VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★

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Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Tool Comparison

Seeking Alpha vs Stock Analysis 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
Stock Analysis logo

Stock Analysis

stockanalysis.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb, Mobile, Desktop
Editor's pickHands-on review
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At a glance

Platforms
Seeking AlphaWeb, Mobile
Stock AnalysisWeb, Mobile, Desktop
Categories
Seeking Alpha19
Stock Analysis28
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

Stock Analysis

$6.58/mo

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial

Plans & pricing

FreeFree
Pro (Monthly)$9.99/mo
Pro (Annual)$79/yr
Unlimited$16.58/mo
Category leaders
ScreenersStock Analysis
NewsTied
AlertsSeeking Alpha
DividendsStock Analysis
Data VisualizationsStock Analysis
TranscriptsSeeking Alpha
Browse the #1 tool in 90+ categories

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Platform details

AttributeSeeking AlphaStock Analysis
Asset types
StocksETFsMutual FundsCommoditiesCryptos
StocksETFsMutual FundsClosed-End FundsReal EstateFunds
Experience
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Regions
Not specified
North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica
Data freshness
Real-time15-min Delayed
Real-timeEnd of Day
API access
Not specifiedNot specified
Export formats
ExcelPDF
CSVExcel

Coverage overlap

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between Seeking Alpha and Stock Analysis?

Seeking Alpha focuses on News, Alerts, and Calendar while Stock Analysis specializes in Stock Ideas, Screeners, and ETF Screeners. They overlap in 14 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

How much do Seeking Alpha and Stock Analysis cost?

Good news—both Seeking Alpha and Stock Analysis offer free plans. You can try each platform without commitment and only pay when you need premium features.

Should I choose Seeking Alpha or Stock Analysis?

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 Stock Analysis if Covers 120,000+ global stocks and funds with quotes, news, financials, forecasts, charts, and statistics, aiming to be “the internet’s best source of free stock data and information for regular investors.”, and Global coverage for stocks and ETFs, with 100,000+ tradable symbols across major U.S. exchanges (NASDAQ, NYSE, CBOE, OTC Markets) and many international markets; goal is to list every tradable stock in the world. better fits how you invest.

What asset classes do Seeking Alpha and Stock Analysis cover?

Both cover Stocks, ETFs, and Mutual Funds. Seeking Alpha also includes Commodities, and Cryptos. Stock Analysis adds coverage for Closed-End Funds, Real Estate, and Funds.

Do Seeking Alpha and Stock Analysis offer real-time data?

Yes, both platforms provide real-time market data. This makes either suitable for active trading strategies where timing matters.

Can I export data from Seeking Alpha and Stock Analysis?

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 Stock Analysis?

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

Can I track my portfolio with Seeking Alpha or Stock Analysis?

Both platforms include portfolio tracking, so you can monitor your holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.

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