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Thursday, February 19, 2026

Tool Comparison

Seeking Alpha vs The Earnings Watcher 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
The Earnings Watcher logo

The Earnings Watcher

theearningswatcher.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb
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At a glance

Platforms
Seeking AlphaWeb, Mobile
The Earnings WatcherWeb
Categories
Seeking Alpha19
The Earnings Watcher3
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

The Earnings Watcher

$3.25/mo

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial

Plans & pricing

FreeFree
Pro$39/yr
Category leaders
ScreenersSeeking Alpha
Stock IdeasSeeking Alpha
PortfolioSeeking Alpha
NewsSeeking Alpha
AlertsTied
FinancialsSeeking Alpha
TranscriptsSeeking Alpha
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Platform details

AttributeSeeking AlphaThe Earnings Watcher
Asset types
StocksETFsMutual FundsCommoditiesCryptos
Stocks
Experience
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
BeginnerIntermediate
Regions
Not specified
North America
Data freshness
Real-time15-min Delayed
Not specified
API access
Not specifiedNot specified
Export formats
ExcelPDF
Not specified

Coverage overlap

Shared categories3

Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.

The Earnings Watcher strengths0

Categories covered by The Earnings Watcher only.

No unique categories.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between Seeking Alpha and The Earnings Watcher?

Seeking Alpha focuses on News, Alerts, and Calendar while The Earnings Watcher specializes in Alerts, Calendar, and Watchlist. They overlap in 3 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

How much do Seeking Alpha and The Earnings Watcher cost?

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

Which is better for beginners—Seeking Alpha or The Earnings Watcher?

Both platforms target experienced investors. If you're just starting out, expect a learning curve with either option.

Can I use Seeking Alpha or The Earnings Watcher on my phone?

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

Should I choose Seeking Alpha or The Earnings Watcher?

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 The Earnings Watcher if Email alerts for US-listed companies; international listings are not supported., and Unlimited tracking: monitor any number of companies. better fits how you invest.

What asset classes do Seeking Alpha and The Earnings Watcher cover?

Both cover Stocks. Seeking Alpha also includes ETFs, Mutual Funds, Commodities, and Cryptos.

Does Seeking Alpha or The Earnings Watcher have real-time data?

Seeking Alpha offers real-time data feeds, which is essential for active traders. The Earnings Watcher uses delayed or end-of-day data, which works fine for longer-term investors who don't need up-to-the-second quotes.

Can I export data from Seeking Alpha and The Earnings Watcher?

Seeking Alpha supports data exports to Excel, and PDF. The Earnings Watcher has more limited export options.

Which has a better stock screener—Seeking Alpha or The Earnings Watcher?

Seeking Alpha includes a stock screener for finding investment ideas. The Earnings Watcher focuses on other analytical tools.

Can I track my portfolio with Seeking Alpha or The Earnings Watcher?

Seeking Alpha offers portfolio tracking features. The Earnings Watcher is more focused on research and analysis.

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