Seeking Alpha adds ETF Screeners, Stock Comparison, Data Visualizations, Watchlist, News, Alerts, Calendar, Dividends, Scores, Bulls Say Bear Say, Transcripts, ETF Performance, ETF Holdings, ETF Fundamentals, ETF Factors, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets, Which ETF includes this Stock?, AI Report, and AI Earnings Summary coverage that Wisesheets skips.
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Seeking Alpha vs Wisesheets comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Quick takeaways
Wisesheets includes Sheets / Excel Add-ins, Broker Connectors, and Education categories that Seeking Alpha omits.
Seeking Alpha highlights: 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..
Wisesheets is known for: Excel & Google Sheets add‑ins with custom functions: =WISE() for fundamentals/estimates/segments and =WISEPRICE() for live & historical prices/dividends; =WISEOPTIONS() for option chains and greeks (Elite)., ‘Statement Dump’ pulls 19Y annual or 72 quarters of IS/BS/CF plus key & growth metrics; optional ‘SEC as reported’ view for US filers., and Built‑in Screener (Elite): filter by market cap, dividend yield, sector, industry, exchange; ‘Get List’ and ‘Get Data’ modes..
Seeking Alpha has a free tier, while Wisesheets requires a paid plan.
Seeking Alpha ships a mobile app. Wisesheets is web/desktop only.
Seeking Alpha
seekingalpha.com
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One of the largest investor communities online, blending crowdsourced research with data tools. Premium unlocks Quant Ratings and Factor Grades, stock and ETF screeners, advanced comparison tools with Excel/PDF export, broker syncing (via Plaid and SnapTrade), and AI-driven “Virtual Analyst” reports. PRO goes further with curated Top Ideas, Short Ideas, and the PRO Quant Portfolio. Market quotes are a mix of real-time and 15-minute delayed, depending on the exchange.
Categories
Screeners
ETF Screeners
Stock Comparison
Data Visualizations
Portfolio
Watchlist
News
Alerts
Calendar
Dividends
Financials
Scores
Bulls Say Bear Say
Transcripts
ETF Overview
ETF Performance
ETF Holdings
ETF Fundamentals
ETF Factors
Analyst Forecasts
Analyst Recommendations
Analyst Price Targets
Options
Which ETF includes this Stock?
AI Report
AI Earnings Summary
Platforms
Web
Mobile
Pricing
Free
Subscription
Quick highlights
- 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.
- Side-by-side comparison of up to 20 stocks, with export to Excel or PDF.
- Portfolio tools with custom views, health scores, and Excel export. Premium users can link brokers for daily auto-sync through Plaid or SnapTrade.
- Market data includes both real-time and delayed quotes, with advanced charts covering intraday to multi-year intervals.
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Wisesheets
wisesheets.io
Spreadsheet add‑on for Excel & Google Sheets delivering fundamentals, key metrics, analyst estimates, live/historical prices, dividends, ETF/fund fields, options chains/greeks (Elite), plus a built‑in screener and a broker sync (‘Portfolio Connect’) via SnapTrade. Uses Yahoo‑style tickers and emphasizes standardized statements; options data requires the Elite plan. ‘Live’ prices are provided through the add‑ins (not a standalone REST API). For broker syncing, connections are handled by SnapTrade (SOC 2 Type II).
Categories
Platforms
Web
Desktop
Pricing
Subscription
Quick highlights
- Excel & Google Sheets add‑ins with custom functions: =WISE() for fundamentals/estimates/segments and =WISEPRICE() for live & historical prices/dividends; =WISEOPTIONS() for option chains and greeks (Elite).
- ‘Statement Dump’ pulls 19Y annual or 72 quarters of IS/BS/CF plus key & growth metrics; optional ‘SEC as reported’ view for US filers.
- Built‑in Screener (Elite): filter by market cap, dividend yield, sector, industry, exchange; ‘Get List’ and ‘Get Data’ modes.
- Coverage across major global exchanges (US, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa) and OTC; supports ETFs and mutual funds.
- Portfolio Connect: sync holdings/transactions from 30+ brokers via SnapTrade; daily refresh; IRR/Sharpe/factor‑style views and wash‑sale/tax‑loss hints.
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Overlap
Shared focus areas
6 overlapsMutual strengths include Screeners, Portfolio, and Financials plus 3 more areas.
Where they differ
Seeking Alpha
Distinct strengths include:
- 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.
- Side-by-side comparison of up to 20 stocks, with export to Excel or PDF.
- Portfolio tools with custom views, health scores, and Excel export. Premium users can link brokers for daily auto-sync through Plaid or SnapTrade.
Wisesheets
Distinct strengths include:
- Excel & Google Sheets add‑ins with custom functions: =WISE() for fundamentals/estimates/segments and =WISEPRICE() for live & historical prices/dividends; =WISEOPTIONS() for option chains and greeks (Elite).
- ‘Statement Dump’ pulls 19Y annual or 72 quarters of IS/BS/CF plus key & growth metrics; optional ‘SEC as reported’ view for US filers.
- Built‑in Screener (Elite): filter by market cap, dividend yield, sector, industry, exchange; ‘Get List’ and ‘Get Data’ modes.
- Coverage across major global exchanges (US, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa) and OTC; supports ETFs and mutual funds.
Feature-by-feature breakdown
| Attribute | Seeking Alpha | Wisesheets |
|---|---|---|
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets | Shared: Screeners, Portfolio, Financials, ETF Overview, Analyst Forecasts, Options Unique: ETF Screeners, Stock Comparison, Data Visualizations, Watchlist, News, Alerts, Calendar, Dividends, Scores, Bulls Say Bear Say, Transcripts, ETF Performance, ETF Holdings, ETF Fundamentals, ETF Factors, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets, Which ETF includes this Stock?, AI Report, AI Earnings Summary | Shared: Screeners, Portfolio, Financials, ETF Overview, Analyst Forecasts, Options Unique: Sheets / Excel Add-ins, Broker Connectors, Education |
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Closed-End Funds, Options | Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Options, Currencies, Commodities, Cryptos |
Experience levels Who each product is built for | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Platforms Where you can access the product | Web, Mobile | Web, Desktop |
Pricing High-level pricing models | Free, Subscription | Subscription |
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor | Unique
| Unique
|
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat | Yes | Not yet |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Highlighted | Standard listing |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do Seeking Alpha and Wisesheets both support?
Both platforms cover Screeners, Portfolio, Financials, ETF Overview, Analyst Forecasts, and Options 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 Wisesheets 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 Wisesheets 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 Wisesheets stands out for Excel & Google Sheets add‑ins with custom functions: =WISE() for fundamentals/estimates/segments and =WISEPRICE() for live & historical prices/dividends; =WISEOPTIONS() for option chains and greeks (Elite)., ‘Statement Dump’ pulls 19Y annual or 72 quarters of IS/BS/CF plus key & growth metrics; optional ‘SEC as reported’ view for US filers., and Built‑in Screener (Elite): filter by market cap, dividend yield, sector, industry, exchange; ‘Get List’ and ‘Get Data’ modes..
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