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Tool Comparison

FinancialData.net vs SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) comparison

Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.

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FinancialData.net

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PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb, API
SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) logo

SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings)

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PricingFree
PlatformsWeb, API
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At a glance

Platforms
FinancialData.netWeb, API
SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings)Web, API
Categories
FinancialData.net15
SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings)11
Pricing details

Tool

FinancialData.net

$19/mo

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial

Plans & pricing

FreeFree
Standard$19/mo
Premium$49/mo
Professional$99/mo
Enterprise$199/mo

Tool

SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings)

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial

Plans & pricing

FreeFree
Category leaders
NewsSEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings)
AlertsSEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings)
DividendsFinancialData.net
FinancialsFinancialData.net
Short InterestFinancialData.net
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Platform details

AttributeFinancialData.netSEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings)
Asset types
StocksETFsMutual FundsFundsCommoditiesCurrenciesCryptosOptionsFuturesOther
StocksETFsMutual FundsClosed-End FundsBondsHedge FundsPrivate FundsReal EstateFunds
Experience
IntermediateAdvanced
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Regions
North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAm
North America
Data freshness
Real-timeEnd of Day
Real-timeEnd of Day
API access
REST
REST
Export formats
JSONCSVExcel
JSONXMLPDF

Coverage overlap

Shared categories4

Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.

SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) strengths7

Categories covered by SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) only.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between FinancialData.net and SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings)?

FinancialData.net focuses on Data APIs, APIs & SDKs, and Calendar while SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) specializes in Regulatory Filings Monitoring, IPO, and Secondary Offerings. They overlap in 4 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

How much do FinancialData.net and SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) cost?

Good news—both FinancialData.net and SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) offer free plans. You can try each platform without commitment and only pay when you need premium features.

Which is better for beginners—FinancialData.net or SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings)?

SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) is more beginner-friendly with an approachable interface. Both can work for intermediate users.

Do FinancialData.net and SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) have APIs?

Yes, both platforms offer API access for developers and quants who want to build custom integrations or automate their workflows.

Should I choose FinancialData.net or SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings)?

Choose FinancialData.net if you need REST API for real-time and historical data across equities (US + international), ETFs/funds, indices, derivatives, OTC, crypto and FX., and API auth via query parameter `?key=API_KEY` (or `&key=`) and supports JSON or CSV output formats.. Go with SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) if Full‑Text Search (since 2001) with fielded filters: word/phrase, company/ticker/CIK/person, filing category/types, filed date ranges, ‘principal executive offices in’ and ‘incorporated in’., and ‘Latest Filings’ list shows filings as they are submitted (with RSS for any filter; ownership Forms 3/4/5 can be included/excluded/only). better fits how you invest.

What asset classes do FinancialData.net and SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) cover?

Both cover Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, and Funds. FinancialData.net also includes Commodities, Currencies, Cryptos, Options, Futures, and Other. SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) adds coverage for Closed-End Funds, Bonds, Hedge Funds, Private Funds, and Real Estate.

Do FinancialData.net and SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) offer real-time data?

Yes, both platforms provide real-time market data. This makes either suitable for active trading strategies where timing matters.

Can I export data from FinancialData.net and SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings)?

FinancialData.net supports data exports to JSON, CSV, and Excel. SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) has more limited export options.

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