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Tool Comparison

InsiderScore (VerityData | InsiderScore) vs MarineTraffic comparison

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

Quick takeaways

InsiderScore (VerityData | InsiderScore) adds Insider Data, Institutional Data, 13F, 13D/13G, Buybacks & Authorizations, Secondary Offerings, Watchlist, and Flags coverage that MarineTraffic skips.

MarineTraffic includes Data Visualizations, and Shipping & Trade categories that InsiderScore (VerityData | InsiderScore) omits.

MarineTraffic keeps a free entry point that InsiderScore (VerityData | InsiderScore) lacks.

MarineTraffic offers mobile access, which InsiderScore (VerityData | InsiderScore) skips.

In depth comparison

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).

Platforms

WebAPI

Pricing

Subscription

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.

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MarineTraffic

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Global AIS vessel tracking platform with map views, alerts, voyage history, and data exports. Many features are plan-gated: CSV export quotas, Past Track history, detailed Route Forecasts, and the number of Custom Areas you can define. API access is available with an API key, and mobile apps provide push notifications.

Platforms

WebMobileAPI

Pricing

FreeSubscription

Quick highlights

Live Map with advanced filters, including ship type, capacity, status, and custom smart filters.
Notifications for port calls, area entries, vessel movements (speed, course changes, drifting), AIS data updates (ETA, destination, draught), proximity events (STS, tug, pilot, bunkering), and AIS-coverage changes, delivered via email, mobile push, or archive.
CSV exports from vessel and port databases, with monthly quotas depending on plan: Basic (5), Essential (300), Enterprise (10,000).
Past Track playback varies by plan: Free (1 day), Essential (7 days), Enterprise (up to 5 years, in 7-day playback windows).
Route Forecast tools: Basic shows path previews; Essential and Enterprise unlock ETA and speed details.

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Where they differ

InsiderScore (VerityData | InsiderScore)

Distinct strengths include:

Insider Data Institutional Data 13F 13D/13G Buybacks & Authorizations Secondary Offerings Watchlist Flags

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.

MarineTraffic

Distinct strengths include:

Data Visualizations Shipping & Trade

Live Map with advanced filters, including ship type, capacity, status, and custom smart filters.
Notifications for port calls, area entries, vessel movements (speed, course changes, drifting), AIS data updates (ETA, destination, draught), proximity events (STS, tug, pilot, bunkering), and AIS-coverage changes, delivered via email, mobile push, or archive.
CSV exports from vessel and port databases, with monthly quotas depending on plan: Basic (5), Essential (300), Enterprise (10,000).
Past Track playback varies by plan: Free (1 day), Essential (7 days), Enterprise (up to 5 years, in 7-day playback windows).

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	InsiderScore (VerityData \| InsiderScore)	MarineTraffic
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: Alerts, Data APIs Unique: Insider Data, Institutional Data, 13F, 13D/13G, Buybacks & Authorizations, Secondary Offerings, Watchlist, Flags	Shared: Alerts, Data APIs Unique: Data Visualizations, Shipping & Trade
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Stocks, ETFs, Options, Bonds	Other
Experience levels Who each product is built for	Intermediate, Advanced	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Platforms Where you can access the product	Web, API	Web, Mobile, API
Pricing High-level pricing models	Subscription	Free, Subscription
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor	Unique 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. VerityData API to query processed & unprocessed SEC filings; plus CSV/pipe‑delimited feed delivery.	Unique Live Map with advanced filters, including ship type, capacity, status, and custom smart filters. Notifications for port calls, area entries, vessel movements (speed, course changes, drifting), AIS data updates (ETA, destination, draught), proximity events (STS, tug, pilot, bunkering), and AIS-coverage changes, delivered via email, mobile push, or archive. CSV exports from vessel and port databases, with monthly quotas depending on plan: Basic (5), Essential (300), Enterprise (10,000). Past Track playback varies by plan: Free (1 day), Essential (7 days), Enterprise (up to 5 years, in 7-day playback windows). Route Forecast tools: Basic shows path previews; Essential and Enterprise unlock ETA and speed details. Custom Areas can be created or imported (KMZ/KML/GEOJSON/WKT), with plan limits from 1 area (Essential) up to 2,000 (Enterprise).
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 InsiderScore (VerityData | InsiderScore) and MarineTraffic both support?

Both platforms cover Alerts, and Data APIs workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.

Which tool offers a free plan?

MarineTraffic offers a free entry point, while InsiderScore (VerityData | InsiderScore) requires a paid subscription. Review the pricing table to see how the paid tiers compare.

Which tool has mobile access?

MarineTraffic ships a dedicated mobile experience, while InsiderScore (VerityData | InsiderScore) focuses on web or desktop access.

What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?

InsiderScore (VerityData | InsiderScore) differentiates itself with 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., whereas MarineTraffic stands out for Live Map with advanced filters, including ship type, capacity, status, and custom smart filters., Notifications for port calls, area entries, vessel movements (speed, course changes, drifting), AIS data updates (ETA, destination, draught), proximity events (STS, tug, pilot, bunkering), and AIS-coverage changes, delivered via email, mobile push, or archive., and CSV exports from vessel and port databases, with monthly quotas depending on plan: Basic (5), Essential (300), Enterprise (10,000)..

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