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Wednesday, November 19, 2025

Tool Comparison

CapEdge vs InsideArbitrage comparison

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

Quick takeaways

CapEdge adds Improved Filings, Diff View, Filing Sentiment, Transcripts, Which ETF includes this Stock?, IPO, Secondary Offerings, and Financials coverage that InsideArbitrage skips.

InsideArbitrage includes Acquisitions, Spin-offs, Buybacks & Authorizations, Dividends, Splits, Regulatory Filings Monitoring, Screeners, Data Visualizations, Portfolio, Watchlist, Blogs, Newsletters, Videos, Playbooks & Case Studies, and PDF Annotation categories that CapEdge omits.

In depth comparison

CapEdge

capedge.com

Editor’s pick Hands-on review

A free research platform for US markets that combines filings, transcripts, ownership dashboards, IPO tracking, and ETF exposure tools. Users can set up near real-time filing alerts, search with advanced operators, and export results to CSV/Excel. CapEdge also connects to Deal Roadshow for access to IPO roadshows. There’s no public API; all functionality is delivered through the web app.

Platforms

Web

Pricing

Free

Quick highlights

Advanced EDGAR and transcript search with Boolean, phrase, and proximity operators.
Near real-time filing alerts (about one minute) via email for saved searches and favorite tickers; bulk CSV upload supported.
Earnings transcript catalog updated hourly, with results downloadable to CSV.
IPO calendar with coverage of S-1, F-1, and S-11 filings, plus access to retail roadshows via Deal Roadshow.
Ownership dashboards tracking 13F holdings, 13D/13G activist positions, and Form 144 insider sales, with export to CSV or Excel.

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InsideArbitrage

insidearbitrage.com

Event‑driven research platform by Asif Suria focused on merger arbitrage, insider transactions, spinoffs, buybacks, activists, and related special situations. Premium includes tools like the Merger Arbitrage Tool, CVR database, buyback & spinoff trackers, premium screens (IA Score, cluster buys, ‘double dipper’), ‘Deals‑in‑the‑Works’ and deal calendars. IA Professional adds pro‑only features (e.g., CVR outcomes, activist tracker, reverse‑splits tracker, Insider Performance Score) and multi‑seat licensing.

Platforms

Web

Pricing

FreeSubscription

Quick highlights

Merger Arbitrage Tool with announced‑deal lists, spread tracking, calendars and deal updates; ‘Deals in the Works’ and deal post‑mortems.
Insider data hub with ‘Insider Weekends’, cluster buys, buys near highs, flip‑floppers, top‑performing insiders and sector heat‑map.
Buyback suite: daily buyback announcements, searchable buyback history, ‘Buyback Wednesdays’, and ‘Double Dipper’ (insiders + buybacks).
Spinoff suite: upcoming/completed spinoffs and ‘Spinsider’ screen; CVR deals database with outcomes.
Gurus/Institutional holdings pages aggregating 13F/13D/13G and Form 4 into manager dashboards.

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Where they differ

CapEdge

Distinct strengths include:

Improved Filings Diff View Filing Sentiment Transcripts Which ETF includes this Stock?IPO Secondary Offerings Financials

Advanced EDGAR and transcript search with Boolean, phrase, and proximity operators.
Near real-time filing alerts (about one minute) via email for saved searches and favorite tickers; bulk CSV upload supported.
Earnings transcript catalog updated hourly, with results downloadable to CSV.
IPO calendar with coverage of S-1, F-1, and S-11 filings, plus access to retail roadshows via Deal Roadshow.

InsideArbitrage

Distinct strengths include:

Acquisitions Spin-offs Buybacks & Authorizations Dividends Splits Regulatory Filings Monitoring Screeners Data Visualizations

Merger Arbitrage Tool with announced‑deal lists, spread tracking, calendars and deal updates; ‘Deals in the Works’ and deal post‑mortems.
Insider data hub with ‘Insider Weekends’, cluster buys, buys near highs, flip‑floppers, top‑performing insiders and sector heat‑map.
Buyback suite: daily buyback announcements, searchable buyback history, ‘Buyback Wednesdays’, and ‘Double Dipper’ (insiders + buybacks).
Spinoff suite: upcoming/completed spinoffs and ‘Spinsider’ screen; CVR deals database with outcomes.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	CapEdge	InsideArbitrage
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: Insider Data, Institutional Data, 13D/13G, 13F, News, Alerts, Calendar Unique: Improved Filings, Diff View, Filing Sentiment, Transcripts, Which ETF includes this Stock?, IPO, Secondary Offerings, Financials	Shared: Insider Data, Institutional Data, 13D/13G, 13F, News, Alerts, Calendar Unique: Acquisitions, Spin-offs, Buybacks & Authorizations, Dividends, Splits, Regulatory Filings Monitoring, Screeners, Data Visualizations, Portfolio, Watchlist, Blogs, Newsletters, Videos, Playbooks & Case Studies, PDF Annotation
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Stocks, ETFs	Stocks, ETFs
Experience levels Who each product is built for	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Platforms Where you can access the product	Web	Web
Pricing High-level pricing models	Free	Free, Subscription
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor	Unique Advanced EDGAR and transcript search with Boolean, phrase, and proximity operators. Near real-time filing alerts (about one minute) via email for saved searches and favorite tickers; bulk CSV upload supported. Earnings transcript catalog updated hourly, with results downloadable to CSV. IPO calendar with coverage of S-1, F-1, and S-11 filings, plus access to retail roadshows via Deal Roadshow. Ownership dashboards tracking 13F holdings, 13D/13G activist positions, and Form 144 insider sales, with export to CSV or Excel. ETF exposure lookup tool answering: 'Which ETFs hold this stock?' using NPORT-P filings.	Unique Merger Arbitrage Tool with announced‑deal lists, spread tracking, calendars and deal updates; ‘Deals in the Works’ and deal post‑mortems. Insider data hub with ‘Insider Weekends’, cluster buys, buys near highs, flip‑floppers, top‑performing insiders and sector heat‑map. Buyback suite: daily buyback announcements, searchable buyback history, ‘Buyback Wednesdays’, and ‘Double Dipper’ (insiders + buybacks). Spinoff suite: upcoming/completed spinoffs and ‘Spinsider’ screen; CVR deals database with outcomes. Gurus/Institutional holdings pages aggregating 13F/13D/13G and Form 4 into manager dashboards. Event‑driven monitor & M&A news feed; earnings calendar; tender‑offers tracker; activist‑campaign tracker; C‑suite transitions tool.
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat	Yes	Not yet
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists	Highlighted	Standard listing

Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do CapEdge and InsideArbitrage both support?

Both platforms cover Insider Data, Institutional Data, 13D/13G, 13F, News, Alerts, and Calendar workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.

Do CapEdge and InsideArbitrage require subscriptions?

Both CapEdge and InsideArbitrage keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.

How can you access CapEdge and InsideArbitrage?

Both CapEdge and InsideArbitrage prioritize web or desktop access. Investors wanting a mobile-first workflow may need to rely on responsive web views.

What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?

CapEdge differentiates itself with Advanced EDGAR and transcript search with Boolean, phrase, and proximity operators., Near real-time filing alerts (about one minute) via email for saved searches and favorite tickers; bulk CSV upload supported., and Earnings transcript catalog updated hourly, with results downloadable to CSV., whereas InsideArbitrage stands out for Merger Arbitrage Tool with announced‑deal lists, spread tracking, calendars and deal updates; ‘Deals in the Works’ and deal post‑mortems., Insider data hub with ‘Insider Weekends’, cluster buys, buys near highs, flip‑floppers, top‑performing insiders and sector heat‑map., and Buyback suite: daily buyback announcements, searchable buyback history, ‘Buyback Wednesdays’, and ‘Double Dipper’ (insiders + buybacks)..

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