VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★

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Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Tool Comparison

DATAROMA vs Variant comparison

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

DATAROMA logo

DATAROMA

dataroma.com

PricingFree
PlatformsWeb
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Variant logo

Variant

variantinsights.com

PricingOther
PlatformsWeb
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At a glance

Platforms
DATAROMAWeb
VariantWeb
Categories
DATAROMA5
Variant4

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Platform details

AttributeDATAROMAVariant
Asset types
StocksETFs
Stocks
Experience
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
IntermediateAdvanced
Regions
North America
Not specified
Data freshness
Not specifiedNot specified
API access
Not specifiedNot specified
Export formats
Not specifiedNot specified

Coverage overlap

Shared categories1

Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.

DATAROMA strengths4

Categories covered by DATAROMA only.

Variant strengths3

Categories covered by Variant only.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between DATAROMA and Variant?

DATAROMA focuses on Stock Ideas, Investor Holdings, and 13F while Variant specializes in Stock Ideas, Market Sentiment, and Forums. They overlap in 1 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

Is DATAROMA or Variant free to use?

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

Which is better for beginners—DATAROMA or Variant?

DATAROMA is more beginner-friendly with an approachable interface. Both can work for intermediate users.

Should I choose DATAROMA or Variant?

Choose DATAROMA if you need Homepage states it is “currently tracking portfolios” of superinvestors (count shown on-page and may change over time) and highlights recent activity / insider buys of superinvestor holdings., and Superinvestor holdings pages list positions with % of portfolio, activity (e.g., Add/Reduce), shares, reported price, current price, and 52‑week low/high.. Go with Variant if AI Catalyst Finder scans filings, transcripts, and other documents to surface potential catalysts in public-company situations., and Buyside discussion area with differentiated views and thousands of investor comments. better fits how you invest.

What asset classes do DATAROMA and Variant cover?

Both cover Stocks. DATAROMA also includes ETFs.

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