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Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Tool Comparison

CB Insights vs Roic AI comparison

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

CB Insights logo

CB Insights

cbinsights.com

PricingSubscription
PlatformsWeb, Mobile, API
Roic AI logo

Roic AI

roic.ai

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb, API
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At a glance

Platforms
CB InsightsWeb, Mobile, API
Roic AIWeb, API
Categories
CB Insights7
Roic AI8
Pricing details

Tool

CB Insights

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial10 days

Plans & pricing

Free TrialFree
EnterpriseSubscription

Tool

Roic AI

$21/mo

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial

Plans & pricing

FreeFree
Individual (Annual)$21/mo
Professional (Annual)$40/mo
Professional (Monthly)$49/mo
Enterprise (Annual)$499/mo

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Platform details

AttributeCB InsightsRoic AI
Asset types
StocksOther
StocksETFsClosed-End Funds
Experience
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Regions
North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica
North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica
Data freshness
Not specified
Real-timeEnd of Day
API access
Not specified
REST
Export formats
Not specified
CSVExcelJSON

Coverage overlap

Shared categories3

Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.

CB Insights strengths4

Categories covered by CB Insights only.

Roic AI strengths5

Categories covered by Roic AI only.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between CB Insights and Roic AI?

CB Insights focuses on Data APIs, Sheets / Excel Add-ins, and Screeners while Roic AI specializes in Financials, Transcripts, and News. They overlap in 3 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

Is CB Insights or Roic AI free to use?

Roic AI offers a free tier that lets you get started without paying, while CB Insights requires a subscription. If budget is a concern, start with Roic AI and upgrade later if you need more advanced features.

Can I use CB Insights or Roic AI on my phone?

CB Insights has a mobile app so you can check your research on the go. Roic AI is web-only, so you'll need a browser to access it from mobile devices.

Do CB Insights and Roic AI have APIs?

Yes, both platforms offer API access for developers and quants who want to build custom integrations or automate their workflows.

Should I choose CB Insights or Roic AI?

Choose CB Insights if you need Global company intelligence platform covering private and public companies, investors, deals, and M&A activity., and APIs and enterprise data feeds providing structured access to company, funding, and investor datasets.. Go with Roic AI if Company pages combine business summaries with 30+ years of financial statements and earnings call transcripts., and Tiered access: Free plan gives US annuals only; Individual unlocks global coverage, quarterly and TTM data, plus Excel export; Professional adds unlimited exports, a personal-use API connection, and the Excel plugin; Enterprise allows multi-user access, unlimited API bandwidth, and commercial usage rights. better fits how you invest.

What asset classes do CB Insights and Roic AI cover?

Both cover Stocks. CB Insights also includes Other. Roic AI adds coverage for ETFs, and Closed-End Funds.

Does CB Insights or Roic AI have real-time data?

Roic AI offers real-time data feeds, which is essential for active traders. CB Insights uses delayed or end-of-day data, which works fine for longer-term investors who don't need up-to-the-second quotes.

Can I export data from CB Insights and Roic AI?

Roic AI supports data exports to CSV, Excel, and JSON. CB Insights has more limited export options.

Which has a better stock screener—CB Insights or Roic AI?

Both CB Insights and Roic AI include stock screeners. Try each to see which filtering options and interface you prefer.

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