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BlackRock Aladdin vs Seraf

Both stand on portfolio management software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

BlackRock Aladdin

Paid APIWeb

Aladdin brings portfolio management workflows and risk analysis into a shared platform for professional and institutional users. Contact BlackRock or an Aladdin Relationship Management representative for pricing and service details.

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Seraf

Free trial APIWeb

Seraf combines private-investment tracking, deal-flow management, portfolio records, reporting, and LP sharing. Buyers should match its paid plans and storage allowances to their organisation and investment workflow.

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The facts

	BlackRock Aladdin	Seraf
Free plan	Not published	A free trial
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	API, Web	API, Web
Lowest paid plan	Free or on request	Advanced: $600 a year
Plans published	1	7
Maker	Not published	Seraf
Website	blackrock.com	seraf.io
On portfolio management software	#29 of 81	#33 of 81

BlackRock Aladdin: what it does well

Whole-portfolio view spans public and private markets
Risk analysis covers risk and returns across asset classes
Supports portfolio building, performance, operations, and accounting
Native integrations include trading platforms and data providers

What to know first

Pricing is available on request
No free tier is stated
No trial or refund policy is stated
Functionality or service components may change without advance notice

Seraf: what it does well

Tracks multiple equity and credit instruments
Deal Flow includes configurable pipeline stages
LP Portal supports permissioned file sharing
Offers performance and allocation analysis
Individual investors can request a 30-day trial

What to know first

No free plan
Advanced includes 1 GB document storage
Professional costs $80 a month
Funds and Family Offices pricing is by enquiry

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