VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ FINANCIAL TOOLS & SERVICES DIRECTORY ★

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Sunday, October 5, 2025

Head-to-head

Seeking Alpha vs TC2000 comparison

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

Quick takeaways

Seeking Alpha adds ETF Screeners, Stock Comparison, Data Visualizations, Calendar, 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 TC2000 skips.

TC2000 includes Options & Derivatives, Paper Trading, Advanced Order Types, Brokerage, and Options P&L 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..

TC2000 is known for: Live U.S. equity data (NYSE, Nasdaq, AMEX) via Nasdaq Basic with streaming watchlists and charts., EasyScan® screener supports real-time scans, custom sorting, and PCF (formula-based) screening., and Alerting system allows 100 concurrent alerts on Premium or 1,000 on Premium+, with optional bundles to increase limits..

Seeking Alpha has a free tier, while TC2000 requires a paid plan.

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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.

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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TC2000

tc2000.com

A long-standing charting, screening, and trading platform with integrated brokerage. TC2000 is designed for active traders who want real-time scanning, customizable alerts, and advanced options analytics. Plans range from Basic to Premium+, with Premium+ offering up to 1,000 simultaneous alerts. Add-ons expand server-side streaming scans and provide real-time options and index data. Real-time U.S. equity data comes via Nasdaq Basic, and financial news is powered by MT Newswires.

Platforms

Web
Desktop
Mobile

Pricing

Subscription

Quick highlights

  • Live U.S. equity data (NYSE, Nasdaq, AMEX) via Nasdaq Basic with streaming watchlists and charts.
  • EasyScan® screener supports real-time scans, custom sorting, and PCF (formula-based) screening.
  • Alerting system allows 100 concurrent alerts on Premium or 1,000 on Premium+, with optional bundles to increase limits.
  • Integrated MT Newswires feed for real-time market and company news.
  • Options trading tools include full chains, Greeks, implied volatility columns, multi-leg strategies, and visual P&L zones.

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Overlap

Shared focus areas

6 overlaps

Mutual strengths include Screeners, Portfolio, and Watchlist plus 3 more areas.

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.

TC2000

Distinct strengths include:

  • Live U.S. equity data (NYSE, Nasdaq, AMEX) via Nasdaq Basic with streaming watchlists and charts.
  • EasyScan® screener supports real-time scans, custom sorting, and PCF (formula-based) screening.
  • Alerting system allows 100 concurrent alerts on Premium or 1,000 on Premium+, with optional bundles to increase limits.
  • Integrated MT Newswires feed for real-time market and company news.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

AttributeSeeking AlphaTC2000
Categories

Which research workflows each platform targets

Shared: Screeners, Portfolio, Watchlist, News, Alerts, Financials

Unique: ETF Screeners, Stock Comparison, Data Visualizations, Calendar, 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: Screeners, Portfolio, Watchlist, News, Alerts, Financials

Unique: Options & Derivatives, Paper Trading, Advanced Order Types, Brokerage, Options P&L

Asset types

Supported asset classes and universes

Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Closed-End Funds, Options

Stocks, ETFs, Options

Experience levels

Who each product is built for

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Platforms

Where you can access the product

Web, Mobile

Web, Desktop, Mobile

Pricing

High-level pricing models

Free, Subscription

Subscription

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

  • Live U.S. equity data (NYSE, Nasdaq, AMEX) via Nasdaq Basic with streaming watchlists and charts.
  • EasyScan® screener supports real-time scans, custom sorting, and PCF (formula-based) screening.
  • Alerting system allows 100 concurrent alerts on Premium or 1,000 on Premium+, with optional bundles to increase limits.
  • Integrated MT Newswires feed for real-time market and company news.
  • Options trading tools include full chains, Greeks, implied volatility columns, multi-leg strategies, and visual P&L zones.
  • Paper trading with unlimited practice accounts; identical workflow to live accounts through TC2000 Brokerage.
Tested

Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do Seeking Alpha and TC2000 both support?

Both platforms cover Screeners, Portfolio, Watchlist, News, Alerts, and Financials 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 TC2000 requires a paid subscription. Review the pricing table to see how the paid tiers compare.

How can you access Seeking Alpha and TC2000?

Both Seeking Alpha and TC2000 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 TC2000 stands out for Live U.S. equity data (NYSE, Nasdaq, AMEX) via Nasdaq Basic with streaming watchlists and charts., EasyScan® screener supports real-time scans, custom sorting, and PCF (formula-based) screening., and Alerting system allows 100 concurrent alerts on Premium or 1,000 on Premium+, with optional bundles to increase limits..

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.