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Tool Comparison
Seeking Alpha vs Stockcircle comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Seeking Alpha
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Comparison highlights
- Tool score: the chart below shows community vote sentiment over the last 8 weeks. Use it as a signal, not a verdict.
- Overlap: both cover Screeners, ETF Screeners, and Alerts and 4 other categories.
- Coverage tilt: Seeking Alpha has 19 categories you won't get in Stockcircle; Stockcircle has 6 unique categories.
- Platforms: Seeking Alpha runs on Web, Mobile; Stockcircle runs on Web.
Category leaders
- Screeners: not enough category votes yet to call a leader.
- Portfolio: Seeking Alpha leads (+2 vs 0 net votes for Stockcircle).
- Watchlist: Seeking Alpha leads (+2 vs 0 net votes for Stockcircle).
- News: Seeking Alpha is tagged for this workflow; Stockcircle has no category votes yet.
- Data Visualizations: Seeking Alpha is tagged for this workflow; Stockcircle has no category votes yet.
Vote sentiment comparison
Cumulative positive vote share. Loading fresh totals...
Side-by-side metrics
| Attribute | Seeking Alpha | Stockcircle |
|---|---|---|
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Closed-End Funds, Options | Stocks, ETFs, Bonds, Other |
Experience levels Who each product is built for | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate |
Platforms Where you can access the product | Web, Mobile | Web |
Pricing High-level pricing models | Free, Subscription | Free, Subscription |
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat | Yes | Not yet |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Highlighted | Standard listing |
Coverage overlap
Shared categories
Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.
Seeking Alpha strengths
Categories covered by Seeking Alpha but not Stockcircle.
Stockcircle strengths
Categories covered by Stockcircle but not Seeking Alpha.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do Seeking Alpha and Stockcircle both support?
Both platforms cover Screeners, ETF Screeners, Alerts, ETF Overview, ETF Holdings, Analyst Price Targets, and AI Earnings Summary workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Do Seeking Alpha and Stockcircle require subscriptions?
Both Seeking Alpha and Stockcircle keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.
Which tool has mobile access?
Seeking Alpha ships a dedicated mobile experience, while Stockcircle focuses on web or desktop access.
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 Stockcircle stands out for Tracks "investment guru" holdings and transactions using SEC-reported data (Form 13F + insider Forms 3/4) and provides holdings lists + transaction history., Shows estimated purchase prices for guru transactions (based on average stock price in the reporting period)., and Email notifications: the Join page advertises email notifications for new reported transactions; Pro marketing positions "instant notifications" and says non-Pro users receive a monthly recap email..
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Curation & Accuracy
This directory blends AI‑assisted discovery with human curation. Entries are reviewed, edited, and organized with the goal of expanding coverage and sharpening quality over time. Your feedback helps steer improvements (because no single human can capture everything all at once).
Details change. Pricing, features, and availability may be incomplete or out of date. Treat listings as a starting point and verify on the provider’s site before making decisions. If you spot an error or a gap, send a quick note and I’ll adjust.