★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
Tool comparison edition
Tool Comparison
Bloomberg (Europe) vs Insider Screener
Bloomberg (Europe)
Best for news and calendar
Free • From $9.99/mo
Insider Screener
Best for screeners and insider data
Free • Paid plans available
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The verdict
The bottom line
Bloomberg (Europe) and Insider Screener cover a lot of the same ground (2 shared categories, alerts and watchlist), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. The real difference is focus: only Bloomberg (Europe) gives you news and calendar, and only Insider Screener gives you screeners and insider data.
Key differences at a glance
- Mobile app
- Bloomberg (Europe)
- API access
- Insider Screener
- Real-time data
- Insider Screener
- Asset coverage
- Bloomberg (Europe)Adds ETFs and mutual funds
- Free plan
- Both
Choose
Bloomberg (Europe) if…
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
- You care about news, calendar, and newsletters, things Insider Screener doesn't offer
Choose
Insider Screener if…
- Delayed quotes won't cut it; you need real-time data
- You want an API so you can script or automate things
- You care about screeners, insider data, and scores, things Bloomberg (Europe) doesn't offer
Comparison snapshot
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & plans | ||
Starting price | Free • From $9.99/mo | Free • Paid plans available |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | — | — |
Plan limits | Student Plan: post graduation renewal monthly usd: 39.99 | — |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | Yes | No |
API access | No | Yes |
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 | 6 |
Regions | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa | North America, Europe, APAC |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | — | Latency: Real-time |
Capabilities | — | Universe builder |
Security | Encryption in transit | — |
| Try it | Visit Bloomberg (Europe) | Visit Insider Screener |
Standout features
What Bloomberg (Europe) does best
- Business & financial journalism; Bloomberg Media says Bloomberg produces data-based journalism in 120 countries.
- Mobile app features: market data snapshots (stocks, equity indexes, futures, bonds, commodities, FX), push-notification alerts, and a personal Watchlist (stocks, mutual funds, ETFs, currencies).
- Video & audio in the mobile app: live Bloomberg TV and Bloomberg Radio streaming, podcasts, and “audio articles”; offline reading of Businessweek issues is listed as a feature.
- Subscription benefit: unlimited access to all Bloomberg content within the app and on the website (after linking your account).
- Current Bloomberg subscription page: Monthly Access intro $1.99 first month then $39.99/month; Annual Digital Access intro $180 first year then $399/year; Annual + Businessweek Print intro $210 first year then $429/year.
What Insider Screener does best
- Insider-trading coverage across multiple regions, including the US, Canada, and major European and Asia-Pacific markets, with data standardized across jurisdictions.
- Updates appear within minutes of regulatory filings, collected directly from regulators and exchanges.
- Powerful screeners for insider buys and sells, cluster activity, “buying the dip,” executive transactions, and earnings-related trades.
- Advanced search tools with saved searches, plus daily email reports and alerts.
- Export functionality for Excel and CSV, available directly from transaction tables.
Data & access details
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsMutual FundsBondsCommoditiesCurrenciesFuturesCryptos | Stocks |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Retail TradersPro RetailAnalysts | Not specified |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica | North AmericaEuropeAPAC |
Coverage details | Not specified | 14 countriesIdentifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | Not specified | Real-time |
| Access & integrations | ||
API protocols | Not specified | REST |
API auth & delivery | Not specified | Auth: APIKey |
Integrations | Android AutoApple CarPlay | Not specified |
Export formats | Not specified | CSVExcel |
| 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 | insiderscreener.com Inc.Country: United StatesSupport: Email |
Curation ratings | Not specified | Methodology 3/5Reliability 4/5UX 4/5 |
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Pricing breakdown
$9.99/mo
Starting price
Plans & pricing
- post graduation renewal monthly usd: 39.99
Free
Lower starting price
Plans & pricing
Coverage overlap
Bloomberg (Europe) strengths
4What you only get with Bloomberg (Europe).
Insider Screener strengths
4What you only get with Insider Screener.
Community category leaders
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between Bloomberg (Europe) and Insider Screener?
Bloomberg (Europe) leans toward news, alerts, and calendar, while Insider Screener puts more weight on screeners, watchlist, and alerts. They overlap in 2 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do Bloomberg (Europe) and Insider Screener cost?
Good news: both Bloomberg (Europe) and Insider Screener 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 Insider Screener on my phone?
Bloomberg (Europe) lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. Insider Screener doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web and API.
Does Bloomberg (Europe) or Insider Screener have an API?
Insider Screener has an API for programmatic access and custom integrations. Bloomberg (Europe) doesn't, so you're working through its interface.
Should I choose Bloomberg (Europe) or Insider Screener?
It depends on what you're after. Pick Bloomberg (Europe) if news and calendar matter to you; go with Insider Screener if you'd rather have screeners and insider data. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do Bloomberg (Europe) and Insider Screener cover?
Both cover stocks. Bloomberg (Europe) also handles ETFs, mutual funds, and bonds.
Does Bloomberg (Europe) or Insider Screener have real-time data?
Insider Screener offers real-time data, which matters if you trade actively. Bloomberg (Europe) runs on delayed or end-of-day data, which is perfectly fine for longer-term investors who don't live and die by the tick.
Can I export data from Bloomberg (Europe) and Insider Screener?
Insider Screener exports to CSV and Excel. Bloomberg (Europe) is stingier about getting data out.
Which has a better stock screener: Bloomberg (Europe) or Insider Screener?
Insider Screener has a stock screener for surfacing ideas; Bloomberg (Europe) doesn't, and focuses its energy elsewhere.
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