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Monday, October 6, 2025

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Head-to-head

CapEdge vs OptionStrat 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?, IPO, Secondary Offerings, and Financials coverage that OptionStrat skips.

OptionStrat includes Options & Derivatives, US Government Trades, and Options 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..

OptionStrat is known for: Options strategy builder with profit calculators, chance of profit, net Greeks, and historical implied volatility (in real time on paid plans)., Strategy Optimizer searches thousands of trade setups by target price or date and ranks them by return or probability of profit., and Unusual options flow scanner detects multi-leg strategies (like spreads and condors), with saved filters, alerts, historical search, and performance tracking..

OptionStrat 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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OptionStrat

optionstrat.com

Options strategy builder and unusual flow scanner with plan-based feature tiers. The free plan provides delayed quotes and limited flow. Paid plans unlock real-time builder tools, full unusual flow with alerts, live news, and insider/Congress trades. Live data is available only for non-professional users, with a 7-day free trial on paid plans.

Platforms

Web
Mobile

Pricing

Free
Subscription

Quick highlights

  • Options strategy builder with profit calculators, chance of profit, net Greeks, and historical implied volatility (in real time on paid plans).
  • Strategy Optimizer searches thousands of trade setups by target price or date and ranks them by return or probability of profit.
  • Unusual options flow scanner detects multi-leg strategies (like spreads and condors), with saved filters, alerts, historical search, and performance tracking.
  • Plan tiers: Free includes 15-minute delayed data and about 10% of flow; Live Tools adds real-time builder and optimizer features; Live Flow adds real-time flow, alerts, insider and Congress trades, and live news.
  • Market events integrated directly into the builder, including earnings and ex-dividend dates.

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Overlap

Shared focus areas

4 overlaps

Mutual strengths include Insider Data, News, and Alerts plus 1 more area.

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.

OptionStrat

Distinct strengths include:

Options & Derivatives
US Government Trades
Options
  • Options strategy builder with profit calculators, chance of profit, net Greeks, and historical implied volatility (in real time on paid plans).
  • Strategy Optimizer searches thousands of trade setups by target price or date and ranks them by return or probability of profit.
  • Unusual options flow scanner detects multi-leg strategies (like spreads and condors), with saved filters, alerts, historical search, and performance tracking.
  • Plan tiers: Free includes 15-minute delayed data and about 10% of flow; Live Tools adds real-time builder and optimizer features; Live Flow adds real-time flow, alerts, insider and Congress trades, and live news.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

AttributeCapEdgeOptionStrat
Categories

Which research workflows each platform targets

Shared: Insider Data, News, Alerts, Calendar

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

Shared: Insider Data, News, Alerts, Calendar

Unique: Options & Derivatives, US Government Trades, Options

Asset types

Supported asset classes and universes

Stocks, ETFs

Options, Stocks, Futures

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

  • Options strategy builder with profit calculators, chance of profit, net Greeks, and historical implied volatility (in real time on paid plans).
  • Strategy Optimizer searches thousands of trade setups by target price or date and ranks them by return or probability of profit.
  • Unusual options flow scanner detects multi-leg strategies (like spreads and condors), with saved filters, alerts, historical search, and performance tracking.
  • Plan tiers: Free includes 15-minute delayed data and about 10% of flow; Live Tools adds real-time builder and optimizer features; Live Flow adds real-time flow, alerts, insider and Congress trades, and live news.
  • Market events integrated directly into the builder, including earnings and ex-dividend dates.
  • Futures flow included with coverage of contracts like ES, GC, BTC, and 6E (data delayed ~15 minutes).
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do CapEdge and OptionStrat both support?

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

Do CapEdge and OptionStrat require subscriptions?

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

Which tool has mobile access?

OptionStrat 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 OptionStrat stands out for Options strategy builder with profit calculators, chance of profit, net Greeks, and historical implied volatility (in real time on paid plans)., Strategy Optimizer searches thousands of trade setups by target price or date and ranks them by return or probability of profit., and Unusual options flow scanner detects multi-leg strategies (like spreads and condors), with saved filters, alerts, historical search, and performance tracking..

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