CEO.CA adds Order Book / Level II, News, Forums, Videos, and Blogs coverage that InsiderScore (VerityData | InsiderScore) skips.
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Tool Comparison
CEO.CA vs InsiderScore (VerityData | InsiderScore) comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Quick takeaways
InsiderScore (VerityData | InsiderScore) includes Institutional Data, 13F, 13D/13G, Buybacks & Authorizations, Secondary Offerings, Data APIs, and Flags categories that CEO.CA omits.
CEO.CA has a free tier, while InsiderScore (VerityData | InsiderScore) requires a paid plan.
CEO.CA ships a mobile app. InsiderScore (VerityData | InsiderScore) is web/desktop only.
In depth comparison
CEO.CA
ceo.ca
Canadian small-cap–focused investor community and data platform. Core: real-time Level II market depth for CSE/TSXV/TSX via CEO.CA Pro, SEDI insider filings dashboard, real-time news ‘Newsroom’, ticker-based chat rooms, watchlists, and iOS/Android apps. No public API disclosed.
Platforms
Pricing
Quick highlights
- Interactive Level II (Market by Price / Market by Order) with animated bids/asks & color-coded recency.
- House positions (daily & historical) and ATS depth (15-min delayed).
- SEDI insider-filings feed & dashboard for Canadian issuers.
- Real-time newsroom plus personalized ‘My Feed’.
- Ticker-centric chat channels, private groups, and DMs; mobile apps (iOS/Android).
Community votes (overall)
InsiderScore (VerityData | InsiderScore)
insiderscore.com
Institutional‑grade datasets and research on insider transactions (Form 4), stock buybacks/authorizations, management changes, and institutional holdings (13F/13D/13G). InsiderScore is now part of Verity’s VerityData suite. Delivery via web platform, REST API, and multiple production feeds (point‑in‑time variants available).
Categories
Platforms
Pricing
Quick highlights
- 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 (plans & quarterly repurchases) since 2004, including ASRs, tender offers, Dutch auctions, and NCIBs; PIT feeds provided.
- 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.
Community votes (overall)
Where they differ
CEO.CA
Distinct strengths include:
- Interactive Level II (Market by Price / Market by Order) with animated bids/asks & color-coded recency.
- House positions (daily & historical) and ATS depth (15-min delayed).
- SEDI insider-filings feed & dashboard for Canadian issuers.
- Real-time newsroom plus personalized ‘My Feed’.
InsiderScore (VerityData | InsiderScore)
Distinct strengths include:
- 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 (plans & quarterly repurchases) since 2004, including ASRs, tender offers, Dutch auctions, and NCIBs; PIT feeds provided.
- 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.
Feature-by-feature breakdown
| Attribute | CEO.CA | InsiderScore (VerityData | InsiderScore) |
|---|---|---|
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets | Shared: Alerts, Insider Data, Watchlist Unique: Order Book / Level II, News, Forums, Videos, Blogs | Shared: Alerts, Insider Data, Watchlist Unique: Institutional Data, 13F, 13D/13G, Buybacks & Authorizations, Secondary Offerings, Data APIs, Flags |
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks, ETFs | Stocks, ETFs, Options, Bonds |
Experience levels Who each product is built for | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Intermediate, Advanced |
Platforms Where you can access the product | Web, Mobile | Web, API |
Pricing High-level pricing models | Free, Subscription | Subscription |
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor | Unique
| Unique
|
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat | Not yet | Not yet |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Standard listing | Standard listing |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do CEO.CA and InsiderScore (VerityData | InsiderScore) both support?
Both platforms cover Alerts, Insider Data, and Watchlist workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Which tool offers a free plan?
CEO.CA offers a free entry point, while InsiderScore (VerityData | InsiderScore) requires a paid subscription. Review the pricing table to see how the paid tiers compare.
Which tool has mobile access?
CEO.CA ships a dedicated mobile experience, while InsiderScore (VerityData | InsiderScore) focuses on web or desktop access.
What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?
CEO.CA differentiates itself with Interactive Level II (Market by Price / Market by Order) with animated bids/asks & color-coded recency., House positions (daily & historical) and ATS depth (15-min delayed)., and SEDI insider-filings feed & dashboard for Canadian issuers., whereas InsiderScore (VerityData | InsiderScore) stands out for 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 (plans & quarterly repurchases) since 2004, including ASRs, tender offers, Dutch auctions, and NCIBs; PIT feeds provided., and Institutional holdings feeds covering 13F, 13D, and 13G (PIT and historical), with instrument typing (e.g., common, ETFs, calls/puts, debt) and event flags..
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