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★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★

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Saturday, January 17, 2026

Tool Comparison

FOIAsearch vs Insider Monitor comparison

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

FOIAsearch logo

FOIAsearch

foiasearch.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb
Insider Monitor logo

Insider Monitor

insider-monitor.com

PricingFree
PlatformsWeb
Top 50 Investing ToolsThe global ranking of the best investing tools, ranked by community votes.

At a glance

Platforms
FOIAsearchWeb
Insider MonitorWeb
Categories
FOIAsearch4
Insider Monitor2
Pricing details
FOIAsearchInsider Monitor
Free tier
Free trial
Starting price
Enterprise option
Available plansFree (Search), Portfolio Alerts, IR Watch, Prominent Reporter AlertsFree
Category leaders
WatchlistFOIAsearch
AlertsFOIAsearch
Insider DataInsider Monitor
Browse the #1 tool in 90+ categories

Vote sentiment comparison

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FOIAsearchInsider Monitor

Platform details

AttributeFOIAsearchInsider Monitor
Asset types
Stocks
StocksClosed-End Funds
Experience
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Regions
North America
North America
Data freshness
End of Day
Real-time
API access
Not specifiedNot specified
Export formats
Not specifiedNot specified

Coverage overlap

Shared categories1

Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.

FOIAsearch strengths3

Categories covered by FOIAsearch only.

Insider Monitor strengths1

Categories covered by Insider Monitor only.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between FOIAsearch and Insider Monitor?

FOIAsearch focuses on Alerts, Regulatory Filings Monitoring, and Watchlist while Insider Monitor specializes in Insider Data, and Regulatory Filings Monitoring. They overlap in 1 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

How much do FOIAsearch and Insider Monitor cost?

Good news—both FOIAsearch and Insider Monitor offer free plans. You can try each platform without commitment and only pay when you need premium features.

Should I choose FOIAsearch or Insider Monitor?

Choose FOIAsearch if you need 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.. Go with Insider Monitor if Real‑time insider tape: lists purchases (or buys & sales) with filing time stamps and SEC links; updated live throughout the day., and Officer Cluster Buys: highlights tickers bought by multiple corporate officers in the last two weeks. better fits how you invest.

What asset classes do FOIAsearch and Insider Monitor cover?

Both cover Stocks. Insider Monitor adds coverage for Closed-End Funds.

Does FOIAsearch or Insider Monitor have real-time data?

Insider Monitor 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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