VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
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Saturday, January 31, 2026
Tool Comparison
FOIAsearch vs Seeking Alpha comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Seeking Alpha
seekingalpha.com
At a glance
| FOIAsearch | Seeking Alpha | |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier | ||
| Free trial | ||
| Starting price | — | $24.92/mo |
| Enterprise option | ||
| Available plans | Free (Search), Portfolio Alerts, IR Watch, Prominent Reporter Alerts | Basic, Premium (Monthly), Premium (Annual), PRO, Alpha Picks |
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Platform details
| Attribute | FOIAsearch | Seeking Alpha |
|---|---|---|
Asset types | Stocks | StocksETFsMutual FundsCommoditiesCryptos |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Regions | North America | Not specified |
Data freshness | End of Day | Real-time15-min Delayed |
API access | Not specified | Not specified |
Export formats | Not specified | ExcelPDF |
Coverage overlap
Categories covered by Seeking Alpha only.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between FOIAsearch and Seeking Alpha?
FOIAsearch focuses on Alerts, Regulatory Filings Monitoring, and Watchlist while Seeking Alpha specializes in News, Alerts, and Calendar. They overlap in 2 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.
How much do FOIAsearch and Seeking Alpha cost?
Good news—both FOIAsearch and Seeking Alpha offer free plans. You can try each platform without commitment and only pay when you need premium features.
Can I use FOIAsearch or Seeking Alpha on my phone?
Seeking Alpha has a mobile app so you can check your research on the go. FOIAsearch is web-only, so you'll need a browser to access it from mobile devices.
Should I choose FOIAsearch or Seeking Alpha?
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 Seeking Alpha if Real-time financial news and market-moving analysis with alerting controls (content + ratings/price + portfolio digests)., and Portfolio tracker supports manual lot entry (shares, price, date, transaction type) and downloads/export to Excel (.xlsx). better fits how you invest.
What asset classes do FOIAsearch and Seeking Alpha cover?
Both cover Stocks. Seeking Alpha adds coverage for ETFs, Mutual Funds, Commodities, and Cryptos.
Does FOIAsearch or Seeking Alpha have real-time data?
Seeking Alpha 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.
Can I export data from FOIAsearch and Seeking Alpha?
Seeking Alpha supports data exports to Excel, and PDF. FOIAsearch has more limited export options.
Which has a better stock screener—FOIAsearch or Seeking Alpha?
Seeking Alpha includes a stock screener for finding investment ideas. FOIAsearch focuses on other analytical tools.
Can I track my portfolio with FOIAsearch or Seeking Alpha?
Seeking Alpha offers portfolio tracking features. FOIAsearch is more focused on research and analysis.
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