HOW WE COMPARE
Krugman combines real-time market intelligence, AI-powered insights, and professional networks in one platform. See how we stack up against traditional news outlets and generic AI tools.
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Traditional news outlets and generic AI tools weren't built for finance professionals. Krugman gives you the speed, precision, and industry context you need to excel.
Live deal tracking and market updates
Real-time M&A tracker with live deal feeds, advisor tracking, sector analysis, and deal metrics
Breaking news coverage of deals, but no structured database or tracking tools
No real-time market data, deal tracking, or live intelligence capabilities
Intelligent analysis and research automation
Athene AI: Finance-specialized assistant with access to all platform data, deal intelligence, and market context
No AI research assistant, automation tools, or intelligent search capabilities
Generic AI without finance-specific training, real-time market data, or deal context
Competitor tracking and market positioning
Detailed firm profiles with deal activity, coverage areas, team bios, and strategic insights
News articles about firms and people moves, but no structured intelligence database
No access to firm-specific intelligence, competitive analysis, or structured profiles
Connect with industry decision-makers
Verified directory of 20,000+ dealmakers, HR professionals, and business development teams with contact info
No professional networking directory or connection features
No networking capabilities, professional directory, or contact information
Targeted prep for finance roles
Firm-specific insights, recent deals, Athene-assisted interview prep, and personalized career guidance
General news coverage and industry analysis useful for background research
Generic interview advice without firm-specific context or real-time market intelligence
Finance-focused news and deep analysis
Daily expert-written articles covering M&A, PE, strategic developments with deep industry analysis
Broad business and financial news with global economic coverage
No original content, curated news feeds, or expert analysis
Industry deep dives and trend tracking
Detailed sector analysis across TMT, Healthcare, FIG, Energy with trend tracking and market mapping
Sector coverage through news articles, with less structured data and analysis
No sector-specific databases, trend tracking, or market intelligence tools
Use insights in your daily workflow
Full export capabilities, PDF generation, and integration-ready data for presentations and analysis
Article sharing, clipping, and basic export features for subscribers
Can generate text outputs and summaries but no structured data export or integration
Career-starter friendly costs
Special student pricing at $9/month with full platform access to help break into finance
Student discounts available (~40% off) but still $300-500/year for full access
Free tier available, Plus at $20/month, but lacks all finance-specific features
Understanding trends over time
Historical deal data, firm performance trends, and market evolution tracking over multiple years
Extensive news archives dating back decades for research and context
Limited historical knowledge, no structured historical data or trend analysis
Live deal tracking and market updates
Real-time M&A tracker with live deal feeds, advisor tracking, sector analysis, and deal metrics
Breaking news coverage of deals, but no structured database or tracking tools
No real-time market data, deal tracking, or live intelligence capabilities
Intelligent analysis and research automation
Athene AI: Finance-specialized assistant with access to all platform data, deal intelligence, and market context
No AI research assistant, automation tools, or intelligent search capabilities
Generic AI without finance-specific training, real-time market data, or deal context
Competitor tracking and market positioning
Detailed firm profiles with deal activity, coverage areas, team bios, and strategic insights
News articles about firms and people moves, but no structured intelligence database
No access to firm-specific intelligence, competitive analysis, or structured profiles
Connect with industry decision-makers
Verified directory of 20,000+ dealmakers, HR professionals, and business development teams with contact info
No professional networking directory or connection features
No networking capabilities, professional directory, or contact information
Targeted prep for finance roles
Firm-specific insights, recent deals, Athene-assisted interview prep, and personalized career guidance
General news coverage and industry analysis useful for background research
Generic interview advice without firm-specific context or real-time market intelligence
Finance-focused news and deep analysis
Daily expert-written articles covering M&A, PE, strategic developments with deep industry analysis
Broad business and financial news with global economic coverage
No original content, curated news feeds, or expert analysis
Industry deep dives and trend tracking
Detailed sector analysis across TMT, Healthcare, FIG, Energy with trend tracking and market mapping
Sector coverage through news articles, with less structured data and analysis
No sector-specific databases, trend tracking, or market intelligence tools
Use insights in your daily workflow
Full export capabilities, PDF generation, and integration-ready data for presentations and analysis
Article sharing, clipping, and basic export features for subscribers
Can generate text outputs and summaries but no structured data export or integration
Career-starter friendly costs
Special student pricing at $9/month with full platform access to help break into finance
Student discounts available (~40% off) but still $300-500/year for full access
Free tier available, Plus at $20/month, but lacks all finance-specific features
Understanding trends over time
Historical deal data, firm performance trends, and market evolution tracking over multiple years
Extensive news archives dating back decades for research and context
Limited historical knowledge, no structured historical data or trend analysis
Pay ~75% less than FT Premium while getting specialized finance intelligence, AI assistance, and networking tools they don't offer
Unlike generic ChatGPT, Athene AI is trained specifically for finance with access to real-time market data and deal intelligence
Designed exclusively for finance professionals, students, and dealmakers—not general audiences. Every feature serves your career growth
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