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InsiderScore (VerityData | InsiderScore) vs TipRanks comparison

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

Quick takeaways

InsiderScore (VerityData | InsiderScore) adds 13F, 13D/13G, Buybacks & Authorizations, Secondary Offerings, and Data APIs coverage that TipRanks skips.

TipRanks includes Top Analysts, Screeners, ETF Screeners, Stock Ideas, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets, Scores, Financials, App & Website Traffic, Which ETF includes this Stock?, ETF Overview, ETF Holdings, ETF Performance, ETF Comparison, News, News Sentiment, Calendar, Portfolio, and Stock Comparison categories that InsiderScore (VerityData | InsiderScore) omits.

InsiderScore (VerityData | InsiderScore) 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., 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..

TipRanks is known for: Analyst coverage includes forecasts, price targets, recommendations, and Top Analysts leaderboards., Smart Score: a proprietary 1–10 multi-factor equity rating system., and Tracks insider transactions and hedge fund activity, with manager rankings based on filings..

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

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

InsiderScore (VerityData | InsiderScore)

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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

Web

API

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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TipRanks

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TipRanks is a retail research platform built around analyst rankings, Smart Score ratings, and screening tools. It offers forecasts, portfolios, alerts, and alternative datasets like insider activity and website traffic. Free users get basic access, while Premium and Ultimate tiers add deeper analytics, longer history, Excel/CSV exports, and broker-connected trading via TradeStation.

Platforms

Web

Mobile

Pricing

Free

Subscription

Quick highlights

Analyst coverage includes forecasts, price targets, recommendations, and Top Analysts leaderboards.
Smart Score: a proprietary 1–10 multi-factor equity rating system.
Tracks insider transactions and hedge fund activity, with manager rankings based on filings.
Stock and ETF screeners, technical analysis filters, and stock/ETF comparison tools.
Smart Portfolio: connect to major brokers or upload via CSV for portfolio analytics and email alerts.

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Overlap

Shared focus areas

5 overlaps

Mutual strengths include Insider Data, Institutional Data, and Alerts plus 2 more areas.

Where they differ

InsiderScore (VerityData | InsiderScore)

Distinct strengths include:

13F

13D/13G

Buybacks & Authorizations

Secondary Offerings

Data APIs

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.

TipRanks

Distinct strengths include:

Analyst Recommendations

Analyst Price Targets

Scores

Analyst coverage includes forecasts, price targets, recommendations, and Top Analysts leaderboards.
Smart Score: a proprietary 1–10 multi-factor equity rating system.
Tracks insider transactions and hedge fund activity, with manager rankings based on filings.
Stock and ETF screeners, technical analysis filters, and stock/ETF comparison tools.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	InsiderScore (VerityData \| InsiderScore)	TipRanks
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: Insider Data, Institutional Data, Alerts, Watchlist, Flags Unique: 13F, 13D/13G, Buybacks & Authorizations, Secondary Offerings, Data APIs	Shared: Insider Data, Institutional Data, Alerts, Watchlist, Flags Unique: Top Analysts, Screeners, ETF Screeners, Stock Ideas, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets, Scores, Financials, App & Website Traffic, Which ETF includes this Stock?, ETF Overview, ETF Holdings, ETF Performance, ETF Comparison, News, News Sentiment, Calendar, Portfolio, Stock Comparison
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Stocks, ETFs, Options, Bonds	Stocks, ETFs, Options, Cryptos
Experience levels Who each product is built for	Intermediate, Advanced	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Platforms Where you can access the product	Web, API	Web, Mobile
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 Analyst coverage includes forecasts, price targets, recommendations, and Top Analysts leaderboards. Smart Score: a proprietary 1–10 multi-factor equity rating system. Tracks insider transactions and hedge fund activity, with manager rankings based on filings. Stock and ETF screeners, technical analysis filters, and stock/ETF comparison tools. Smart Portfolio: connect to major brokers or upload via CSV for portfolio analytics and email alerts. News and sentiment features, with price and watchlist alerts such as 52-week highs/lows.
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat	Not yet	Yes
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists	Standard listing	Highlighted

Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do InsiderScore (VerityData | InsiderScore) and TipRanks both support?

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

Which tool offers a free plan?

TipRanks 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?

TipRanks 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 TipRanks stands out for Analyst coverage includes forecasts, price targets, recommendations, and Top Analysts leaderboards., Smart Score: a proprietary 1–10 multi-factor equity rating system., and Tracks insider transactions and hedge fund activity, with manager rankings based on filings..

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