Item: AlphaSense
Rating: 8
Author: Verified User

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

Private Company data. Narrow's a web search using key words/phrases. Access to research reports with the ability to only purchase relevant details

Pros and Cons

Narrow search
Document summary
Access to multiple data sources

Improved private company data and financials

Return on Investment

Efficiencies in accessing relevant research
broader content sources that are targeted

Usability

Definitely requires a demo to get familiar with the functionality of the program, but once you use it a few times there is certainly an ease of use

AlphaSense Market Intelligence

The notification setting is really helpful. This provides live updates on specific areas that i flag. By compiling all data sources I am able to search much more efficiently

Alternatives Considered

PitchBook, FactSet and Gartner Peer Insights

PitchBook has much better private company data. FactSet i find has more financial insights. Gartner has more reliable market research and studies. I would say AlphaSense i more well rounded and excels in research reports and current events

Key Insights

Do you think AlphaSense delivers good value for the price?

Not sure

Are you happy with AlphaSense's feature set?

Yes

Did AlphaSense live up to sales and marketing promises?

Yes

Did implementation of AlphaSense go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy AlphaSense again?

Yes

Other Software Used

PitchBook, FactSet, Gartner Peer Insights

Likelihood to Recommend

Well suited when i am trying to locate a very specific word/phrase and am not sure what data source to look at.

Less appropriate trying to find private company data. In this scenario, PitchBook has much improved private company data

AlphaSense Pros and Cons

Overall Satisfaction with AlphaSense