Seeking Alpha adds Screeners, ETF Screeners, Stock Comparison, Data Visualizations, Portfolio, Alerts, Dividends, Scores, 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 Stocktwits skips.
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Seeking Alpha vs Stocktwits comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Quick takeaways
Stocktwits includes Market Sentiment 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..
Stocktwits is known for: Real-time sentiment tracking with trending lists refreshed every five minutes., Earnings calendar offering a weekly view of upcoming company reports., and Dedicated symbol pages combining news, sentiment, earnings data, and financials..
Seeking Alpha
seekingalpha.com
Editor’s pick Hands-on review
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
Screeners
ETF Screeners
Stock Comparison
Data Visualizations
Portfolio
Watchlist
News
Alerts
Calendar
Dividends
Financials
Scores
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
Platforms
Web
Mobile
Pricing
Free
Subscription
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.
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Stocktwits
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Stocktwits is a social platform for investors that blends real-time community sentiment with news, earnings calendars, and symbol pages covering both fundamentals and price data. Users can join for free or upgrade to Ad Free or Edge subscriptions, while enterprise clients can request API access. Market data is powered by providers like Xignite, BATS BZX (real-time quotes), Quartr (earnings calls), and CoinGecko (crypto). The developer portal is online but not currently accepting new app registrations.
Platforms
Web
Mobile
Pricing
Free
Subscription
Quick highlights
- Real-time sentiment tracking with trending lists refreshed every five minutes.
- Earnings calendar offering a weekly view of upcoming company reports.
- Dedicated symbol pages combining news, sentiment, earnings data, and financials.
- Market data sourced from Xignite and BATS BZX (real-time quotes), earnings call data from Quartr, and crypto data from CoinGecko.
- Available on web, iOS, and Android apps with watchlists, news feeds, and the earnings calendar accessible on mobile.
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Overlap
Shared focus areas
4 overlapsMutual strengths include Watchlist, News, and Calendar plus 1 more area.
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.
Stocktwits
Distinct strengths include:
- Real-time sentiment tracking with trending lists refreshed every five minutes.
- Earnings calendar offering a weekly view of upcoming company reports.
- Dedicated symbol pages combining news, sentiment, earnings data, and financials.
- Market data sourced from Xignite and BATS BZX (real-time quotes), earnings call data from Quartr, and crypto data from CoinGecko.
Feature-by-feature breakdown
| Attribute | Seeking Alpha | Stocktwits |
|---|---|---|
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets | Shared: Watchlist, News, Calendar, Financials Unique: Screeners, ETF Screeners, Stock Comparison, Data Visualizations, Portfolio, Alerts, Dividends, Scores, 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: Watchlist, News, Calendar, Financials Unique: Market Sentiment |
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Closed-End Funds, Options | Stocks, ETFs, Cryptos |
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 Stocktwits both support?
Both platforms cover Watchlist, News, Calendar, and Financials workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Do Seeking Alpha and Stocktwits require subscriptions?
Both Seeking Alpha and Stocktwits keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.
How can you access Seeking Alpha and Stocktwits?
Both Seeking Alpha and Stocktwits 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 Stocktwits stands out for Real-time sentiment tracking with trending lists refreshed every five minutes., Earnings calendar offering a weekly view of upcoming company reports., and Dedicated symbol pages combining news, sentiment, earnings data, and financials..
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