FOIAsearch adds Regulatory Filings Monitoring, and Flags coverage that The Earnings Watcher skips.
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Tool Comparison
FOIAsearch vs The Earnings Watcher comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Quick takeaways
The Earnings Watcher includes Calendar categories that FOIAsearch omits.
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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The Earnings Watcher
theearningswatcher.com
Free, passwordless earnings-alert service for US-listed stocks: track tickers, receive a daily or weekly email digest, and open earnings reports from email links. Monetized via a banner ad on report pages.
Platforms
Web
Pricing
Free
Quick highlights
- Track earnings for US-listed companies via email alerts; international stocks are not supported.
- Passwordless login: users enter an email and receive a login link (no password).
- Digest cadence: choose a daily or weekly digest email.
- Unlimited tracking: monitor any number of tickers (as stated).
- Direct report access via links to earnings report pages.
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Where they differ
FOIAsearch
Distinct strengths include:
- 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.
The Earnings Watcher
Distinct strengths include:
- Track earnings for US-listed companies via email alerts; international stocks are not supported.
- Passwordless login: users enter an email and receive a login link (no password).
- Digest cadence: choose a daily or weekly digest email.
- Unlimited tracking: monitor any number of tickers (as stated).
Feature-by-feature breakdown
| Attribute | FOIAsearch | The Earnings Watcher |
|---|---|---|
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets | Shared: Alerts, Watchlist Unique: Regulatory Filings Monitoring, Flags | Shared: Alerts, Watchlist Unique: Calendar |
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks | Stocks |
Experience levels Who each product is built for | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate |
Platforms Where you can access the product | Web | Web |
Pricing High-level pricing models | Free, Subscription | Free |
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor | Unique
| Unique
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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 The Earnings Watcher 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.
Do FOIAsearch and The Earnings Watcher require subscriptions?
Both FOIAsearch and The Earnings Watcher keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.
How can you access FOIAsearch and The Earnings Watcher?
Both FOIAsearch and The Earnings Watcher 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 The Earnings Watcher stands out for Track earnings for US-listed companies via email alerts; international stocks are not supported., Passwordless login: users enter an email and receive a login link (no password)., and Digest cadence: choose a daily or weekly digest email..
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