Glassnode adds On-chain Analytics, DEX / DeFi, Crypto Derivatives, and Data Visualizations coverage that InsiderScore (VerityData | InsiderScore) skips.
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Tool Comparison
Glassnode vs InsiderScore (VerityData | InsiderScore) comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Quick takeaways
InsiderScore (VerityData | InsiderScore) includes Insider Data, Institutional Data, 13F, 13D/13G, Buybacks & Authorizations, Secondary Offerings, Watchlist, and Flags categories that Glassnode omits.
Glassnode has a free tier, while InsiderScore (VerityData | InsiderScore) requires a paid plan.
In depth comparison
Glassnode
glassnode.com
On-chain market intelligence platform covering BTC, ETH and multi-asset crypto with derivatives, spot/ETF, and DeFi datasets. Studio offers charts, Workbench (custom formulas), dashboards and alerts (email/Telegram). A production REST API is available as a paid add-on to the Professional plan, with plan-based credits and rate limiting. Metric resolutions include 10-minute, 1-hour, daily, weekly and monthly; new datapoints typically publish ~10 minutes after each aggregation window ends. Entity-adjusted and point-in-time metric variants are available for backtesting integrity.
Platforms
Pricing
Quick highlights
- Studio: charts library, dashboards, and data downloads for on-chain + market metrics.
- Workbench: build custom charts by combining multiple metrics and applying formulas.
- Alerts: set metric thresholds and receive notifications via email or Telegram.
- Derivatives & market data: funding rates, open interest, options skews, spot/ETF flows.
- REST API with API-key auth and plan-based credits; bulk endpoints available.
Community votes (overall)
InsiderScore (VerityData | InsiderScore)
insiderscore.com
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).
Categories
Platforms
Pricing
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.
Community votes (overall)
Where they differ
Glassnode
Distinct strengths include:
- Studio: charts library, dashboards, and data downloads for on-chain + market metrics.
- Workbench: build custom charts by combining multiple metrics and applying formulas.
- Alerts: set metric thresholds and receive notifications via email or Telegram.
- Derivatives & market data: funding rates, open interest, options skews, spot/ETF flows.
InsiderScore (VerityData | InsiderScore)
Distinct strengths include:
- 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 | Glassnode | InsiderScore (VerityData | InsiderScore) |
|---|---|---|
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets | Shared: Data APIs, Alerts Unique: On-chain Analytics, DEX / DeFi, Crypto Derivatives, Data Visualizations | Shared: Data APIs, Alerts Unique: Insider Data, Institutional Data, 13F, 13D/13G, Buybacks & Authorizations, Secondary Offerings, Watchlist, Flags |
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Cryptos, Futures, Options | 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
| Unique
|
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 Glassnode and InsiderScore (VerityData | InsiderScore) both support?
Both platforms cover Data APIs, and Alerts workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Which tool offers a free plan?
Glassnode 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 Glassnode and InsiderScore (VerityData | InsiderScore)?
Both Glassnode 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?
Glassnode differentiates itself with Studio: charts library, dashboards, and data downloads for on-chain + market metrics., Workbench: build custom charts by combining multiple metrics and applying formulas., and Alerts: set metric thresholds and receive notifications via email or Telegram., 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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