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Tool Comparison

Barron's vs CB Insights comparison

Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.

Barron's logo

Barron's

barrons.com

PricingSubscription
PlatformsWeb, Mobile
CB Insights logo

CB Insights

cbinsights.com

PricingSubscription
PlatformsWeb, Mobile, API
Top 50 Investing ToolsThe global ranking of the best investing tools, ranked by community votes.

At a glance

Platforms
Barron'sWeb, Mobile
CB InsightsWeb, Mobile, API
Categories
Barron's9
CB Insights7
Pricing details
Barron'sCB Insights
Free tier
Free trial10 days
Starting price
Enterprise option
Available plansDigital, Print + Digital, Digital Bundle (Barron's + WSJ + MarketWatch)Free Trial, Enterprise

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Barron'sCB Insights

Platform details

AttributeBarron'sCB Insights
Asset types
StocksETFsMutual FundsFundsBondsCommoditiesCurrenciesCryptos
StocksOther
Experience
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Regions
North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAm
North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica
Data freshness
Real-time
Not specified
API access
Not specifiedNot specified
Export formats
Not specifiedNot specified

Coverage overlap

Shared categories3

Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.

Barron's strengths6

Categories covered by Barron's only.

CB Insights strengths4

Categories covered by CB Insights only.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between Barron's and CB Insights?

Barron's focuses on News, Alerts, and Newsletters while CB Insights specializes in Data APIs, Sheets / Excel Add-ins, and Screeners. They overlap in 3 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

How much do Barron's and CB Insights cost?

Both platforms require a paid subscription to access their full feature set. Compare the pricing details above to find the best value for your needs.

Does Barron's or CB Insights have an API?

CB Insights provides API access for programmatic data retrieval and custom integrations. Barron's doesn't currently offer an API, so you'll need to use their web interface.

Should I choose Barron's or CB Insights?

Choose Barron's if you need In-depth financial news, investing analysis and commentary., and Market Data Center for stock market news, stock price information and quote trends (notes that index quotes may be real-time or delayed).. Go with CB Insights if Global company intelligence platform covering private and public companies, investors, deals, and M&A activity., and APIs and enterprise data feeds providing structured access to company, funding, and investor datasets. better fits how you invest.

What asset classes do Barron's and CB Insights cover?

Both cover Stocks. Barron's also includes ETFs, Mutual Funds, Funds, Bonds, Commodities, Currencies, and Cryptos. CB Insights adds coverage for Other.

Does Barron's or CB Insights have real-time data?

Barron's offers real-time data feeds, which is essential for active traders. CB Insights uses delayed or end-of-day data, which works fine for longer-term investors who don't need up-to-the-second quotes.

Which has a better stock screener—Barron's or CB Insights?

Both Barron's and CB Insights include stock screeners. Try each to see which filtering options and interface you prefer.

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