqueeze.comWeb
Categories
Seeking Alpha19
ShortSqueeze.com3
Pricing details

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

Tool

ShortSqueeze.com

$59.99/mo

Starting price

Free tierNo
Free trial

Plans & pricing

Monthly Membership$59.99/mo
Annual Membership$599.9/mo
Category leaders
Stock IdeasSeeking Alpha
PortfolioSeeking Alpha
WatchlistSeeking Alpha
NewsSeeking Alpha
AlertsSeeking Alpha
FinancialsSeeking Alpha
Short InterestShortSqueeze.com
TranscriptsSeeking Alpha
Browse the #1 tool in 90+ categories

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Platform details

AttributeSeeking AlphaShortSqueeze.com
Asset types
StocksETFsMutual FundsCommoditiesCryptos
Stocks
Experience
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Regions
Not specified
North America
Data freshness
Real-time15-min Delayed
15-min DelayedEnd of Day
API access
Not specifiedNot specified
Export formats
ExcelPDF
Excel

Coverage overlap

Shared categories2

Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Seeking Alpha focuses on News, Alerts, and Calendar while ShortSqueeze.com specializes in Screeners, Short Interest, and Scores. They overlap in 2 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

Is Seeking Alpha or ShortSqueeze.com free to use?

Seeking Alpha offers a free tier that lets you get started without paying, while ShortSqueeze.com requires a subscription. If budget is a concern, start with Seeking Alpha and upgrade later if you need more advanced features.

Can I use Seeking Alpha or ShortSqueeze.com on my phone?

Seeking Alpha has a mobile app so you can check your research on the go. ShortSqueeze.com is web-only, so you'll need a browser to access it from mobile devices.

Should I choose Seeking Alpha or ShortSqueeze.com?

Choose Seeking Alpha if you need 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).. Go with ShortSqueeze.com if Coverage of more than 16,000 U.S.-listed equities, spanning NASDAQ, NYSE, AMEX, OTC/BB, and Pink Sheets., and Excel “Master Spreadsheet” download containing updated short-interest statistics for the full market. better fits how you invest.

What asset classes do Seeking Alpha and ShortSqueeze.com cover?

Both cover Stocks. Seeking Alpha also includes ETFs, Mutual Funds, Commodities, and Cryptos.

Does Seeking Alpha or ShortSqueeze.com have real-time data?

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

Both platforms let you export data to spreadsheets (Excel). This is useful for custom analysis or record-keeping.

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

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

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

Seeking Alpha offers portfolio tracking features. ShortSqueeze.com is more focused on research and analysis.

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