★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
Tool comparison edition
Tool Comparison
Insider Screener vs Stockopedia
Insider Screener
Best for insider data and APIs & data feeds
Free • Paid plans available
Stockopedia
Best for stock ideas and financials
From $395/yr
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The verdict
The bottom line
Insider Screener and Stockopedia cover a lot of the same ground (4 shared categories, including screeners, watchlist, and alerts), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. Stockopedia simply does more: 16 categories to Insider Screener's 6, including stock ideas, financials, and checklist, plus a mobile app. Insider Screener counters by being completely free.
Key differences at a glance
- Mobile app
- Stockopedia
- Free plan
- Insider Screener
- Free trial
- Stockopedia14 days
- Broader coverage
- Stockopedia16 vs 6 categories
- API access
- Insider Screener
- Real-time data
- Insider Screener
Choose
Insider Screener if…
- Delayed quotes won't cut it; you need real-time data
- You'd rather start free and only pay if you outgrow it
- You want an API so you can script or automate things
- You care about insider data and APIs & data feeds, things Stockopedia doesn't offer
Choose
Stockopedia if…
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
- You care about stock ideas, financials, and checklist, things Insider Screener doesn't offer
Comparison snapshot
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & plans | ||
Starting price | Free • Paid plans available | From $395/yr |
Free tier | Yes | No |
Free trial | — | 14 days |
Plan limits | — | 3 limits: US (Annual): stock reports: 10,000+, US and Canada (Annual): stock reports: 12,500+ +1 more |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | No | Yes |
API access | Yes | No |
Broker sync | No | No |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | — | — |
Categories covered | 6 | 16 |
Regions | North America, Europe, APAC | Europe, North America, APAC |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | Latency: Real-time | 4 signals: Latency: 15-min Delayed and End of Day, Granularity: EOD +2 more |
Capabilities | Universe builder | Universe builder and Factors: Value, Quality, and Momentum |
| Try it | Visit Insider Screener | Visit Stockopedia |
Standout features
What Insider Screener does best
- Insider-trading coverage across multiple regions, including the US, Canada, and major European and Asia-Pacific markets, with data standardized across jurisdictions.
- Updates appear within minutes of regulatory filings, collected directly from regulators and exchanges.
- Powerful screeners for insider buys and sells, cluster activity, “buying the dip,” executive transactions, and earnings-related trades.
- Advanced search tools with saved searches, plus daily email reports and alerts.
- Export functionality for Excel and CSV, available directly from transaction tables.
What Stockopedia does best
- Equity screener with more than 350 screening criteria and 65+ prebuilt strategies/GuruScreens.
- StockRanks™ system rates every stock on Quality, Value, and Momentum, with additional risk ratings and style classifications.
- Portfolios (“Folios”) track performance with time-weighted returns and integrate company announcements and reporting calendars.
- Unlimited custom alerts on price moves or any screenable fundamental/technical rule, with delivery by email or in-app notification.
- Charts include overlays and indicators such as Bollinger Bands, MACD, RSI, and Ichimoku, plus multi-symbol comparisons.
Data & access details
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | Stocks | StocksETFsClosed-End Funds |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeAPAC | EuropeNorth AmericaAPAC |
Coverage details | 14 countriesIdentifiers: Ticker | Identifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | Real-time | 15-min DelayedEnd of Day |
Data granularity | Not specified | EOD |
| Access & integrations | ||
API protocols | REST | Not specified |
API auth & delivery | Auth: APIKey | Not specified |
Import methods | Not specified | CSVManual |
Export formats | CSVExcel | CSVExcel |
| Plans & trust | ||
Capability signals | Universe builder | Universe builderFactors: Value, Quality, and Momentum |
Vendor & support | insiderscreener.com Inc.Country: United StatesSupport: Email | Stockopedia LtdCountry: United KingdomSupport: Email and Chat |
Curation ratings | Methodology 3/5Reliability 4/5UX 4/5 | Not specified |
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Pricing breakdown
Free
Lower starting price
Plans & pricing
$395/yr
Starting price
Plans & pricing
- stock reports: 10,000+
- stock reports: 12,500+
- stock reports: Up to 35,000+
Coverage overlap
Insider Screener strengths
2What you only get with Insider Screener.
Stockopedia strengths
12Community category leaders
Vote sentiment comparison
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between Insider Screener and Stockopedia?
Insider Screener leans toward screeners, watchlist, and alerts, while Stockopedia puts more weight on screeners, stock ideas, and financials. They overlap in 4 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
Is Insider Screener or Stockopedia free to use?
Insider Screener has a free tier, so you can get started without paying anything. Stockopedia is paid-only. If budget matters, start with Insider Screener and see how far it takes you before opening your wallet.
Can I use Insider Screener or Stockopedia on my phone?
Stockopedia lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. Insider Screener doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web and API.
Does Insider Screener or Stockopedia have an API?
Insider Screener has an API for programmatic access and custom integrations. Stockopedia doesn't, so you're working through its interface.
Should I choose Insider Screener or Stockopedia?
It depends on what you're after. Pick Insider Screener if insider data and APIs & data feeds matter to you; go with Stockopedia if you'd rather have stock ideas and financials. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do Insider Screener and Stockopedia cover?
Both cover stocks. Stockopedia adds ETFs and closed-end funds on top.
Does Insider Screener or Stockopedia have real-time data?
Insider Screener offers real-time data, which matters if you trade actively. Stockopedia runs on delayed or end-of-day data, which is perfectly fine for longer-term investors who don't live and die by the tick.
Can I export data from Insider Screener and Stockopedia?
Yes, both export to spreadsheets (CSV and Excel), which is handy if you like running your own numbers.
Which has a better stock screener: Insider Screener or Stockopedia?
Both Insider Screener and Stockopedia include stock screeners, and they differ more in interface than raw power; try both and see which one clicks for you.
Can I track my portfolio with Insider Screener or Stockopedia?
Stockopedia handles portfolio tracking. Insider Screener is really a research tool; you'd track your portfolio elsewhere.
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