★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
Tool comparison edition
Tool Comparison
CapEdge vs RetailRoadshow
CapEdge
Best for screeners and stock comparison
Free
RetailRoadshow
Best for videos
Free
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The verdict
The bottom line
CapEdge and RetailRoadshow cover a lot of the same ground (2 shared categories, IPO and corporate actions & special situations), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. CapEdge simply does more: 18 categories to RetailRoadshow's 3, including screeners, stock comparison, and data visualizations, plus a mobile app. RetailRoadshow counters by being completely free.
Key differences at a glance
- Mobile app
- CapEdge
- Broader coverage
- CapEdge18 vs 3 categories
- Real-time data
- CapEdge
- Asset coverage
- CapEdgeAdds ETFs and bonds
- Beginner friendly
- RetailRoadshow
- Free plan
- Both
Choose
CapEdge if…
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
- Delayed quotes won't cut it; you need real-time data
- You care about screeners, stock comparison, and data visualizations, things RetailRoadshow doesn't offer
- You're a long-term investor who cares more about fundamentals than headlines
Choose
RetailRoadshow if…
- You care about videos, something CapEdge doesn't offer
- You're newer to investing and want something approachable
Comparison snapshot
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & plans | ||
Starting price | Free | Free |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | — | — |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | Yes | No |
API access | No | No |
Integrations | Deal Roadshow | — |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +6 more | — |
Categories covered | 18 | 3 |
Regions | North America | North America |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | Latency: Real-time | — |
Data partners | SEC EDGAR | — |
Security | — | 3 signals: SOC2, Data residency: US and EU +1 more |
| Try it | Visit CapEdge | Visit RetailRoadshow |
Standout features
What CapEdge does best
- Web-based research platform focused on US equity capital markets that lets users instantly search SEC EDGAR filings and earnings transcripts, monitor IPOs, and track investor holdings across time; navigation exposes Earnings, IPOs, Transcripts, Investor Holdings and an EDGAR Filing Screener from the homepage.
- Advanced EDGAR filing search supports natural-language and keyword queries, filters by ticker, company name, filing type, and date, plus Filing Analysis views that show which companies mention a theme and how its popularity changes over time.
- Improved filing reader for most SEC forms (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, 6-K, S-1, F-1, S-4, 20-F, 40-F, DEF 14A, etc.) including similar-filing navigation, customizable font and size, side table-of-contents, and advanced content analysis such as sentiment scores, readability measures, and lists of new and removed words across successive filings.
- Diff viewer for financial filings highlights changes between successive 10-K/10-Q documents, coloring removed text in one color and new text in another, and attempting to align similar data-table rows across filings to make numeric changes easier to spot.
- Real-time filing alerts: CapEdge sends email alerts for new filings from favorite companies and for favorite searches, typically within about a minute of SEC EDGAR submission; users can restrict alerts by filing groups (financial reports, company news, registrations/prospectuses, proxies, or specific form types), and emails include the full main filing text or the relevant press release exhibit.
What RetailRoadshow does best
- US SEC‑compliant electronic roadshow platform purpose‑built for individual investors seeking information about registered public offerings.
- Streams recorded ‘retail’ versions of roadshow presentations from issuing companies’ management teams.
- Listing hub of live/active presentations; availability varies over time (periodically none active).
- Simple registration flow to view a specific presentation; some deals may require an entry code distributed by the syndicate.
- Prospectus for the offering is accessible on the presentation page and may be printed.
Data & access details
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsBondsFunds | Stocks |
Experience | IntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Retail TradersPro RetailInstitutional InvestorsLong-term InvestorsValue InvestorsGrowth InvestorsAnalystsStudents/Researchers | Not specified |
Regions | North America | North America |
Coverage details | Countries: USIdentifiers: Ticker and CIK | Countries: USIdentifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | Real-time | Not specified |
Data partners | SEC EDGAR | Not specified |
| Access & integrations | ||
Import methods | CSVManual | Not specified |
Integrations | Deal Roadshow | Not specified |
Export formats | CSVExcel | PDF |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Not specified | SOC2Data residency: US and EUSSO: SAML |
Vendor & support | Finsight Group Inc.Country: USFounded 2012Support: Email and Phone | NetRoadshow, Inc.Support: Email |
Curation ratings | Not specified | Methodology 4/5Reliability 4/5UX 3/5 |
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Pricing breakdown
Free
Starting price
Plans & pricing
Free
Starting price
Plans & pricing
Coverage overlap
Shared categories
2Where the two tools cover the same ground.
CapEdge strengths
16RetailRoadshow strengths
1What you only get with RetailRoadshow.
Community category leaders
Vote sentiment comparison
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between CapEdge and RetailRoadshow?
CapEdge leans toward screeners, stock comparison, and data visualizations, while RetailRoadshow puts more weight on IPO, corporate actions & special situations, and videos. They overlap in 2 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do CapEdge and RetailRoadshow cost?
Good news: both CapEdge and RetailRoadshow have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Which is better for beginners: CapEdge or RetailRoadshow?
RetailRoadshow is the friendlier place to start; its interface takes less getting used to. Both work fine once you're past the basics.
Can I use CapEdge or RetailRoadshow on my phone?
CapEdge lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. RetailRoadshow doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web.
Should I choose CapEdge or RetailRoadshow?
It depends on what you're after. Pick CapEdge if screeners and stock comparison matter to you; go with RetailRoadshow if you'd rather have videos. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do CapEdge and RetailRoadshow cover?
Both cover stocks. CapEdge also handles ETFs, bonds, and funds.
Does CapEdge or RetailRoadshow have real-time data?
CapEdge offers real-time data, which matters if you trade actively. RetailRoadshow runs on delayed or end-of-day data, which is perfectly fine for longer-term investors who don't live and die by the tick.
Can I export data from CapEdge and RetailRoadshow?
CapEdge exports to CSV and Excel. RetailRoadshow is stingier about getting data out.
Which has a better stock screener: CapEdge or RetailRoadshow?
CapEdge has a stock screener for surfacing ideas; RetailRoadshow doesn't, and focuses its energy elsewhere.
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