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Thursday, February 19, 2026

Tool Comparison

Smartfin vs The Earnings Watcher comparison

Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.

Smartfin logo

Smartfin

thesmartfin.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb
The Earnings Watcher logo

The Earnings Watcher

theearningswatcher.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb
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At a glance

Platforms
SmartfinWeb
The Earnings WatcherWeb
Categories
Smartfin12
The Earnings Watcher3
Pricing details

Tool

Smartfin

$8.33/mo

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial

Plans & pricing

StarterFree
Premium (Monthly)$12.99/mo
Premium (Yearly)$8.33/mo

Tool

The Earnings Watcher

$3.25/mo

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial

Plans & pricing

FreeFree
Pro$39/yr

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Platform details

AttributeSmartfinThe Earnings Watcher
Asset types
Stocks
Stocks
Experience
BeginnerIntermediate
BeginnerIntermediate
Regions
North America
North America
Data freshness
Real-timeEnd of Day
Not specified
API access
Not specifiedNot specified
Export formats
Image
Not specified

Coverage overlap

Shared categories3

Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.

The Earnings Watcher strengths0

Categories covered by The Earnings Watcher only.

No unique categories.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between Smartfin and The Earnings Watcher?

Smartfin focuses on Stock Ideas, Financials, and Scores while The Earnings Watcher specializes in Alerts, Calendar, and Watchlist. They overlap in 3 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

How much do Smartfin and The Earnings Watcher cost?

Good news—both Smartfin and The Earnings Watcher offer free plans. You can try each platform without commitment and only pay when you need premium features.

Should I choose Smartfin or The Earnings Watcher?

Choose Smartfin if you need AI overview cards: plain‑English company summaries with positives/negatives and peer positioning on hover., and Sector‑adjusted scorecards across value, profit, growth, and financial health with peer rankings.. Go with The Earnings Watcher if Email alerts for US-listed companies; international listings are not supported., and Unlimited tracking: monitor any number of companies. better fits how you invest.

Does Smartfin or The Earnings Watcher have real-time data?

Smartfin offers real-time data feeds, which is essential for active traders. The Earnings Watcher uses delayed or end-of-day data, which works fine for longer-term investors who don't need up-to-the-second quotes.

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