Alpha Spread vs Hudson Labs
By Jay Rocco, Chief Editor, FullStack Alpha. Updated . Prices checked on each vendor's own site.
Quick answer
Alpha Spread does everything Hudson Labs does plus stock screener. Pick Hudson Labs only if its workflow suits you better.
Key differences
- Cheaper paid plan: Alpha Spread ($12/mo vs $99/mo)
- Free plan: Alpha Spread (Alpha Spread has one, Hudson Labs does not)
- Broader feature set: Alpha Spread (6 vs 5 core capabilities)
Pick Alpha Spread if
- You scan the market with filters every day
- Intrinsic value checks
- DCF-minded value investors
- Free look at a few stocks
Pick Hudson Labs if
- Fundamental analysts
- Spotting accounting red flags
- SEC filing search without errors
Side by side
| Feature | Alpha Spread | Hudson Labs |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free, paid from $12/mo | From $99/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Stock screener | Yes | No |
| Alerts | Yes | Yes |
| AI chat assistant | Yes | Yes |
| Fundamentals | Yes | Yes |
| Earnings calls | Yes | Yes |
| MCP / AI connector | Yes | Yes |
Plans
Alpha Spread
- Free: 3 stocks/week
- Premium: $144/yr ($12/mo)
- Unlimited: $240/yr ($20/mo)
Hudson Labs
- Core (monthly): $119/mo
- Core (annual): $99/mo billed $1,188/yr
- Institutional: Custom quote
Questions people ask
What is the main difference between Alpha Spread and Hudson Labs?
Alpha Spread does everything Hudson Labs does plus stock screener. Pick Hudson Labs only if its workflow suits you better.
Which is cheaper, Alpha Spread or Hudson Labs?
Alpha Spread has the cheaper paid plan: $12/mo for Alpha Spread vs $99/mo for Hudson Labs (monthly equivalent, checked Oct 2026).
Do Alpha Spread or Hudson Labs have a free plan?
Only Alpha Spread has a free plan.
Which is better for beginners?
Alpha Spread is the friendlier start.
Which has better AI features?
They are level on AI depth (2 AI features each). Alpha Spread: AI chat assistant, MCP / AI connector. Hudson Labs: AI chat assistant, MCP / AI connector.
Can I connect Alpha Spread or Hudson Labs to ChatGPT or Claude?
Alpha Spread and Hudson Labs offer an MCP server or official AI connector.
Is Alpha Spread or Hudson Labs better for active trading?
Alpha Spread has more of the active-trading toolkit: alerts, scanning, signals and charts.
Should I use both Alpha Spread and Hudson Labs?
Probably not. They overlap on 5 core features, so paying for both doubles up.