Fintel adds Short Interest, Insider Data, 13F, 13D/13G, Which ETF includes this Stock?, ETF Holdings, Improved Filings, Screeners, Options, Portfolio, Watchlist, News, Dark Pool & Off-Exchange, and Dividend coverage that Ideagen Audit Analytics skips.
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Monday, October 6, 2025
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Fintel vs Ideagen Audit Analytics comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Quick takeaways
Ideagen Audit Analytics includes Regulatory Filings Monitoring, Flags, Bankruptcy, IPO, and Acquisitions categories that Fintel omits.
Fintel highlights: Official short-interest data sourced from NASDAQ and NYSE on individual ticker pages., Off-exchange and dark pool short volume reported from FINRA feeds., and Comprehensive ownership tracking including 13F, 13D/G, NPORT filings, ETF and mutual fund holders, plus UK disclosure data..
Ideagen Audit Analytics is known for: Audit & Compliance: audit fees since ~2000, auditor changes & engagements/tenure, audit opinions (incl. going concern), SOX 302/404 controls, financial restatements, non‑timely filings., Accounting & Oversight: Critical Audit Matters (CAMs) for SEC registrants, PCAOB inspection reports, AAERs and related oversight datasets., and Corporate & Legal: SEC comment letters + threaded responses, bankruptcies, IPOs, M&A, federal litigation, shareholder activism, tax footnotes, transfer agents..
Fintel has a free tier, while Ideagen Audit Analytics requires a paid plan.
Fintel
fintel.io
Platform for ownership, filings, short interest, and options sentiment with broad global coverage. Plans range from Free through Bronze, Silver, and Gold, with premium features like the Workbench, Portfolio Builder, and custom quant models reserved for higher tiers. Real-time options flow, unusual options activity, and Excel export are available on paid plans. Broker account linking is supported via Plaid (U.S. only).
Categories
Platforms
Web
API
Pricing
Free
Subscription
Quick highlights
- Official short-interest data sourced from NASDAQ and NYSE on individual ticker pages.
- Off-exchange and dark pool short volume reported from FINRA feeds.
- Comprehensive ownership tracking including 13F, 13D/G, NPORT filings, ETF and mutual fund holders, plus UK disclosure data.
- Dedicated “Which ETF holds this stock?” pages showing ETF-level exposure by ticker.
- Insider trading data from Forms 3, 4, and 5, with real-time alerts and identification of 10b5-1 trading plans.
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Ideagen Audit Analytics
auditanalytics.com
Structured databases covering audit, regulatory, and disclosure intelligence: audit fees, auditor changes/engagements, audit opinions & going-concern, SOX 302/404, financial restatements, SEC comment letters (with threaded pairs), PCAOB inspections, CAMs/KAMs, plus Corporate & Legal events (bankruptcies, IPOs, M&A, federal litigation). Delivery via online UI, enterprise data feeds, Excel exports, and WRDS for academia. Coverage spans US (SEC, PCAOB), Canada (SEDAR), and Europe (audit fees/opinions, KAMs, transparency reports). Updated daily across most modules.
Platforms
Web
Pricing
Subscription
Other
Quick highlights
- Audit & Compliance: audit fees since ~2000, auditor changes & engagements/tenure, audit opinions (incl. going concern), SOX 302/404 controls, financial restatements, non‑timely filings.
- Accounting & Oversight: Critical Audit Matters (CAMs) for SEC registrants, PCAOB inspection reports, AAERs and related oversight datasets.
- Corporate & Legal: SEC comment letters + threaded responses, bankruptcies, IPOs, M&A, federal litigation, shareholder activism, tax footnotes, transfer agents.
- Geographic modules: Canada (SEDAR) and Europe (audit fees/opinions, KAMs, transparency reports).
- Delivery options: web application, enterprise data feeds, Excel downloads, and WRDS access; many modules note **Updated Daily**.
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Overlap
Shared focus areas
2 overlapsMutual strengths include Alerts, and Data APIs.
Where they differ
Fintel
Distinct strengths include:
Short Interest
Insider Data
13F
13D/13G
Which ETF includes this Stock?
ETF Holdings
Improved Filings
Screeners
- Official short-interest data sourced from NASDAQ and NYSE on individual ticker pages.
- Off-exchange and dark pool short volume reported from FINRA feeds.
- Comprehensive ownership tracking including 13F, 13D/G, NPORT filings, ETF and mutual fund holders, plus UK disclosure data.
- Dedicated “Which ETF holds this stock?” pages showing ETF-level exposure by ticker.
Ideagen Audit Analytics
Distinct strengths include:
- Audit & Compliance: audit fees since ~2000, auditor changes & engagements/tenure, audit opinions (incl. going concern), SOX 302/404 controls, financial restatements, non‑timely filings.
- Accounting & Oversight: Critical Audit Matters (CAMs) for SEC registrants, PCAOB inspection reports, AAERs and related oversight datasets.
- Corporate & Legal: SEC comment letters + threaded responses, bankruptcies, IPOs, M&A, federal litigation, shareholder activism, tax footnotes, transfer agents.
- Geographic modules: Canada (SEDAR) and Europe (audit fees/opinions, KAMs, transparency reports).
Feature-by-feature breakdown
| Attribute | Fintel | Ideagen Audit Analytics |
|---|---|---|
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets | Shared: Alerts, Data APIs Unique: Short Interest, Insider Data, 13F, 13D/13G, Which ETF includes this Stock?, ETF Holdings, Improved Filings, Screeners, Options, Portfolio, Watchlist, News, Dark Pool & Off-Exchange, Dividend | Shared: Alerts, Data APIs Unique: Regulatory Filings Monitoring, Flags, Bankruptcy, IPO, Acquisitions |
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Options, Bonds | Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Private 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 |
Pricing High-level pricing models | Free, Subscription | Subscription, Other |
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor | Unique
| Unique
|
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat | Not yet | Not yet |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Standard listing | Standard listing |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do Fintel and Ideagen Audit Analytics 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.
Which tool offers a free plan?
Fintel offers a free entry point, while Ideagen Audit Analytics requires a paid subscription. Review the pricing table to see how the paid tiers compare.
How can you access Fintel and Ideagen Audit Analytics?
Both Fintel and Ideagen Audit Analytics 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?
Fintel differentiates itself with Official short-interest data sourced from NASDAQ and NYSE on individual ticker pages., Off-exchange and dark pool short volume reported from FINRA feeds., and Comprehensive ownership tracking including 13F, 13D/G, NPORT filings, ETF and mutual fund holders, plus UK disclosure data., whereas Ideagen Audit Analytics stands out for Audit & Compliance: audit fees since ~2000, auditor changes & engagements/tenure, audit opinions (incl. going concern), SOX 302/404 controls, financial restatements, non‑timely filings., Accounting & Oversight: Critical Audit Matters (CAMs) for SEC registrants, PCAOB inspection reports, AAERs and related oversight datasets., and Corporate & Legal: SEC comment letters + threaded responses, bankruptcies, IPOs, M&A, federal litigation, shareholder activism, tax footnotes, transfer agents..
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