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Seeking Alpha vs Sure Dividend comparison

Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.

Quick takeaways

Seeking Alpha adds Screeners, ETF Screeners, Stock Comparison, Data Visualizations, Portfolio, Watchlist, News, Alerts, Calendar, Dividends, 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 Sure Dividend skips.

Sure Dividend includes Stock Ideas, Valuation Models, Newsletters, and Blogs 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..

Sure Dividend is known for: Three monthly newsletters (Sure Dividend, Sure Retirement, Sure Passive Income), each with a different yield and strategy focus., Additional idea services like Top 10 Dividend Elite (25+ years of dividend increases) and Top 10 REITs, published monthly., and Sure Analysis Research Database: 900+ securities with quarterly 3-page reports, a daily-updated ranking spreadsheet (covering expected returns, fair value, and Dividend Risk Scores), access to historical reports, and a weekly Top-10 email. Includes all premium newsletters..

Seeking Alpha has a free tier, while Sure Dividend requires a paid plan.

Seeking Alpha ships a mobile app. Sure Dividend is web/desktop only.

Seeking Alpha

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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.

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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Sure Dividend

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Sure Dividend is a dividend-focused research publisher offering a range of newsletters and its flagship Sure Analysis Research Database. The service caters to long-term, income-oriented investors with tools for stock ideas, valuation, and ranking. Newsletters provide monthly top-10 lists across different themes, while Sure Analysis adds quarterly research reports, a daily-updated ranking spreadsheet, and weekly email updates. Subscriptions are available monthly, annually, or via lifetime access, with refund and free-trial terms depending on the plan.

Platforms

Web

Pricing

Subscription

One-time

Quick highlights

Three monthly newsletters (Sure Dividend, Sure Retirement, Sure Passive Income), each with a different yield and strategy focus.
Additional idea services like Top 10 Dividend Elite (25+ years of dividend increases) and Top 10 REITs, published monthly.
Sure Analysis Research Database: 900+ securities with quarterly 3-page reports, a daily-updated ranking spreadsheet (covering expected returns, fair value, and Dividend Risk Scores), access to historical reports, and a weekly Top-10 email. Includes all premium newsletters.
Newsletter pricing: $29/month, $199/year, or $1,299 lifetime. Includes a 7-day free trial (except lifetime) and a 60-day refund window.
Sure Analysis pricing: $999/year or $6,499 lifetime, with a 7-day free trial on the annual plan. Lifetime access may not always be available.

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Shared focus areas

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Mutual strengths include Financials, and Scores.

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.

Sure Dividend

Distinct strengths include:

Three monthly newsletters (Sure Dividend, Sure Retirement, Sure Passive Income), each with a different yield and strategy focus.
Additional idea services like Top 10 Dividend Elite (25+ years of dividend increases) and Top 10 REITs, published monthly.
Sure Analysis Research Database: 900+ securities with quarterly 3-page reports, a daily-updated ranking spreadsheet (covering expected returns, fair value, and Dividend Risk Scores), access to historical reports, and a weekly Top-10 email. Includes all premium newsletters.
Newsletter pricing: $29/month, $199/year, or $1,299 lifetime. Includes a 7-day free trial (except lifetime) and a 60-day refund window.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	Seeking Alpha	Sure Dividend
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: Financials, Scores Unique: Screeners, ETF Screeners, Stock Comparison, Data Visualizations, Portfolio, Watchlist, News, Alerts, Calendar, Dividends, 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: Financials, Scores Unique: Stock Ideas, Valuation Models, Newsletters, Blogs
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Closed-End Funds, Options	Stocks
Experience levels Who each product is built for	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Platforms Where you can access the product	Web, Mobile	Web
Pricing High-level pricing models	Free, Subscription	Subscription, One-time
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor	Unique 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. Full library of earnings call transcripts, with AI-generated “Earnings Call Insights” and “Virtual Analyst” summaries.	Unique Three monthly newsletters (Sure Dividend, Sure Retirement, Sure Passive Income), each with a different yield and strategy focus. Additional idea services like Top 10 Dividend Elite (25+ years of dividend increases) and Top 10 REITs, published monthly. Sure Analysis Research Database: 900+ securities with quarterly 3-page reports, a daily-updated ranking spreadsheet (covering expected returns, fair value, and Dividend Risk Scores), access to historical reports, and a weekly Top-10 email. Includes all premium newsletters. Newsletter pricing: $29/month, $199/year, or $1,299 lifetime. Includes a 7-day free trial (except lifetime) and a 60-day refund window. Sure Analysis pricing: $999/year or $6,499 lifetime, with a 7-day free trial on the annual plan. Lifetime access may not always be available. Free downloadable Excel spreadsheets for popular dividend lists (e.g., Dividend Aristocrats, MLPs), updated daily.
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 Sure Dividend both support?

Both platforms cover Financials, and Scores workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.

Which tool offers a free plan?

Seeking Alpha offers a free entry point, while Sure Dividend requires a paid subscription. Review the pricing table to see how the paid tiers compare.

Which tool has mobile access?

Seeking Alpha ships a dedicated mobile experience, while Sure Dividend 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 Sure Dividend stands out for Three monthly newsletters (Sure Dividend, Sure Retirement, Sure Passive Income), each with a different yield and strategy focus., Additional idea services like Top 10 Dividend Elite (25+ years of dividend increases) and Top 10 REITs, published monthly., and Sure Analysis Research Database: 900+ securities with quarterly 3-page reports, a daily-updated ranking spreadsheet (covering expected returns, fair value, and Dividend Risk Scores), access to historical reports, and a weekly Top-10 email. Includes all premium newsletters..

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