VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★

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Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Tool Comparison

ChartMill vs OpenInsider comparison

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

ChartMill logo

ChartMill

chartmill.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb
Hands-on review
OpenInsider logo

OpenInsider

openinsider.com

PricingFree
PlatformsWeb
Editor's pickHands-on review
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At a glance

Platforms
ChartMillWeb
OpenInsiderWeb
Categories
ChartMill19
OpenInsider3
Pricing details

Tool

ChartMill

$34.97/mo

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial

Plans & pricing

FreeFree
Monthly Subscription$34.97/mo
Annual Subscription + Free Course$299.97/yr

Tool

OpenInsider

Starting price

Free tierNo
Free trial

Plans & pricing

Pricing not published

Category leaders
Stock IdeasChartMill
WatchlistChartMill
BacktestingChartMill
NewsChartMill
AlertsChartMill
DividendsChartMill
FinancialsChartMill
Browse the #1 tool in 90+ categories

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Platform details

AttributeChartMillOpenInsider
Asset types
StocksETFs
StocksClosed-End Funds
Experience
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Regions
North AmericaEurope
North America
Data freshness
15-min DelayedEnd of Day
Real-time
API access
Not specifiedNot specified
Export formats
CSV
CSV

Coverage overlap

Shared categories3

Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.

OpenInsider strengths0

Categories covered by OpenInsider only.

No unique categories.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between ChartMill and OpenInsider?

ChartMill focuses on Screeners, Stock Ideas, and Data Visualizations while OpenInsider specializes in Insider Data, Screeners, and Data Visualizations. They overlap in 3 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

How much do ChartMill and OpenInsider cost?

Good news—both ChartMill and OpenInsider offer free plans. You can try each platform without commitment and only pay when you need premium features.

Should I choose ChartMill or OpenInsider?

Choose ChartMill if you need Free advanced stock screener with technical + fundamental filters (dividend, valuation, growth, profitability, health), custom expressions, saved screens, and customizable result views (tables/charts)., and Trading Ideas library of pre-configured screens/strategies that can be run and adapted.. Go with OpenInsider if Real-time SEC Form 4 insider trading screener for insider buying and selling., and Pre-built report pages such as “Latest Insider Purchases”. better fits how you invest.

What asset classes do ChartMill and OpenInsider cover?

Both cover Stocks. ChartMill also includes ETFs. OpenInsider adds coverage for Closed-End Funds.

Does ChartMill or OpenInsider have real-time data?

OpenInsider offers real-time data feeds, which is essential for active traders. ChartMill 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 ChartMill and OpenInsider?

Both platforms let you export data to spreadsheets (CSV). This is useful for custom analysis or record-keeping.

Is ChartMill or OpenInsider better for day trading?

ChartMill is built with active traders in mind, offering features like real-time data and technical analysis. OpenInsider is better suited for buy-and-hold investors focused on fundamentals.

Which has a better stock screener—ChartMill or OpenInsider?

Both ChartMill and OpenInsider include stock screeners. Try each to see which filtering options and interface you prefer.

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