VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

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Tuesday, October 28, 2025

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FOIAsearch vs StockFetcher comparison

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

Quick takeaways

FOIAsearch adds Regulatory Filings Monitoring, and Flags coverage that StockFetcher skips.

StockFetcher includes Screeners, and Data Visualizations categories that FOIAsearch omits.

FOIAsearch has a free tier, while StockFetcher requires a paid plan.

In depth comparison

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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StockFetcher

stockfetcher.com

Text-based stock screener with more than 125 technical indicators. Plans are split between Standard and Advanced, with differences in saved filters, watchlist sizes, CSV export limits, and support for advanced filter syntax. Data is end-of-day with delayed intraday updates, and saved filters can be delivered daily by email.

Platforms

Web

Pricing

SubscriptionOne-time

Quick highlights

Filter stocks using a plain-English, text-based query language built on 125+ technical indicators.
Two plan levels: Standard and Advanced. Standard includes up to 100 saved filters and watchlists; Advanced expands to 250 each, larger symbol lists, bigger CSV exports, and advanced filter support.
Pricing: Standard at $8.95/month or $24.95/quarter; Advanced at $16.95/month or $44.95/quarter. One-time options are available for 6-month or 1-year terms.
US market data: end-of-day from CSI, with delayed intraday updates from DDFPlus (NASDAQ 15 min delay; NYSE/AMEX 20 min).
Email delivery of saved filter results can be enabled or disabled in account settings.

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Where they differ

FOIAsearch

Distinct strengths include:

Regulatory Filings Monitoring Flags

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.

StockFetcher

Distinct strengths include:

Screeners Data Visualizations

Filter stocks using a plain-English, text-based query language built on 125+ technical indicators.
Two plan levels: Standard and Advanced. Standard includes up to 100 saved filters and watchlists; Advanced expands to 250 each, larger symbol lists, bigger CSV exports, and advanced filter support.
Pricing: Standard at $8.95/month or $24.95/quarter; Advanced at $16.95/month or $44.95/quarter. One-time options are available for 6-month or 1-year terms.
US market data: end-of-day from CSI, with delayed intraday updates from DDFPlus (NASDAQ 15 min delay; NYSE/AMEX 20 min).

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	FOIAsearch	StockFetcher
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: Alerts, Watchlist Unique: Regulatory Filings Monitoring, Flags	Shared: Alerts, Watchlist Unique: Screeners, Data Visualizations
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Stocks	Stocks
Experience levels Who each product is built for	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Platforms Where you can access the product	Web	Web
Pricing High-level pricing models	Free, Subscription	Subscription, One-time
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 Filter stocks using a plain-English, text-based query language built on 125+ technical indicators. Two plan levels: Standard and Advanced. Standard includes up to 100 saved filters and watchlists; Advanced expands to 250 each, larger symbol lists, bigger CSV exports, and advanced filter support. Pricing: Standard at $8.95/month or $24.95/quarter; Advanced at $16.95/month or $44.95/quarter. One-time options are available for 6-month or 1-year terms. US market data: end-of-day from CSI, with delayed intraday updates from DDFPlus (NASDAQ 15 min delay; NYSE/AMEX 20 min). Email delivery of saved filter results can be enabled or disabled in account settings. Watchlists allow manual entry or CSV import. You can run saved filters against watchlists, and export results back to CSV.
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat	Not yet	Not yet
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists	Standard listing	Standard listing

Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do FOIAsearch and StockFetcher both support?

Both platforms cover Alerts, and Watchlist 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 StockFetcher requires a paid subscription. Review the pricing table to see how the paid tiers compare.

How can you access FOIAsearch and StockFetcher?

Both FOIAsearch and StockFetcher 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 StockFetcher stands out for Filter stocks using a plain-English, text-based query language built on 125+ technical indicators., Two plan levels: Standard and Advanced. Standard includes up to 100 saved filters and watchlists; Advanced expands to 250 each, larger symbol lists, bigger CSV exports, and advanced filter support., and Pricing: Standard at $8.95/month or $24.95/quarter; Advanced at $16.95/month or $44.95/quarter. One-time options are available for 6-month or 1-year terms..

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