VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★

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Friday, January 30, 2026

Tool Comparison

Insider Monitor vs OpenInsider comparison

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

Insider Monitor logo

Insider Monitor

insider-monitor.com

PricingFree
PlatformsWeb
OpenInsider logo

OpenInsider

openinsider.com

PricingFree
PlatformsWeb
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At a glance

Platforms
Insider MonitorWeb
OpenInsiderWeb
Categories
Insider Monitor2
OpenInsider3
Pricing details
Insider MonitorOpenInsider
Free tier
Free trial
Starting price
Enterprise option
Available plansFree

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Platform details

AttributeInsider MonitorOpenInsider
Asset types
StocksClosed-End Funds
StocksClosed-End Funds
Experience
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Regions
North America
North America
Data freshness
Real-time
Real-time
API access
Not specifiedNot specified
Export formats
Not specified
CSV

Coverage overlap

Shared categories1

Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.

Insider Monitor strengths1

Categories covered by Insider Monitor only.

OpenInsider strengths2

Categories covered by OpenInsider only.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between Insider Monitor and OpenInsider?

Insider Monitor focuses on Insider Data, and Regulatory Filings Monitoring while OpenInsider specializes in Insider Data, Screeners, and Data Visualizations. They overlap in 1 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

How much do Insider Monitor and OpenInsider cost?

Good news—both Insider Monitor and OpenInsider offer free plans. You can try each platform without commitment and only pay when you need premium features.

Should I choose Insider Monitor or OpenInsider?

Choose Insider Monitor if you need Real‑time insider tape: lists purchases (or buys & sales) with filing time stamps and SEC links; updated live throughout the day., and Officer Cluster Buys: highlights tickers bought by multiple corporate officers in the last two weeks.. Go with OpenInsider if Real-time SEC Form 4 insider trading screener for insider buying and selling., and Pre-built report pages such as “Latest Insider Purchases”. better fits how you invest.

Do Insider Monitor and OpenInsider offer real-time data?

Yes, both platforms provide real-time market data. This makes either suitable for active trading strategies where timing matters.

Can I export data from Insider Monitor and OpenInsider?

OpenInsider supports data exports to CSV. Insider Monitor has more limited export options.

Which has a better stock screener—Insider Monitor or OpenInsider?

OpenInsider includes a stock screener for finding investment ideas. Insider Monitor focuses on other analytical tools.

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