VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★

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Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Tool Comparison

Seeking Alpha vs Value Line 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
Value Line logo

Value Line

valueline.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb
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At a glance

Platforms
Seeking AlphaWeb, Mobile
Value LineWeb
Categories
Seeking Alpha19
Value Line12
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

Value Line

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial14 days

Plans & pricing

Free newslettersFree
Investment Survey - Smart Investor (Digital)Subscription
Investment Survey - Savvy Investor (Digital)Subscription
Fund Advisor PlusSubscription
New Value Line ETFs ServiceSubscription
Value Line Options SurveySubscription
Value Line Select OnlineSubscription

Vote sentiment comparison

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Platform details

AttributeSeeking AlphaValue Line
Asset types
StocksETFsMutual FundsCommoditiesCryptos
StocksETFsMutual FundsOptions
Experience
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
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 categories7

Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between Seeking Alpha and Value Line?

Seeking Alpha focuses on News, Alerts, and Calendar while Value Line specializes in Screeners, Stock Ideas, and Watchlist. They overlap in 7 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

How much do Seeking Alpha and Value Line cost?

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

Can I use Seeking Alpha or Value Line on my phone?

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

Should I choose Seeking Alpha or Value Line?

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 Value Line if Free email content includes "Stock Market Today" daily outlook and the "Market Focus" weekly email newsletter (Market Focus is stated as free and not requiring a paid subscription)., and Single-page equity reports with current and historical financial data, 3-5 year price/earnings projections, and an 18-month target price range (Investment Survey with digital access). better fits how you invest.

What asset classes do Seeking Alpha and Value Line cover?

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

Does Seeking Alpha or Value Line have real-time data?

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

Seeking Alpha supports data exports to Excel, and PDF. Value Line has more limited export options.

Which has a better stock screener—Seeking Alpha or Value Line?

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

Can I track my portfolio with Seeking Alpha or Value Line?

Seeking Alpha offers portfolio tracking features. Value Line is more focused on research and analysis.

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Curation & Accuracy

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