VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
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Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Tool Comparison
OpenInsider vs ShortSqueeze.com comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
OpenInsider
openinsider.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.
- Coverage tilt: OpenInsider has 2 categories you won't get in ShortSqueeze.com; ShortSqueeze.com has 2 unique categories.
- Pricing: OpenInsider is Free; ShortSqueeze.com is Subscription.
Category leaders
- Screeners: not enough category votes yet to call a leader.
- Data Visualizations: OpenInsider is tagged for this workflow; ShortSqueeze.com has no category votes yet.
Vote sentiment comparison
Cumulative positive vote share. Loading fresh totals...
Side-by-side metrics
| Attribute | OpenInsider | ShortSqueeze.com |
|---|---|---|
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks, Closed-End Funds | Stocks |
Experience levels Who each product is built for | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Platforms Where you can access the product | Web | Web |
Pricing High-level pricing models | Free | Subscription |
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat | Yes | Not yet |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Highlighted | Standard listing |
Coverage overlap
OpenInsider strengths
Categories covered by OpenInsider but not ShortSqueeze.com.
ShortSqueeze.com strengths
Categories covered by ShortSqueeze.com but not OpenInsider.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do OpenInsider and ShortSqueeze.com both support?
Both platforms cover Screeners workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Which tool offers a free plan?
OpenInsider offers a free entry point, while ShortSqueeze.com requires a paid subscription. Review the pricing table to see how the paid tiers compare.
How can you access OpenInsider and ShortSqueeze.com?
Both OpenInsider and ShortSqueeze.com prioritize web or desktop access. Investors wanting a mobile-first workflow may need to rely on responsive web views.
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 ShortSqueeze.com stands out for Coverage of more than 16,000 U.S.-listed equities, spanning NASDAQ, NYSE, AMEX, OTC/BB, and Pink Sheets., Excel “Master Spreadsheet” download containing updated short-interest statistics for the full market., and Two years of rolling historical short-interest data included in membership; additional history available for purchase..
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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.