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FOIAsearch vs Tickertape 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 Tickertape skips.

Tickertape includes Screeners, Portfolio, News, Dividends, Splits, Financials, Scores, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets, ETF Overview, ETF Performance, Market Sentiment, Insider Data, Broker Connectors, and Blogs categories that FOIAsearch omits.

Tickertape offers mobile access, which FOIAsearch skips.

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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Tickertape

tickertape.in

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India-focused research and portfolio platform for stocks, mutual funds, and ETFs. It offers end-of-day screening data, linked broker integration for unified portfolios and trading, and event-driven alerts. Free accounts provide core features, while Pro unlocks unlimited custom filters, CSV exports, advanced alerts, and access to historical Market Mood Index data and index constituents.

Platforms

WebMobile

Pricing

FreeSubscription

Quick highlights

Web and mobile apps covering Indian stocks, mutual funds, and ETFs.
Screeners with over 100 metrics; free users can build up to three custom filters, while Pro removes the limit.
End-of-day data refresh: prices and volumes in the evening, F&O later at night, and fundamentals early the next day.
Broker integration with leading platforms such as Zerodha, Upstox, ICICI Direct, HDFC Securities, Groww, 5Paisa, and more, enabling portfolio sync and in-app trading.
Alerts on markets, watchlists, and portfolios, with advanced alerting features available on Pro.

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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.

Tickertape

Distinct strengths include:

Screeners Portfolio News Dividends Splits Financials Scores Analyst Forecasts

Web and mobile apps covering Indian stocks, mutual funds, and ETFs.
Screeners with over 100 metrics; free users can build up to three custom filters, while Pro removes the limit.
End-of-day data refresh: prices and volumes in the evening, F&O later at night, and fundamentals early the next day.
Broker integration with leading platforms such as Zerodha, Upstox, ICICI Direct, HDFC Securities, Groww, 5Paisa, and more, enabling portfolio sync and in-app trading.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	FOIAsearch	Tickertape
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: Alerts, Watchlist Unique: Regulatory Filings Monitoring, Flags	Shared: Alerts, Watchlist Unique: Screeners, Portfolio, News, Dividends, Splits, Financials, Scores, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets, ETF Overview, ETF Performance, Market Sentiment, Insider Data, Broker Connectors, Blogs
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Stocks	Stocks, Mutual Funds, ETFs, Options
Experience levels Who each product is built for	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Platforms Where you can access the product	Web	Web, Mobile
Pricing High-level pricing models	Free, Subscription	Free, Subscription
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 Web and mobile apps covering Indian stocks, mutual funds, and ETFs. Screeners with over 100 metrics; free users can build up to three custom filters, while Pro removes the limit. End-of-day data refresh: prices and volumes in the evening, F&O later at night, and fundamentals early the next day. Broker integration with leading platforms such as Zerodha, Upstox, ICICI Direct, HDFC Securities, Groww, 5Paisa, and more, enabling portfolio sync and in-app trading. Alerts on markets, watchlists, and portfolios, with advanced alerting features available on Pro. Analyst coverage including price targets, ratings, and forecasts for revenue and earnings.
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat	Not yet	Yes
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists	Standard listing	Standard listing

Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do FOIAsearch and Tickertape 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 Tickertape require subscriptions?

Both FOIAsearch and Tickertape keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.

Which tool has mobile access?

Tickertape ships a dedicated mobile experience, while FOIAsearch focuses on web or desktop access.

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 Tickertape stands out for Web and mobile apps covering Indian stocks, mutual funds, and ETFs., Screeners with over 100 metrics; free users can build up to three custom filters, while Pro removes the limit., and End-of-day data refresh: prices and volumes in the evening, F&O later at night, and fundamentals early the next day..

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