VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

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Smartkarma vs Valuesider comparison

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

Quick takeaways

Smartkarma adds Stock Ideas, Watchlist, Alerts, Calendar, AI, Videos, and Newsletters coverage that Valuesider skips.

Valuesider includes Institutional Data, 13F, and Investor Holdings categories that Smartkarma omits.

Smartkarma ships a mobile app. Valuesider is web/desktop only.

In depth comparison

Smartkarma

smartkarma.com

An AI-augmented investment intelligence platform that combines independent research, data tools, and real-time alerts. Access is plan-gated: the flagship Pro Platform costs USD 10,950/year per user and is available to accredited or professional investors; Premium and Data subscriptions are available on request, while separate offerings exist for Corporate Digital IR and Plus platforms. Mobile apps are available for iOS and Android.

Platforms

WebMobile

Pricing

FreeSubscription

Quick highlights

AI-augmented research hub delivering real-time, actionable insights with direct access to top-ranked analysts.
SmartScore Screener covers five factors—Value, Dividend, Growth, Resilience, and Momentum—with filters by country, sector, and market cap.
Relative Value tool highlights HoldCo and share-class pair opportunities, with proprietary Actionability/Investability scores and z-score diagnostics.
Personalised watchlists and real-time notifications, with opt-in email alerts when relevant insights are published.
Research is distributed simultaneously on the platform, via alerts/email, and syndicated to Bloomberg Terminal.

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Valuesider

valuesider.com

Free, 13F‑based ‘super‑investor’ explorer with two screeners (holdings & activity), per‑investor portfolios, per‑ticker ownership/activity pages, and basic news feeds. Exports to CSV/XLS/XLSX; provides embeddable charts. Transparent about 13F caveats (delay, options/bonds coverage limits) and split adjustments; includes direct SEC report links for verification.

Platforms

Web

Pricing

Free

Quick highlights

Super‑investor hub: browse portfolios of well‑known value investors (Buffett, Ackman, Klarman, etc.) with top holdings and recent activity.
Holdings Screener (free): filter by % of grand portfolio, # of gurus, security type, values, and more; export CSV/XLS/XLSX.
Activity Screener (free): filter buys/sells by period (last Q, last 2/4 Qs or latest N reports) and by security type; export CSV/XLS/XLSX.
Per‑ticker ‘Ownership’ & ‘Activity’ pages that aggregate which gurus hold or changed a position.
Embeddable historical ownership charts for tickers (auto‑updating ‘Top holders’ widget).

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Where they differ

Smartkarma

Distinct strengths include:

Stock Ideas Watchlist Alerts Calendar AI Videos Newsletters

AI-augmented research hub delivering real-time, actionable insights with direct access to top-ranked analysts.
SmartScore Screener covers five factors—Value, Dividend, Growth, Resilience, and Momentum—with filters by country, sector, and market cap.
Relative Value tool highlights HoldCo and share-class pair opportunities, with proprietary Actionability/Investability scores and z-score diagnostics.
Personalised watchlists and real-time notifications, with opt-in email alerts when relevant insights are published.

Valuesider

Distinct strengths include:

Institutional Data 13F Investor Holdings

Super‑investor hub: browse portfolios of well‑known value investors (Buffett, Ackman, Klarman, etc.) with top holdings and recent activity.
Holdings Screener (free): filter by % of grand portfolio, # of gurus, security type, values, and more; export CSV/XLS/XLSX.
Activity Screener (free): filter buys/sells by period (last Q, last 2/4 Qs or latest N reports) and by security type; export CSV/XLS/XLSX.
Per‑ticker ‘Ownership’ & ‘Activity’ pages that aggregate which gurus hold or changed a position.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	Smartkarma	Valuesider
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: Screeners, News, Blogs Unique: Stock Ideas, Watchlist, Alerts, Calendar, AI, Videos, Newsletters	Shared: Screeners, News, Blogs Unique: Institutional Data, 13F, Investor Holdings
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Stocks, ETFs, Bonds, Currencies, Cryptos	Stocks, ETFs
Experience levels Who each product is built for	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Platforms Where you can access the product	Web, Mobile	Web
Pricing High-level pricing models	Free, Subscription	Free
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor	Unique AI-augmented research hub delivering real-time, actionable insights with direct access to top-ranked analysts. SmartScore Screener covers five factors—Value, Dividend, Growth, Resilience, and Momentum—with filters by country, sector, and market cap. Relative Value tool highlights HoldCo and share-class pair opportunities, with proprietary Actionability/Investability scores and z-score diagnostics. Personalised watchlists and real-time notifications, with opt-in email alerts when relevant insights are published. Research is distributed simultaneously on the platform, via alerts/email, and syndicated to Bloomberg Terminal. Additional investment tools include FX, rates and macroeconomic calendars, and crypto dashboards.	Unique Super‑investor hub: browse portfolios of well‑known value investors (Buffett, Ackman, Klarman, etc.) with top holdings and recent activity. Holdings Screener (free): filter by % of grand portfolio, # of gurus, security type, values, and more; export CSV/XLS/XLSX. Activity Screener (free): filter buys/sells by period (last Q, last 2/4 Qs or latest N reports) and by security type; export CSV/XLS/XLSX. Per‑ticker ‘Ownership’ & ‘Activity’ pages that aggregate which gurus hold or changed a position. Embeddable historical ownership charts for tickers (auto‑updating ‘Top holders’ widget). Per‑ticker news pages that consolidate recent headlines.
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat	Not yet	Not yet
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists	Standard listing	Standard listing

Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do Smartkarma and Valuesider both support?

Both platforms cover Screeners, News, and Blogs workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.

Do Smartkarma and Valuesider require subscriptions?

Both Smartkarma and Valuesider keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.

Which tool has mobile access?

Smartkarma ships a dedicated mobile experience, while Valuesider focuses on web or desktop access.

What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?

Smartkarma differentiates itself with AI-augmented research hub delivering real-time, actionable insights with direct access to top-ranked analysts., SmartScore Screener covers five factors—Value, Dividend, Growth, Resilience, and Momentum—with filters by country, sector, and market cap., and Relative Value tool highlights HoldCo and share-class pair opportunities, with proprietary Actionability/Investability scores and z-score diagnostics., whereas Valuesider stands out for Super‑investor hub: browse portfolios of well‑known value investors (Buffett, Ackman, Klarman, etc.) with top holdings and recent activity., Holdings Screener (free): filter by % of grand portfolio, # of gurus, security type, values, and more; export CSV/XLS/XLSX., and Activity Screener (free): filter buys/sells by period (last Q, last 2/4 Qs or latest N reports) and by security type; export CSV/XLS/XLSX..

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