FN2 vs AlphaResearch
By Jay Rocco, Chief Editor, FullStack Alpha. Updated . Prices checked on each vendor's own site.
Quick answer
Pick FN2 for charting. Pick AlphaResearch for stock screener plus insider and congress trades.
Key differences
- Cheaper paid plan: FN2 ($29/mo vs $49.99/mo)
- Broader feature set: AlphaResearch (6 vs 7 core capabilities)
Pick FN2 if
- Charts are the center of your workflow
- Daily AI briefings on holdings
- Summarizing earnings calls fast
- Cited SEC filing research
Pick AlphaResearch if
- You scan the market with filters every day
- You track insider and Congress trades
- Searching SEC filings and transcripts
- Spotting tone shifts in earnings calls
Side by side
| Feature | FN2 | AlphaResearch |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free, paid from $29/mo | Free, paid from $49.99/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Stock screener | No | Yes |
| Charting | Yes | No |
| Alerts | Yes | Yes |
| AI chat assistant | Yes | Yes |
| News and sentiment | Yes | Yes |
| Fundamentals | Yes | Yes |
| Earnings calls | Yes | Yes |
| Insider and Congress trades | No | Yes |
Plans
FN2
- Free: Free
- Pro: $29/mo
- Ultra: $89/mo
- Max: $199/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 FN2 and AlphaResearch?
Pick FN2 for charting. Pick AlphaResearch for stock screener plus insider and congress trades.
Which is cheaper, FN2 or AlphaResearch?
FN2 has the cheaper paid plan: $29/mo for FN2 vs $49.99/mo for AlphaResearch (monthly equivalent, checked Oct 2026).
Do FN2 or AlphaResearch have a free plan?
Both have a free plan.
Which is better for beginners?
Both target intermediate users. Start with whichever has the free plan or trial so you can test before you pay.
Which has better AI features?
They are level on AI depth (2 AI features each). FN2: AI chat assistant, news and sentiment. AlphaResearch: AI chat assistant, news and sentiment.
Can I connect FN2 or AlphaResearch to ChatGPT or Claude?
Neither offers an MCP server or a public API right now.
Is FN2 or AlphaResearch better for active trading?
They are about even on active-trading features (alerts, scanning, signals and charts).
Should I use both FN2 and AlphaResearch?
Probably not. They overlap on 5 core features, so paying for both doubles up.