VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★

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Thursday, February 19, 2026

Tool Comparison

Fintel vs SEC.gov (EDGAR) comparison

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

Fintel logo

Fintel

fintel.io

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb, API
SEC.gov (EDGAR) logo

SEC.gov (EDGAR)

sec.gov

PricingFree
PlatformsWeb, API
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At a glance

Platforms
FintelWeb, API
SEC.gov (EDGAR)Web, API
Categories
Fintel16
SEC.gov (EDGAR)6
Pricing details

Tool

Fintel

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial

Plans & pricing

FreeFree
BronzeSubscription
SilverSubscription
GoldSubscription

Tool

SEC.gov (EDGAR)

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial

Plans & pricing

FreeFree

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Platform details

AttributeFintelSEC.gov (EDGAR)
Asset types
StocksETFsMutual FundsOptionsBonds
StocksETFsMutual FundsFunds
Experience
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Regions
North AmericaEuropeAPACMiddle East
North America
Data freshness
Real-timeEnd of Day
Real-time
API access
REST
REST
Export formats
Excel
JSON

Coverage overlap

Shared categories5

Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.

SEC.gov (EDGAR) strengths1

Categories covered by SEC.gov (EDGAR) only.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between Fintel and SEC.gov (EDGAR)?

Fintel focuses on Short Interest, Insider Data, and 13F while SEC.gov (EDGAR) specializes in Improved Filings, Insider Data, and 13F. They overlap in 5 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

How much do Fintel and SEC.gov (EDGAR) cost?

Good news—both Fintel and SEC.gov (EDGAR) offer free plans. You can try each platform without commitment and only pay when you need premium features.

Do Fintel and SEC.gov (EDGAR) 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 Fintel or SEC.gov (EDGAR)?

Choose Fintel if you need Official short-interest data sourced from NASDAQ and NYSE on individual ticker pages., and Off-exchange and dark pool short volume reported from FINRA feeds.. Go with SEC.gov (EDGAR) if Search Filings provides free public access to EDGAR documents and search tools (e.g., Full Text Search, Latest Filings, Mutual Fund Search)., and 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). better fits how you invest.

What asset classes do Fintel and SEC.gov (EDGAR) cover?

Both cover Stocks, ETFs, and Mutual Funds. Fintel also includes Options, and Bonds. SEC.gov (EDGAR) adds coverage for Funds.

Do Fintel and SEC.gov (EDGAR) 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 Fintel and SEC.gov (EDGAR)?

Fintel supports data exports to Excel. SEC.gov (EDGAR) has more limited export options.

Which has a better stock screener—Fintel or SEC.gov (EDGAR)?

Fintel includes a stock screener for finding investment ideas. SEC.gov (EDGAR) focuses on other analytical tools.

Can I track my portfolio with Fintel or SEC.gov (EDGAR)?

Fintel offers portfolio tracking features. SEC.gov (EDGAR) is more focused on research and analysis.

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