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Head-to-head

CapEdge vs MarketWatch comparison

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

Quick takeaways

CapEdge adds Improved Filings, Diff View, Filing Sentiment, Transcripts, Institutional Data, 13D/13G, 13F, Which ETF includes this Stock?, and Secondary Offerings coverage that MarketWatch skips.

MarketWatch includes Screeners, Data Visualizations, Watchlist, Paper Trading, Options, ETF Overview, ETF Holdings, Analyst Price Targets, Short Interest, Interest Rates, Yield Curves, and Newsletters categories that CapEdge omits.

CapEdge highlights: Advanced EDGAR and transcript search with Boolean, phrase, and proximity operators., Near real-time filing alerts (about one minute) via email for saved searches and favorite tickers; bulk CSV upload supported., and Earnings transcript catalog updated hourly, with results downloadable to CSV..

MarketWatch is known for: Market data hub with stock and market screeners, mutual fund research, fund comparison, and multi-quote lookup tools., Personal watchlists available free with an account; syncs across web and mobile apps with customizable price and news alerts., and Comprehensive event calendars, including U.S. economic releases, corporate earnings, IPO schedules, and options-expiration dates..

MarketWatch offers mobile access, which CapEdge skips.

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CapEdge

capedge.com

Editor’s pick Hands-on review

A free research platform for US markets that combines filings, transcripts, ownership dashboards, IPO tracking, and ETF exposure tools. Users can set up near real-time filing alerts, search with advanced operators, and export results to CSV/Excel. CapEdge also connects to Deal Roadshow for access to IPO roadshows. There’s no public API; all functionality is delivered through the web app.

Platforms

Web

Pricing

Free

Quick highlights

  • Advanced EDGAR and transcript search with Boolean, phrase, and proximity operators.
  • Near real-time filing alerts (about one minute) via email for saved searches and favorite tickers; bulk CSV upload supported.
  • Earnings transcript catalog updated hourly, with results downloadable to CSV.
  • IPO calendar with coverage of S-1, F-1, and S-11 filings, plus access to retail roadshows via Deal Roadshow.
  • Ownership dashboards tracking 13F holdings, 13D/13G activist positions, and Form 144 insider sales, with export to CSV or Excel.

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MarketWatch

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Hands-on review

A global financial-news portal from Dow Jones that combines market data, news, analysis, and investor tools. Real-time Nasdaq last-sale quotes are included, while most other intraday prices run on a standard 15-minute delay. Premium newsletters and in-depth articles are gated behind a subscription. Mobile apps extend the experience with push alerts and watchlist syncing.

Platforms

Web
Mobile

Pricing

Free
Subscription

Quick highlights

  • Market data hub with stock and market screeners, mutual fund research, fund comparison, and multi-quote lookup tools.
  • Personal watchlists available free with an account; syncs across web and mobile apps with customizable price and news alerts.
  • Comprehensive event calendars, including U.S. economic releases, corporate earnings, IPO schedules, and options-expiration dates.
  • BigCharts advanced charting platform with multiple timeframes (intraday to monthly) and technical overlays; intraday data typically delayed 15 minutes.
  • Options coverage with full chains per symbol and an expiration calendar.

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Overlap

Shared focus areas

6 overlaps

Mutual strengths include Insider Data, News, and Alerts plus 3 more areas.

Where they differ

CapEdge

Distinct strengths include:

Improved Filings
Diff View
Filing Sentiment
Transcripts
Institutional Data
13D/13G
13F
Which ETF includes this Stock?
  • Advanced EDGAR and transcript search with Boolean, phrase, and proximity operators.
  • Near real-time filing alerts (about one minute) via email for saved searches and favorite tickers; bulk CSV upload supported.
  • Earnings transcript catalog updated hourly, with results downloadable to CSV.
  • IPO calendar with coverage of S-1, F-1, and S-11 filings, plus access to retail roadshows via Deal Roadshow.

MarketWatch

Distinct strengths include:

Screeners
Data Visualizations
Watchlist
Paper Trading
Options
ETF Overview
ETF Holdings
Analyst Price Targets
  • Market data hub with stock and market screeners, mutual fund research, fund comparison, and multi-quote lookup tools.
  • Personal watchlists available free with an account; syncs across web and mobile apps with customizable price and news alerts.
  • Comprehensive event calendars, including U.S. economic releases, corporate earnings, IPO schedules, and options-expiration dates.
  • BigCharts advanced charting platform with multiple timeframes (intraday to monthly) and technical overlays; intraday data typically delayed 15 minutes.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

AttributeCapEdgeMarketWatch
Categories

Which research workflows each platform targets

Shared: Insider Data, News, Alerts, Calendar, IPO, Financials

Unique: Improved Filings, Diff View, Filing Sentiment, Transcripts, Institutional Data, 13D/13G, 13F, Which ETF includes this Stock?, Secondary Offerings

Shared: Insider Data, News, Alerts, Calendar, IPO, Financials

Unique: Screeners, Data Visualizations, Watchlist, Paper Trading, Options, ETF Overview, ETF Holdings, Analyst Price Targets, Short Interest, Interest Rates, Yield Curves, Newsletters

Asset types

Supported asset classes and universes

Stocks, ETFs

Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Options, Futures, Commodities, Currencies, Cryptos, Bonds

Experience levels

Who each product is built for

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Platforms

Where you can access the product

Web

Web, Mobile

Pricing

High-level pricing models

Free

Free, Subscription

Key features

Core capabilities called out by each vendor

Unique

  • Advanced EDGAR and transcript search with Boolean, phrase, and proximity operators.
  • Near real-time filing alerts (about one minute) via email for saved searches and favorite tickers; bulk CSV upload supported.
  • Earnings transcript catalog updated hourly, with results downloadable to CSV.
  • IPO calendar with coverage of S-1, F-1, and S-11 filings, plus access to retail roadshows via Deal Roadshow.
  • Ownership dashboards tracking 13F holdings, 13D/13G activist positions, and Form 144 insider sales, with export to CSV or Excel.
  • ETF exposure lookup tool answering: 'Which ETFs hold this stock?' using NPORT-P filings.

Unique

  • Market data hub with stock and market screeners, mutual fund research, fund comparison, and multi-quote lookup tools.
  • Personal watchlists available free with an account; syncs across web and mobile apps with customizable price and news alerts.
  • Comprehensive event calendars, including U.S. economic releases, corporate earnings, IPO schedules, and options-expiration dates.
  • BigCharts advanced charting platform with multiple timeframes (intraday to monthly) and technical overlays; intraday data typically delayed 15 minutes.
  • Options coverage with full chains per symbol and an expiration calendar.
  • ETF and mutual fund research, including top holdings for flagship funds like SPY and a comparison tool for side-by-side analysis.
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Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do CapEdge and MarketWatch both support?

Both platforms cover Insider Data, News, Alerts, Calendar, IPO, and Financials workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.

Do CapEdge and MarketWatch require subscriptions?

Both CapEdge and MarketWatch keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.

Which tool has mobile access?

MarketWatch ships a dedicated mobile experience, while CapEdge focuses on web or desktop access.

What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?

CapEdge differentiates itself with Advanced EDGAR and transcript search with Boolean, phrase, and proximity operators., Near real-time filing alerts (about one minute) via email for saved searches and favorite tickers; bulk CSV upload supported., and Earnings transcript catalog updated hourly, with results downloadable to CSV., whereas MarketWatch stands out for Market data hub with stock and market screeners, mutual fund research, fund comparison, and multi-quote lookup tools., Personal watchlists available free with an account; syncs across web and mobile apps with customizable price and news alerts., and Comprehensive event calendars, including U.S. economic releases, corporate earnings, IPO schedules, and options-expiration dates..

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