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FOIAsearch vs InsiderScore (VerityData | InsiderScore) comparison

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

Quick takeaways

FOIAsearch adds Regulatory Filings Monitoring coverage that InsiderScore (VerityData | InsiderScore) skips.

InsiderScore (VerityData | InsiderScore) includes Insider Data, Institutional Data, 13F, 13D/13G, Buybacks & Authorizations, Secondary Offerings, and Data APIs categories that FOIAsearch omits.

FOIAsearch has a free tier, while InsiderScore (VerityData | InsiderScore) requires a paid plan.

In depth comparison

FOIAsearch logo

FOIAsearch

foiasearch.com

Free SEC‑FOIA log search with investor‑oriented alerts. Tracks FOIA requests filed with the SEC (post‑Oct 1, 2019), highlights requests denied under Exemption 7(A) (B7A)-a known signal of ongoing enforcement activity-and offers alerts for portfolio tickers and issuer‑relations (‘IR Watch’) plus monthly Prominent Reporter Alerts. Built by Edwin Dorsey (The Bear Cave).

Platforms

Web

Pricing

FreeSubscription

Quick highlights

  • Unified search of SEC FOIA Logs with lists for ‘All Requests’ and ‘B7A Exempt Requests’.
  • ‘Protect My Portfolio’ email alerts on FOIA activity tied to saved companies/tickers.
  • ‘IR Watch’ alerts when hedge funds, research firms, or reporters FOIA your company (IR use‑case).
  • Monthly ‘Prominent Reporter Alerts’ to see what journalists are requesting before stories publish.
  • B7A (FOIA Exemption 7(A)) call‑outs; academic work shows B7A denials are predictive of ongoing/future SEC investigations.

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InsiderScore (VerityData | InsiderScore)

insiderscore.com

Institutional‑grade datasets and research on insider transactions (Form 4), stock buybacks/authorizations, management changes, and institutional holdings (13F/13D/13G). InsiderScore is now part of Verity’s VerityData suite. Delivery via web platform, REST API, and multiple production feeds (point‑in‑time variants available).

Platforms

WebAPI

Pricing

Subscription

Quick highlights

  • Cleaned & context‑rich Form 4 dataset (history back to 2003/2004) with analyst review, 10b5‑1 plan tagging, and noise reduction (e.g., RSU/tax‑related sales).
  • Comprehensive buyback database (plans & quarterly repurchases) since 2004, including ASRs, tender offers, Dutch auctions, and NCIBs; PIT feeds provided.
  • Institutional holdings feeds covering 13F, 13D, and 13G (PIT and historical), with instrument typing (e.g., common, ETFs, calls/puts, debt) and event flags.
  • Management Changes database (CEO/CFO/Board and key officers) with ~40 fields per event and PDF report generation.
  • ‘Unusual Event’ composite signals (e.g., buyback at low price with insider buying) for long/short idea generation.

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Where they differ

FOIAsearch

Distinct strengths include:

Regulatory Filings Monitoring
  • Unified search of SEC FOIA Logs with lists for ‘All Requests’ and ‘B7A Exempt Requests’.
  • ‘Protect My Portfolio’ email alerts on FOIA activity tied to saved companies/tickers.
  • ‘IR Watch’ alerts when hedge funds, research firms, or reporters FOIA your company (IR use‑case).
  • Monthly ‘Prominent Reporter Alerts’ to see what journalists are requesting before stories publish.

InsiderScore (VerityData | InsiderScore)

Distinct strengths include:

Insider DataInstitutional Data13F13D/13GBuybacks & AuthorizationsSecondary OfferingsData APIs
  • Cleaned & context‑rich Form 4 dataset (history back to 2003/2004) with analyst review, 10b5‑1 plan tagging, and noise reduction (e.g., RSU/tax‑related sales).
  • Comprehensive buyback database (plans & quarterly repurchases) since 2004, including ASRs, tender offers, Dutch auctions, and NCIBs; PIT feeds provided.
  • Institutional holdings feeds covering 13F, 13D, and 13G (PIT and historical), with instrument typing (e.g., common, ETFs, calls/puts, debt) and event flags.
  • Management Changes database (CEO/CFO/Board and key officers) with ~40 fields per event and PDF report generation.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

AttributeFOIAsearchInsiderScore (VerityData | InsiderScore)
Categories

Which research workflows each platform targets

Shared: Alerts, Watchlist, Flags

Unique: Regulatory Filings Monitoring

Shared: Alerts, Watchlist, Flags

Unique: Insider Data, Institutional Data, 13F, 13D/13G, Buybacks & Authorizations, Secondary Offerings, Data APIs

Asset types

Supported asset classes and universes

Stocks

Stocks, ETFs, Options, Bonds

Experience levels

Who each product is built for

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Intermediate, Advanced

Platforms

Where you can access the product

Web

Web, API

Pricing

High-level pricing models

Free, Subscription

Subscription

Key features

Core capabilities called out by each vendor

Unique

  • Unified search of SEC FOIA Logs with lists for ‘All Requests’ and ‘B7A Exempt Requests’.
  • ‘Protect My Portfolio’ email alerts on FOIA activity tied to saved companies/tickers.
  • ‘IR Watch’ alerts when hedge funds, research firms, or reporters FOIA your company (IR use‑case).
  • Monthly ‘Prominent Reporter Alerts’ to see what journalists are requesting before stories publish.
  • B7A (FOIA Exemption 7(A)) call‑outs; academic work shows B7A denials are predictive of ongoing/future SEC investigations.
  • Covers SEC FOIA requests filed after Oct 1, 2019; links back to the official SEC FOIA Logs page for provenance.

Unique

  • Cleaned & context‑rich Form 4 dataset (history back to 2003/2004) with analyst review, 10b5‑1 plan tagging, and noise reduction (e.g., RSU/tax‑related sales).
  • Comprehensive buyback database (plans & quarterly repurchases) since 2004, including ASRs, tender offers, Dutch auctions, and NCIBs; PIT feeds provided.
  • Institutional holdings feeds covering 13F, 13D, and 13G (PIT and historical), with instrument typing (e.g., common, ETFs, calls/puts, debt) and event flags.
  • Management Changes database (CEO/CFO/Board and key officers) with ~40 fields per event and PDF report generation.
  • ‘Unusual Event’ composite signals (e.g., buyback at low price with insider buying) for long/short idea generation.
  • VerityData API to query processed & unprocessed SEC filings; plus CSV/pipe‑delimited feed delivery.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do FOIAsearch and InsiderScore (VerityData | InsiderScore) both support?

Both platforms cover Alerts, Watchlist, and Flags workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.

Which tool offers a free plan?

FOIAsearch offers a free entry point, while InsiderScore (VerityData | InsiderScore) requires a paid subscription. Review the pricing table to see how the paid tiers compare.

How can you access FOIAsearch and InsiderScore (VerityData | InsiderScore)?

Both FOIAsearch and InsiderScore (VerityData | InsiderScore) 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?

FOIAsearch differentiates itself with Unified search of SEC FOIA Logs with lists for ‘All Requests’ and ‘B7A Exempt Requests’., ‘Protect My Portfolio’ email alerts on FOIA activity tied to saved companies/tickers., and ‘IR Watch’ alerts when hedge funds, research firms, or reporters FOIA your company (IR use‑case)., whereas InsiderScore (VerityData | InsiderScore) stands out for Cleaned & context‑rich Form 4 dataset (history back to 2003/2004) with analyst review, 10b5‑1 plan tagging, and noise reduction (e.g., RSU/tax‑related sales)., Comprehensive buyback database (plans & quarterly repurchases) since 2004, including ASRs, tender offers, Dutch auctions, and NCIBs; PIT feeds provided., and Institutional holdings feeds covering 13F, 13D, and 13G (PIT and historical), with instrument typing (e.g., common, ETFs, calls/puts, debt) and event flags..

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