VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
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Thursday, February 19, 2026
Tool Comparison
BamSEC vs SEC.gov (EDGAR) comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
BamSEC
bamsec.com
SEC.gov (EDGAR)
sec.gov
At a glance
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BamSEC
$69/mo
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SEC.gov (EDGAR)
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Platform details
| Attribute | BamSEC | SEC.gov (EDGAR) |
|---|---|---|
Asset types | StocksFunds | StocksETFsMutual FundsFunds |
Experience | IntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Regions | North America | North America |
Data freshness | Real-time | Real-time |
API access | Not specified | REST |
Export formats | ExcelPDF | JSON |
Coverage overlap
Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.
Categories covered by BamSEC only.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between BamSEC and SEC.gov (EDGAR)?
BamSEC focuses on Screeners, Stock Ideas, and Improved Filings while SEC.gov (EDGAR) specializes in Improved Filings, Insider Data, and 13F. They overlap in 4 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.
How much do BamSEC and SEC.gov (EDGAR) cost?
Good news—both BamSEC and SEC.gov (EDGAR) offer free plans. You can try each platform without commitment and only pay when you need premium features.
Which is better for beginners—BamSEC or SEC.gov (EDGAR)?
SEC.gov (EDGAR) is more beginner-friendly with an approachable interface. Both can work for intermediate users.
Does BamSEC or SEC.gov (EDGAR) have an API?
SEC.gov (EDGAR) provides API access for programmatic data retrieval and custom integrations. BamSEC doesn't currently offer an API, so you'll need to use their web interface.
Should I choose BamSEC or SEC.gov (EDGAR)?
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 SEC.gov (EDGAR) if Search Filings provides free public access to EDGAR documents and search tools (e.g., Full Text Search, Latest Filings, Mutual Fund Search)., and 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). better fits how you invest.
What asset classes do BamSEC and SEC.gov (EDGAR) cover?
Both cover Stocks, and Funds. SEC.gov (EDGAR) adds coverage for ETFs, and Mutual Funds.
Do BamSEC and SEC.gov (EDGAR) 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 SEC.gov (EDGAR)?
BamSEC supports data exports to Excel, and PDF. SEC.gov (EDGAR) has more limited export options.
Which has a better stock screener—BamSEC or SEC.gov (EDGAR)?
BamSEC includes a stock screener for finding investment ideas. SEC.gov (EDGAR) focuses on other analytical tools.
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