OpenInsider adds Insider Data, and Regulatory Filings Monitoring coverage that SpotGamma skips.
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OpenInsider vs SpotGamma comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Quick takeaways
SpotGamma includes Options & Derivatives, Alerts, Courses & Certs, and Blogs categories that OpenInsider omits.
OpenInsider highlights: Real-time screener of SEC Form 4 insider trading disclosures for U.S. stocks., Prebuilt screeners for quick discovery: Latest Purchases/Sales, $25k+ CEO or CFO buys, Cluster Buys, and weekly/monthly Top Purchases and Sales., and Aggregate Buy–Sell charts to visualize overall insider sentiment..
SpotGamma is known for: HIRO Indicator: see options activity and estimated hedging impact in real time—down to the second., Equity Hub: proprietary key levels, buy/sell indicators, and alerts across 3,500+ stocks & indices., and Volatility Dashboard: analyze IV across strikes/expirations; identify extremes/mispricing..
OpenInsider has a free tier, while SpotGamma requires a paid plan.
OpenInsider
openinsider.com
Free web-based screener for U.S. SEC Form 4 filings, tracking insider buys and sells in real time. Data is sourced directly from SEC.gov and refreshed between 6:00 and 22:00 ET on U.S. business days.
Platforms
Pricing
Quick highlights
- Real-time screener of SEC Form 4 insider trading disclosures for U.S. stocks.
- Prebuilt screeners for quick discovery: Latest Purchases/Sales, $25k+ CEO or CFO buys, Cluster Buys, and weekly/monthly Top Purchases and Sales.
- Aggregate Buy–Sell charts to visualize overall insider sentiment.
- Detailed filing tables with trade/filing dates, transaction codes, prices, quantities, and values, with an integrated code legend.
- Ability to drill down by sector, industry, ticker, or individual insider profile.
Community votes (overall)
SpotGamma
spotgamma.com
Options‑market microstructure & dealer‑positioning analytics. Core modules: Equity Hub (key levels for 3,500+ US stocks/ETFs), HIRO real‑time options‑flow indicator (down‑to‑the‑second), an S&P 500 heatmap (TRACE), a Volatility Dashboard, FlowPatrol unusual flow insights, plus Compass & Scanners for setups. Widely used by intraday/index traders; integrates with TradingView, Bookmap, NinjaTrader, Sierra Chart, Thinkorswim, and more. No public API disclosed.
Platforms
Pricing
Quick highlights
- HIRO Indicator: see options activity and estimated hedging impact in real time—down to the second.
- Equity Hub: proprietary key levels, buy/sell indicators, and alerts across 3,500+ stocks & indices.
- Volatility Dashboard: analyze IV across strikes/expirations; identify extremes/mispricing.
- TRACE Heatmap: S&P 500 real‑time support/resistance & volatility zones.
- 0DTE volume/open‑interest indicator; delta, vanna & gamma modeling for indices.
Community votes (overall)
Shared focus areas
2 overlapsMutual strengths include Screeners, and Data Visualizations.
Where they differ
OpenInsider
Distinct strengths include:
- Real-time screener of SEC Form 4 insider trading disclosures for U.S. stocks.
- Prebuilt screeners for quick discovery: Latest Purchases/Sales, $25k+ CEO or CFO buys, Cluster Buys, and weekly/monthly Top Purchases and Sales.
- Aggregate Buy–Sell charts to visualize overall insider sentiment.
- Detailed filing tables with trade/filing dates, transaction codes, prices, quantities, and values, with an integrated code legend.
SpotGamma
Distinct strengths include:
- HIRO Indicator: see options activity and estimated hedging impact in real time—down to the second.
- Equity Hub: proprietary key levels, buy/sell indicators, and alerts across 3,500+ stocks & indices.
- Volatility Dashboard: analyze IV across strikes/expirations; identify extremes/mispricing.
- TRACE Heatmap: S&P 500 real‑time support/resistance & volatility zones.
Feature-by-feature breakdown
Attribute | OpenInsider | SpotGamma |
---|---|---|
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets | Shared: Screeners, Data Visualizations Unique: Insider Data, Regulatory Filings Monitoring | Shared: Screeners, Data Visualizations Unique: Options & Derivatives, Alerts, Courses & Certs, Blogs |
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks | Stocks, ETFs, Options |
Experience levels Who each product is built for | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Intermediate, Advanced |
Platforms Where you can access the product | Web | Web |
Pricing High-level pricing models | Free | Subscription |
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor | Unique
| Unique
|
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat | Yes | Not yet |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Highlighted | Standard listing |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do OpenInsider and SpotGamma 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.
Which tool offers a free plan?
OpenInsider offers a free entry point, while SpotGamma requires a paid subscription. Review the pricing table to see how the paid tiers compare.
How can you access OpenInsider and SpotGamma?
Both OpenInsider and SpotGamma 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 screener of SEC Form 4 insider trading disclosures for U.S. stocks., Prebuilt screeners for quick discovery: Latest Purchases/Sales, $25k+ CEO or CFO buys, Cluster Buys, and weekly/monthly Top Purchases and Sales., and Aggregate Buy–Sell charts to visualize overall insider sentiment., whereas SpotGamma stands out for HIRO Indicator: see options activity and estimated hedging impact in real time—down to the second., Equity Hub: proprietary key levels, buy/sell indicators, and alerts across 3,500+ stocks & indices., and Volatility Dashboard: analyze IV across strikes/expirations; identify extremes/mispricing..
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