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Free Alternatives to 13F Insight

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

Switching from 13F Insight 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 portfolio alerts, charting and technical analysis, and fundamental research.
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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HedgeFollow

Best workflow fit

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

HedgeFollow best matches the base workflow on investor holdings research, stock research, and market monitoring.
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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13f.info

Strong runner-up

Best for: Researchers comparing reported institutional ownership across quarters without an account.

13f.info best matches the base workflow on investor holdings research, charting and technical analysis, and portfolio tracking.
13f.info also has a free plan, so you can try it without paying. Free-plan limits: Public filing browser with no logged-in experience.

Watch for: Reporting lag and incomplete exposure: 13Fs generally arrive up to 45 days after quarter-end, omit shorts, and only sometimes include options. Values do not reveal purchase prices.

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Tracefour

Strong runner-up

Best for: Investors who want a free heatmap for US insider filings, four European registers, and US Congress trades.

Tracefour best matches the base workflow on stock research, market monitoring, and charting and technical analysis.
Tracefour also has a free plan, so you can try it without paying. Free-plan limits: Public filing pages and API reads are available without signup.

Watch for: API request limits: The API allows 60 requests per hour per IP without a key, or 600 per hour with a free API key. Static JSON exports cover trackers and Congress members.

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Detailed Alternatives

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Free tiers first, then the lowest starting price.

Partial replacement

13f.info

Bottom line: Researchers comparing reported institutional ownership across quarters without an account.

Keep

Data Visualizations
Institutional Ownership

Gain

Improved Filings

Lose

Watchlist
Regulatory Filings Monitoring
News
Alerts

Watch out

Avoid as a full replacement if you rely on AI research workspace, stock research, and market monitoring.
Free-plan limits: Public filing browser with no logged-in experience. Quarterly disclosures are historical, not live holdings.
Reporting lag and incomplete exposure: 13Fs generally arrive up to 45 days after quarter-end, omit shorts, and only sometimes include options. Values do not reveal purchase prices.

Cost

Free, no signup

Free onlyno paid tier

$29/mo less than 13F Insight

Fit: Partial replacement

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Partial replacement

Tracefour

Bottom line: Investors who want a free heatmap for US insider filings, four European registers, and US Congress trades.

Keep

Data Visualizations
Watchlist
Institutional Ownership
Alerts
Insider Data

Gain

Screeners
US Government Trades
Market Sentiment
APIs & Data Feeds

Lose

Regulatory Filings Monitoring
News
AI Research
Education

Watch out

Avoid as a full replacement if you rely on investor holdings research, AI research workspace, and portfolio alerts.
Free-plan limits: Public filing pages and API reads are available without signup. API reads are limited to 60 requests per hour per IP, or 600 with a free key. A free account is required to follow entities and receive filing email alerts.
API request limits: The API allows 60 requests per hour per IP without a key, or 600 per hour with a free API key. Static JSON exports cover trackers and Congress members.

Cost

Free, no signup

Free onlyno paid tier

$29/mo less than 13F Insight

Fit: Partial replacement

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Best workflow fit

HedgeFollow

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

Keep

Data Visualizations
Watchlist
Institutional Ownership
Insider Data
Education

Gain

Screeners
Money Flow
ETF Analysis
Portfolio

Lose

Regulatory Filings Monitoring
News
Alerts
AI Research

Watch out

Avoid as a full replacement if you rely on AI research workspace, portfolio alerts, and API and market data.
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

Data Visualizations
Institutional Ownership
News
Alerts
Insider Data

Gain

Screeners
Stock Comparison
Financials
Improved Filings

Lose

Watchlist
Regulatory Filings Monitoring
AI Research
Education

Watch out

Avoid as a full replacement if you rely on investor holdings research, AI research workspace, and stock 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

$29/mo less than 13F Insight

Fit: Partial 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
Alerts
Insider Data

Gain

Stock Ideas
Screeners
Backtesting
APIs & Data Feeds

Lose

Data Visualizations
Watchlist
Regulatory Filings Monitoring
News

Watch out

Avoid as a full replacement if you rely on AI research workspace, stock research, and market monitoring.
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

$4/mo less than 13F Insight

Fit: Partial replacement

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What This Shortlist Tells You

CapEdge is the closest drop-in replacement with overlapping coverage in Data Visualizations, Institutional Ownership, and News 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 ~50%).

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

Need mobile access? CapEdge bring phone-ready workflows that 13F Insight lacks.

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

13F Insight still leads on Regulatory Filings Monitoring, AI Research, and Blogs, so keep it handy for those workflows.

Coverage Snapshot

Where alternatives already align

Most shared categories across the top matches.

Institutional Ownership×5 Data Visualizations×4 Insider Data×4 Alerts×3 Watchlist×2 Education×1 News×1

New angles introduced

Categories the alternatives add beyond 13F Insight.

Screeners+4 APIs & Data Feeds+2 ETF Analysis+2 Improved Filings+2 Backtesting+1 Calendar+1 Corporate Actions & Special Situations+1 Diff View+1

Free Access & Pricing

Free to start

All 5

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

Paid plans from

$25/mo

WhaleWisdom is the cheapest paid upgrade. 13F Insight starts at $29/mo.

Mobile app

1 of 5

1 add a mobile app that 13F Insight lacks.

API access

1 of 5

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

Hands-on tested

2 of 5

2 tested hands-on. 1 are analyst picks.

Coverage overlap

51%

Average share of 13F Insight categories each alternative covers.

Free Alternatives FAQ

What are the best free alternatives to 13F Insight?

CapEdge, HedgeFollow, and 13f.info cover the most 13F Insight 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 Insight workflows stay covered on the free plan?

The free plans cover Data Visualizations, Institutional Ownership, News, Alerts, Insider Data, Watchlist, and Education. Core 13F Insight 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, Improved Filings, Diff View, Filing Sentiment, Transcripts, Short Interest, Which ETF includes this Stock?, ETF Analysis, Calendar, IPO, Corporate Actions & Special Situations, Money Flow, Portfolio, Splits, Valuation Models, US Government Trades, Market Sentiment, APIs & Data Feeds, Reddit, Stock Ideas, Backtesting, and Sheets / Excel Add-ins, which 13F Insight does not cover.

Where might I still rely on 13F Insight?

Watchlist, Regulatory Filings Monitoring, AI Research, Education, Blogs, News, Alerts, Insider Data, and Data Visualizations stay with 13F Insight. Keep it for those tasks, or budget for a paid plan elsewhere if they matter.

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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).

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