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Find and update company information (Companies House) vs SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) comparison

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

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

sec.gov

PricingFree
PlatformsWeb, API
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Platforms
Find and update company information (Companies House)Web, API
SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings)Web, API
Categories
Find and update company information (Companies House)3
SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings)11
Pricing details

Tool

Find and update company information (Companies House)

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial

Plans & pricing

FreeFree

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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)
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Insider DataSEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings)
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Platform details

AttributeFind and update company information (Companies House)SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings)
Asset types
Other
StocksETFsMutual FundsClosed-End FundsBondsHedge FundsPrivate FundsReal EstateFunds
Experience
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Regions
Europe
North America
Data freshness
Real-timeStreaming
Real-timeEnd of Day
API access
REST
REST
Export formats
PDFCSV
JSONXMLPDF

Coverage overlap

Shared categories3

Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.

Find and update company information (Companies House) strengths0

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

No unique categories.

SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) strengths8

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between Find and update company information (Companies House) and SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings)?

Find and update company information (Companies House) focuses on Regulatory Filings Monitoring, Alerts, and Data APIs while SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) specializes in Regulatory Filings Monitoring, IPO, and Secondary Offerings. They overlap in 3 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

How much do Find and update company information (Companies House) and SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) cost?

Good news—both Find and update company information (Companies House) 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.

Do Find and update company information (Companies House) 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 Find and update company information (Companies House) or SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings)?

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 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 Find and update company information (Companies House) and SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) cover?

Both cover common asset types. Find and update company information (Companies House) also includes Other. SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) adds coverage for Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Closed-End Funds, Bonds, Hedge Funds, Private Funds, Real Estate, and Funds.

Do Find and update company information (Companies House) 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 Find and update company information (Companies House) and SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings)?

Find and update company information (Companies House) supports data exports to PDF, and CSV. SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) has more limited export options.

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