FOIAsearch adds Regulatory Filings Monitoring, and Flags coverage that TIKR skips.
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Tool Comparison
FOIAsearch vs TIKR comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Quick takeaways
TIKR includes Screeners, Stock Ideas, Data Visualizations, Stock Comparison, Portfolio, Investor Holdings, News, Calendar, Financials, Valuation Models, Dividends, Transcripts, Institutional Data, 13F, 13D/13G, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets, Blogs, and Education 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).
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Pricing
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.
Community votes (overall)
TIKR
tikr.com
Global equity research terminal and screener focused on fundamental analysis. Free plan provides US-only coverage with 3Y/4Q history, 1Y of analyst estimates and 90 days of transcripts, while Plus unlocks global data on 100,000+ stocks across 92 countries and 136 exchanges with 10Y/12Q history and 2Y of estimates; Pro extends to 20Y*/40Q financial history, 4Y of estimates, segment-level financials, global transcript history and Excel exports. Premium plans are paid subscriptions (monthly or discounted annual) backed by a 14‑day money‑back guarantee rather than a free trial. The browser‑based TIKR Terminal has no dedicated mobile app or public API/Excel plug‑in, focuses exclusively on common equities (no preferreds or bonds) and, per the help center, currently does not provide a short‑interest dataset.
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Pricing
Quick highlights
- Institutional‑quality fundamental database with S&P Global CapitalIQ–powered financials and Morningstar data on 100,000+ stocks across 92 countries and 136 exchanges, including full statements and ratios for most listed equities.
- Detailed Financials tab exposing Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow and Ratio views with configurable units/decimals and interactive tables, plus the ability to chart rows and compare multiple tickers over up to 20 years of history on Pro.
- Global equity screener covering 100,000+ stocks across 92 countries and 136 exchanges, allowing filters by region, industry, financials, ratios, valuation multiples, Wall Street forecasts, growth rates, margins and more, with “Browse All Data” to explore all available criteria.
- Valuation tooling with extensive forward and trailing multiples (e.g., EV/Sales, EV/EBITDA, P/FCF, P/E, REIT metrics like P/FFO and P/AFFO), historical multiple charts, peer comparisons via a Competitors tab and a Valuation Model Builder (Guided and Advanced) with plan‑based limits on saved models.
- Estimates tab showing aggregated, normalized (largely Non‑GAAP) Wall Street forecasts for revenue, EBITDA, EPS and other metrics alongside historical actuals, with access to 1, 2 or 4 years of forward projections depending on tier and Pro‑only breakdown and beats/misses review.
Community votes (overall)
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.
TIKR
Distinct strengths include:
- Institutional‑quality fundamental database with S&P Global CapitalIQ–powered financials and Morningstar data on 100,000+ stocks across 92 countries and 136 exchanges, including full statements and ratios for most listed equities.
- Detailed Financials tab exposing Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow and Ratio views with configurable units/decimals and interactive tables, plus the ability to chart rows and compare multiple tickers over up to 20 years of history on Pro.
- Global equity screener covering 100,000+ stocks across 92 countries and 136 exchanges, allowing filters by region, industry, financials, ratios, valuation multiples, Wall Street forecasts, growth rates, margins and more, with “Browse All Data” to explore all available criteria.
- Valuation tooling with extensive forward and trailing multiples (e.g., EV/Sales, EV/EBITDA, P/FCF, P/E, REIT metrics like P/FFO and P/AFFO), historical multiple charts, peer comparisons via a Competitors tab and a Valuation Model Builder (Guided and Advanced) with plan‑based limits on saved models.
Feature-by-feature breakdown
| Attribute | FOIAsearch | TIKR |
|---|---|---|
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets | Shared: Alerts, Watchlist Unique: Regulatory Filings Monitoring, Flags | Shared: Alerts, Watchlist Unique: Screeners, Stock Ideas, Data Visualizations, Stock Comparison, Portfolio, Investor Holdings, News, Calendar, Financials, Valuation Models, Dividends, Transcripts, Institutional Data, 13F, 13D/13G, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets, Blogs, Education |
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 | Free, Subscription |
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor | Unique
| Unique
|
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat | Not yet | Yes |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Standard listing | Highlighted |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do FOIAsearch and TIKR 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 TIKR require subscriptions?
Both FOIAsearch and TIKR keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.
How can you access FOIAsearch and TIKR?
Both FOIAsearch and TIKR 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 TIKR stands out for Institutional‑quality fundamental database with S&P Global CapitalIQ–powered financials and Morningstar data on 100,000+ stocks across 92 countries and 136 exchanges, including full statements and ratios for most listed equities., Detailed Financials tab exposing Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow and Ratio views with configurable units/decimals and interactive tables, plus the ability to chart rows and compare multiple tickers over up to 20 years of history on Pro., and Global equity screener covering 100,000+ stocks across 92 countries and 136 exchanges, allowing filters by region, industry, financials, ratios, valuation multiples, Wall Street forecasts, growth rates, margins and more, with “Browse All Data” to explore all available criteria..
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