VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★

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Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Tool Comparison

FlowAlgo vs FOIAsearch comparison

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

FlowAlgo logo

FlowAlgo

flowalgo.com

PricingSubscription
PlatformsWeb
FOIAsearch logo

FOIAsearch

foiasearch.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb
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At a glance

Platforms
FlowAlgoWeb
FOIAsearchWeb
Categories
FlowAlgo3
FOIAsearch4
Pricing details
FlowAlgoFOIAsearch
Free tier
Free trial
Starting price$99/mo
Enterprise option
Available plansMonthly, Quarterly, AnnualFree (Search), Portfolio Alerts, IR Watch, Prominent Reporter Alerts

Vote sentiment comparison

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FlowAlgoFOIAsearch

Platform details

AttributeFlowAlgoFOIAsearch
Asset types
StocksETFsOptions
Stocks
Experience
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Regions
North America
North America
Data freshness
StreamingReal-time
End of Day
API access
Not specifiedNot specified
Export formats
Not specifiedNot specified

Coverage overlap

Shared categories1

Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.

FlowAlgo strengths2

Categories covered by FlowAlgo only.

FOIAsearch strengths3

Categories covered by FOIAsearch only.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between FlowAlgo and FOIAsearch?

FlowAlgo focuses on Options & Derivatives, Dark Pool & Off-Exchange, and Alerts while FOIAsearch specializes in Alerts, Regulatory Filings Monitoring, and Watchlist. They overlap in 1 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

Is FlowAlgo or FOIAsearch free to use?

FOIAsearch offers a free tier that lets you get started without paying, while FlowAlgo requires a subscription. If budget is a concern, start with FOIAsearch and upgrade later if you need more advanced features.

Should I choose FlowAlgo or FOIAsearch?

Choose FlowAlgo if you need Realtime monitoring of options order flow, with unusual activity detection and tracking of Intermarket Sweep Orders and option block trades., and Equity block and dark pool order data, paired with a dedicated “Dark Pool Insights” module.. 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 FlowAlgo and FOIAsearch cover?

Both cover Stocks. FlowAlgo also includes ETFs, and Options.

Does FlowAlgo or FOIAsearch have real-time data?

FlowAlgo 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.

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