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Tool Comparison
FDIC - BankFind Suite (Institutions & API) vs PCAOB AuditorSearch comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
FDIC - BankFind Suite (Institutions & API)
banks.data.fdic.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 Regulatory Filings Monitoring.
- Coverage tilt: FDIC - BankFind Suite (Institutions & API) has 3 categories you won't get in PCAOB AuditorSearch; PCAOB AuditorSearch has 0 unique categories.
- Platforms: FDIC - BankFind Suite (Institutions & API) runs on Web, API; PCAOB AuditorSearch runs on Web.
Vote sentiment comparison
Cumulative positive vote share. Loading fresh totals...
Side-by-side metrics
| Attribute | FDIC - BankFind Suite (Institutions & API) | PCAOB AuditorSearch |
|---|---|---|
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Other, Stocks | Other |
Experience levels Who each product is built for | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Platforms Where you can access the product | Web, API | Web |
Pricing High-level pricing models | Free | Free |
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat | Not yet | Not yet |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Standard listing | Standard listing |
Coverage overlap
Shared categories
Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.
FDIC - BankFind Suite (Institutions & API) strengths
Categories covered by FDIC - BankFind Suite (Institutions & API) but not PCAOB AuditorSearch.
PCAOB AuditorSearch strengths
Categories covered by PCAOB AuditorSearch but not FDIC - BankFind Suite (Institutions & API).
No unique categories yet.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do FDIC - BankFind Suite (Institutions & API) and PCAOB AuditorSearch both support?
Both platforms cover Regulatory Filings Monitoring workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Do FDIC - BankFind Suite (Institutions & API) and PCAOB AuditorSearch require subscriptions?
Both FDIC - BankFind Suite (Institutions & API) and PCAOB AuditorSearch keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.
How can you access FDIC - BankFind Suite (Institutions & API) and PCAOB AuditorSearch?
Both FDIC - BankFind Suite (Institutions & API) and PCAOB AuditorSearch 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?
FDIC - BankFind Suite (Institutions & API) differentiates itself with Search institutions by name, FDIC certificate (CERT), website, and/or location; coverage for current and former FDIC‑insured banks reaching back to 1934., Datasets/endpoints: Institutions, Locations (branches), History (structural events), Failures & Assistance, Financials (call‑report metrics), Summary (annual aggregates), SOD (Summary of Deposits), and Demographics., and REST API with JSON or CSV output; Elastic Query String filter syntax (phrase matching, boolean logic, ranges); default result limit is 10, with a maximum of 10,000 per call plus `offset` for pagination., whereas PCAOB AuditorSearch stands out for Searchable by engagement partner, audit firm, or public company, with support for company name, CIK, ticker, and firm identifiers., Displays engagement partner details, audit firm name and location, and the extent of participation of other firms., and Bulk dataset download in CSV format, updated daily. The file includes all Form AP data fields documented in the dictionary, with timestamps in Eastern Time..
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Curation & Accuracy
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