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Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Tool Comparison
AlphaSense vs SEC.gov (EDGAR) comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
SEC.gov (EDGAR)
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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 Alerts, and APIs & SDKs.
- Coverage tilt: AlphaSense has 10 categories you won't get in SEC.gov (EDGAR); SEC.gov (EDGAR) has 4 unique categories.
- Pricing: AlphaSense is Subscription; SEC.gov (EDGAR) is Free.
Category leaders
- Screeners: AlphaSense is tagged for this workflow; SEC.gov (EDGAR) has no category votes yet.
- Watchlist: AlphaSense is tagged for this workflow; SEC.gov (EDGAR) has no category votes yet.
- News: AlphaSense is tagged for this workflow; SEC.gov (EDGAR) has no category votes yet.
- Data Visualizations: AlphaSense is tagged for this workflow; SEC.gov (EDGAR) has no category votes yet.
Vote sentiment comparison
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Side-by-side metrics
| Attribute | AlphaSense | SEC.gov (EDGAR) |
|---|---|---|
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks | Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Funds |
Experience levels Who each product is built for | Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Platforms Where you can access the product | Web, Mobile, API | Web, API |
Pricing High-level pricing models | Subscription | Free |
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat | Not yet | Yes |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Standard listing | Highlighted |
Coverage overlap
AlphaSense strengths
Categories covered by AlphaSense but not SEC.gov (EDGAR).
SEC.gov (EDGAR) strengths
Categories covered by SEC.gov (EDGAR) but not AlphaSense.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do AlphaSense and SEC.gov (EDGAR) both support?
Both platforms cover Alerts, and APIs & SDKs workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Which tool offers a free plan?
SEC.gov (EDGAR) offers a free entry point, while AlphaSense requires a paid subscription. Review the pricing table to see how the paid tiers compare.
Which tool has mobile access?
AlphaSense ships a dedicated mobile experience, while SEC.gov (EDGAR) focuses on web or desktop access.
What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?
AlphaSense differentiates itself with Generative Search: AI-assisted search that delivers fully cited insights (with source documents) ., Deep Research: AI agent that autonomously generates research outputs / briefings by synthesizing content ., and Monitoring workflow with dashboards, alerts, and a mobile app for tracking insights ., whereas SEC.gov (EDGAR) stands out for Search Filings provides free public access to EDGAR documents and search tools (e.g., Full Text Search, Latest Filings, Mutual Fund Search)., EDGAR Full-Text Search covers electronic filings since 2001 (including exhibits/attachments) and supports queries by keyword, ticker, company name, CIK, and reporter; boolean/wildcards and advanced search are supported (natural-language search is not)., and Latest Filings provides a real-time listing of filings as they are submitted; SEC recommends Latest Filings + RSS for near-real-time access and notes EDGAR filing email alerts are not offered (RSS instead)..
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Curation & Accuracy
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