VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★

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Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Tool Comparison

Seeking Alpha vs TIKR 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
TIKR logo

TIKR

tikr.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb
Editor's pickHands-on review
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At a glance

Platforms
Seeking AlphaWeb, Mobile
TIKRWeb
Categories
Seeking Alpha19
TIKR22
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

TIKR

$24.95/mo

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial

Plans & pricing

FreeFree
Plus$24.95/mo
Pro$54.95/mo

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Platform details

AttributeSeeking AlphaTIKR
Asset types
StocksETFsMutual FundsCommoditiesCryptos
Stocks
Experience
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Regions
Not specified
North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica
Data freshness
Real-time15-min Delayed
Not specified
API access
Not specifiedNot specified
Export formats
ExcelPDF
Excel

Coverage overlap

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between Seeking Alpha and TIKR?

Seeking Alpha focuses on News, Alerts, and Calendar while TIKR specializes in Screeners, Stock Ideas, and Data Visualizations. They overlap in 13 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

How much do Seeking Alpha and TIKR cost?

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

Can I use Seeking Alpha or TIKR on my phone?

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

Should I choose Seeking Alpha or TIKR?

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 TIKR if Institutional‑quality fundamental database with S&P Global CapitalIQ–powered financials and Morningstar data on 100,000+ stocks across 92 countries and 136 exchanges, including full statements and ratios for most listed equities., and Detailed Financials tab exposing Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow and Ratio views with configurable units/decimals and interactive tables, plus the ability to chart rows and compare multiple tickers over up to 20 years of history on Pro. better fits how you invest.

What asset classes do Seeking Alpha and TIKR cover?

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

Does Seeking Alpha or TIKR have real-time data?

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

Both platforms let you export data to spreadsheets (Excel). This is useful for custom analysis or record-keeping.

Which has a better stock screener—Seeking Alpha or TIKR?

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

Can I track my portfolio with Seeking Alpha or TIKR?

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

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