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★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★

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Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Tool Comparison

OpenInsider vs Perplexity Finance comparison

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

OpenInsider logo

OpenInsider

openinsider.com

PricingFree
PlatformsWeb
Editor's pickHands-on review
Perplexity Finance logo

Perplexity Finance

perplexity.ai

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb, Mobile
Editor's pickHands-on review
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At a glance

Platforms
OpenInsiderWeb
Perplexity FinanceWeb, Mobile
Categories
OpenInsider3
Perplexity Finance11
Pricing details

Tool

OpenInsider

Starting price

Free tierNo
Free trial

Plans & pricing

Pricing not published

Tool

Perplexity Finance

$20/mo

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial

Plans & pricing

Standard (Free)Free
Pro$20/mo
Max$200/mo
Category leaders
WatchlistPerplexity Finance
NewsPerplexity Finance
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Platform details

AttributeOpenInsiderPerplexity Finance
Asset types
StocksClosed-End Funds
StocksETFsMutual FundsCryptosOptions
Experience
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Regions
North America
North AmericaAPAC
Data freshness
Real-time
Real-time
API access
Not specifiedNot specified
Export formats
CSV
Not specified

Coverage overlap

Shared categories3

Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.

OpenInsider strengths0

Categories covered by OpenInsider only.

No unique categories.

Perplexity Finance strengths8

Categories covered by Perplexity Finance only.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between OpenInsider and Perplexity Finance?

OpenInsider focuses on Insider Data, Screeners, and Data Visualizations while Perplexity Finance specializes in Screeners, Watchlist, and Data Visualizations. They overlap in 3 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

How much do OpenInsider and Perplexity Finance cost?

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

Can I use OpenInsider or Perplexity Finance on my phone?

Perplexity Finance has a mobile app so you can check your research on the go. OpenInsider is web-only, so you'll need a browser to access it from mobile devices.

Should I choose OpenInsider or Perplexity Finance?

Choose OpenInsider if you need Real-time SEC Form 4 insider trading screener for insider buying and selling., and Pre-built report pages such as “Latest Insider Purchases”.. Go with Perplexity Finance if Upgraded price charts with volume bars, OHLCV tooltips, candlestick/area toggle, compare overlays, SMA indicator, and custom date ranges., and Real-time newswire feeds for equities and markets, with headline → full story and related coverage. better fits how you invest.

What asset classes do OpenInsider and Perplexity Finance cover?

Both cover Stocks. OpenInsider also includes Closed-End Funds. Perplexity Finance adds coverage for ETFs, Mutual Funds, Cryptos, and Options.

Do OpenInsider and Perplexity Finance 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 OpenInsider and Perplexity Finance?

OpenInsider supports data exports to CSV. Perplexity Finance has more limited export options.

Is OpenInsider or Perplexity Finance better for day trading?

Perplexity Finance is built with active traders in mind, offering features like real-time data and technical analysis. OpenInsider is better suited for buy-and-hold investors focused on fundamentals.

Which has a better stock screener—OpenInsider or Perplexity Finance?

Both OpenInsider and Perplexity Finance include stock screeners. Try each to see which filtering options and interface you prefer.

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