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Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Tool Comparison

Seeking Alpha vs Stocknear 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
Stocknear logo

Stocknear

stocknear.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb
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At a glance

Platforms
Seeking AlphaWeb, Mobile
StocknearWeb
Categories
Seeking Alpha19
Stocknear21
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

Stocknear

$10/mo

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial7 days

Plans & pricing

BasicFree
Plus$10/mo
Pro$20/mo
Category leaders
Stock IdeasSeeking Alpha
PortfolioSeeking Alpha
NewsTied
AlertsTied
Insider DataStocknear
TranscriptsSeeking Alpha
Browse the #1 tool in 90+ categories

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Platform details

AttributeSeeking AlphaStocknear
Asset types
StocksETFsMutual FundsCommoditiesCryptos
StocksETFsOptions
Experience
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Regions
Not specified
North America
Data freshness
Real-time15-min Delayed
Real-time15-min DelayedEnd of Day
API access
Not specifiedNot specified
Export formats
ExcelPDF
CSV

Coverage overlap

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between Seeking Alpha and Stocknear?

Seeking Alpha focuses on News, Alerts, and Calendar while Stocknear specializes in Screeners, Options & Derivatives, and Data Visualizations. They overlap in 10 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

How much do Seeking Alpha and Stocknear cost?

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

Can I use Seeking Alpha or Stocknear on my phone?

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

Should I choose Seeking Alpha or Stocknear?

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 Stocknear if Ticker pages with tabs for Financials, Statistics, Business Metrics, Forecasts, Dark Pool, Options, Insider, Dividends, and History., and Real-time options flow feed and unusual activity; options chains available (OPRA-sourced). better fits how you invest.

What asset classes do Seeking Alpha and Stocknear cover?

Both cover Stocks, and ETFs. Seeking Alpha also includes Mutual Funds, Commodities, and Cryptos. Stocknear adds coverage for Options.

Do Seeking Alpha and Stocknear 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 Stocknear?

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

Which has a better stock screener—Seeking Alpha or Stocknear?

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

Can I track my portfolio with Seeking Alpha or Stocknear?

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

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