VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON
Tool details checked August 23, 2026
Tool Comparison
EODHD vs SEC.gov (EDGAR)
Pick EODHD if
EODHD
Free • From $19.99/mo · Web · API · Desktop
- You want calendar, news, and news sentiment.
Pick SEC.gov (EDGAR) if
SEC.gov (EDGAR)
Free · Web · API
- You want official sources, regulatory filings monitoring, and improved filings.
Skip both if: Neither one clicks with how you research; there are strong third options.
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Our take
The bottom line
EODHD and SEC.gov (EDGAR) cover a lot of the same ground (4 shared categories, including APIs & data feeds, corporate actions & special situations, and IPO), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. EODHD simply does more: 13 categories to SEC.gov (EDGAR)'s 9, including calendar, news, and news sentiment. SEC.gov (EDGAR) counters by being completely free.
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Key differences at a glance
- Global coverage
- EODHD
- Broader coverage
- EODHD13 vs 9 categories
- Desktop app
- EODHD
- Free plan
- Both
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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 $19.99/mo | Free |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | — | — |
Plan limits | 38 limits: Free (Personal Use): daily api calls: 20, Free (Personal Use): minute requests: 20 +36 more | Free: automated access policy: Automated access is monitored; the current max request rate is 10 req... |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Desktop app | Yes | No |
Mobile app | No | No |
API access | Yes | Yes |
Broker sync | No | — |
Integrations | Excel add-on, Google Sheets add-on +7 more | data.sec.gov public APIs, EDGAR RSS Feeds +2 more |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Quants/Developers, Algo Traders +3 more | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +4 more |
Categories covered | 13 | 9 |
Regions | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa | North America |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | 3 signals: Latency: Streaming, Real-time, 15-min Delayed, and End of Day, Granularity: EOD, Minute, and Tick +1 more | Latency: Real-time and Timezone: America/New_York |
Data partners | 3 partners: Nasdaq Cloud API, London Stock Exchange (LSE) +1 more | — |
Capabilities | Universe builder and Greeks | — |
Security | Status page | — |
| Try it | Visit EODHD | Visit SEC.gov (EDGAR) |
Where each one shines
What EODHD and SEC.gov (EDGAR) each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What EODHD and SEC.gov (EDGAR) each do best.What EODHD does best
- REST and WebSocket APIs for market data across stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, bonds, options, currencies, crypto, indices, and other instruments.
- Access end-of-day and intraday historical prices, with paid plans positioned around long historical coverage for major markets.
- Fundamentals, corporate actions, calendars, news, sentiment, IPO, screener, insider, ESG, and related datasets depending on plan and endpoint.
- Filter and sort securities with the Stock Screener API.
- U.S. options data through the marketplace add-on, including implied volatility and greeks where the dataset supports them.
What SEC.gov (EDGAR) does best
- Search and open EDGAR filings for U.S. public companies, funds, insiders, institutional managers, IPOs, registration statements, proxy materials, and current reports.
- Company Search, Full Text Search, Latest Filings, Mutual Fund Search, CIK lookup, SIC lookup, EDGAR RSS feeds, and filing assistance tools from one official source.
- Search tools across full filing text since 2001, including exhibits and attachments, with filters for ticker, company, CIK, reporter name, form type, filing date, location, and incorporation jurisdiction.
- Monitor latest filings in near real time and use RSS feeds or search pages as the practical free alert layer for public users.
- Data.sec.gov public APIs for company submission histories and XBRL-derived companyconcept, companyfacts, and frames data are available without an API key.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for EODHD and SEC.gov (EDGAR), side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for EODHD and SEC.gov (EDGAR), side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsMutual FundsBondsOptionsCurrenciesCryptosOther | StocksETFsMutual FundsFunds |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Quants/DevelopersAlgo TradersAnalystsPro RetailRetail Traders | Retail TradersPro RetailInstitutional InvestorsAnalystsQuants/DevelopersStudents/Researchers |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica | North America |
Coverage details | Identifiers: Ticker, ISIN, CUSIP, FIGI, and CIK | Countries: USIdentifiers: CIK and Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | StreamingReal-time15-min DelayedEnd of Day | Real-time |
Data granularity | EODMinuteTick | Not specified |
Data partners | Nasdaq Cloud APILondon Stock Exchange (LSE)Cboe | Not specified |
| Access & integrations | ||
API protocols | RESTWebSocket | REST |
API auth & delivery | Auth: APIKeySDKs: Python and R1,000 req/minDocs | Auth: NoneDocs |
Integrations | Excel add-onGoogle Sheets add-onWordPress pluginPostman collectionPower BI connectorMCP ServerOpenAPI 3.1 specAI Agent Skills+1 more | data.sec.gov public APIsEDGAR RSS FeedsEDGAR Public Dissemination Service (PDS)EDGAR API Development Toolkit for filers |
Export formats | JSON | JSONXMLPDF |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Status page | Not specified |
Capability signals | Universe builderGreeks | Not specified |
Vendor & support | Unicorn Data ServicesCountry: FranceSupport: Email and Chat | U.S. Securities and Exchange CommissionCountry: United StatesSupport: Email |
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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 | Free“Free (Personal Use)”daily api calls: 20 · minute requests: 20 · +1 more | Freeautomated access policy: Automated access is monitored; the current max request rate is 10 req... |
| Entry paid plan | $19.99/mo“EOD Historical Data - All World (Personal Use)”daily api calls: 100,000 · minute requests: 1,000 · +3 more | — |
| Tier 2 | $19.99/mo“Tick Data API: US Stock Market”introductory price per month usd: 9.99 · introductory months: 3 · +2 more | — |
| Tier 3 | $29.99/mo“EOD+Intraday - All World Extended (Personal Use)”daily api calls: 100,000 · minute requests: 1,000 · +3 more | — |
| Tier 4 | $39.99/mo“US Stock Options Data API”introductory price per month usd: 29.99 · introductory months: 3 · +1 more | — |
| Tier 5 | $59.99/mo“Fundamentals Data Feed (Personal Use)”daily api calls: 100,000 · minute requests: 1,000 · +2 more | — |
| Tier 6 | $99.99/mo“All In One (Personal Use)”daily api calls: 100,000 · minute requests: 1,000 · +2 more | — |
| Tier 7 | $399/mo“Internal Use (B2B)”daily api calls: 100,000 · minute requests: 1,000 · +3 more | — |
| Top plan | $2499/mo“Enterprise (B2B)”daily api calls: Unlimited · minute requests: 1,000 · +3 more | — |
| Custom / enterprise | Contact sales“Custom (B2B)” | — |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between EODHD and SEC.gov (EDGAR)?
EODHD leans toward APIs & data feeds, calendar, and news, while SEC.gov (EDGAR) puts more weight on official sources, regulatory filings monitoring, and improved filings. They overlap in 4 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do EODHD and SEC.gov (EDGAR) cost?
Good news: both EODHD and SEC.gov (EDGAR) have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Do EODHD and SEC.gov (EDGAR) have APIs?
Yes, both offer API access, so developers and quants can pull data programmatically or wire up their own integrations.
Should I choose EODHD or SEC.gov (EDGAR)?
It depends on what you're after. Pick EODHD if calendar and news matter to you; go with SEC.gov (EDGAR) if you'd rather have official sources and regulatory filings monitoring. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do EODHD and SEC.gov (EDGAR) cover?
Both cover stocks, ETFs, and mutual funds. EODHD also handles bonds, options, and currencies. SEC.gov (EDGAR) adds funds on top.
Do EODHD and SEC.gov (EDGAR) offer real-time data?
Yes, both serve real-time market data, so either works when timing matters.
Which covers international markets: EODHD or SEC.gov (EDGAR)?
EODHD has documented international coverage (North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, and more), so it's the safer bet if you hold non-US stocks. SEC.gov (EDGAR) is more region-specific, mainly North America.
Which has a better stock screener: EODHD or SEC.gov (EDGAR)?
EODHD has a stock screener for surfacing ideas; SEC.gov (EDGAR) doesn't, and focuses its energy elsewhere.
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