Seeking Alpha adds ETF Screeners, Stock Comparison, Data Visualizations, Alerts, Bulls Say Bear Say, Transcripts, ETF Overview, ETF Performance, ETF Holdings, ETF Fundamentals, ETF Factors, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets, Options, Which ETF includes this Stock?, AI Report, and AI Earnings Summary coverage that Snowball Analytics skips.
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Head-to-head
Seeking Alpha vs Snowball Analytics comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Quick takeaways
Snowball Analytics includes Backtesting, Dividend, Splits, and Broker Connectors categories that Seeking Alpha omits.
Seeking Alpha highlights: Quant Ratings for stocks with five Factor Grades (Value, Growth, Profitability, Momentum, EPS Revisions), plus ETF Factor Grades (Momentum, Expenses, Dividends, Risk, Liquidity)., Stock and ETF screeners with ratings, grades, and advanced filters. Premium members can save screens for reuse., and Side-by-side comparison of up to 20 stocks, with export to Excel or PDF..
Snowball Analytics is known for: Automatic dividend tracking, dividend & ex‑dividend calendars, and forward income forecasting., Dividend Rating (proprietary 0–100 score across 13 fundamental criteria) and a Top Dividend Stocks screener., and Portfolio rebalancing based on target categories; one‑click buy/sell suggestions..
Seeking Alpha
seekingalpha.com
One of the largest investor communities online, blending crowdsourced research with data tools. Premium unlocks Quant Ratings and Factor Grades, stock and ETF screeners, advanced comparison tools with Excel/PDF export, broker syncing (via Plaid and SnapTrade), and AI-driven “Virtual Analyst” reports. PRO goes further with curated Top Ideas, Short Ideas, and the PRO Quant Portfolio. Market quotes are a mix of real-time and 15-minute delayed, depending on the exchange.
Categories
Platforms
Pricing
Quick highlights
- Quant Ratings for stocks with five Factor Grades (Value, Growth, Profitability, Momentum, EPS Revisions), plus ETF Factor Grades (Momentum, Expenses, Dividends, Risk, Liquidity).
- Stock and ETF screeners with ratings, grades, and advanced filters. Premium members can save screens for reuse.
- Side-by-side comparison of up to 20 stocks, with export to Excel or PDF.
- Portfolio tools with custom views, health scores, and Excel export. Premium users can link brokers for daily auto-sync through Plaid or SnapTrade.
- Market data includes both real-time and delayed quotes, with advanced charts covering intraday to multi-year intervals.
Community votes (overall)
Snowball Analytics
snowball-analytics.com
Portfolio & dividend tracker with multi-currency support and broker syncing via Yodlee/SnapTrade. Dividend Rating (13-factor score), dividend/ex‑div calendars, rebalancing by categories, benchmarking (indices or any asset on paid tiers), and 30+ years backtests. Quotes are delayed; site explicitly notes data is not necessarily real‑time. Mobile apps on iOS/Android.
Categories
Platforms
Pricing
Quick highlights
- Automatic dividend tracking, dividend & ex‑dividend calendars, and forward income forecasting.
- Dividend Rating (proprietary 0–100 score across 13 fundamental criteria) and a Top Dividend Stocks screener.
- Portfolio rebalancing based on target categories; one‑click buy/sell suggestions.
- Benchmarking vs major indices on lower tiers; benchmark to any asset on higher tiers.
- Backtests for portfolio ideas (10 years on lower tiers; 30+ years on Investor/Expert).
Community votes (overall)
Shared focus areas
8 overlapsMutual strengths include Screeners, Portfolio, and Watchlist plus 5 more areas.
Where they differ
Seeking Alpha
Distinct strengths include:
- Quant Ratings for stocks with five Factor Grades (Value, Growth, Profitability, Momentum, EPS Revisions), plus ETF Factor Grades (Momentum, Expenses, Dividends, Risk, Liquidity).
- Stock and ETF screeners with ratings, grades, and advanced filters. Premium members can save screens for reuse.
- Side-by-side comparison of up to 20 stocks, with export to Excel or PDF.
- Portfolio tools with custom views, health scores, and Excel export. Premium users can link brokers for daily auto-sync through Plaid or SnapTrade.
Snowball Analytics
Distinct strengths include:
- Automatic dividend tracking, dividend & ex‑dividend calendars, and forward income forecasting.
- Dividend Rating (proprietary 0–100 score across 13 fundamental criteria) and a Top Dividend Stocks screener.
- Portfolio rebalancing based on target categories; one‑click buy/sell suggestions.
- Benchmarking vs major indices on lower tiers; benchmark to any asset on higher tiers.
Feature-by-feature breakdown
Attribute | Seeking Alpha | Snowball Analytics |
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Categories Which research workflows each platform targets | Shared: Screeners, Portfolio, Watchlist, News, Calendar, Dividends, Financials, Scores Unique: ETF Screeners, Stock Comparison, Data Visualizations, Alerts, Bulls Say Bear Say, Transcripts, ETF Overview, ETF Performance, ETF Holdings, ETF Fundamentals, ETF Factors, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets, Options, Which ETF includes this Stock?, AI Report, AI Earnings Summary | Shared: Screeners, Portfolio, Watchlist, News, Calendar, Dividends, Financials, Scores Unique: Backtesting, Dividend, Splits, Broker Connectors |
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Closed-End Funds, Options | Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Bonds, Cryptos, Real Estate |
Experience levels Who each product is built for | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Platforms Where you can access the product | Web, Mobile | Web, Mobile |
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 Seeking Alpha and Snowball Analytics both support?
Both platforms cover Screeners, Portfolio, Watchlist, News, Calendar, Dividends, Financials, and Scores workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Do Seeking Alpha and Snowball Analytics require subscriptions?
Both Seeking Alpha and Snowball Analytics keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.
How can you access Seeking Alpha and Snowball Analytics?
Both Seeking Alpha and Snowball Analytics 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?
Seeking Alpha differentiates itself with Quant Ratings for stocks with five Factor Grades (Value, Growth, Profitability, Momentum, EPS Revisions), plus ETF Factor Grades (Momentum, Expenses, Dividends, Risk, Liquidity)., Stock and ETF screeners with ratings, grades, and advanced filters. Premium members can save screens for reuse., and Side-by-side comparison of up to 20 stocks, with export to Excel or PDF., whereas Snowball Analytics stands out for Automatic dividend tracking, dividend & ex‑dividend calendars, and forward income forecasting., Dividend Rating (proprietary 0–100 score across 13 fundamental criteria) and a Top Dividend Stocks screener., and Portfolio rebalancing based on target categories; one‑click buy/sell suggestions..
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