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Thursday, February 19, 2026

Tool Comparison

Seeking Alpha vs Wisesheets 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
Wisesheets logo

Wisesheets

wisesheets.io

PricingSubscription
PlatformsWeb, Desktop, Other
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At a glance

Platforms
Seeking AlphaWeb, Mobile
WisesheetsWeb, Desktop, Other
Categories
Seeking Alpha19
Wisesheets11
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

Wisesheets

$5/mo

Starting price

Free tierNo
Free trial

Plans & pricing

Pro$60/yr
Elite$120/yr
Enterprise$900/yr
Category leaders
Stock IdeasSeeking Alpha
PortfolioSeeking Alpha
WatchlistSeeking Alpha
NewsSeeking Alpha
AlertsSeeking Alpha
DividendsWisesheets
TranscriptsSeeking Alpha
Browse the #1 tool in 90+ categories

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Platform details

AttributeSeeking AlphaWisesheets
Asset types
StocksETFsMutual FundsCommoditiesCryptos
StocksETFsMutual FundsOptionsCryptosCurrenciesCommoditiesFuturesOther
Experience
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Regions
Not specifiedNot specified
Data freshness
Real-time15-min Delayed
Not specified
API access
Not specifiedNot specified
Export formats
ExcelPDF
Not specified

Coverage overlap

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between Seeking Alpha and Wisesheets?

Seeking Alpha focuses on News, Alerts, and Calendar while Wisesheets specializes in Sheets / Excel Add-ins, Screeners, and Portfolio. They overlap in 5 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

Is Seeking Alpha or Wisesheets free to use?

Seeking Alpha offers a free tier that lets you get started without paying, while Wisesheets requires a subscription. If budget is a concern, start with Seeking Alpha and upgrade later if you need more advanced features.

Can I use Seeking Alpha or Wisesheets on my phone?

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

Should I choose Seeking Alpha or Wisesheets?

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 Wisesheets if Excel + Google Sheets add-on with custom functions (WISE, WISEPRICE, WISEFUNDS, WISEOPTIONS) and a “statement dump” UI to pull statements/metrics into spreadsheets., and Data categories include financial statements, key metrics, growth metrics, dividend history, analyst estimates, price targets, live & historical price data, company profile, and ETF/fund data. better fits how you invest.

What asset classes do Seeking Alpha and Wisesheets cover?

Both cover Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Commodities, and Cryptos. Wisesheets adds coverage for Options, Currencies, Futures, and Other.

Does Seeking Alpha or Wisesheets have real-time data?

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

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

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

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

Can I track my portfolio with Seeking Alpha or Wisesheets?

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

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