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VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
Tool details checked August 23, 2026
Tool Comparison
Bloomberg (Europe) vs InsideArbitrage
Pick Bloomberg (Europe) if
Bloomberg (Europe)
Free • From $9.99/mo · Web · Mobile
- You want the cheaper way in: plans start at $9.99/mo instead of $100/mo
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
Pick InsideArbitrage if
InsideArbitrage
Free • From $100/mo · Web
- You care about corporate actions & special situations, dividends, and splits, things Bloomberg (Europe) doesn't offer
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Our take
The bottom line
Bloomberg (Europe) and InsideArbitrage cover a lot of the same ground (6 shared categories, including news, alerts, and calendar), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. InsideArbitrage simply does more: 17 categories to Bloomberg (Europe)'s 6, including corporate actions & special situations, dividends, and splits. Bloomberg (Europe) counters by starting cheaper at $9.99/mo.
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Key differences at a glance
- Cheaper paid plan
- Bloomberg (Europe)$9.99/mo vs $100/mo
- Broader coverage
- InsideArbitrage17 vs 6 categories
- Mobile app
- Bloomberg (Europe)
- Asset coverage
- Bloomberg (Europe)Adds mutual funds and bonds
- Free plan
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How they stack up
The side-by-side table: pricing, platforms, data, and coverage at a glance.ShowHide
How they stack up
The side-by-side table: pricing, platforms, data, and coverage at a glance.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & plans | ||
Starting price | Free • From $9.99/mo | Free • From $100/mo |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | — | — |
Plan limits | 11 limits: Bloomberg Digital Monthly: introductory price usd: 1.99, Bloomberg Digital Monthly: introductory period: First month +9 more | — |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | Yes | No |
API access | No | No |
Broker sync | — | No |
Integrations | Android Auto and Apple CarPlay | — |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +1 more | — |
Categories covered | 6 | 17 |
Regions | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa | — |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Capabilities | — | Universe builder |
Security | Encryption in transit | — |
| Try it | Visit Bloomberg (Europe) | Visit InsideArbitrage |
Where each one shines
What Bloomberg (Europe) and InsideArbitrage each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What Bloomberg (Europe) and InsideArbitrage each do best.What Bloomberg (Europe) does best
- Reading access to Bloomberg business, markets, finance, technology, politics, and economy coverage from a global newsroom.
- The Europe hub for regional business and market context while still accessing broader Bloomberg coverage.
- Tracking market snapshots for stocks, equity indexes, futures, bonds, commodities, currencies, crypto, ETFs, and mutual funds where available.
- Build personal watchlists and receive push alerts through Bloomberg mobile apps.
- Stream Bloomberg TV, Bloomberg Radio, podcasts, audio articles, and other video or audio formats from the app.
What InsideArbitrage does best
- Track announced mergers, spreads, calendars, deal updates and potential deals.
- Filter news, SEC filings and social posts for premium tracked-deal symbols.
- Research insider activity through transaction pages, weekly articles, cluster-buy screens and insider rankings.
- Follow buybacks, spinoffs, CVRs, tender offers, reverse splits, activist campaigns and management changes.
- Use 13F, 13D, 13G and Form 4 data for institutional and insider ownership context.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Bloomberg (Europe) and InsideArbitrage, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Bloomberg (Europe) and InsideArbitrage, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsMutual FundsBondsCommoditiesCurrenciesFuturesCryptos | StocksETFs |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Retail TradersPro RetailAnalysts | Not specified |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica | Not specified |
Coverage details | Not specified | Identifiers: Ticker and CIK |
| Access & integrations | ||
Integrations | Android AutoApple CarPlay | Not specified |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Encryption in transit | Not specified |
Capability signals | Not specified | Universe builder |
Vendor & support | Bloomberg L.P.Country: United StatesSupport: Email and Phone | InsideArbitrageSupport: Email |
Curation ratings | Not specified | Methodology 3/5Reliability 3/5UX 4/5 |
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What you'll actually pay
Plans, billing, trials, and per-month pricing for both tools.ShowHide
What you'll actually pay
Plans, billing, trials, and per-month pricing for both tools.| Tier | ||
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Free“Free (app download)” | Free“Public Articles and Data” |
| Entry paid plan | $9.99/mo“Student Plan”post graduation renewal monthly usd: 39.99 · eligibility: Verified undergraduate or graduate students age 18 or older | $100/mo“Premium - Annual” |
| Tier 2 | $11.99/mo“Tech Newsletter Bundle” | $150/mo“Premium - Monthly” |
| Tier 3 | $399/yr≈ $33.25/mo“Bloomberg Digital Annual”introductory price usd: 180 · introductory period: First year · +1 more | — |
| Tier 4 | $429/yr≈ $35.75/mo“Annual + Businessweek Print”introductory price usd: 210 · introductory period: First year · +1 more | — |
| Top plan | $39.99/mo“Bloomberg Digital Monthly”introductory price usd: 1.99 · introductory period: First month · +1 more | — |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between Bloomberg (Europe) and InsideArbitrage?
Bloomberg (Europe) leans toward news, alerts, and calendar, while InsideArbitrage puts more weight on news, alerts, and calendar. They overlap in 6 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do Bloomberg (Europe) and InsideArbitrage cost?
Good news: both Bloomberg (Europe) and InsideArbitrage have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Can I use Bloomberg (Europe) or InsideArbitrage on my phone?
Bloomberg (Europe) lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. InsideArbitrage doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web.
Should I choose Bloomberg (Europe) or InsideArbitrage?
It depends on what you're after. Pick Bloomberg (Europe) if you prefer its overall approach; go with InsideArbitrage if you'd rather have corporate actions & special situations and dividends. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do Bloomberg (Europe) and InsideArbitrage cover?
Both cover stocks and ETFs. Bloomberg (Europe) also handles mutual funds, bonds, and commodities.
Which has a better stock screener: Bloomberg (Europe) or InsideArbitrage?
InsideArbitrage has a stock screener for surfacing ideas; Bloomberg (Europe) doesn't, and focuses its energy elsewhere.
Can I track my portfolio with Bloomberg (Europe) or InsideArbitrage?
InsideArbitrage handles portfolio tracking. Bloomberg (Europe) is really a research tool; you'd track your portfolio elsewhere.
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