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Free Alternatives to 13f.info

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Free Alternatives to 13f.info

Zero-cost replacements grouped by fit, tradeoffs, pricing friction, and platform access. Use this list to test 13f.info before paying for another subscription.

Switching from 13f.info doesn't have to cost a thing. We've curated 5 free-tier alternatives that cover similar workflows, from Institutional Ownership to Data Visualizations and beyond. Each pick below is framed by fit, caveats, and access friction so you can trial replacements without opening your wallet.

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Which Alternative Should You Use?

CapEdge

Closest replacement

Best for: Investors looking for a free SEC filings, transcripts, ownership, IPO, and alert workflow.

CapEdge best matches the base workflow on insider and institutional tracking, charting and technical analysis, and portfolio tracking.
CapEdge also has a free plan, so you can try it without paying. Free-plan limits: Signup required. CapEdge markets the product as 100% free.

Watch for: Account needed for full access: You can browse some tables without signing in. A free account opens the rest of CapEdge's research and account tools.

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Valuesider

Best workflow fit

Best for: Value investors looking for a free way to see famous investor 13F holdings, recent buys and sells, and consensus ownership across tracked gurus.

Valuesider best matches the base workflow on investor holdings research, insider and institutional tracking, and charting and technical analysis.
Valuesider also has a free plan, so you can try it without paying. Free-plan limits: Basic is free and includes portfolio holdings, screens, five years of history, watchlists, and company financial statements.

Watch for: 13F data is delayed and incomplete: Valuesider explains that 13F filings can arrive up to 45 days after quarter-end and do not include shorts or every asset class.

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HedgeFollow

Strong runner-up

Best for: Investors comparing institutional holdings, insider transactions, and fund rankings from SEC filings.

HedgeFollow best matches the base workflow on investor holdings research, insider and institutional tracking, and charting and technical analysis.
HedgeFollow also has a free plan, so you can try it without paying. Free-plan limits: Public stock pages show hedge fund and insider data without requiring login.

Watch for: 13F reporting lag: Fund holdings from 13F filings are inherently delayed by the SEC reporting process and should not be treated as live portfolio positions.

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WhaleWisdom

Strong runner-up

Best for: Investors monitoring 13F filings, hedge-fund holdings, institutional ownership, insider data, and filer groups.

WhaleWisdom best matches the base workflow on investor holdings research, insider and institutional tracking, and portfolio tracking.
WhaleWisdom also has a free plan, so you can try it without paying. Free-plan limits: Signup required. Free access includes limited tools and two years of 13F history. WhaleWisdom does not offer trials.

Watch for: SEC filing lag: 13F data is inherently delayed by quarterly filing deadlines and should not be treated as live portfolio positioning.

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Partial replacement

DATAROMA

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Bottom line: Value investors looking for a quick read on superinvestor 13F holdings, recent portfolio changes, and insider buying around tracked names.

Keep

Institutional Ownership

Gain

Stock Ideas
Insider Data

Lose

Improved Filings
Data Visualizations
Options coverage

Watch out

Avoid as a full replacement if you rely on charting and technical analysis.
Free-plan limits: The public homepage states it tracks 83 superinvestor portfolios. No paid subscription tiers were found on the official site. Real-time insider and superinvestor activity pages are accessible from the public navigation.
Delayed filing-based data: Superinvestor holdings come from public filings and should not be treated as live portfolio positions.

Cost: Free, no signup; Free onlyno paid tier

Fit: Partial replacement

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Best workflow fit

Valuesider

Bottom line: Value investors looking for a free way to see famous investor 13F holdings, recent buys and sells, and consensus ownership across tracked gurus.

Keep

Institutional Ownership
Data Visualizations

Gain

Screeners
Alerts
Watchlist
Financials

Lose

Improved Filings

Watch out

Useful when you want to add stock screening, market monitoring, and fundamental research instead of mirroring the current workflow.
Free-plan limits: Basic is free and includes portfolio holdings, screens, five years of history, watchlists, and company financial statements. Some account features require email verification. Unverified accounts are deleted after two days. 13F data is inherently delayed up to 45 days after quarter-end.
13F data is delayed and incomplete: Valuesider explains that 13F filings can arrive up to 45 days after quarter-end and do not include shorts or every asset class.

Cost

Free, no signup

$16/moto go paid, billed yearly

13f.info has no paid plan

Fit: Partial replacement

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Partial replacement

HedgeFollow

Bottom line: Investors comparing institutional holdings, insider transactions, and fund rankings from SEC filings.

Keep

Institutional Ownership
Data Visualizations

Gain

Insider Data
Screeners
Money Flow
ETF Analysis

Lose

Improved Filings

Watch out

Useful when you want to add stock screening, market monitoring, and portfolio analytics instead of mirroring the current workflow.
Free-plan limits: Public stock pages show hedge fund and insider data without requiring login. Public fund, stock, insider, and portfolio-tool pages can be opened without signing in. The terms describe recurring quarterly or annual subscriptions but do not publish current prices.
13F reporting lag: Fund holdings from 13F filings are inherently delayed by the SEC reporting process and should not be treated as live portfolio positions.

Cost: Free, no signup; Free • Paid plans available

Fit: Partial replacement

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CapEdgeClosest replacementFreeFree with signup

Closest replacement

CapEdge

Analyst pickTested by us

Bottom line: Investors looking for a free SEC filings, transcripts, ownership, IPO, and alert workflow.

Keep

Institutional Ownership
Improved Filings
Data Visualizations

Gain

Screeners
Stock Comparison
Financials
Diff View

Lose

Options coverage

Watch out

Avoid as a full replacement if you rely on investor holdings research.
Free-plan limits: Signup required. CapEdge markets the product as 100% free. Free registration unlocks all data and features.
Account needed for full access: You can browse some tables without signing in. A free account opens the rest of CapEdge's research and account tools.

Cost: Free with signup; Free onlyno paid tier

Fit: Drop-in replacement

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WhaleWisdomPartial replacementFree • From $25/mo billed yearlyFree with signup

Partial replacement

WhaleWisdom

Tested by us

Bottom line: Investors monitoring 13F filings, hedge-fund holdings, institutional ownership, insider data, and filer groups.

Keep

Institutional Ownership

Gain

Insider Data
Stock Ideas
Screeners
Backtesting

Lose

Improved Filings
Data Visualizations

Watch out

Avoid as a full replacement if you rely on charting and technical analysis.
Free-plan limits: Signup required. Free access includes limited tools and two years of 13F history. WhaleWisdom does not offer trials. Standard is listed at $90/quarter or $300/year; Pro is $150/quarter or $500/year; Enterprise is custom.
SEC filing lag: 13F data is inherently delayed by quarterly filing deadlines and should not be treated as live portfolio positioning.

Cost

Free with signup

$25/moto go paid, billed yearly

13f.info has no paid plan

Fit: Partial replacement

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What This Shortlist Tells You

CapEdge is the closest drop-in replacement with overlapping coverage in Institutional Ownership, Improved Filings, and Data Visualizations while adding Screeners and Stock Comparison coverage and CapEdge's May 14, 2026 release notes describe a filing viewer, IPO pricing pages, share-price history, company holdings, financials, and account tools. and You can use some tables without an account. Signing up opens more data and lets you save research. features (workflow overlap ~100%).

Every pick keeps a free tier; start with CapEdge, HedgeFollow, and WhaleWisdom to road-test 13f.info workflows without paying up front.

Need mobile access? CapEdge bring phone-ready workflows that 13f.info lacks.

Round out your stack with new coverage areas like Screeners, Stock Comparison, Financials, and Diff View.

Coverage Snapshot

Where alternatives already align

Most shared categories across the top matches.

Institutional Ownership×5 Data Visualizations×3 Improved Filings×1

New angles introduced

Categories the alternatives add beyond 13f.info.

Insider Data+4 Screeners+4 Alerts+3 ETF Analysis+2 Financials+2 Stock Ideas+2 Watchlist+2 APIs & Data Feeds+1

Free Access & Pricing

Free to start

All 5

All 5 have a standing free tier, not a trial.

Paid plans from

$16/mo

Valuesider is the cheapest listed monthly upgrade. No comparable monthly price is listed for 13f.info.

Mobile app

1 of 5

1 add a mobile app that 13f.info lacks.

API access

1 of 5

1 expose an API or data feed, usually on a paid plan.

Hands-on tested

3 of 5

3 tested hands-on. 1 are analyst picks.

Coverage overlap

60%

Average share of 13f.info categories each alternative covers.

Free Alternatives FAQ

What are the best free alternatives to 13f.info?

CapEdge, HedgeFollow, and WhaleWisdom cover the most 13f.info workflows without a paid plan, in that order.

Do these picks stay permanently free?

Yes. Every tool listed has a standing free tier, not a trial. Expect caps on exports, seats, or history once you use it heavily.

Which 13f.info workflows stay covered on the free plan?

The free plans cover Institutional Ownership, Improved Filings, and Data Visualizations. Core 13f.info workflows in those areas do not need a paid upgrade.

What extra coverage do the free alternatives add?

The free alternatives add Screeners, Stock Comparison, Financials, Diff View, Filing Sentiment, Transcripts, Insider Data, Short Interest, Which ETF includes this Stock?, ETF Analysis, News, Alerts, Calendar, IPO, Corporate Actions & Special Situations, Money Flow, Portfolio, Watchlist, Splits, Valuation Models, Education, Stock Ideas, Backtesting, APIs & Data Feeds, and Sheets / Excel Add-ins, which 13f.info does not cover.

Where might I still rely on 13f.info?

Improved Filings and Data Visualizations stay with 13f.info. Keep it for those tasks, or budget for a paid plan elsewhere if they matter.

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