VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
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Monday, January 5, 2026
Tool Comparison
Find and update company information (Companies House) vs SEC.gov (EDGAR) comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Find and update company information (Companies House)
find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk
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 Alerts, and Data APIs.
- Coverage tilt: Find and update company information (Companies House) has 1 categories you won't get in SEC.gov (EDGAR); SEC.gov (EDGAR) has 4 unique categories.
- Curation signals: SEC.gov (EDGAR): Editor's pick + Hands-on review.
Vote sentiment comparison
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Side-by-side metrics
| Attribute | Find and update company information (Companies House) | SEC.gov (EDGAR) |
|---|---|---|
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | 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, API | Web, API |
Pricing High-level pricing models | Free | Free |
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat | Not yet | Yes |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Standard listing | Highlighted |
Coverage overlap
Find and update company information (Companies House) strengths
Categories covered by Find and update company information (Companies House) but not SEC.gov (EDGAR).
SEC.gov (EDGAR) strengths
Categories covered by SEC.gov (EDGAR) but not Find and update company information (Companies House).
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do Find and update company information (Companies House) and SEC.gov (EDGAR) both support?
Both platforms cover Alerts, and Data APIs workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Do Find and update company information (Companies House) and SEC.gov (EDGAR) require subscriptions?
Both Find and update company information (Companies House) and SEC.gov (EDGAR) keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.
How can you access Find and update company information (Companies House) and SEC.gov (EDGAR)?
Both Find and update company information (Companies House) 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?
Find and update company information (Companies House) differentiates itself with Free search and viewing of company information including registered details, officers, filing history, document images, mortgage charges, and insolvency data., Follow companies and receive email alerts when new filings are accepted, with direct links to the filing history., and Order certified copies and certificates (fees apply, e.g. £15 standard / £50 express)., 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).
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