VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ FINANCIAL TOOLS & SERVICES DIRECTORY ★

PRICE: 5 CENTS

Sunday, October 5, 2025

Head-to-head

CapEdge vs TipRanks 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, 13D/13G, 13F, IPO, and Secondary Offerings coverage that TipRanks skips.

TipRanks includes Top Analysts, Screeners, ETF Screeners, Stock Ideas, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets, Scores, Flags, App & Website Traffic, ETF Overview, ETF Holdings, ETF Performance, ETF Comparison, News Sentiment, Portfolio, Watchlist, and Stock Comparison 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..

TipRanks is known for: Analyst coverage includes forecasts, price targets, recommendations, and Top Analysts leaderboards., Smart Score: a proprietary 1–10 multi-factor equity rating system., and Tracks insider transactions and hedge fund activity, with manager rankings based on filings..

TipRanks offers mobile access, which CapEdge skips.

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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TipRanks

tipranks.com

Editor’s pick Hands-on review

TipRanks is a retail research platform built around analyst rankings, Smart Score ratings, and screening tools. It offers forecasts, portfolios, alerts, and alternative datasets like insider activity and website traffic. Free users get basic access, while Premium and Ultimate tiers add deeper analytics, longer history, Excel/CSV exports, and broker-connected trading via TradeStation.

Platforms

Web

Mobile

Pricing

Free

Subscription

Quick highlights

Analyst coverage includes forecasts, price targets, recommendations, and Top Analysts leaderboards.
Smart Score: a proprietary 1–10 multi-factor equity rating system.
Tracks insider transactions and hedge fund activity, with manager rankings based on filings.
Stock and ETF screeners, technical analysis filters, and stock/ETF comparison tools.
Smart Portfolio: connect to major brokers or upload via CSV for portfolio analytics and email alerts.

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Overlap

Shared focus areas

7 overlaps

Mutual strengths include Insider Data, Institutional Data, and Which ETF includes this Stock? plus 4 more areas.

Where they differ

CapEdge

Distinct strengths include:

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.

TipRanks

Distinct strengths include:

Analyst Recommendations

Analyst Price Targets

Scores

Analyst coverage includes forecasts, price targets, recommendations, and Top Analysts leaderboards.
Smart Score: a proprietary 1–10 multi-factor equity rating system.
Tracks insider transactions and hedge fund activity, with manager rankings based on filings.
Stock and ETF screeners, technical analysis filters, and stock/ETF comparison tools.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	CapEdge	TipRanks
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: Insider Data, Institutional Data, Which ETF includes this Stock?, News, Alerts, Calendar, Financials Unique: Improved Filings, Diff View, Filing Sentiment, Transcripts, 13D/13G, 13F, IPO, Secondary Offerings	Shared: Insider Data, Institutional Data, Which ETF includes this Stock?, News, Alerts, Calendar, Financials Unique: Top Analysts, Screeners, ETF Screeners, Stock Ideas, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets, Scores, Flags, App & Website Traffic, ETF Overview, ETF Holdings, ETF Performance, ETF Comparison, News Sentiment, Portfolio, Watchlist, Stock Comparison
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Stocks, ETFs	Stocks, ETFs, Options, Cryptos
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 Analyst coverage includes forecasts, price targets, recommendations, and Top Analysts leaderboards. Smart Score: a proprietary 1–10 multi-factor equity rating system. Tracks insider transactions and hedge fund activity, with manager rankings based on filings. Stock and ETF screeners, technical analysis filters, and stock/ETF comparison tools. Smart Portfolio: connect to major brokers or upload via CSV for portfolio analytics and email alerts. News and sentiment features, with price and watchlist alerts such as 52-week highs/lows.
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 TipRanks both support?

Both platforms cover Insider Data, Institutional Data, Which ETF includes this Stock?, News, Alerts, Calendar, and Financials workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.

Do CapEdge and TipRanks require subscriptions?

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

Which tool has mobile access?

TipRanks 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 TipRanks stands out for Analyst coverage includes forecasts, price targets, recommendations, and Top Analysts leaderboards., Smart Score: a proprietary 1–10 multi-factor equity rating system., and Tracks insider transactions and hedge fund activity, with manager rankings based on filings..

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