VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
NO ADVICE
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Tool Comparison
CapEdge vs SEC.gov (EDGAR) comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
CapEdge
capedge.com
SEC.gov (EDGAR)
sec.gov
Comparison highlights
- Tool score: the chart below shows community vote sentiment over the last 8 weeks. Use it as a signal, not a verdict.
- Overlap: both cover Improved Filings, Insider Data, and 13F and 1 other categories.
- Coverage tilt: CapEdge has 18 categories you won't get in SEC.gov (EDGAR); SEC.gov (EDGAR) has 2 unique categories.
- Platforms: CapEdge runs on Web, Mobile; SEC.gov (EDGAR) runs on Web, API.
Category leaders
- Screeners: CapEdge is tagged for this workflow; SEC.gov (EDGAR) has no category votes yet.
- News: CapEdge is tagged for this workflow; SEC.gov (EDGAR) has no category votes yet.
- Data Visualizations: CapEdge is tagged for this workflow; SEC.gov (EDGAR) has no category votes yet.
Vote sentiment comparison
Cumulative positive vote share. Loading fresh totals...
Side-by-side metrics
| Attribute | CapEdge | SEC.gov (EDGAR) |
|---|---|---|
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks, ETFs, Bonds, Funds | Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Funds |
Experience levels Who each product is built for | Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Platforms Where you can access the product | Web, Mobile | Web, API |
Pricing High-level pricing models | Free | Free |
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat | Yes | Yes |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Highlighted | Highlighted |
Coverage overlap
Shared categories
Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.
CapEdge strengths
Categories covered by CapEdge but not SEC.gov (EDGAR).
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do CapEdge and SEC.gov (EDGAR) both support?
Both platforms cover Improved Filings, Insider Data, 13F, and Alerts workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Do CapEdge and SEC.gov (EDGAR) require subscriptions?
Both CapEdge and SEC.gov (EDGAR) keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.
Which tool has mobile access?
CapEdge ships a dedicated mobile experience, while SEC.gov (EDGAR) focuses on web or desktop access.
What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?
CapEdge differentiates itself with 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. Power users can use AND/OR/NOT boolean operators, with search history saved for later reuse., and 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., 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)..
Other tools you might like
These profiles share overlapping coverage with both sides of this matchup.
- GuruFocusEditor's pickHands-on review
Overlap: Screeners, Stock Comparison, and Data Visualizations.
ScreenersStock ComparisonData Visualizations - Fiscal.aiEditor's pickHands-on review
Overlap: Screeners, Stock Comparison, and Data Visualizations.
ScreenersStock ComparisonData Visualizations - Financial Modeling Prep (FMP)Hands-on review
Overlap: Screeners, Data APIs, and News.
ScreenersData APIsNews - TIKREditor's pickHands-on review
Overlap: Screeners, Data Visualizations, and Stock Comparison.
ScreenersData VisualizationsStock Comparison - YChartsHands-on review
Overlap: Screeners, Stock Comparison, and Data Visualizations.
ScreenersStock ComparisonData Visualizations - Benzinga
Overlap: News, Alerts, and Calendar.
NewsAlertsCalendar
Curation & Accuracy
This directory blends AI‑assisted discovery with human curation. Entries are reviewed, edited, and organized with the goal of expanding coverage and sharpening quality over time. Your feedback helps steer improvements (because no single human can capture everything all at once).
Details change. Pricing, features, and availability may be incomplete or out of date. Treat listings as a starting point and verify on the provider’s site before making decisions. If you spot an error or a gap, send a quick note and I’ll adjust.