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Tool Comparison
Capitol Trades vs Stock Analysis
Pick Capitol Trades instead if
Capitol Trades
Free · Web
- You care about US government trades, something Stock Analysis doesn't offer
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Stock Analysis
Free • From $79/yr · Web · Mobile
- Delayed quotes won't cut it; you need real-time data
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
- You care about stock ideas, screeners, and ETF screeners, things Capitol Trades doesn't offer
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Our take
The bottom line
Capitol Trades and Stock Analysis cover a lot of the same ground (3 shared categories, news, blogs, and newsletters), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. Stock Analysis simply does more: 27 categories to Capitol Trades's 4, including stock ideas, screeners, and ETF screeners, plus a mobile app. Capitol Trades counters by being completely free.
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Key differences at a glance
- Real-time data
- Stock Analysis
- Broader coverage
- Stock Analysis27 vs 4 categories
- Mobile app
- Stock Analysis
- Global coverage
- Stock Analysis
- Free plan
- Both
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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 | Free • From $79/yr |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | — | — |
Plan limits | Free: history: Website data restricted to the past 3 years | 13 limits: Free: ads: Yes, Free: exports: Limited compared with Pro/Unlimited +11 more |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | No | Yes |
API access | No | No |
Broker sync | — | Yes |
Integrations | — | Brokerage account sync, Google Sheets export +3 more |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +2 more | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +8 more |
Categories covered | 4 | 27 |
Regions | North America | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | — | 6 signals: Latency: Streaming, Real-time, 15-min Delayed, and End of Day, Granularity: Minute and EOD +4 more |
Data partners | — | 10 partners: Fiscal.ai, S&P Global Market Intelligence +8 more |
Capabilities | Universe builder | 4 signals: Universe builder, Factors: Value, Quality, Momentum, Growth, and Size +2 more |
Security | — | Encryption in transit |
| Try it | Visit Capitol Trades | Visit Stock Analysis |
Where each one shines
What Capitol Trades and Stock Analysis each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What Capitol Trades and Stock Analysis each do best.What Capitol Trades does best
- Tracking U.S.
- Filters for political trades by chamber, party, committee, state, asset type, transaction type, trade size, sector, and issuer country.
- Direct access to trade detail pages with traded date, published date, filed date, reporting gap, owner type, asset type, and disclosed size range.
- Original filing links to verify disclosures at the source before acting on a trade.
- Browsing access to issuer pages with market snapshots and lists of politician trades tied to that issuer.
What Stock Analysis does best
- Research coverage for 130,000+ global stocks and funds, including stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, closed-end funds, indexes, IPOs, preferred shares, and other listed symbols.
- Market research entry points: news, press releases, trending stocks, indexes, heatmaps, pre-market movers, after-hours movers, IPO news, and broad market activity pages.
- Screening for ideas with stock, ETF, IPO, and mutual-fund screeners that support country and exchange filters, indicators, watchlist actions, table views, and paid saved-screen workflows.
- Direct access to ticker pages with quote data, company profiles, financial statements, ratios, statistics, business metrics, dividends, price history, charts, news, related symbols, downloadable tables, and data-source context.
- Tracking event-driven research with earnings calendars, IPO calendars, IPO statistics, dividend calendars, listings, delistings, splits, symbol changes, spin-offs, bankruptcies, acquisitions, and historical corporate actions.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Capitol Trades and Stock Analysis, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Capitol Trades and Stock Analysis, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsMutual FundsOptionsCryptosBondsPrivate FundsOther | StocksETFsMutual FundsClosed-End FundsFundsOther |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediate | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Retail TradersPro RetailAnalystsStudents/Researchers | Retail TradersPro RetailLong-term InvestorsValue InvestorsGrowth InvestorsDividend InvestorsIndex/Passive InvestorsSwing Traders+2 more |
Regions | North America | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica |
Coverage details | Identifiers: Ticker | Identifiers: Ticker, CIK, ISIN, and CUSIP |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | Not specified | StreamingReal-time15-min DelayedEnd of Day |
Data granularity | Not specified | MinuteEOD |
Pricing sources | Not specified | ExchangeVendor |
Data partners | Not specified | Fiscal.aiS&P Global Market IntelligenceNasdaq Data LinkFinancial Modeling PrepCboeNasdaq / NYSEBenzingaFinnhub+2 more |
| Access & integrations | ||
Import methods | Not specified | ManualCSVBrokerOAuth |
Integrations | Not specified | Brokerage account syncGoogle Sheets exportApple App StoreGoogle PlayPaddle |
Export formats | Not specified | CSVExcel |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Not specified | Encryption in transit |
Capability signals | Universe builder | Universe builderFactors: Value, Quality, Momentum, Growth, and SizeBroker syncMulti-currency |
Vendor & support | 2iQ Research GmbHCountry: GermanySupport: Email and Phone | Vefir ehf.Country: IcelandFounded 2019Support: Email |
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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 | Freehistory: Website data restricted to the past 3 years | Freeads: Yes · exports: Limited compared with Pro/Unlimited · +2 more |
| Entry paid plan | — | $79/yr≈ $6.58/mo“Pro”stocks per watchlist: 100 · active alerts: 100 · +3 more |
| Top plan | — | $199/yr≈ $16.58/mo“Unlimited”downloads: Unlimited · stocks per watchlist: Unlimited · +2 more |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between Capitol Trades and Stock Analysis?
Capitol Trades leans toward US government trades, news, and blogs, while Stock Analysis puts more weight on stock ideas, screeners, and ETF screeners. They overlap in 3 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do Capitol Trades and Stock Analysis cost?
Good news: both Capitol Trades and Stock Analysis have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Which is better for beginners: Capitol Trades or Stock Analysis?
Honestly, neither is aimed at beginners. Expect a learning curve either way; that's the trade-off for the depth they offer.
Can I use Capitol Trades or Stock Analysis on my phone?
Stock Analysis lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. Capitol Trades doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web.
Should I choose Capitol Trades or Stock Analysis?
It depends on what you're after. Pick Capitol Trades if US government trades matter to you; go with Stock Analysis if you'd rather have stock ideas and screeners. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do Capitol Trades and Stock Analysis cover?
Both cover stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, and other. Capitol Trades also handles options, cryptos, and bonds. Stock Analysis adds closed-end funds and funds on top.
Does Capitol Trades or Stock Analysis have real-time data?
Stock Analysis offers real-time data, which matters if you trade actively. Capitol Trades 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.
Which covers international markets: Capitol Trades or Stock Analysis?
Stock Analysis has documented international coverage (North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, and more), so it's the safer bet if you hold non-US stocks. Capitol Trades is more region-specific, mainly North America.
Can I export data from Capitol Trades and Stock Analysis?
Stock Analysis exports to CSV and Excel. Capitol Trades is stingier about getting data out.
Which has a better stock screener: Capitol Trades or Stock Analysis?
Stock Analysis has a stock screener for surfacing ideas; Capitol Trades doesn't, and focuses its energy elsewhere.
Can I track my portfolio with Capitol Trades or Stock Analysis?
Stock Analysis handles portfolio tracking. Capitol Trades is really a research tool; you'd track your portfolio elsewhere.
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