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Sunday, February 22, 2026

Tool Comparison

Variant vs WhaleWisdom comparison

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

Variant logo

Variant

variantinsights.com

PricingOther
PlatformsWeb
WhaleWisdom logo

WhaleWisdom

whalewisdom.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb, API
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At a glance

Platforms
VariantWeb
WhaleWisdomWeb, API
Categories
Variant4
WhaleWisdom4
Pricing details

Tool

Variant

Starting price

Free tierNo
Free trial

Plans & pricing

Pricing not published

Tool

WhaleWisdom

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial

Plans & pricing

FreeFree
PremiumSubscription
APISubscription

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Platform details

AttributeVariantWhaleWisdom
Asset types
Stocks
StocksETFs
Experience
IntermediateAdvanced
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Regions
Not specified
North America
Data freshness
Not specifiedNot specified
API access
Not specified
REST
Export formats
Not specified
CSV

Coverage overlap

Shared categories1

Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.

Variant strengths3

Categories covered by Variant only.

WhaleWisdom strengths3

Categories covered by WhaleWisdom only.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between Variant and WhaleWisdom?

Variant focuses on Stock Ideas, Market Sentiment, and Forums while WhaleWisdom specializes in Institutional Data, 13F, and Investor Holdings. They overlap in 1 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

Is Variant or WhaleWisdom free to use?

WhaleWisdom offers a free tier that lets you get started without paying, while Variant requires a subscription. If budget is a concern, start with WhaleWisdom and upgrade later if you need more advanced features.

Which is better for beginners—Variant or WhaleWisdom?

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

Does Variant or WhaleWisdom have an API?

WhaleWisdom provides API access for programmatic data retrieval and custom integrations. Variant doesn't currently offer an API, so you'll need to use their web interface.

Should I choose Variant or WhaleWisdom?

Choose Variant if you need AI Catalyst Finder scans filings, transcripts, and other documents to surface potential catalysts in public-company situations., and Buyside discussion area with differentiated views and thousands of investor comments.. Go with WhaleWisdom if Rank hedge fund managers by performance, risk-adjusted returns, and recent filings., and Pull 13F, 13D/G, insider trades, and sector exposures into custom portfolios and alerts. better fits how you invest.

What asset classes do Variant and WhaleWisdom cover?

Both cover Stocks. WhaleWisdom adds coverage for ETFs.

Can I export data from Variant and WhaleWisdom?

WhaleWisdom supports data exports to CSV. Variant has more limited export options.

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