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Tool Comparison

Business Quant vs SEC.gov (EDGAR) comparison

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

Quick takeaways

Business Quant adds Screeners, Stock Comparison, Data Visualizations, Financials, Scores, and Flags coverage that SEC.gov (EDGAR) skips.

SEC.gov (EDGAR) includes Improved Filings, Alerts, and APIs & SDKs categories that Business Quant omits.

In depth comparison

Business Quant

businessquant.com

A U.S. equities research platform combining fundamentals, ownership data, and operating metrics. The free plan includes 15+ years of history with delayed updates. Pro subscribers get daily updates, KPI datasets, and data downloads, while Enterprise adds API access and rights for commercial use.

Platforms

WebAPI

Pricing

FreeSubscription

Quick highlights

Stock screener with over 700 financial metrics and flexible filtering across 8,000+ U.S. stocks.
Extensive KPI and operating metrics library with 100,000+ datasets covering more than 1,800 companies.
Integrated SEC filings (15+ years), institutional ownership via 13F reports, and insider trading disclosures (Form 4).
Comparison modules for individual stocks, industry aggregates, time-series tables, and customizable charts.
Download capabilities in CSV and Excel for most datasets and visualizations.

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SEC.gov (EDGAR)

sec.gov

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Official U.S. SEC portal for free public access to EDGAR filings and related data tools. Public REST APIs on data.sec.gov deliver JSON and require no auth/API keys, but automated access must comply with SEC privacy/security policy, uses a declared User-Agent header, and is rate-limited (SEC states a max of 10 requests/second). data.sec.gov does not support CORS. SEC also links to a separate EDGAR Public Dissemination Service (PDS) subscription feed (managed by a contractor).

Platforms

WebAPI

Pricing

Free

Quick highlights

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).
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).
Mutual Funds Search supports searching funds/ETFs by name, series/class or contract IDs, ticker, or CIK, and links to prospectuses and proxy voting records; users can subscribe via RSS.
Developer access: data.sec.gov hosts RESTful JSON APIs for submissions history by company (submissions JSON includes names, exchanges and ticker symbols) and XBRL-derived data via companyconcept, companyfacts, and frames endpoints.

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Where they differ

Business Quant

Distinct strengths include:

Screeners Stock Comparison Data Visualizations Financials Scores Flags

Stock screener with over 700 financial metrics and flexible filtering across 8,000+ U.S. stocks.
Extensive KPI and operating metrics library with 100,000+ datasets covering more than 1,800 companies.
Integrated SEC filings (15+ years), institutional ownership via 13F reports, and insider trading disclosures (Form 4).
Comparison modules for individual stocks, industry aggregates, time-series tables, and customizable charts.

SEC.gov (EDGAR)

Distinct strengths include:

Improved Filings Alerts APIs & SDKs

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).
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).
Mutual Funds Search supports searching funds/ETFs by name, series/class or contract IDs, ticker, or CIK, and links to prospectuses and proxy voting records; users can subscribe via RSS.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	Business Quant	SEC.gov (EDGAR)
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: 13F, Insider Data, Data APIs Unique: Screeners, Stock Comparison, Data Visualizations, Financials, Scores, Flags	Shared: 13F, Insider Data, Data APIs Unique: Improved Filings, Alerts, APIs & SDKs
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Stocks	Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Funds
Experience levels Who each product is built for	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Platforms Where you can access the product	Web, API	Web, API
Pricing High-level pricing models	Free, Subscription	Free
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor	Unique Stock screener with over 700 financial metrics and flexible filtering across 8,000+ U.S. stocks. Extensive KPI and operating metrics library with 100,000+ datasets covering more than 1,800 companies. Integrated SEC filings (15+ years), institutional ownership via 13F reports, and insider trading disclosures (Form 4). Comparison modules for individual stocks, industry aggregates, time-series tables, and customizable charts. Download capabilities in CSV and Excel for most datasets and visualizations. Clear plan structure: Basic (free, delayed data), Pro (daily updates and exports), Enterprise (API access and commercial rights).	Unique 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). 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). Mutual Funds Search supports searching funds/ETFs by name, series/class or contract IDs, ticker, or CIK, and links to prospectuses and proxy voting records; users can subscribe via RSS. Developer access: data.sec.gov hosts RESTful JSON APIs for submissions history by company (submissions JSON includes names, exchanges and ticker symbols) and XBRL-derived data via companyconcept, companyfacts, and frames endpoints. API update schedule: data is updated in real time; typical processing delay is <1s for submissions and under 1 minute for XBRL; bulk ZIP archives (submissions.zip, companyfacts.zip) are republished nightly (~3:00 a.m. ET).
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat	Not yet	Yes
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists	Standard listing	Highlighted

Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do Business Quant and SEC.gov (EDGAR) both support?

Both platforms cover 13F, Insider Data, and Data APIs workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.

Do Business Quant and SEC.gov (EDGAR) require subscriptions?

Both Business Quant and SEC.gov (EDGAR) keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.

How can you access Business Quant and SEC.gov (EDGAR)?

Both Business Quant and SEC.gov (EDGAR) prioritize web or desktop access. Investors wanting a mobile-first workflow may need to rely on responsive web views.

What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?

Business Quant differentiates itself with Stock screener with over 700 financial metrics and flexible filtering across 8,000+ U.S. stocks., Extensive KPI and operating metrics library with 100,000+ datasets covering more than 1,800 companies., and Integrated SEC filings (15+ years), institutional ownership via 13F reports, and insider trading disclosures (Form 4)., 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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