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Friday, January 30, 2026

Tool Comparison

StockAlert Pro vs USAspending 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
USAspending logo

USAspending

usaspending.gov

PricingFree
PlatformsWeb, API
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At a glance

Platforms
StockAlert ProWeb, API
USAspendingWeb, API
Categories
StockAlert Pro12
USAspending5
Pricing details
StockAlert ProUSAspending
Free tier
Free trial
Starting price$14.99/mo
Enterprise option
Available plansBasic, Premium (Monthly)Free
Category leaders
ScreenersStockAlert Pro
Stock IdeasStockAlert Pro
WatchlistStockAlert Pro
AlertsStockAlert Pro
DividendsStockAlert Pro
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Platform details

AttributeStockAlert ProUSAspending
Asset types
StocksETFs
Other
Experience
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Regions
North AmericaEurope
North America
Data freshness
15-min DelayedEnd of Day
End of Day
API access
REST
REST
Export formats
JSON
CSVJSON

Coverage overlap

Shared categories3

Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.

StockAlert Pro strengths9

Categories covered by StockAlert Pro only.

USAspending strengths2

Categories covered by USAspending only.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between StockAlert Pro and USAspending?

StockAlert Pro focuses on Alerts, Calendar, and Dividends while USAspending specializes in Data APIs, APIs & SDKs, and Data Visualizations. They overlap in 3 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

How much do StockAlert Pro and USAspending cost?

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

Do StockAlert Pro and USAspending 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 USAspending?

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 USAspending if Advanced Search & profiles across awards, recipients, agencies, federal accounts; filters include date, place of performance, NAICS/PSC, Assistance Listing (formerly CFDA), DEFC for COVID/infrastructure., and Spending Explorer and Agency/Federal Account profiles for top‑down views of obligations/outlays and drill‑downs by budget hierarchy. better fits how you invest.

What asset classes do StockAlert Pro and USAspending cover?

Both cover common asset types. StockAlert Pro also includes Stocks, and ETFs. USAspending adds coverage for Other.

Can I export data from StockAlert Pro and USAspending?

USAspending supports data exports to CSV, and JSON. StockAlert Pro has more limited export options.

Which has a better stock screener—StockAlert Pro or USAspending?

StockAlert Pro includes a stock screener for finding investment ideas. USAspending focuses on other analytical tools.

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