VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
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Friday, January 30, 2026
Tool Comparison
Capitol Trades vs InsideArbitrage comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
At a glance
| Capitol Trades | InsideArbitrage | |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier | ||
| Free trial | ||
| Starting price | — | $100/mo |
| Enterprise option | ||
| Available plans | Free | Premium – Monthly, Premium – Annual, IA Professional (4 seats) |
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Platform details
| Attribute | Capitol Trades | InsideArbitrage |
|---|---|---|
Asset types | StocksETFsMutual FundsOptionsCryptosBondsPrivate FundsOther | StocksETFs |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediate | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Regions | North America | North America |
Data freshness | Not specified | Real-timeEnd of Day |
API access | Not specified | Not specified |
Export formats | Not specified | Not specified |
Coverage overlap
Categories covered by InsideArbitrage only.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between Capitol Trades and InsideArbitrage?
Capitol Trades focuses on US Government Trades, News, and Blogs while InsideArbitrage specializes in News, Alerts, and Calendar. They overlap in 3 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.
How much do Capitol Trades and InsideArbitrage cost?
Good news—both Capitol Trades and InsideArbitrage offer free plans. You can try each platform without commitment and only pay when you need premium features.
Which is better for beginners—Capitol Trades or InsideArbitrage?
Both platforms target experienced investors. If you're just starting out, expect a learning curve with either option.
Should I choose Capitol Trades or InsideArbitrage?
Choose Capitol Trades if you need Tracks U.S. politicians’ disclosed trades (Senate/Congress) and presents them via Trades, Politicians, and Issuers explorers., and Claims “new trades and analytics are published as close to real-time as possible”; also offers a Twitter feed for newly published trades.. Go with InsideArbitrage if Merger Arbitrage Tool with announced‑deal lists, spread tracking, calendars and deal updates; ‘Deals in the Works’ and deal post‑mortems., and Insider data hub with ‘Insider Weekends’, cluster buys, buys near highs, flip‑floppers, top‑performing insiders and sector heat‑map. better fits how you invest.
What asset classes do Capitol Trades and InsideArbitrage cover?
Both cover Stocks, and ETFs. Capitol Trades also includes Mutual Funds, Options, Cryptos, Bonds, Private Funds, and Other.
Does Capitol Trades or InsideArbitrage have real-time data?
InsideArbitrage offers real-time data feeds, which is essential for active traders. Capitol Trades 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—Capitol Trades or InsideArbitrage?
InsideArbitrage includes a stock screener for finding investment ideas. Capitol Trades focuses on other analytical tools.
Can I track my portfolio with Capitol Trades or InsideArbitrage?
InsideArbitrage offers portfolio tracking features. Capitol Trades is more focused on research and analysis.
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