VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ FINANCIAL TOOLS & SERVICES DIRECTORY ★

PRICE: 5 CENTS

Monday, December 1, 2025

Tool Comparison

InsideArbitrage vs Snowball Analytics comparison

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

Quick takeaways

InsideArbitrage adds Alerts, Acquisitions, Spin-offs, Buybacks & Authorizations, Insider Data, Institutional Data, 13F, 13D/13G, Regulatory Filings Monitoring, Data Visualizations, Blogs, Newsletters, Videos, Playbooks & Case Studies, and PDF Annotation coverage that Snowball Analytics skips.

Snowball Analytics includes Backtesting, Dividend, Financials, Scores, and Broker Connectors categories that InsideArbitrage omits.

Snowball Analytics offers mobile access, which InsideArbitrage skips.

In depth comparison

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.

Community votes (overall)

0% upvotes 0% downvotes

You haven't voted yet

View full profile Visit site

Snowball Analytics

snowball-analytics.com

Portfolio & dividend tracker with multi-currency support and broker syncing via Yodlee/SnapTrade. Dividend Rating (13-factor score), dividend/ex‑div calendars, rebalancing by categories, benchmarking (indices or any asset on paid tiers), and 30+ years backtests. Quotes are delayed; site explicitly notes data is not necessarily real‑time. Mobile apps on iOS/Android.

Platforms

WebMobile

Pricing

FreeSubscription

Quick highlights

Automatic dividend tracking, dividend & ex‑dividend calendars, and forward income forecasting.
Dividend Rating (proprietary 0–100 score across 13 fundamental criteria) and a Top Dividend Stocks screener.
Portfolio rebalancing based on target categories; one‑click buy/sell suggestions.
Benchmarking vs major indices on lower tiers; benchmark to any asset on higher tiers.
Backtests for portfolio ideas (10 years on lower tiers; 30+ years on Investor/Expert).

Community votes (overall)

0% upvotes 0% downvotes

You haven't voted yet

View full profile Visit site

Where they differ

InsideArbitrage

Distinct strengths include:

Alerts Acquisitions Spin-offs Buybacks & Authorizations Insider Data Institutional Data 13F 13D/13G

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.

Snowball Analytics

Distinct strengths include:

Backtesting Dividend Financials Scores Broker Connectors

Automatic dividend tracking, dividend & ex‑dividend calendars, and forward income forecasting.
Dividend Rating (proprietary 0–100 score across 13 fundamental criteria) and a Top Dividend Stocks screener.
Portfolio rebalancing based on target categories; one‑click buy/sell suggestions.
Benchmarking vs major indices on lower tiers; benchmark to any asset on higher tiers.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	InsideArbitrage	Snowball Analytics
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: News, Calendar, Dividends, Splits, Screeners, Portfolio, Watchlist Unique: Alerts, Acquisitions, Spin-offs, Buybacks & Authorizations, Insider Data, Institutional Data, 13F, 13D/13G, Regulatory Filings Monitoring, Data Visualizations, Blogs, Newsletters, Videos, Playbooks & Case Studies, PDF Annotation	Shared: News, Calendar, Dividends, Splits, Screeners, Portfolio, Watchlist Unique: Backtesting, Dividend, Financials, Scores, Broker Connectors
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Stocks, ETFs	Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Bonds, Cryptos, Real Estate
Experience levels Who each product is built for	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Platforms Where you can access the product	Web	Web, Mobile
Pricing High-level pricing models	Free, Subscription	Free, Subscription
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor	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.	Unique Automatic dividend tracking, dividend & ex‑dividend calendars, and forward income forecasting. Dividend Rating (proprietary 0–100 score across 13 fundamental criteria) and a Top Dividend Stocks screener. Portfolio rebalancing based on target categories; one‑click buy/sell suggestions. Benchmarking vs major indices on lower tiers; benchmark to any asset on higher tiers. Backtests for portfolio ideas (10 years on lower tiers; 30+ years on Investor/Expert). Multi‑portfolio analytics, watchlists, model & public portfolios.
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 InsideArbitrage and Snowball Analytics both support?

Both platforms cover News, Calendar, Dividends, Splits, Screeners, Portfolio, and Watchlist workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.

Do InsideArbitrage and Snowball Analytics require subscriptions?

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

Which tool has mobile access?

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

What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?

InsideArbitrage differentiates itself with 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)., whereas Snowball Analytics stands out for Automatic dividend tracking, dividend & ex‑dividend calendars, and forward income forecasting., Dividend Rating (proprietary 0–100 score across 13 fundamental criteria) and a Top Dividend Stocks screener., and Portfolio rebalancing based on target categories; one‑click buy/sell suggestions..

Keep exploring

Stay on top of related tools

Browse the categories and profiles that overlap most with this comparison to round out your shortlist.