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Tuesday, November 11, 2025

Tool Comparison

CapEdge vs SEC.gov (EDGAR) 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, Which ETF includes this Stock?, News, Alerts, Calendar, IPO, and Secondary Offerings coverage that SEC.gov (EDGAR) skips.

SEC.gov (EDGAR) includes Data APIs, Regulatory Filings Monitoring, and Other categories that CapEdge omits.

In depth comparison

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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SEC.gov (EDGAR)

sec.gov

Editor’s pick Hands-on review

The official source of U.S. regulatory filings. EDGAR provides free public access through its web portal, JSON data APIs, and structured RSS feeds (updated every 10 minutes). Developers can use the APIs on data.sec.gov for submissions and XBRL datasets, while filers use separate EDGAR Next APIs that require tokens. No email alerting is provided—RSS is the only push channel. Automated access must respect fair-use guidelines, including a descriptive User-Agent.

Platforms

WebAPI

Pricing

Free

Quick highlights

Full-text EDGAR search across filings since 2001, with filters by company, person, form type, and date.
Public data APIs at data.sec.gov provide JSON endpoints for company submissions, XBRL facts, concepts, and frames.
APIs update continuously as filings are made public; nightly bulk ZIPs allow batch ingestion.
Structured RSS feeds for XBRL disclosures update every 10 minutes during filing hours (Mon–Fri, 6am–10pm ET). Email alerts are not offered.
Official downloadable datasets include 13F holdings (as filed), Form D, and Financial Statement Data Sets (both as-filed statements and notes).

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Where they differ

CapEdge

Distinct strengths include:

Improved Filings Diff View Filing Sentiment Transcripts Institutional Data Which ETF includes this Stock?News Alerts

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.

SEC.gov (EDGAR)

Distinct strengths include:

Data APIs Regulatory Filings Monitoring Other

Full-text EDGAR search across filings since 2001, with filters by company, person, form type, and date.
Public data APIs at data.sec.gov provide JSON endpoints for company submissions, XBRL facts, concepts, and frames.
APIs update continuously as filings are made public; nightly bulk ZIPs allow batch ingestion.
Structured RSS feeds for XBRL disclosures update every 10 minutes during filing hours (Mon–Fri, 6am–10pm ET). Email alerts are not offered.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	CapEdge	SEC.gov (EDGAR)
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: Insider Data, 13D/13G, 13F, Financials Unique: Improved Filings, Diff View, Filing Sentiment, Transcripts, Institutional Data, Which ETF includes this Stock?, News, Alerts, Calendar, IPO, Secondary Offerings	Shared: Insider Data, 13D/13G, 13F, Financials Unique: Data APIs, Regulatory Filings Monitoring, Other
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Stocks, ETFs	Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Closed-End Funds
Experience levels Who each product is built for	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Platforms Where you can access the product	Web	Web, API
Pricing High-level pricing models	Free	Free
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 Full-text EDGAR search across filings since 2001, with filters by company, person, form type, and date. Public data APIs at data.sec.gov provide JSON endpoints for company submissions, XBRL facts, concepts, and frames. APIs update continuously as filings are made public; nightly bulk ZIPs allow batch ingestion. Structured RSS feeds for XBRL disclosures update every 10 minutes during filing hours (Mon–Fri, 6am–10pm ET). Email alerts are not offered. Official downloadable datasets include 13F holdings (as filed), Form D, and Financial Statement Data Sets (both as-filed statements and notes). The ‘Latest Filings’ feed shows real-time submissions entering EDGAR.
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat	Yes	Yes
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists	Highlighted	Highlighted

Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do CapEdge and SEC.gov (EDGAR) both support?

Both platforms cover Insider Data, 13D/13G, 13F, and Financials 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.

How can you access CapEdge and SEC.gov (EDGAR)?

Both CapEdge and SEC.gov (EDGAR) 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?

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 SEC.gov (EDGAR) stands out for Full-text EDGAR search across filings since 2001, with filters by company, person, form type, and date., Public data APIs at data.sec.gov provide JSON endpoints for company submissions, XBRL facts, concepts, and frames., and APIs update continuously as filings are made public; nightly bulk ZIPs allow batch ingestion..

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