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FINVIZ vs InsiderScore (VerityData | InsiderScore) comparison

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

Quick takeaways

FINVIZ adds Screeners, Data Visualizations, Portfolio, Backtesting, News, Financials, ETF Overview, ETF Holdings, Short Interest, and Options coverage that InsiderScore (VerityData | InsiderScore) skips.

InsiderScore (VerityData | InsiderScore) includes Institutional Data, 13D/13G, Buybacks & Authorizations, Secondary Offerings, and Flags categories that FINVIZ omits.

FINVIZ highlights: Coverage focused on U.S. equities (NYSE, Nasdaq, Amex). Free data delayed 15–20 minutes; Elite adds real-time plus pre- and after-hours trading sessions., Stock screener supports both fundamental and technical filters. Elite expands functionality with 20+ additional filters and raises saved presets from 50 to 200., and Visualization tools include Heat Maps and Groups, with real-time updates for Elite users..

InsiderScore (VerityData | InsiderScore) is known for: Cleaned & context‑rich Form 4 dataset (history back to 2003/2004) with analyst review, 10b5‑1 plan tagging, and noise reduction (e.g., RSU/tax‑related sales)., Comprehensive buyback database (plans & quarterly repurchases) since 2004, including ASRs, tender offers, Dutch auctions, and NCIBs; PIT feeds provided., and Institutional holdings feeds covering 13F, 13D, and 13G (PIT and historical), with instrument typing (e.g., common, ETFs, calls/puts, debt) and event flags..

FINVIZ has a free tier, while InsiderScore (VerityData | InsiderScore) requires a paid plan.

FINVIZ

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A popular stock screener and charting platform best known for its heat maps, visualization tools, and simple interface. The Free tier is ad-supported with delayed U.S. market data, while FINVIZ Elite unlocks real-time quotes (including pre- and after-hours), intraday chart layouts, backtesting, ETF full-holdings, exports and APIs, alerts, and larger portfolio/watchlist limits. Coverage is U.S. equities only. Elite includes a 7-day free trial with no credit card required.

Platforms

Web

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Pricing

Free

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Quick highlights

Coverage focused on U.S. equities (NYSE, Nasdaq, Amex). Free data delayed 15–20 minutes; Elite adds real-time plus pre- and after-hours trading sessions.
Stock screener supports both fundamental and technical filters. Elite expands functionality with 20+ additional filters and raises saved presets from 50 to 200.
Visualization tools include Heat Maps and Groups, with real-time updates for Elite users.
Portfolio and watchlist management with email and push alerts for price changes, news, ratings, insider activity, and SEC filings. Elite increases limits to 100 portfolios and 500 tickers per portfolio.
ETF research with full holdings breakdown, plus structural and performance metrics (Elite only).

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InsiderScore (VerityData | InsiderScore)

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Institutional‑grade datasets and research on insider transactions (Form 4), stock buybacks/authorizations, management changes, and institutional holdings (13F/13D/13G). InsiderScore is now part of Verity’s VerityData suite. Delivery via web platform, REST API, and multiple production feeds (point‑in‑time variants available).

Platforms

Web

API

Pricing

Subscription

Quick highlights

Cleaned & context‑rich Form 4 dataset (history back to 2003/2004) with analyst review, 10b5‑1 plan tagging, and noise reduction (e.g., RSU/tax‑related sales).
Comprehensive buyback database (plans & quarterly repurchases) since 2004, including ASRs, tender offers, Dutch auctions, and NCIBs; PIT feeds provided.
Institutional holdings feeds covering 13F, 13D, and 13G (PIT and historical), with instrument typing (e.g., common, ETFs, calls/puts, debt) and event flags.
Management Changes database (CEO/CFO/Board and key officers) with ~40 fields per event and PDF report generation.
‘Unusual Event’ composite signals (e.g., buyback at low price with insider buying) for long/short idea generation.

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Overlap

Shared focus areas

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Mutual strengths include Watchlist, Alerts, and Data APIs plus 2 more areas.

Where they differ

FINVIZ

Distinct strengths include:

Coverage focused on U.S. equities (NYSE, Nasdaq, Amex). Free data delayed 15–20 minutes; Elite adds real-time plus pre- and after-hours trading sessions.
Stock screener supports both fundamental and technical filters. Elite expands functionality with 20+ additional filters and raises saved presets from 50 to 200.
Visualization tools include Heat Maps and Groups, with real-time updates for Elite users.
Portfolio and watchlist management with email and push alerts for price changes, news, ratings, insider activity, and SEC filings. Elite increases limits to 100 portfolios and 500 tickers per portfolio.

InsiderScore (VerityData | InsiderScore)

Distinct strengths include:

Institutional Data

13D/13G

Buybacks & Authorizations

Secondary Offerings

Flags

Cleaned & context‑rich Form 4 dataset (history back to 2003/2004) with analyst review, 10b5‑1 plan tagging, and noise reduction (e.g., RSU/tax‑related sales).
Comprehensive buyback database (plans & quarterly repurchases) since 2004, including ASRs, tender offers, Dutch auctions, and NCIBs; PIT feeds provided.
Institutional holdings feeds covering 13F, 13D, and 13G (PIT and historical), with instrument typing (e.g., common, ETFs, calls/puts, debt) and event flags.
Management Changes database (CEO/CFO/Board and key officers) with ~40 fields per event and PDF report generation.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	FINVIZ	InsiderScore (VerityData \| InsiderScore)
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: Watchlist, Alerts, Data APIs, Insider Data, 13F Unique: Screeners, Data Visualizations, Portfolio, Backtesting, News, Financials, ETF Overview, ETF Holdings, Short Interest, Options	Shared: Watchlist, Alerts, Data APIs, Insider Data, 13F Unique: Institutional Data, 13D/13G, Buybacks & Authorizations, Secondary Offerings, Flags
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Stocks, ETFs, Options, Futures, Currencies, Cryptos	Stocks, ETFs, Options, Bonds
Experience levels Who each product is built for	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced	Intermediate, Advanced
Platforms Where you can access the product	Web, API	Web, API
Pricing High-level pricing models	Free, Subscription	Subscription
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor	Unique Coverage focused on U.S. equities (NYSE, Nasdaq, Amex). Free data delayed 15–20 minutes; Elite adds real-time plus pre- and after-hours trading sessions. Stock screener supports both fundamental and technical filters. Elite expands functionality with 20+ additional filters and raises saved presets from 50 to 200. Visualization tools include Heat Maps and Groups, with real-time updates for Elite users. Portfolio and watchlist management with email and push alerts for price changes, news, ratings, insider activity, and SEC filings. Elite increases limits to 100 portfolios and 500 tickers per portfolio. ETF research with full holdings breakdown, plus structural and performance metrics (Elite only). Exports and APIs for Screener, Portfolios, Groups, Options Chains, and News; sample code available for Google Sheets, Python, and JavaScript (Elite).	Unique Cleaned & context‑rich Form 4 dataset (history back to 2003/2004) with analyst review, 10b5‑1 plan tagging, and noise reduction (e.g., RSU/tax‑related sales). Comprehensive buyback database (plans & quarterly repurchases) since 2004, including ASRs, tender offers, Dutch auctions, and NCIBs; PIT feeds provided. Institutional holdings feeds covering 13F, 13D, and 13G (PIT and historical), with instrument typing (e.g., common, ETFs, calls/puts, debt) and event flags. Management Changes database (CEO/CFO/Board and key officers) with ~40 fields per event and PDF report generation. ‘Unusual Event’ composite signals (e.g., buyback at low price with insider buying) for long/short idea generation. VerityData API to query processed & unprocessed SEC filings; plus CSV/pipe‑delimited feed delivery.
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat	Yes	Not yet
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists	Highlighted	Standard listing

Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do FINVIZ and InsiderScore (VerityData | InsiderScore) both support?

Both platforms cover Watchlist, Alerts, Data APIs, Insider Data, and 13F workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.

Which tool offers a free plan?

FINVIZ offers a free entry point, while InsiderScore (VerityData | InsiderScore) requires a paid subscription. Review the pricing table to see how the paid tiers compare.

How can you access FINVIZ and InsiderScore (VerityData | InsiderScore)?

Both FINVIZ and InsiderScore (VerityData | InsiderScore) 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?

FINVIZ differentiates itself with Coverage focused on U.S. equities (NYSE, Nasdaq, Amex). Free data delayed 15–20 minutes; Elite adds real-time plus pre- and after-hours trading sessions., Stock screener supports both fundamental and technical filters. Elite expands functionality with 20+ additional filters and raises saved presets from 50 to 200., and Visualization tools include Heat Maps and Groups, with real-time updates for Elite users., whereas InsiderScore (VerityData | InsiderScore) stands out for Cleaned & context‑rich Form 4 dataset (history back to 2003/2004) with analyst review, 10b5‑1 plan tagging, and noise reduction (e.g., RSU/tax‑related sales)., Comprehensive buyback database (plans & quarterly repurchases) since 2004, including ASRs, tender offers, Dutch auctions, and NCIBs; PIT feeds provided., and Institutional holdings feeds covering 13F, 13D, and 13G (PIT and historical), with instrument typing (e.g., common, ETFs, calls/puts, debt) and event flags..

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