VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON
Tool details checked August 23, 2026
Tool Comparison
FOIAsearch vs Reuters
Pick FOIAsearch if
FOIAsearch
Free • Paid plans available · Web
- You want regulatory filings monitoring and flags.
Pick Reuters if
Reuters
Free • From $4/mo · Web · Mobile
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
- You want news and financials.
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Our take
The bottom line
FOIAsearch and Reuters cover a lot of the same ground (2 shared categories, alerts and watchlist), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. FOIAsearch includes regulatory filings monitoring and flags, and Reuters includes news and financials.
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Key differences at a glance
- Mobile app
- Reuters
- Global coverage
- Reuters
- Asset coverage
- ReutersAdds ETFs and bonds
- Free plan
- Both
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How they stack up
The side-by-side table: pricing, platforms, data, and coverage at a glance.ShowHide
How they stack up
The side-by-side table: pricing, platforms, data, and coverage at a glance.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & plans | ||
Starting price | Free • Paid plans available | Free • From $4/mo |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | — | — |
Plan limits | — | Digital Subscription: annual price usd: 45 and Digital Subscription: pricing: U.S. App Store price; access and price vary by country |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | No | Yes |
API access | No | No |
Broker sync | — | No |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | — | — |
Categories covered | 4 | 4 |
Regions | North America | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | — | 3 signals: Latency: 15-min Delayed and End of Day, Granularity: Minute and EOD +1 more |
| Try it | Visit FOIAsearch | Visit Reuters |
Where each one shines
What FOIAsearch and Reuters each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What FOIAsearch and Reuters each do best.What FOIAsearch does best
- Search SEC FOIA request logs by company or organization.
- Review separate lists for all requests and B7A-exempt requests.
- Use Protect My Portfolio for alerts about saved portfolio companies.
- Use IR Watch for alerts when hedge funds, research firms or reporters request information about an issuer.
- Receive a monthly roundup of SEC FOIA requests from selected reporters.
What Reuters does best
- Reading access to global business, markets, company, economy, policy, commodities, currencies, rates, and geopolitical news from Reuters.
- Reuters Markets sections for stocks, bonds, rates, currencies, commodities, and general market context.
- Direct access to company profile pages with charts, financial statements, and key ratios sourced from LSEG.
- Tracking favorite companies and news flow through mobile watchlists and personalized My News feeds.
- The iOS and Android apps for saved articles, media and podcasts, customizable push alerts, and personalized feeds.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for FOIAsearch and Reuters, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for FOIAsearch and Reuters, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | Stocks | StocksETFsBondsCommoditiesCurrenciesFutures |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Regions | North America | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica |
Coverage details | Countries: US | Identifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | Not specified | 15-min DelayedEnd of Day |
Data granularity | Not specified | MinuteEOD |
| Plans & trust | ||
Vendor & support | Dorsey Research LLCSupport: Email | Reuters (Thomson Reuters) |
Curation ratings | Methodology 3/5Reliability 3/5UX 4/5 | Methodology 4/5Reliability 5/5UX 4/5 |
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What you'll actually pay
Plans, billing, trials, and per-month pricing for both tools.ShowHide
What you'll actually pay
Plans, billing, trials, and per-month pricing for both tools.| Tier | ||
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Free“Free Search” | Free“Free (Registration)” |
| Entry paid plan | Subscription“Portfolio Alerts” | $4/mo“Digital Subscription”annual price usd: 45 · pricing: U.S. App Store price; access and price vary by country |
| Tier 2 | Subscription“IR Watch” | — |
| Top plan | Subscription“Prominent Reporter Alerts” | — |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between FOIAsearch and Reuters?
FOIAsearch leans toward alerts, regulatory filings monitoring, and watchlist, while Reuters puts more weight on news, alerts, and watchlist. They overlap in 2 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do FOIAsearch and Reuters cost?
Good news: both FOIAsearch and Reuters have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Can I use FOIAsearch or Reuters on my phone?
Reuters lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. FOIAsearch doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web.
Should I choose FOIAsearch or Reuters?
It depends on what you're after. Pick FOIAsearch if regulatory filings monitoring and flags matter to you; go with Reuters if you'd rather have news and financials. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do FOIAsearch and Reuters cover?
Both cover stocks. Reuters adds ETFs, bonds, and commodities on top.
Which covers international markets: FOIAsearch or Reuters?
Reuters has documented international coverage (North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, and more), so it's the safer bet if you hold non-US stocks. FOIAsearch is more region-specific, mainly North America.
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