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Thursday, February 19, 2026

Tool Comparison

BamSEC vs CapEdge comparison

Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.

BamSEC logo

BamSEC

bamsec.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb
Editor's pickHands-on review
CapEdge logo

CapEdge

capedge.com

PricingFree
PlatformsWeb, Mobile
Editor's pickHands-on review
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At a glance

Platforms
BamSECWeb
CapEdgeWeb, Mobile
Categories
BamSEC16
CapEdge22
Pricing details

Tool

BamSEC

$69/mo

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial7 days

Plans & pricing

Free (Browse Filings)Free
Pro$69/mo
EnterpriseContact sales

Tool

CapEdge

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial

Plans & pricing

FreeFree

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Platform details

AttributeBamSECCapEdge
Asset types
StocksFunds
StocksETFsBondsFunds
Experience
IntermediateAdvanced
IntermediateAdvanced
Regions
North America
North America
Data freshness
Real-time
Real-time
API access
Not specifiedNot specified
Export formats
ExcelPDF
CSVExcel

Coverage overlap

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between BamSEC and CapEdge?

BamSEC focuses on Screeners, Stock Ideas, and Improved Filings while CapEdge specializes in Screeners, Stock Comparison, and Data Visualizations. They overlap in 10 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

How much do BamSEC and CapEdge cost?

Good news—both BamSEC and CapEdge offer free plans. You can try each platform without commitment and only pay when you need premium features.

Can I use BamSEC or CapEdge on my phone?

CapEdge has a mobile app so you can check your research on the go. BamSEC is web-only, so you'll need a browser to access it from mobile devices.

Should I choose BamSEC or CapEdge?

Choose BamSEC if you need Specialized web platform for working with SEC filings and earnings transcripts, marketed as making “financial research easier” for thousands of subscribers including major investment banks and buy-side firms., and Covers all SEC filings submitted electronically via EDGAR from 1994 onward in their original, unmodified form, with new filings typically processed within a minute or two of being filed (and by end of day for confidential filings that later become public). Browsing filings does not require a subscription, but premium features are limited to active subscribers.. Go with CapEdge if Web-based research platform focused on US equity capital markets that lets users instantly search SEC EDGAR filings and earnings transcripts, monitor IPOs, and track investor holdings across time; navigation exposes Earnings, IPOs, Transcripts, Investor Holdings and an EDGAR Filing Screener from the homepage., and Advanced EDGAR filing search supports natural-language and keyword queries, filters by ticker, company name, filing type, and date, plus Filing Analysis views that show which companies mention a theme and how its popularity changes over time. Power users can use AND/OR/NOT boolean operators, with search history saved for later reuse. better fits how you invest.

What asset classes do BamSEC and CapEdge cover?

Both cover Stocks, and Funds. CapEdge adds coverage for ETFs, and Bonds.

Do BamSEC and CapEdge offer real-time data?

Yes, both platforms provide real-time market data. This makes either suitable for active trading strategies where timing matters.

Can I export data from BamSEC and CapEdge?

Both platforms let you export data to spreadsheets (Excel). This is useful for custom analysis or record-keeping.

Which has a better stock screener—BamSEC or CapEdge?

Both BamSEC and CapEdge include stock screeners. Try each to see which filtering options and interface you prefer.

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