VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
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Saturday, February 21, 2026
Tool Comparison
FOIAsearch vs OpenCorporates comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
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At a glance
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Platform details
| Attribute | FOIAsearch | OpenCorporates |
|---|---|---|
Asset types | Stocks | Other |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Regions | North America | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica |
Data freshness | End of Day | End of Day |
API access | Not specified | REST |
Export formats | Not specified | CSVJSON |
Coverage overlap
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between FOIAsearch and OpenCorporates?
FOIAsearch focuses on Alerts, Regulatory Filings Monitoring, and Watchlist while OpenCorporates specializes in Data APIs, Regulatory Filings Monitoring, and Other. They overlap in 1 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.
How much do FOIAsearch and OpenCorporates cost?
Good news—both FOIAsearch and OpenCorporates offer free plans. You can try each platform without commitment and only pay when you need premium features.
Does FOIAsearch or OpenCorporates have an API?
OpenCorporates provides API access for programmatic data retrieval and custom integrations. FOIAsearch doesn't currently offer an API, so you'll need to use their web interface.
Should I choose FOIAsearch or OpenCorporates?
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 OpenCorporates if 230M+ company records spanning 145+ jurisdictions, aggregated from 140+ official registries with full provenance and source links., and Versioned REST API with JSON (default) or XML output; API keys required. Free tier provides up to 200 requests per month (50 per day). better fits how you invest.
What asset classes do FOIAsearch and OpenCorporates cover?
Both cover common asset types. FOIAsearch also includes Stocks. OpenCorporates adds coverage for Other.
Can I export data from FOIAsearch and OpenCorporates?
OpenCorporates supports data exports to CSV, and JSON. FOIAsearch has more limited export options.
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