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Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Tool Comparison
OpenInsider vs Seeking Alpha comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
OpenInsider
openinsider.com
Seeking Alpha
seekingalpha.com
Comparison highlights
- Tool score: the chart below shows community vote sentiment over the last 8 weeks. Use it as a signal, not a verdict.
- Overlap: both cover Screeners, and Data Visualizations.
- Coverage tilt: OpenInsider has 1 categories you won't get in Seeking Alpha; Seeking Alpha has 24 unique categories.
- Pricing: OpenInsider is Free; Seeking Alpha is Free, Subscription.
Category leaders
- Screeners: not enough category votes yet to call a leader.
- Portfolio: Seeking Alpha leads (+2 vs 0 net votes for OpenInsider).
- Watchlist: Seeking Alpha leads (+2 vs 0 net votes for OpenInsider).
- News: Seeking Alpha is tagged for this workflow; OpenInsider has no category votes yet.
- Data Visualizations: not enough category votes yet to call a leader.
Vote sentiment comparison
Cumulative positive vote share. Loading fresh totals...
Side-by-side metrics
| Attribute | OpenInsider | Seeking Alpha |
|---|---|---|
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks, Closed-End Funds | Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Closed-End Funds, Options |
Experience levels Who each product is built for | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Platforms Where you can access the product | Web | Web, Mobile |
Pricing High-level pricing models | Free | Free, Subscription |
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat | Yes | Yes |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Highlighted | Highlighted |
Coverage overlap
Shared categories
Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.
Seeking Alpha strengths
Categories covered by Seeking Alpha but not OpenInsider.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do OpenInsider and Seeking Alpha both support?
Both platforms cover Screeners, and Data Visualizations workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Do OpenInsider and Seeking Alpha require subscriptions?
Both OpenInsider and Seeking Alpha keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.
Which tool has mobile access?
Seeking Alpha ships a dedicated mobile experience, while OpenInsider focuses on web or desktop access.
What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?
OpenInsider differentiates itself with Real-time SEC Form 4 insider trading screener for insider buying and selling., Pre-built report pages such as “Latest Insider Purchases”., and “Insider Buy-Sell Charts” page for visualizing insider activity., whereas Seeking Alpha stands out for Quant Ratings for stocks with five Factor Grades (Value, Growth, Profitability, Momentum, EPS Revisions), plus ETF Factor Grades (Momentum, Expenses, Dividends, Risk, Liquidity)., Stock and ETF screeners with ratings, grades, and advanced filters. Premium members can save screens for reuse., and Side-by-side comparison of up to 20 stocks, with export to Excel or PDF..
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Curation & Accuracy
This directory blends AI‑assisted discovery with human curation. Entries are reviewed, edited, and organized with the goal of expanding coverage and sharpening quality over time. Your feedback helps steer improvements (because no single human can capture everything all at once).
Details change. Pricing, features, and availability may be incomplete or out of date. Treat listings as a starting point and verify on the provider’s site before making decisions. If you spot an error or a gap, send a quick note and I’ll adjust.