★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
Tool comparison edition
Tool Comparison
ETF.com vs InsideArbitrage
Pick ETF.com if
ETF.com
Best for ETF screeners and ETF comparison
Free • From $6/mo · Web
- You'd rather start free and only pay if you outgrow it
- You want the cheaper way in: plans start at $6/mo instead of $100/mo
- You care about ETF screeners, ETF comparison, and ETF analysis, things InsideArbitrage doesn't offer
Pick InsideArbitrage if
InsideArbitrage
Best for alerts and calendar
From $100/mo · Web
- Delayed quotes won't cut it; you need real-time data
- You care about alerts, calendar, and dividends, things ETF.com doesn't offer
Skip both if: Neither one clicks with how you research; there are strong third options.
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The verdict
The bottom line
ETF.com and InsideArbitrage cover a lot of the same ground (6 shared categories, including portfolio, watchlist, and news), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. InsideArbitrage simply does more: 18 categories to ETF.com's 13, including alerts, calendar, and dividends. ETF.com counters by letting you start free.
Key differences at a glance
- Real-time data
- InsideArbitrage
- Free plan
- ETF.com
- Cheaper paid plan
- ETF.com$6/mo vs $100/mo
- Broader coverage
- InsideArbitrage18 vs 13 categories
- Asset coverage
- InsideArbitrageAdds stocks
Comparison snapshot
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & plans | ||
Starting price | Free • From $6/mo | From $100/mo |
Free tier | Yes | No |
Free trial | — | — |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | No | No |
API access | No | No |
Broker sync | No | No |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | — | — |
Categories covered | 13 | 18 |
Regions | North America | North America |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | 4 signals: Latency: End of Day, Granularity: EOD +2 more | 4 signals: Latency: Real-time and End of Day, Granularity: EOD +2 more |
Capabilities | Universe builder | Universe builder |
| Try it | Visit ETF.com | Visit InsideArbitrage |
Standout features
What ETF.com does best
- Screen more than 4,300 U.S.-listed ETFs with FactSet-powered data, total-return fields, filters, and saved screens.
- Compare ETFs side by side across costs, performance, portfolio composition, factor exposure, and ESG metrics.
- Use the Fund Flow Tracker to monitor ETF inflows and outflows by ticker and time period.
- Search ETF holdings by stock ticker to see which funds have meaningful exposure to a company.
- Use ETF Pulse to spot funds with notable flow and performance activity.
What InsideArbitrage does best
- Track announced merger-arbitrage deals with spread context, calendars, deal updates, Deals in the Works, and post-mortem research.
- Use tracked-deal workflows to filter relevant news, SEC filings, and tweets around the active-deal symbols a premium user follows.
- Research insider activity with Insider Weekends, cluster buys, buys near highs, flip-floppers, top-performing insiders, sector heat maps, and premium insider screens.
- Monitor buyback situations through daily buyback announcements, searchable buyback history, Buyback Wednesdays, and Double Dipper screens that combine insider buying with repurchases.
- Follow spinoffs, completed spinoffs, Spinsider ideas, CVR deals, CVR outcomes, tender offers, reverse splits, activist campaigns, C-suite transitions, and M&A news feeds.
Data & access details
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | ETFs | StocksETFs |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Regions | North America | North America |
Coverage details | Countries: USIdentifiers: Ticker | Countries: USExchanges: XNYS, XNAS, and ARCXIdentifiers: Ticker and CIK |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | End of Day | Real-timeEnd of Day |
Data granularity | EOD | EOD |
| Access & integrations | ||
Import methods | Not specified | Manual |
| Plans & trust | ||
Capability signals | Universe builder | Universe builder |
Vendor & support | ETF.comCountry: USSupport: Email | InsideArbitrageCountry: USSupport: Email |
Curation ratings | Methodology 3/5Reliability 4/5UX 4/5 | Methodology 3/5Reliability 3/5UX 4/5 |
Green tags are exclusive to that tool in this comparison.
Pricing breakdown
$6/mo
Lower starting price
Plans & pricing
$100/mo
Starting price
Plans & pricing
Coverage overlap
Shared categories
6Where the two tools cover the same ground.
ETF.com strengths
7What you only get with ETF.com.
InsideArbitrage strengths
12Community category leaders
Vote sentiment comparison
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between ETF.com and InsideArbitrage?
ETF.com leans toward ETF screeners, ETF comparison, and ETF analysis, while InsideArbitrage puts more weight on news, alerts, and calendar. They overlap in 6 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
Is ETF.com or InsideArbitrage free to use?
ETF.com has a free tier, so you can get started without paying anything. InsideArbitrage is paid-only. If budget matters, start with ETF.com and see how far it takes you before opening your wallet.
Should I choose ETF.com or InsideArbitrage?
It depends on what you're after. Pick ETF.com if ETF screeners and ETF comparison matter to you; go with InsideArbitrage if you'd rather have alerts and calendar. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do ETF.com and InsideArbitrage cover?
Both cover ETFs. InsideArbitrage adds stocks on top.
Does ETF.com or InsideArbitrage have real-time data?
InsideArbitrage offers real-time data, which matters if you trade actively. ETF.com 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 has a better stock screener: ETF.com or InsideArbitrage?
Both ETF.com and InsideArbitrage include stock screeners, and they differ more in interface than raw power; try both and see which one clicks for you.
Can I track my portfolio with ETF.com or InsideArbitrage?
Yes, both do portfolio tracking: holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.
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