Crystal Ball Insights
vs Trade Ideas
Trade Ideas charges $228/month. We charge $0 to start. Same real-time data — but we show our reasoning, not just the signal.
Try Crystal Ball Insights Free →No credit card required · 3 free signals per day
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Crystal Ball Insights | Trade Ideas |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free (3 signals/day) $29/mo for unlimited |
$228/month $2,736/year |
| AI-generated signals | ✓ Claude-powered analysis | ✓ AI/ML-based scanning |
| Shows reasoning | ✓ Full explanation per signal | ✗ Signal only — no reasoning |
| Real-time price data | ✓ Finnhub real-time (Pro) | ✓ Real-time data |
| Delayed data (free) | ✓ Available on free tier | ✗ No free tier |
| Transparency | ✓ Open reasoning | ✗ Black box model |
| No credit card to start | ✓ Sign up instantly | ✗ Payment required |
| Signal volume (free) | 3 signals/day free | Not available |
| Signal volume (paid) | Unlimited (Pro $29/mo) | Unlimited ($228/mo) |
| Understand why a signal fires | ✓ Explained every time | ✗ Algorithm is opaque |
Why traders are switching
$199/month cheaper
Crystal Ball Pro is $29/month. Trade Ideas Standard is $228. You get comparable signal quality for 87% less — or $0 with the free tier.
You see the reasoning
Every Crystal Ball signal comes with a plain-English explanation from Claude AI. Know why a stock is flagged before you act. Trade Ideas gives you a blinking alert and no context.
Real-time Finnhub data
Pro subscribers get live prices via Finnhub — the same data source used by hedge funds. Signals are current, not stale.
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3 AI stock signals every day, at zero cost. No tricks, no trials that bill you.