VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★

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Thursday, February 19, 2026

Tool Comparison

BamSEC vs TipRanks 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
TipRanks logo

TipRanks

tipranks.com

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

Platforms
BamSECWeb
TipRanksWeb, Mobile, API
Categories
BamSEC16
TipRanks35
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

TipRanks

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial

Plans & pricing

FreeFree
PlusSubscription
PremiumSubscription
UltimateSubscription
Enterprise / API SuiteContact sales

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Platform details

AttributeBamSECTipRanks
Asset types
StocksFunds
StocksETFsOptionsCryptosCommoditiesCurrencies
Experience
IntermediateAdvanced
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Regions
North America
Not specified
Data freshness
Real-time
Not specified
API access
Not specifiedNot specified
Export formats
ExcelPDF
Not specified

Coverage overlap

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between BamSEC and TipRanks?

BamSEC focuses on Screeners, Stock Ideas, and Improved Filings while TipRanks specializes in Stock Ideas, Top Analysts, and Screeners. They overlap in 9 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

How much do BamSEC and TipRanks cost?

Good news—both BamSEC and TipRanks 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 TipRanks?

TipRanks is more beginner-friendly with an approachable interface. Both can work for intermediate users.

Can I use BamSEC or TipRanks on my phone?

TipRanks 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.

Does BamSEC or TipRanks have an API?

TipRanks 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 TipRanks?

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 TipRanks if Tracks and measures performance of financial experts (analysts, bloggers, hedge funds, and corporate insiders) to help investors evaluate who to trust., and Smart Score: proprietary quantitative stock score (1–10) based on 8 factors (analyst ratings, insider transactions, blogger opinions, individual investor sentiment, hedge fund activity, news sentiment, technicals, fundamentals). better fits how you invest.

What asset classes do BamSEC and TipRanks cover?

Both cover Stocks. BamSEC also includes Funds. TipRanks adds coverage for ETFs, Options, Cryptos, Commodities, and Currencies.

Does BamSEC or TipRanks have real-time data?

BamSEC offers real-time data feeds, which is essential for active traders. TipRanks uses delayed or end-of-day data, which works fine for longer-term investors who don't need up-to-the-second quotes.

Can I export data from BamSEC and TipRanks?

BamSEC supports data exports to Excel, and PDF. TipRanks has more limited export options.

Which has a better stock screener—BamSEC or TipRanks?

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

Can I track my portfolio with BamSEC or TipRanks?

TipRanks offers portfolio tracking features. BamSEC is more focused on research and analysis.

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