VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ FINANCIAL TOOLS & SERVICES DIRECTORY ★

PRICE: 5 CENTS

Monday, October 6, 2025

Head-to-head

Fintel vs Insider Screener comparison

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

Quick takeaways

Fintel adds Short Interest, 13F, 13D/13G, Which ETF includes this Stock?, ETF Holdings, Improved Filings, Options, Portfolio, News, Data APIs, Dark Pool & Off-Exchange, and Dividend coverage that Insider Screener skips.

Insider Screener includes Scores categories that Fintel omits.

Fintel highlights: Official short-interest data sourced from NASDAQ and NYSE on individual ticker pages., Off-exchange and dark pool short volume reported from FINRA feeds., and Comprehensive ownership tracking including 13F, 13D/G, NPORT filings, ETF and mutual fund holders, plus UK disclosure data..

Insider Screener is known for: Insider-trading coverage across multiple regions, including the US, Canada, and major European and Asia-Pacific markets, with data standardized across jurisdictions., Updates appear within minutes of regulatory filings, collected directly from regulators and exchanges., and Powerful screeners for insider buys and sells, cluster activity, “buying the dip,” executive transactions, and earnings-related trades..

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Fintel

fintel.io

Platform for ownership, filings, short interest, and options sentiment with broad global coverage. Plans range from Free through Bronze, Silver, and Gold, with premium features like the Workbench, Portfolio Builder, and custom quant models reserved for higher tiers. Real-time options flow, unusual options activity, and Excel export are available on paid plans. Broker account linking is supported via Plaid (U.S. only).

Platforms

Web
API

Pricing

Free
Subscription

Quick highlights

  • Official short-interest data sourced from NASDAQ and NYSE on individual ticker pages.
  • Off-exchange and dark pool short volume reported from FINRA feeds.
  • Comprehensive ownership tracking including 13F, 13D/G, NPORT filings, ETF and mutual fund holders, plus UK disclosure data.
  • Dedicated “Which ETF holds this stock?” pages showing ETF-level exposure by ticker.
  • Insider trading data from Forms 3, 4, and 5, with real-time alerts and identification of 10b5-1 trading plans.

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Insider Screener

insiderscreener.com

Covers global insider trading activity with standardized data across markets. Paid tiers unlock additional screening power, tracking capacity, exports, and performance rankings. Plus allows 25 tracked stocks; Pro adds earnings data and 50 tracked stocks; Premium goes up to 500 tracked stocks with detailed insider performance metrics and priority support. There’s no free trial, but refunds are available within 7 days of purchase.

Platforms

Web

Pricing

Free
Subscription

Quick highlights

  • Insider-trading coverage across multiple regions, including the US, Canada, and major European and Asia-Pacific markets, with data standardized across jurisdictions.
  • Updates appear within minutes of regulatory filings, collected directly from regulators and exchanges.
  • Powerful screeners for insider buys and sells, cluster activity, “buying the dip,” executive transactions, and earnings-related trades.
  • Advanced search tools with saved searches, plus daily email reports and alerts.
  • Export functionality for Excel and CSV, available directly from transaction tables.

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Overlap

Shared focus areas

4 overlaps

Mutual strengths include Insider Data, Screeners, and Watchlist plus 1 more area.

Where they differ

Fintel

Distinct strengths include:

  • Official short-interest data sourced from NASDAQ and NYSE on individual ticker pages.
  • Off-exchange and dark pool short volume reported from FINRA feeds.
  • Comprehensive ownership tracking including 13F, 13D/G, NPORT filings, ETF and mutual fund holders, plus UK disclosure data.
  • Dedicated “Which ETF holds this stock?” pages showing ETF-level exposure by ticker.

Insider Screener

Distinct strengths include:

  • Insider-trading coverage across multiple regions, including the US, Canada, and major European and Asia-Pacific markets, with data standardized across jurisdictions.
  • Updates appear within minutes of regulatory filings, collected directly from regulators and exchanges.
  • Powerful screeners for insider buys and sells, cluster activity, “buying the dip,” executive transactions, and earnings-related trades.
  • Advanced search tools with saved searches, plus daily email reports and alerts.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

AttributeFintelInsider Screener
Categories

Which research workflows each platform targets

Shared: Insider Data, Screeners, Watchlist, Alerts

Unique: Short Interest, 13F, 13D/13G, Which ETF includes this Stock?, ETF Holdings, Improved Filings, Options, Portfolio, News, Data APIs, Dark Pool & Off-Exchange, Dividend

Shared: Insider Data, Screeners, Watchlist, Alerts

Unique: Scores

Asset types

Supported asset classes and universes

Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Options, Bonds

Stocks

Experience levels

Who each product is built for

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Platforms

Where you can access the product

Web, API

Web

Pricing

High-level pricing models

Free, Subscription

Free, Subscription

Key features

Core capabilities called out by each vendor

Unique

  • Official short-interest data sourced from NASDAQ and NYSE on individual ticker pages.
  • Off-exchange and dark pool short volume reported from FINRA feeds.
  • Comprehensive ownership tracking including 13F, 13D/G, NPORT filings, ETF and mutual fund holders, plus UK disclosure data.
  • Dedicated “Which ETF holds this stock?” pages showing ETF-level exposure by ticker.
  • Insider trading data from Forms 3, 4, and 5, with real-time alerts and identification of 10b5-1 trading plans.
  • Unusual options activity and sentiment monitoring, with real-time options flow available to premium users.

Unique

  • Insider-trading coverage across multiple regions, including the US, Canada, and major European and Asia-Pacific markets, with data standardized across jurisdictions.
  • Updates appear within minutes of regulatory filings, collected directly from regulators and exchanges.
  • Powerful screeners for insider buys and sells, cluster activity, “buying the dip,” executive transactions, and earnings-related trades.
  • Advanced search tools with saved searches, plus daily email reports and alerts.
  • Export functionality for Excel and CSV, available directly from transaction tables.
  • Premium “Top Insiders” ranking that highlights individuals by average return, success rate, and transaction count, excluding pre-planned trades.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do Fintel and Insider Screener both support?

Both platforms cover Insider Data, Screeners, Watchlist, and Alerts workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.

Do Fintel and Insider Screener require subscriptions?

Both Fintel and Insider Screener keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.

How can you access Fintel and Insider Screener?

Both Fintel and Insider Screener prioritize web or desktop access. Investors wanting a mobile-first workflow may need to rely on responsive web views.

What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?

Fintel differentiates itself with Official short-interest data sourced from NASDAQ and NYSE on individual ticker pages., Off-exchange and dark pool short volume reported from FINRA feeds., and Comprehensive ownership tracking including 13F, 13D/G, NPORT filings, ETF and mutual fund holders, plus UK disclosure data., whereas Insider Screener stands out for Insider-trading coverage across multiple regions, including the US, Canada, and major European and Asia-Pacific markets, with data standardized across jurisdictions., Updates appear within minutes of regulatory filings, collected directly from regulators and exchanges., and Powerful screeners for insider buys and sells, cluster activity, “buying the dip,” executive transactions, and earnings-related trades..

Curation & Accuracy

This directory blends AI‑assisted discovery with human curation. Entries are reviewed, edited, and organized with the goal of expanding coverage and sharpening quality over time. Your feedback helps steer improvements (because no single human can capture everything all at once).

Details change. Pricing, features, and availability may be incomplete or out of date. Treat listings as a starting point and verify on the provider’s site before making decisions. If you spot an error or a gap, send a quick note and I’ll adjust.