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Monday, February 23, 2026

Tool Comparison

Smartkarma vs Special Situation Investments (SSI) comparison

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

Smartkarma logo

Smartkarma

smartkarma.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb, Mobile
Special Situation Investments (SSI) logo

Special Situation Investments (SSI)

specialsituationinvestments.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb
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At a glance

Platforms
SmartkarmaWeb, Mobile
Special Situation Investments (SSI)Web
Categories
Smartkarma10
Special Situation Investments (SSI)5
Pricing details

Tool

Smartkarma

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial

Plans & pricing

Preview PassFree
Pro PlatformSubscription
Premium & Data SubscriptionsSubscription
Digital IR Platform (Corporate)Subscription
Plus Platform (Wealth/Intermediaries)Subscription

Tool

Special Situation Investments (SSI)

$49.17/mo

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial

Plans & pricing

Newsletter OnlyFree
Monthly$75/mo
Annual$590/yr
Category leaders
ScreenersSmartkarma
WatchlistSmartkarma
NewsSmartkarma
AlertsSmartkarma
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Platform details

AttributeSmartkarmaSpecial Situation Investments (SSI)
Asset types
StocksETFsBondsCurrenciesCryptos
StocksClosed-End FundsOther
Experience
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
IntermediateAdvanced
Regions
North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica
North AmericaEuropeAPAC
Data freshness
Not specifiedNot specified
API access
Not specifiedNot specified
Export formats
Not specifiedNot specified

Coverage overlap

Shared categories3

Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.

Smartkarma strengths7

Categories covered by Smartkarma only.

Special Situation Investments (SSI) strengths2

Categories covered by Special Situation Investments (SSI) only.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between Smartkarma and Special Situation Investments (SSI)?

Smartkarma focuses on Stock Ideas, Screeners, and Watchlist while Special Situation Investments (SSI) specializes in Stock Ideas, Forums, and Newsletters. They overlap in 3 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

How much do Smartkarma and Special Situation Investments (SSI) cost?

Good news—both Smartkarma and Special Situation Investments (SSI) offer free plans. You can try each platform without commitment and only pay when you need premium features.

Which is better for beginners—Smartkarma or Special Situation Investments (SSI)?

Smartkarma is more beginner-friendly with an approachable interface. Both can work for intermediate users.

Can I use Smartkarma or Special Situation Investments (SSI) on my phone?

Smartkarma has a mobile app so you can check your research on the go. Special Situation Investments (SSI) is web-only, so you'll need a browser to access it from mobile devices.

Should I choose Smartkarma or Special Situation Investments (SSI)?

Choose Smartkarma if you need AI-augmented research hub delivering real-time, actionable insights with direct access to top-ranked analysts., and SmartScore Screener covers five factors-Value, Dividend, Growth, Resilience, and Momentum-with filters by country, sector, and market cap.. Go with Special Situation Investments (SSI) if Research blog focused on event-driven trades and low-risk arbitrage opportunities with short-term catalysts., and Idea library: "currently actionable" cases are restricted to members; previous opportunities are publicly viewable. better fits how you invest.

What asset classes do Smartkarma and Special Situation Investments (SSI) cover?

Both cover Stocks. Smartkarma also includes ETFs, Bonds, Currencies, and Cryptos. Special Situation Investments (SSI) adds coverage for Closed-End Funds, and Other.

Which has a better stock screener—Smartkarma or Special Situation Investments (SSI)?

Smartkarma includes a stock screener for finding investment ideas. Special Situation Investments (SSI) focuses on other analytical tools.

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