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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (48.5% of reviews)
Enterprise (40.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Seat-based
No pricing available
AlphaSense
Star Rating
(307)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (48.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Seat-based
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Star Rating
(69)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (40.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that AlphaSense excels in user experience, particularly with its semantic search capabilities. Users appreciate how it understands intent rather than just keywords, making it significantly easier to find relevant information quickly compared to traditional search methods.
- According to verified reviews, AlphaSense has a much smoother implementation process, with users highlighting its intuitive onboarding wizard. In contrast, Bloomberg Terminal users mention an initial learning curve that requires a dedicated time investment to fully grasp the platform's extensive features.
- Users say that AlphaSense provides high-quality, hard-to-access content, such as earnings call transcripts and key market insights, which are invaluable for market research. Meanwhile, Bloomberg Terminal is praised for its comprehensive coverage of financial markets, but some users feel it can be overwhelming due to the sheer volume of information available.
- Reviewers mention that AlphaSense offers superior support, with a high quality of assistance reported by users. In contrast, while Bloomberg Terminal's support is generally good, some users have noted that it doesn't always meet their expectations, especially when dealing with complex queries.
- G2 reviewers highlight that AlphaSense's document search and annotation features are particularly strong, allowing users to quickly surface relevant insights and make notes efficiently. On the other hand, Bloomberg Terminal's document features are functional but do not receive the same level of praise, with users indicating that they could be improved.
- According to recent feedback, AlphaSense is seen as a valuable partner in business, with users feeling that it aligns well with their needs. Conversely, while Bloomberg Terminal is considered a market standard, some users express that it can be less adaptable to specific workflows, which may hinder its effectiveness for certain tasks.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
AlphaSense
SMB-MM
Seat-based
For small and medium sized teams, we offer seat-based pricing.
Bloomberg Terminal
No pricing availableFree Trial
AlphaSense
Free Trial is available
Bloomberg Terminal
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.9
215
9.3
57
Ease of Use
8.7
219
7.7
58
Ease of Setup
8.9
114
7.1
13
Ease of Admin
8.9
47
6.7
8
Quality of Support
9.3
208
8.5
57
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.3
74
8.8
11
Product Direction (% positive)
9.3
203
7.2
55
Features by Category
File Management
8.7
10
Not enough data
9.2
10
Not enough data
9.7
10
Not enough data
9.2
10
Not enough data
7.8
9
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Cloud Content Collaboration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Collaboration
8.7
9
Not enough data
9.0
8
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.8
9
Not enough data
Administration
9.0
8
Not enough data
8.5
9
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.4
8
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.5
10
Not enough data
Platform
9.3
18
Not enough data
9.0
10
Not enough data
9.3
10
Not enough data
8.7
9
Not enough data
Financial Information
Feature Not Available
9.0
47
9.3
137
8.3
43
Analysis
Feature Not Available
9.5
48
Feature Not Available
9.0
46
Feature Not Available
8.7
43
8.1
132
8.2
25
7.1
115
7.5
23
Market News
8.2
135
9.1
47
8.4
136
9.5
48
8.4
135
9.3
48
Platform Basics
7.5
110
6.8
29
7.5
103
7.9
28
Agentic AI - Financial Research
7.2
6
Not enough data
Media Channels
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.2
37
Not enough data
8.4
39
Not enough data
Geographic Coverage
6.1
34
Not enough data
7.8
38
Not enough data
7.6
37
Not enough data
Reporting
9.2
43
Not enough data
9.2
43
Not enough data
8.9
38
Not enough data
8.8
38
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Media Monitoring
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.1
17
Not enough data
8.7
17
Not enough data
Compatibility
7.0
17
Not enough data
7.4
17
Not enough data
5.9
17
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Enterprise Search Software
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Search Queries
7.3
17
Not enough data
8.1
17
Not enough data
8.3
17
Not enough data
8.6
17
Not enough data
8.0
17
Not enough data
AI powered search - Enterprise Search Software
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality
7.1
17
Not enough data
8.2
17
Not enough data
6.2
17
Not enough data
Compatibility - Enterprise Search Software
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality - Enterprise Search Software
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Search Queries - Enterprise Search Software
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data collection
8.4
127
Not enough data
8.9
139
Not enough data
8.7
127
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.2
125
Not enough data
Segment Trending
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Analysis
8.4
124
Not enough data
8.5
127
Not enough data
7.3
107
Not enough data
Platform
9.2
146
Not enough data
8.1
116
Not enough data
7.2
113
Not enough data
8.4
137
Not enough data
7.4
117
Not enough data
7.9
112
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Market Intelligence
8.0
16
Not enough data
8.2
16
Not enough data
Market Data
Not enough data
9.7
5
Not enough data
10.0
5
Not enough data
9.7
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Analytics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Fixed Income Pricing Data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
AlphaSense and Bloomberg Terminal are categorized as Financial Research
Unique Categories
AlphaSense is categorized as Market Intelligence, Media Monitoring, Cloud Content Collaboration, and Enterprise Search Software
Bloomberg Terminal is categorized as Fixed Income Pricing Data
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
AlphaSense
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Bloomberg Terminal
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Financial Services
18.4%
Pharmaceuticals
11.4%
Investment Management
9.4%
Biotechnology
5.7%
Consulting
3.7%
Other
51.5%
Financial Services
52.2%
Investment Management
13.0%
Education Management
7.2%
Capital Markets
4.3%
Investment Banking
2.9%
Other
20.3%
Alternatives
Discussions
Complex search results and noisy alerts are eating into my research time and client prep
1 Comment
AB
<p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Setting up saved watchlists, dashboards, and alerts might help you track key companies or themes and jump back into...Read more
Has anyone else struggled with navigation and staying oriented in large research projects?
1 Comment
AB
<p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Try adjusting your Generative Search questions to be more specific about companies or keywords. If Gen Search provided...Read more
Do others feel the AI answers and search prompts fall short when you need very specific insight?
1 Comment
AB
<p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Have you looked into using AlphaSense's Generative Search with specific content filters? You can include content...Read more
Bloomberg Terminal has no discussions with answers
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