VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
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Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Tool Comparison
Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) vs SEC.gov (EDGAR) comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Financial Modeling Prep (FMP)
site.financialmodelingprep.com
SEC.gov (EDGAR)
sec.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 Data APIs, 13F, and Insider Data and 1 other categories.
- Coverage tilt: Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) has 24 categories you won't get in SEC.gov (EDGAR); SEC.gov (EDGAR) has 2 unique categories.
- Pricing: Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) is Free, Subscription; SEC.gov (EDGAR) is Free.
Category leaders
- Screeners: Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) is tagged for this workflow; SEC.gov (EDGAR) has no category votes yet.
- News: Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) is tagged for this workflow; SEC.gov (EDGAR) has no category votes yet.
Vote sentiment comparison
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Side-by-side metrics
| Attribute | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) | SEC.gov (EDGAR) |
|---|---|---|
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Funds, Currencies, Cryptos, Commodities, Other | Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Funds |
Experience levels Who each product is built for | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Platforms Where you can access the product | Web, Desktop, API | Web, API |
Pricing High-level pricing models | Free, Subscription | Free |
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat | Yes | Yes |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Standard listing | Highlighted |
Coverage overlap
Shared categories
Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.
Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) strengths
Categories covered by Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) but not SEC.gov (EDGAR).
SEC.gov (EDGAR) strengths
Categories covered by SEC.gov (EDGAR) but not Financial Modeling Prep (FMP).
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) and SEC.gov (EDGAR) both support?
Both platforms cover Data APIs, 13F, Insider Data, and APIs & SDKs workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Do Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) and SEC.gov (EDGAR) require subscriptions?
Both Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) and SEC.gov (EDGAR) keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.
How can you access Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) and SEC.gov (EDGAR)?
Both Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) 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?
Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) differentiates itself with Multi‑asset data coverage via a single API: equities, ETFs, mutual funds, indexes, forex, crypto, commodities, macroeconomic indicators, ESG and ownership datasets, organized into Market Data, Fundamental & Company Data, News & Calendar Data, Advanced Data, Ownership and Other Markets., Real‑time quotes plus intraday (1‑minute, 5‑minute, 30‑minute, 1‑hour) and end‑of‑day historical bars for stocks and other assets; Premium and Ultimate tiers add intraday chart endpoints, technical indicators and up to 30+ years of history, with Ultimate including 1‑minute intraday charting and full historical access., and Fundamental statement APIs with audited, standardized and as‑reported income statements, balance sheets and cash‑flow statements (annual, quarterly and TTM), plus key metrics, ratios, financial scores, enterprise values and product/geographic segment revenue breakdowns., whereas SEC.gov (EDGAR) stands out for Search Filings provides free public access to EDGAR documents and search tools (e.g., Full Text Search, Latest Filings, Mutual Fund Search)., EDGAR Full-Text Search covers electronic filings since 2001 (including exhibits/attachments) and supports queries by keyword, ticker, company name, CIK, and reporter; boolean/wildcards and advanced search are supported (natural-language search is not)., and Latest Filings provides a real-time listing of filings as they are submitted; SEC recommends Latest Filings + RSS for near-real-time access and notes EDGAR filing email alerts are not offered (RSS instead)..
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Curation & Accuracy
This directory blends AI‑assisted discovery with human curation. Entries are reviewed, edited, and organized with the goal of expanding coverage and sharpening quality over time. Your feedback helps steer improvements (because no single human can capture everything all at once).
Details change. Pricing, features, and availability may be incomplete or out of date. Treat listings as a starting point and verify on the provider’s site before making decisions. If you spot an error or a gap, send a quick note and I’ll adjust.