VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON
Tool details checked August 23, 2026
Tool Comparison
Changeflow (Trackly) vs FOIAsearch
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Changeflow (Trackly)
Free • From $1188/yr · Web · API · Other
- Delayed quotes won't cut it; you need real-time data
- You want an API so you can script or automate things
- You want news, insider data, and institutional ownership.
Pick FOIAsearch instead if
FOIAsearch
Free • Paid plans available · Web
- You want watchlist and flags.
Skip both if: Neither one clicks with how you research; there are strong third options.
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Our take
The bottom line
Changeflow (Trackly) and FOIAsearch cover a lot of the same ground (2 shared categories, alerts and regulatory filings monitoring), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. Changeflow (Trackly) simply does more: 10 categories to FOIAsearch's 4, including news, insider data, and institutional ownership. FOIAsearch counters by being completely free.
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Key differences at a glance
- Real-time data
- Changeflow (Trackly)
- Free trial
- Changeflow (Trackly)30 days
- Broader coverage
- Changeflow (Trackly)10 vs 4 categories
- API access
- Changeflow (Trackly)
- Global coverage
- Changeflow (Trackly)
- Asset coverage
- Changeflow (Trackly)Adds other
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How they stack up
The side-by-side table: pricing, platforms, data, and coverage at a glance.ShowHide
How they stack up
The side-by-side table: pricing, platforms, data, and coverage at a glance.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & plans | ||
Starting price | Free • From $1188/yr | Free • Paid plans available |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | 30 days | — |
Plan limits | 17 limits: Free: sources: 3, Professional: sources: 100 +15 more | — |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | No | No |
API access | Yes | No |
Integrations | Slack, Microsoft Teams +5 more | — |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Institutional Investors, Analysts +3 more | — |
Categories covered | 10 | 4 |
Regions | North America, Europe, APAC | North America |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | Latency: Real-time and Granularity: Minute and EOD | — |
Capabilities | AI summaries: Filings and News | — |
Security | Encryption in transit | — |
| Try it | Visit Changeflow (Trackly) | Visit FOIAsearch |
Where each one shines
What Changeflow (Trackly) and FOIAsearch each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What Changeflow (Trackly) and FOIAsearch each do best.What Changeflow (Trackly) does best
- Paste a URL and describe the changes that matter in plain English.
- Use AI summaries and relevance filters to narrow website-change alerts before reviewing the source.
- Monitor SEC filings, corporate disclosures, IR pages, regulator pages, policies, PDFs, RSS feeds, JSON, CSV, and other online sources.
- Track common EDGAR filing types when their pages or feeds are configured as sources.
- Review alerts, visual diffs, change history, and saved source versions in the dashboard or email.
What FOIAsearch does best
- Search SEC FOIA request logs by company or organization.
- Review separate lists for all requests and B7A-exempt requests.
- Use Protect My Portfolio for alerts about saved portfolio companies.
- Use IR Watch for alerts when hedge funds, research firms or reporters request information about an issuer.
- Receive a monthly roundup of SEC FOIA requests from selected reporters.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Changeflow (Trackly) and FOIAsearch, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Changeflow (Trackly) and FOIAsearch, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksOther | Stocks |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Institutional InvestorsAnalystsQuants/DevelopersAsset ManagersHedge Funds | Not specified |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeAPAC | North America |
Coverage details | 4 countries | Countries: US |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | Real-time | Not specified |
Data granularity | MinuteEOD | Not specified |
| Access & integrations | ||
API protocols | REST | Not specified |
API auth & delivery | Auth: APIKeyWebhooksDocs | Not specified |
Import methods | ManualCSV | Not specified |
Integrations | SlackMicrosoft TeamsDiscordZapierMake (Integromat)n8nRSS readers (e.g., Feedly, Inoreader) | Not specified |
Export formats | CSVJSON | Not specified |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Encryption in transit | Not specified |
Capability signals | AI summaries: Filings and News | Not specified |
Vendor & support | Changeflow LimitedCountry: United KingdomSupport: Email, Chat, and Phone | Dorsey Research LLCSupport: Email |
Curation ratings | Not specified | Methodology 3/5Reliability 3/5UX 4/5 |
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What you'll actually pay
Plans, billing, trials, and per-month pricing for both tools.ShowHide
What you'll actually pay
Plans, billing, trials, and per-month pricing for both tools.| Tier | ||
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Freesources: 3 | Free“Free Search” |
| Entry paid plan | $1188/yr≈ $99/mo“Professional”sources: 100 · users: 2 · +6 more | Subscription“Portfolio Alerts” |
| Tier 2 | $2988/yr≈ $249/mo“Business”sources: 500 · users: 5 · +5 more | Subscription“IR Watch” |
| Top plan | — | Subscription“Prominent Reporter Alerts” |
| Custom / enterprise | Contact sales“Enterprise”minimum check frequency: Every 10 minutes | — |
| Free trial | 30 days | — |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between Changeflow (Trackly) and FOIAsearch?
Changeflow (Trackly) leans toward alerts, news, and regulatory filings monitoring, while FOIAsearch puts more weight on alerts, regulatory filings monitoring, and watchlist. They overlap in 2 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do Changeflow (Trackly) and FOIAsearch cost?
Good news: both Changeflow (Trackly) and FOIAsearch have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Does Changeflow (Trackly) or FOIAsearch have an API?
Changeflow (Trackly) has an API for programmatic access and custom integrations. FOIAsearch doesn't, so you're working through its interface.
Should I choose Changeflow (Trackly) or FOIAsearch?
It depends on what you're after. Pick Changeflow (Trackly) if news and insider data matter to you; go with FOIAsearch if you'd rather have watchlist and flags. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do Changeflow (Trackly) and FOIAsearch cover?
Both cover stocks. Changeflow (Trackly) also handles other.
Does Changeflow (Trackly) or FOIAsearch have real-time data?
Changeflow (Trackly) offers real-time data, which matters if you trade actively. FOIAsearch 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.
Which covers international markets: Changeflow (Trackly) or FOIAsearch?
Changeflow (Trackly) has documented international coverage (North America, Europe, and APAC), so it's the safer bet if you hold non-US stocks. FOIAsearch is more region-specific, mainly North America.
Can I export data from Changeflow (Trackly) and FOIAsearch?
Changeflow (Trackly) exports to CSV. FOIAsearch is stingier about getting data out.
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