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Thursday, February 19, 2026

Tool Comparison

Seeking Alpha vs Tickertape 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
Tickertape logo

Tickertape

tickertape.in

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb, Mobile
Hands-on review
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At a glance

Platforms
Seeking AlphaWeb, Mobile
TickertapeWeb, Mobile
Categories
Seeking Alpha19
Tickertape18
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

Tickertape

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial

Plans & pricing

FreeFree
ProSubscription
Category leaders
Stock IdeasSeeking Alpha
PortfolioSeeking Alpha
NewsTied
AlertsTied
DividendsTickertape
Insider DataTickertape
TranscriptsSeeking Alpha
Browse the #1 tool in 90+ categories

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Platform details

AttributeSeeking AlphaTickertape
Asset types
StocksETFsMutual FundsCommoditiesCryptos
StocksMutual FundsETFsOptions
Experience
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Regions
Not specified
APAC
Data freshness
Real-time15-min Delayed
End of Day
API access
Not specifiedNot specified
Export formats
ExcelPDF
CSV

Coverage overlap

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between Seeking Alpha and Tickertape?

Seeking Alpha focuses on News, Alerts, and Calendar while Tickertape specializes in Screeners, Portfolio, and Watchlist. They overlap in 10 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

How much do Seeking Alpha and Tickertape cost?

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

Should I choose Seeking Alpha or Tickertape?

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 Tickertape if Web and mobile apps covering Indian stocks, mutual funds, and ETFs., and Screeners with over 100 metrics; free users can build up to three custom filters, while Pro removes the limit. better fits how you invest.

What asset classes do Seeking Alpha and Tickertape cover?

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

Does Seeking Alpha or Tickertape have real-time data?

Seeking Alpha offers real-time data feeds, which is essential for active traders. Tickertape 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 Tickertape?

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 Tickertape?

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

Can I track my portfolio with Seeking Alpha or Tickertape?

Both platforms include portfolio tracking, so you can monitor your holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.

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