★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
Tool comparison edition
Tool Comparison
CapEdge vs InsiderScore (VerityData | InsiderScore)
CapEdge
Best for screeners and stock comparison
Free
InsiderScore (VerityData | InsiderScore)
Best for APIs & data feeds and watchlist
Subscription
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The verdict
The bottom line
CapEdge and InsiderScore (VerityData | InsiderScore) cover a lot of the same ground (4 shared categories, including institutional ownership, insider data, and alerts), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. CapEdge simply does more: 18 categories to InsiderScore (VerityData | InsiderScore)'s 7, including screeners, stock comparison, and data visualizations, plus a mobile app. InsiderScore (VerityData | InsiderScore) counters by keeping things simpler.
Key differences at a glance
- Mobile app
- CapEdge
- Free plan
- CapEdge
- Broader coverage
- CapEdge18 vs 7 categories
- API access
- InsiderScore (VerityData | InsiderScore)
Choose
CapEdge if…
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
- You'd rather start free and only pay if you outgrow it
- You care about screeners, stock comparison, and data visualizations, things InsiderScore (VerityData | InsiderScore) doesn't offer
- You're a long-term investor who cares more about fundamentals than headlines
Choose
InsiderScore (VerityData | InsiderScore) if…
- You want an API so you can script or automate things
- You care about APIs & data feeds, watchlist, and flags, things CapEdge doesn't offer
Comparison snapshot
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & plans | ||
Starting price | Free | Subscription |
Free tier | Yes | No |
Free trial | — | — |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | Yes | No |
API access | No | Yes |
Broker sync | — | No |
Integrations | Deal Roadshow | SFTP, VerityRMS +2 more |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Intermediate, Advanced | Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +6 more | — |
Categories covered | 18 | 7 |
Regions | North America | North America |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | Latency: Real-time | 4 signals: Latency: Real-time and End of Day, Granularity: EOD +2 more |
Data partners | SEC EDGAR | — |
| Try it | Visit CapEdge | Visit InsiderScore (VerityData | InsiderScore) |
Standout features
What CapEdge does best
- Web-based research platform focused on US equity capital markets that lets users instantly search SEC EDGAR filings and earnings transcripts, monitor IPOs, and track investor holdings across time; navigation exposes Earnings, IPOs, Transcripts, Investor Holdings and an EDGAR Filing Screener from the homepage.
- Advanced EDGAR filing search supports natural-language and keyword queries, filters by ticker, company name, filing type, and date, plus Filing Analysis views that show which companies mention a theme and how its popularity changes over time.
- Improved filing reader for most SEC forms (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, 6-K, S-1, F-1, S-4, 20-F, 40-F, DEF 14A, etc.) including similar-filing navigation, customizable font and size, side table-of-contents, and advanced content analysis such as sentiment scores, readability measures, and lists of new and removed words across successive filings.
- Diff viewer for financial filings highlights changes between successive 10-K/10-Q documents, coloring removed text in one color and new text in another, and attempting to align similar data-table rows across filings to make numeric changes easier to spot.
- Real-time filing alerts: CapEdge sends email alerts for new filings from favorite companies and for favorite searches, typically within about a minute of SEC EDGAR submission; users can restrict alerts by filing groups (financial reports, company news, registrations/prospectuses, proxies, or specific form types), and emails include the full main filing text or the relevant press release exhibit.
What InsiderScore (VerityData | InsiderScore) does best
- Cleaned & context‑rich Form 4 dataset (history back to 2003/2004) with analyst review, 10b5‑1 plan tagging, and noise reduction (e.g., RSU/tax‑related sales).
- Comprehensive buyback database covering open plans initiated since at least 2004 plus quarterly and special updates, including ASRs, tender offers, Dutch auctions, and NCIBs; newer point-in-time feeds are documented.
- Institutional holdings feeds covering 13F, 13D, and 13G (PIT and historical), with instrument typing (e.g., common, ETFs, calls/puts, debt) and event flags.
- Management Changes database (CEO/CFO/Board and key officers) with ~40 fields per event and PDF report generation.
- ‘Unusual Event’ composite signals (e.g., buyback at low price with insider buying) for long/short idea generation.
Data & access details
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsBondsFunds | StocksETFsOptionsBonds |
Experience | IntermediateAdvanced | IntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Retail TradersPro RetailInstitutional InvestorsLong-term InvestorsValue InvestorsGrowth InvestorsAnalystsStudents/Researchers | Not specified |
Regions | North America | North America |
Coverage details | Countries: USIdentifiers: Ticker and CIK | Countries: US and CAIdentifiers: Ticker and CUSIP |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | Real-time | Real-timeEnd of Day |
Data granularity | Not specified | EOD |
Data partners | SEC EDGAR | Not specified |
| Access & integrations | ||
API protocols | Not specified | REST |
API auth & delivery | Not specified | Auth: APIKey |
Import methods | CSVManual | Not specified |
Integrations | Deal Roadshow | SFTPVerityRMSPower BITableau |
Export formats | CSVExcel | CSVExcelJSONPDF |
| Plans & trust | ||
Vendor & support | Finsight Group Inc.Country: USFounded 2012Support: Email and Phone | Verity (VerityData | InsiderScore)Country: USFounded 2004Support: Email and Phone |
Curation ratings | Not specified | Methodology 4/5Reliability 5/5UX 4/5 |
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Pricing breakdown
Free
Starting price
Plans & pricing
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Starting price
Plans & pricing
Coverage overlap
Shared categories
4Where the two tools cover the same ground.
CapEdge strengths
14InsiderScore (VerityData | InsiderScore) strengths
3What you only get with InsiderScore (VerityData | InsiderScore).
Community category leaders
Vote sentiment comparison
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between CapEdge and InsiderScore (VerityData | InsiderScore)?
CapEdge leans toward screeners, stock comparison, and data visualizations, while InsiderScore (VerityData | InsiderScore) puts more weight on insider data, institutional ownership, and corporate actions & special situations. They overlap in 4 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
Is CapEdge or InsiderScore (VerityData | InsiderScore) free to use?
CapEdge has a free tier, so you can get started without paying anything. InsiderScore (VerityData | InsiderScore) is paid-only. If budget matters, start with CapEdge and see how far it takes you before opening your wallet.
Can I use CapEdge or InsiderScore (VerityData | InsiderScore) on my phone?
CapEdge lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. InsiderScore (VerityData | InsiderScore) doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web and API.
Does CapEdge or InsiderScore (VerityData | InsiderScore) have an API?
InsiderScore (VerityData | InsiderScore) has an API for programmatic access and custom integrations. CapEdge doesn't, so you're working through its interface.
Should I choose CapEdge or InsiderScore (VerityData | InsiderScore)?
It depends on what you're after. Pick CapEdge if screeners and stock comparison matter to you; go with InsiderScore (VerityData | InsiderScore) if you'd rather have APIs & data feeds and watchlist. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do CapEdge and InsiderScore (VerityData | InsiderScore) cover?
Both cover stocks, ETFs, and bonds. CapEdge also handles funds. InsiderScore (VerityData | InsiderScore) adds options on top.
Do CapEdge and InsiderScore (VerityData | InsiderScore) offer real-time data?
Yes, both serve real-time market data, so either works when timing matters.
Can I export data from CapEdge and InsiderScore (VerityData | InsiderScore)?
Yes, both export to spreadsheets (CSV and Excel), which is handy if you like running your own numbers.
Which has a better stock screener: CapEdge or InsiderScore (VerityData | InsiderScore)?
CapEdge has a stock screener for surfacing ideas; InsiderScore (VerityData | InsiderScore) doesn't, and focuses its energy elsewhere.
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