VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
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Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Tool Comparison
Seeking Alpha vs Visible Alpha comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Seeking Alpha
seekingalpha.com
Visible Alpha
visiblealpha.com
Comparison highlights
- Tool score: the chart below shows community vote sentiment over the last 8 weeks. Use it as a signal, not a verdict.
- Overlap: both cover Stock Comparison, Data Visualizations, and Financials and 3 other categories.
- Coverage tilt: Seeking Alpha has 20 categories you won't get in Visible Alpha; Visible Alpha has 5 unique categories.
- Pricing: Seeking Alpha is Free, Subscription; Visible Alpha is Subscription.
Category leaders
- Screeners: Seeking Alpha is tagged for this workflow; Visible Alpha has no category votes yet.
- Portfolio: Seeking Alpha leads (+2 vs 0 net votes for Visible Alpha).
- Watchlist: Seeking Alpha leads (+2 vs 0 net votes for Visible Alpha).
- News: Seeking Alpha is tagged for this workflow; Visible Alpha has no category votes yet.
- Data Visualizations: not enough category votes yet to call a leader.
Vote sentiment comparison
Cumulative positive vote share. Loading fresh totals...
Side-by-side metrics
| Attribute | Seeking Alpha | Visible Alpha |
|---|---|---|
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Closed-End Funds, Options | Stocks |
Experience levels Who each product is built for | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Intermediate, Advanced |
Platforms Where you can access the product | Web, Mobile | Web, Desktop, API |
Pricing High-level pricing models | Free, Subscription | Subscription |
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat | Yes | Not yet |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Highlighted | Standard listing |
Coverage overlap
Shared categories
Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.
Seeking Alpha strengths
Categories covered by Seeking Alpha but not Visible Alpha.
Visible Alpha strengths
Categories covered by Visible Alpha but not Seeking Alpha.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do Seeking Alpha and Visible Alpha both support?
Both platforms cover Stock Comparison, Data Visualizations, Financials, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Recommendations, and Analyst Price Targets 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 Visible Alpha requires a paid subscription. Review the pricing table to see how the paid tiers compare.
Which tool has mobile access?
Seeking Alpha ships a dedicated mobile experience, while Visible Alpha focuses on web or desktop access.
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 Visible Alpha stands out for Deep, line‑item consensus built from full working sell‑side models; 7,000+ companies, 250+ contributing brokers, 1M+ consensus line items; 170+ industries covered., VA Actuals: stitched historical fundamentals not always disclosed in filings, integrated with forward estimates for seamless time series., and Excel Add‑in with real‑time updating of figures, pre‑built templates, and one‑click tear‑sheets/export from the web app..
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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.