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Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Tool Comparison

InsideArbitrage vs Special Situation Investments (SSI) comparison

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

InsideArbitrage logo

InsideArbitrage

insidearbitrage.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb
Special Situation Investments (SSI) logo

Special Situation Investments (SSI)

specialsituationinvestments.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb
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At a glance

Platforms
InsideArbitrageWeb
Special Situation Investments (SSI)Web
Categories
InsideArbitrage23
Special Situation Investments (SSI)5
Pricing details

Tool

InsideArbitrage

$100/mo

Starting price

Free tierNo
Free trial

Plans & pricing

Premium – Monthly$150/mo
Premium – Annual$100/mo
IA Professional (4 seats)$375/mo

Tool

Special Situation Investments (SSI)

$49.17/mo

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial

Plans & pricing

Newsletter OnlyFree
Monthly$75/mo
Annual$590/yr
Category leaders
ScreenersInsideArbitrage
Stock IdeasSpecial Situation Investments (SSI)
PortfolioInsideArbitrage
WatchlistInsideArbitrage
NewsInsideArbitrage
AlertsInsideArbitrage
DividendsInsideArbitrage
Data VisualizationsInsideArbitrage
Insider DataInsideArbitrage
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Platform details

AttributeInsideArbitrageSpecial Situation Investments (SSI)
Asset types
StocksETFs
StocksClosed-End FundsOther
Experience
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
IntermediateAdvanced
Regions
North America
North AmericaEuropeAPAC
Data freshness
Real-timeEnd of Day
Not specified
API access
Not specifiedNot specified
Export formats
Not specifiedNot specified

Coverage overlap

Shared categories3

Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.

Special Situation Investments (SSI) strengths2

Categories covered by Special Situation Investments (SSI) only.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between InsideArbitrage and Special Situation Investments (SSI)?

InsideArbitrage focuses on News, Alerts, and Calendar while Special Situation Investments (SSI) specializes in Stock Ideas, Forums, and Newsletters. They overlap in 3 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

How much do InsideArbitrage and Special Situation Investments (SSI) cost?

Good news—both InsideArbitrage and Special Situation Investments (SSI) offer free plans. You can try each platform without commitment and only pay when you need premium features.

Which is better for beginners—InsideArbitrage or Special Situation Investments (SSI)?

InsideArbitrage is more beginner-friendly with an approachable interface. Both can work for intermediate users.

Should I choose InsideArbitrage or Special Situation Investments (SSI)?

Choose InsideArbitrage if you need Merger Arbitrage Tool with announced‑deal lists, spread tracking, calendars and deal updates; ‘Deals in the Works’ and deal post‑mortems., and Insider data hub with ‘Insider Weekends’, cluster buys, buys near highs, flip‑floppers, top‑performing insiders and sector heat‑map.. Go with Special Situation Investments (SSI) if Research blog focused on event-driven trades and low-risk arbitrage opportunities with short-term catalysts., and Idea library: "currently actionable" cases are restricted to members; previous opportunities are publicly viewable. better fits how you invest.

What asset classes do InsideArbitrage and Special Situation Investments (SSI) cover?

Both cover Stocks. InsideArbitrage also includes ETFs. Special Situation Investments (SSI) adds coverage for Closed-End Funds, and Other.

Does InsideArbitrage or Special Situation Investments (SSI) have real-time data?

InsideArbitrage offers real-time data feeds, which is essential for active traders. Special Situation Investments (SSI) uses delayed or end-of-day data, which works fine for longer-term investors who don't need up-to-the-second quotes.

Which has a better stock screener—InsideArbitrage or Special Situation Investments (SSI)?

InsideArbitrage includes a stock screener for finding investment ideas. Special Situation Investments (SSI) focuses on other analytical tools.

Can I track my portfolio with InsideArbitrage or Special Situation Investments (SSI)?

InsideArbitrage offers portfolio tracking features. Special Situation Investments (SSI) is more focused on research and analysis.

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