AlphaResearch vs PublicView
By Jay Rocco, Chief Editor, FullStack Alpha. Updated . Prices checked on each vendor's own site.
Quick answer
AlphaResearch does everything PublicView does plus stock screener plus news and sentiment. Pick PublicView only if price matters most.
Key differences
- Cheaper paid plan: PublicView ($49.99/mo vs $9.99/mo)
- Free plan: AlphaResearch (AlphaResearch has one, PublicView does not)
- Broader feature set: AlphaResearch (7 vs 4 core capabilities)
Pick AlphaResearch if
- You scan the market with filters every day
- You trade on news and sentiment
- Searching SEC filings and transcripts
- Spotting tone shifts in earnings calls
Pick PublicView if
- Asking questions about SEC filings
- Mapping company relationships
- Cheap filing alerts
Side by side
| Feature | AlphaResearch | PublicView |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free, paid from $49.99/mo | From $9.99/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Stock screener | Yes | No |
| Alerts | Yes | Yes |
| AI chat assistant | Yes | Yes |
| News and sentiment | Yes | No |
| Fundamentals | Yes | Yes |
| Earnings calls | Yes | No |
| Insider and Congress trades | Yes | Yes |
Plans
AlphaResearch
- Free: Free, limited access
- Basic: $49.99/mo billed quarterly
- Enterprise: Custom per seat
PublicView
- Pro: $9.99/mo
Questions people ask
What is the main difference between AlphaResearch and PublicView?
AlphaResearch does everything PublicView does plus stock screener plus news and sentiment. Pick PublicView only if price matters most.
Which is cheaper, AlphaResearch or PublicView?
PublicView has the cheaper paid plan: $49.99/mo for AlphaResearch vs $9.99/mo for PublicView (monthly equivalent, checked Oct 2026).
Do AlphaResearch or PublicView have a free plan?
Only AlphaResearch has a free plan.
Which is better for beginners?
Both target advanced users. Start with whichever has the free plan or trial so you can test before you pay.
Which has better AI features?
AlphaResearch goes deeper on AI with 2 AI features (AI chat assistant, news and sentiment).
Can I connect AlphaResearch or PublicView to ChatGPT or Claude?
Neither offers an MCP server or a public API right now.
Is AlphaResearch or PublicView better for active trading?
AlphaResearch has more of the active-trading toolkit: alerts, scanning, signals and charts.
Should I use both AlphaResearch and PublicView?
It can make sense. They overlap on only 4 core features, so one can fill gaps the other leaves.