FinChat vs AlphaResearch
By Jay Rocco, Chief Editor, FullStack Alpha. Updated . Prices checked on each vendor's own site.
Quick answer
Pick FinChat for portfolio tracking plus MCP / AI connector. Pick AlphaResearch for news and sentiment.
Key differences
- Cheaper paid plan: FinChat ($29/mo vs $49.99/mo)
- Broader feature set: FinChat (8 vs 7 core capabilities)
- MCP / AI connector: FinChat (Only FinChat has it)
Pick FinChat if
- You want all your holdings in one view
- You want it inside Claude or ChatGPT
- Fundamental research with AI
- Beginners on a free plan
Pick AlphaResearch if
- You trade on news and sentiment
- Searching SEC filings and transcripts
- Spotting tone shifts in earnings calls
- Tracking insider and 13F filings
Side by side
| Feature | FinChat | AlphaResearch |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free, paid from $29/mo | Free, paid from $49.99/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Stock screener | Yes | Yes |
| Alerts | Yes | Yes |
| AI chat assistant | Yes | Yes |
| News and sentiment | No | Yes |
| Fundamentals | Yes | Yes |
| Earnings calls | Yes | Yes |
| Insider and Congress trades | Yes | Yes |
| Portfolio tracking | Yes | No |
| MCP / AI connector | Yes | No |
Plans
FinChat
- Free: Free
- Standard: $29/mo
- Premium: $79/mo
AlphaResearch
- Free: Free, limited access
- Basic: $49.99/mo billed quarterly
- Enterprise: Custom per seat
Questions people ask
What is the main difference between FinChat and AlphaResearch?
Pick FinChat for portfolio tracking plus MCP / AI connector. Pick AlphaResearch for news and sentiment.
Which is cheaper, FinChat or AlphaResearch?
FinChat has the cheaper paid plan: $29/mo for FinChat vs $49.99/mo for AlphaResearch (monthly equivalent, checked Oct 2026).
Do FinChat or AlphaResearch have a free plan?
Both have a free plan.
Which is better for beginners?
FinChat is the friendlier start.
Which has better AI features?
They are level on AI depth (2 AI features each). FinChat: AI chat assistant, MCP / AI connector. AlphaResearch: AI chat assistant, news and sentiment.
Can I connect FinChat or AlphaResearch to ChatGPT or Claude?
FinChat offers an MCP server or official AI connector.
Is FinChat or AlphaResearch better for active trading?
They are about even on active-trading features (alerts, scanning, signals and charts).
Should I use both FinChat and AlphaResearch?
Probably not. They overlap on 6 core features, so paying for both doubles up.