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Finimize vs InsideArbitrage comparison

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

Quick takeaways

Finimize adds Stock Ideas, and Education coverage that InsideArbitrage skips.

InsideArbitrage includes Alerts, Calendar, Acquisitions, Spin-offs, Buybacks & Authorizations, Dividends, Splits, Insider Data, Institutional Data, 13F, 13D/13G, Regulatory Filings Monitoring, Screeners, Data Visualizations, Portfolio, Watchlist, Videos, Playbooks & Case Studies, and PDF Annotation categories that Finimize omits.

Finimize ships a mobile app. InsideArbitrage is web/desktop only.

In depth comparison

Finimize

finimize.com

A consumer-facing investing insights product best known for its quick daily newsletter and app experience. The free tier covers top market stories in minutes, while the Pro subscription adds analyst research, real-time fundamentals for U.S. equities, audio formats, and monthly live Q&A sessions with analysts. Pricing is roughly $200 per year or $29 per month, with localized checkout options. Intraday U.S. pricing and company data are sourced from IEX.

Platforms

WebMobile

Pricing

FreeSubscription

Quick highlights

Free daily newsletter that distills global market and investing news into a 3-minute read.
Pro subscription unlocks in-depth research reports, insights, “Quick Takes,” advanced investing guides, and monthly analyst Q&A events.
Real-time market data and fundamentals on approximately 20,000 U.S. stocks and ETFs.
Built-in audio mode (“Listen”) for most articles on web and mobile.
Intraday pricing and U.S. company data on Markets pages are provided by IEX.

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InsideArbitrage

insidearbitrage.com

Event‑driven research platform by Asif Suria focused on merger arbitrage, insider transactions, spinoffs, buybacks, activists, and related special situations. Premium includes tools like the Merger Arbitrage Tool, CVR database, buyback & spinoff trackers, premium screens (IA Score, cluster buys, ‘double dipper’), ‘Deals‑in‑the‑Works’ and deal calendars. IA Professional adds pro‑only features (e.g., CVR outcomes, activist tracker, reverse‑splits tracker, Insider Performance Score) and multi‑seat licensing.

Platforms

Web

Pricing

FreeSubscription

Quick highlights

Merger Arbitrage Tool with announced‑deal lists, spread tracking, calendars and deal updates; ‘Deals in the Works’ and deal post‑mortems.
Insider data hub with ‘Insider Weekends’, cluster buys, buys near highs, flip‑floppers, top‑performing insiders and sector heat‑map.
Buyback suite: daily buyback announcements, searchable buyback history, ‘Buyback Wednesdays’, and ‘Double Dipper’ (insiders + buybacks).
Spinoff suite: upcoming/completed spinoffs and ‘Spinsider’ screen; CVR deals database with outcomes.
Gurus/Institutional holdings pages aggregating 13F/13D/13G and Form 4 into manager dashboards.

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Where they differ

Finimize

Distinct strengths include:

Stock Ideas Education

Free daily newsletter that distills global market and investing news into a 3-minute read.
Pro subscription unlocks in-depth research reports, insights, “Quick Takes,” advanced investing guides, and monthly analyst Q&A events.
Real-time market data and fundamentals on approximately 20,000 U.S. stocks and ETFs.
Built-in audio mode (“Listen”) for most articles on web and mobile.

InsideArbitrage

Distinct strengths include:

Alerts Calendar Acquisitions Spin-offs Buybacks & Authorizations Dividends Splits Insider Data

Merger Arbitrage Tool with announced‑deal lists, spread tracking, calendars and deal updates; ‘Deals in the Works’ and deal post‑mortems.
Insider data hub with ‘Insider Weekends’, cluster buys, buys near highs, flip‑floppers, top‑performing insiders and sector heat‑map.
Buyback suite: daily buyback announcements, searchable buyback history, ‘Buyback Wednesdays’, and ‘Double Dipper’ (insiders + buybacks).
Spinoff suite: upcoming/completed spinoffs and ‘Spinsider’ screen; CVR deals database with outcomes.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	Finimize	InsideArbitrage
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: News, Blogs, Newsletters Unique: Stock Ideas, Education	Shared: News, Blogs, Newsletters Unique: Alerts, Calendar, Acquisitions, Spin-offs, Buybacks & Authorizations, Dividends, Splits, Insider Data, Institutional Data, 13F, 13D/13G, Regulatory Filings Monitoring, Screeners, Data Visualizations, Portfolio, Watchlist, Videos, Playbooks & Case Studies, PDF Annotation
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Stocks, ETFs, Cryptos, Commodities, Currencies, Bonds	Stocks, ETFs
Experience levels Who each product is built for	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Platforms Where you can access the product	Web, Mobile	Web
Pricing High-level pricing models	Free, Subscription	Free, Subscription
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor	Unique Free daily newsletter that distills global market and investing news into a 3-minute read. Pro subscription unlocks in-depth research reports, insights, “Quick Takes,” advanced investing guides, and monthly analyst Q&A events. Real-time market data and fundamentals on approximately 20,000 U.S. stocks and ETFs. Built-in audio mode (“Listen”) for most articles on web and mobile. Intraday pricing and U.S. company data on Markets pages are provided by IEX. Pricing: around $200 annually (includes a 7-day free trial) or $29 monthly, subject to local variations.	Unique Merger Arbitrage Tool with announced‑deal lists, spread tracking, calendars and deal updates; ‘Deals in the Works’ and deal post‑mortems. Insider data hub with ‘Insider Weekends’, cluster buys, buys near highs, flip‑floppers, top‑performing insiders and sector heat‑map. Buyback suite: daily buyback announcements, searchable buyback history, ‘Buyback Wednesdays’, and ‘Double Dipper’ (insiders + buybacks). Spinoff suite: upcoming/completed spinoffs and ‘Spinsider’ screen; CVR deals database with outcomes. Gurus/Institutional holdings pages aggregating 13F/13D/13G and Form 4 into manager dashboards. Event‑driven monitor & M&A news feed; earnings calendar; tender‑offers tracker; activist‑campaign tracker; C‑suite transitions tool.
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 Finimize and InsideArbitrage both support?

Both platforms cover News, Blogs, and Newsletters workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.

Do Finimize and InsideArbitrage require subscriptions?

Both Finimize and InsideArbitrage keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.

Which tool has mobile access?

Finimize ships a dedicated mobile experience, while InsideArbitrage focuses on web or desktop access.

What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?

Finimize differentiates itself with Free daily newsletter that distills global market and investing news into a 3-minute read., Pro subscription unlocks in-depth research reports, insights, “Quick Takes,” advanced investing guides, and monthly analyst Q&A events., and Real-time market data and fundamentals on approximately 20,000 U.S. stocks and ETFs., whereas InsideArbitrage stands out for Merger Arbitrage Tool with announced‑deal lists, spread tracking, calendars and deal updates; ‘Deals in the Works’ and deal post‑mortems., Insider data hub with ‘Insider Weekends’, cluster buys, buys near highs, flip‑floppers, top‑performing insiders and sector heat‑map., and Buyback suite: daily buyback announcements, searchable buyback history, ‘Buyback Wednesdays’, and ‘Double Dipper’ (insiders + buybacks)..

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