Compare AlphaSense and CB Insights 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (48.7% of reviews)
Small-Business (53.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Seat-based
No pricing available
AlphaSense
Star Rating
(308)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (48.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Seat-based
Browse all 2 pricing plansCB Insights
Star Rating
(16)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (53.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about CB InsightsSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that AlphaSense excels in providing a user-friendly experience, with many users highlighting its intuitive navigation and efficient keyword search capabilities. This makes it easier for users to gather insights quickly, which is particularly beneficial for research needs.
- Users say that CB Insights offers valuable market intelligence, especially for startups. Reviewers appreciate the personalized daily summaries and the platform's ability to provide enterprise-level insights without the hefty price tag, making it a great choice for smaller businesses.
- According to verified reviews, AlphaSense stands out for its extensive library of premium content, which includes financial, corporate, and industry information. This comprehensive resource is enhanced by advanced AI search features that surface highly relevant articles, making it a powerful tool for in-depth research.
- Reviewers mention that while CB Insights has a strong focus on emerging tech startups and offers good quality research reports, it may not always meet the specific workflow needs of larger enterprises, which could limit its appeal in those markets.
- G2 reviewers highlight that AlphaSense's quality of support is notably high, with many users praising the responsiveness and helpfulness of the support team. This level of service can significantly enhance the overall user experience, especially for those navigating complex research tasks.
- Users report that CB Insights has a quick implementation process, with many finding the platform easy to set up and use. This is particularly advantageous for startups looking to get up and running without extensive training or onboarding.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
AlphaSense
SMB-MM
Seat-based
For small and medium sized teams, we offer seat-based pricing.
CB Insights
No pricing availableFree Trial
AlphaSense
Free Trial is available
CB Insights
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.9
217
9.0
7
Ease of Use
8.7
221
9.5
7
Ease of Setup
8.9
116
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
8.9
48
Not enough data
Quality of Support
9.3
210
8.7
5
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.4
74
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
9.3
205
8.3
7
Features by Category
File Management
8.7
10
Not enough data
9.2
11
Not enough data
9.7
10
Not enough data
9.2
11
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
Not enough data
9.3
137
Not enough data
Analysis
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.1
132
Not enough data
7.1
115
Not enough data
Market News
8.2
135
Not enough data
8.4
136
Not enough data
8.4
135
Not enough data
Platform Basics
7.5
110
Not enough data
7.5
103
Not enough data
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
140
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
128
Not enough data
7.2
108
Not enough data
Platform
9.1
147
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
Data Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data as a Service
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Architecture
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Semantic Search & Query Understanding - AI Search and Discovery Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data Indexing - AI Search and Discovery Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Search Result Relevance - AI Search and Discovery Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Personalization & Recommendations - AI Search and Discovery Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
AlphaSense and CB Insights are categorized as Financial Research and Market Intelligence
Unique Categories
AlphaSense is categorized as Media Monitoring, Cloud Content Collaboration, Enterprise Search Software, and AI Search and Discovery Platforms
CB Insights is categorized as Data as a Service (DaaS)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
AlphaSense
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
CB Insights
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
18.1%
Pharmaceuticals
11.4%
Investment Management
9.4%
Biotechnology
5.7%
Consulting
3.7%
Other
51.8%
Media Production
13.3%
Venture Capital & Private Equity
6.7%
Retail
6.7%
Real Estate
6.7%
Marketing and Advertising
6.7%
Other
60.0%
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
CB Insights has no discussions with answers
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