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★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★

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Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Tool Comparison

StockAlert Pro vs Unusual Whales comparison

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

StockAlert Pro logo

StockAlert Pro

stockalert.pro

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb, API
Unusual Whales logo

Unusual Whales

unusualwhales.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb, Mobile, API
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At a glance

Platforms
StockAlert ProWeb, API
Unusual WhalesWeb, Mobile, API
Categories
StockAlert Pro12
Unusual Whales12
Pricing details

Tool

StockAlert Pro

$14.99/mo

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial

Plans & pricing

BasicFree
Premium (Monthly)$14.99/mo

Tool

Unusual Whales

$44/mo

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial

Plans & pricing

Free (limited)Free
Subscription (Monthly)$48/mo
Subscription (Annual)$528/yr
API Advanced (WebSocket streaming)Subscription
Category leaders
Stock IdeasStockAlert Pro
WatchlistStockAlert Pro
NewsUnusual Whales
AlertsTied
DividendsStockAlert Pro
Data VisualizationsStockAlert Pro
Insider DataUnusual Whales
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Platform details

AttributeStockAlert ProUnusual Whales
Asset types
StocksETFs
OptionsStocksETFsCryptos
Experience
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
IntermediateAdvanced
Regions
North AmericaEurope
North America
Data freshness
15-min DelayedEnd of Day
StreamingReal-time
API access
REST
RESTWebSocket
Export formats
JSON
Not specified

Coverage overlap

Shared categories5

Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.

StockAlert Pro strengths7

Categories covered by StockAlert Pro only.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between StockAlert Pro and Unusual Whales?

StockAlert Pro focuses on Alerts, Calendar, and Dividends while Unusual Whales specializes in Options & Derivatives, Money Flow, and Screeners. They overlap in 5 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

How much do StockAlert Pro and Unusual Whales cost?

Good news—both StockAlert Pro and Unusual Whales offer free plans. You can try each platform without commitment and only pay when you need premium features.

Which is better for beginners—StockAlert Pro or Unusual Whales?

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

Can I use StockAlert Pro or Unusual Whales on my phone?

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

Do StockAlert Pro and Unusual Whales have APIs?

Yes, both platforms offer API access for developers and quants who want to build custom integrations or automate their workflows.

Should I choose StockAlert Pro or Unusual Whales?

Choose StockAlert Pro if you need 21 alert types across price, technical (MA crosses, RSI), volume, fundamentals (P/E & forward P/E), dividends (ex‑date/payment), and time‑based reminders., and Minute‑by‑minute monitoring during regular, pre‑market, and after‑hours sessions; notifications within seconds when conditions are met.. Go with Unusual Whales if Options flow tool: tracks options trades (docs: “every options trade placed across the entire US stock exchange”) and displays trade details across options exchanges; includes filters, configurable columns, sorting, and saved trades., and Multi-leg tagging in the flow feed; multileg icon can open a pop-up that preloads the Options Profit Calculator with a P/L profile for the trade. better fits how you invest.

What asset classes do StockAlert Pro and Unusual Whales cover?

Both cover Stocks, and ETFs. Unusual Whales adds coverage for Options, and Cryptos.

Does StockAlert Pro or Unusual Whales have real-time data?

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

Is StockAlert Pro or Unusual Whales better for day trading?

Unusual Whales is built with active traders in mind, offering features like real-time data and technical analysis. StockAlert Pro is better suited for buy-and-hold investors focused on fundamentals.

Which has a better stock screener—StockAlert Pro or Unusual Whales?

Both StockAlert Pro and Unusual Whales include stock screeners. Try each to see which filtering options and interface you prefer.

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