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camelcamelcamel (UK) vs FOIAsearch comparison

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

Quick takeaways

camelcamelcamel (UK) adds Data Visualizations, and Other coverage that FOIAsearch skips.

FOIAsearch includes Regulatory Filings Monitoring, Watchlist, and Flags categories that camelcamelcamel (UK) omits.

In depth comparison

camelcamelcamel (UK)

uk.camelcamelcamel.com

A free Amazon price-tracking site for the UK that offers email alerts, price-history charts, wishlist imports, and a browser extension (‘Camelizer’). The service is free to use with no published premium tiers or APIs, and the terms make clear it’s provided without uptime guarantees.

Platforms

Web

Pricing

Free

Quick highlights

Tracks Amazon UK product prices with detailed history charts, showing three price types: Amazon direct, third-party new, and third-party used.
Customizable email alerts for price drops or availability — users set their own target thresholds.
The ‘Camelizer’ browser extension (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari) overlays price history and lets you set watches directly on Amazon product pages.
Wishlist import: automatically creates and maintains price watches from public Amazon lists, with ongoing checks for updates.
Entirely free service with no visible paid plans; provided on a best-effort basis without uptime or warranty commitments.

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FOIAsearch

foiasearch.com

Free SEC‑FOIA log search with investor‑oriented alerts. Tracks FOIA requests filed with the SEC (post‑Oct 1, 2019), highlights requests denied under Exemption 7(A) (B7A)—a known signal of ongoing enforcement activity—and offers alerts for portfolio tickers and issuer‑relations (‘IR Watch’) plus monthly Prominent Reporter Alerts. Built by Edwin Dorsey (The Bear Cave).

Platforms

Web

Pricing

FreeSubscription

Quick highlights

Unified search of SEC FOIA Logs with lists for ‘All Requests’ and ‘B7A Exempt Requests’.
‘Protect My Portfolio’ email alerts on FOIA activity tied to saved companies/tickers.
‘IR Watch’ alerts when hedge funds, research firms, or reporters FOIA your company (IR use‑case).
Monthly ‘Prominent Reporter Alerts’ to see what journalists are requesting before stories publish.
B7A (FOIA Exemption 7(A)) call‑outs; academic work shows B7A denials are predictive of ongoing/future SEC investigations.

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Where they differ

camelcamelcamel (UK)

Distinct strengths include:

Data Visualizations Other

Tracks Amazon UK product prices with detailed history charts, showing three price types: Amazon direct, third-party new, and third-party used.
Customizable email alerts for price drops or availability — users set their own target thresholds.
The ‘Camelizer’ browser extension (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari) overlays price history and lets you set watches directly on Amazon product pages.
Wishlist import: automatically creates and maintains price watches from public Amazon lists, with ongoing checks for updates.

FOIAsearch

Distinct strengths include:

Regulatory Filings Monitoring Watchlist Flags

Unified search of SEC FOIA Logs with lists for ‘All Requests’ and ‘B7A Exempt Requests’.
‘Protect My Portfolio’ email alerts on FOIA activity tied to saved companies/tickers.
‘IR Watch’ alerts when hedge funds, research firms, or reporters FOIA your company (IR use‑case).
Monthly ‘Prominent Reporter Alerts’ to see what journalists are requesting before stories publish.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	camelcamelcamel (UK)	FOIAsearch
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: Alerts Unique: Data Visualizations, Other	Shared: Alerts Unique: Regulatory Filings Monitoring, Watchlist, Flags
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Other	Stocks
Experience levels Who each product is built for	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Platforms Where you can access the product	Web	Web
Pricing High-level pricing models	Free	Free, Subscription
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor	Unique Tracks Amazon UK product prices with detailed history charts, showing three price types: Amazon direct, third-party new, and third-party used. Customizable email alerts for price drops or availability — users set their own target thresholds. The ‘Camelizer’ browser extension (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari) overlays price history and lets you set watches directly on Amazon product pages. Wishlist import: automatically creates and maintains price watches from public Amazon lists, with ongoing checks for updates. Entirely free service with no visible paid plans; provided on a best-effort basis without uptime or warranty commitments.	Unique Unified search of SEC FOIA Logs with lists for ‘All Requests’ and ‘B7A Exempt Requests’. ‘Protect My Portfolio’ email alerts on FOIA activity tied to saved companies/tickers. ‘IR Watch’ alerts when hedge funds, research firms, or reporters FOIA your company (IR use‑case). Monthly ‘Prominent Reporter Alerts’ to see what journalists are requesting before stories publish. B7A (FOIA Exemption 7(A)) call‑outs; academic work shows B7A denials are predictive of ongoing/future SEC investigations. Covers SEC FOIA requests filed after Oct 1, 2019; links back to the official SEC FOIA Logs page for provenance.
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat	Not yet	Not yet
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists	Standard listing	Standard listing

Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do camelcamelcamel (UK) and FOIAsearch both support?

Both platforms cover Alerts workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.

Do camelcamelcamel (UK) and FOIAsearch require subscriptions?

Both camelcamelcamel (UK) and FOIAsearch keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.

How can you access camelcamelcamel (UK) and FOIAsearch?

Both camelcamelcamel (UK) and FOIAsearch 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?

camelcamelcamel (UK) differentiates itself with Tracks Amazon UK product prices with detailed history charts, showing three price types: Amazon direct, third-party new, and third-party used., Customizable email alerts for price drops or availability — users set their own target thresholds., and The ‘Camelizer’ browser extension (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari) overlays price history and lets you set watches directly on Amazon product pages., whereas FOIAsearch stands out for Unified search of SEC FOIA Logs with lists for ‘All Requests’ and ‘B7A Exempt Requests’., ‘Protect My Portfolio’ email alerts on FOIA activity tied to saved companies/tickers., and ‘IR Watch’ alerts when hedge funds, research firms, or reporters FOIA your company (IR use‑case)..

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