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Find and update company information (Companies House) vs FOIAsearch comparison

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

Find and update company information (Companies House) logo

Find and update company information (Companies House)

find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk

PricingFree
PlatformsWeb, API
FOIAsearch logo

FOIAsearch

foiasearch.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb
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At a glance

Platforms
Find and update company information (Companies House)Web, API
FOIAsearchWeb
Categories
Find and update company information (Companies House)3
FOIAsearch4
Pricing details

Tool

Find and update company information (Companies House)

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial

Plans & pricing

FreeFree

Tool

FOIAsearch

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial

Plans & pricing

Free (Search)Free
Portfolio AlertsSubscription
IR WatchSubscription
Prominent Reporter AlertsSubscription

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Platform details

AttributeFind and update company information (Companies House)FOIAsearch
Asset types
Other
Stocks
Experience
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Regions
Europe
North America
Data freshness
Real-timeStreaming
End of Day
API access
REST
Not specified
Export formats
PDFCSV
Not specified

Coverage overlap

Shared categories2

Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.

Find and update company information (Companies House) strengths1

Categories covered by Find and update company information (Companies House) only.

FOIAsearch strengths2

Categories covered by FOIAsearch only.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between Find and update company information (Companies House) and FOIAsearch?

Find and update company information (Companies House) focuses on Regulatory Filings Monitoring, Alerts, and Data APIs while FOIAsearch specializes in Alerts, Regulatory Filings Monitoring, and Watchlist. They overlap in 2 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

How much do Find and update company information (Companies House) and FOIAsearch cost?

Good news—both Find and update company information (Companies House) and FOIAsearch offer free plans. You can try each platform without commitment and only pay when you need premium features.

Does Find and update company information (Companies House) or FOIAsearch have an API?

Find and update company information (Companies House) provides API access for programmatic data retrieval and custom integrations. FOIAsearch doesn't currently offer an API, so you'll need to use their web interface.

Should I choose Find and update company information (Companies House) or FOIAsearch?

Choose Find and update company information (Companies House) if you need Free search and viewing of company information including registered details, officers, filing history, document images, mortgage charges, and insolvency data., and Follow companies and receive email alerts when new filings are accepted, with direct links to the filing history.. Go with FOIAsearch if Unified search of SEC FOIA Logs with lists for ‘All Requests’ and ‘B7A Exempt Requests’., and ‘Protect My Portfolio’ email alerts on FOIA activity tied to saved companies/tickers. better fits how you invest.

What asset classes do Find and update company information (Companies House) and FOIAsearch cover?

Both cover common asset types. Find and update company information (Companies House) also includes Other. FOIAsearch adds coverage for Stocks.

Does Find and update company information (Companies House) or FOIAsearch have real-time data?

Find and update company information (Companies House) offers real-time data feeds, which is essential for active traders. FOIAsearch uses delayed or end-of-day data, which works fine for longer-term investors who don't need up-to-the-second quotes.

Can I export data from Find and update company information (Companies House) and FOIAsearch?

Find and update company information (Companies House) supports data exports to PDF, and CSV. FOIAsearch has more limited export options.

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