FOIAsearch adds Regulatory Filings Monitoring, and Flags coverage that TradingView skips.
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Tool Comparison
FOIAsearch vs TradingView comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Quick takeaways
TradingView includes Screeners, ETF Screeners, Stock Ideas, Data Visualizations, Options & Derivatives, Portfolio, Backtesting, Paper Trading, Advanced Order Types, Smart/Direct Routing, News, Calendar, Order Book / Level II, Dividends, Splits, Financials, ETF Overview, Forums, and Education categories that FOIAsearch omits.
TradingView 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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TradingView
tradingview.com
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A global, multi-asset charting and trading platform with advanced analytics, strategy backtesting, and broker connectivity. Features include Pine Script® v6 for custom indicators, server-side alerts, options chains with strategy builder, and multi-asset screeners. Real-time data feeds are sold as add-ons, with availability and pricing varying by exchange and region.
Categories
Platforms
WebMobileDesktop
Pricing
FreeSubscription
Quick highlights
- Flexible charting with up to 16 charts per layout, synchronized by symbol and timeframe.
- Over 400 built-in indicators, 100,000+ community scripts, and 110+ drawing tools.
- Server-side alerts with 13 conditions, drawing-tool triggers, and webhook integrations.
- Equity, ETF, forex, and crypto screeners with auto-refresh and export options.
- Pine Script® v6 for creating custom indicators and strategies.
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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.
TradingView
Distinct strengths include:
ScreenersETF ScreenersStock IdeasData VisualizationsOptions & DerivativesPortfolioBacktestingPaper Trading
- Flexible charting with up to 16 charts per layout, synchronized by symbol and timeframe.
- Over 400 built-in indicators, 100,000+ community scripts, and 110+ drawing tools.
- Server-side alerts with 13 conditions, drawing-tool triggers, and webhook integrations.
- Equity, ETF, forex, and crypto screeners with auto-refresh and export options.
Feature-by-feature breakdown
| Attribute | FOIAsearch | TradingView |
|---|---|---|
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets | Shared: Alerts, Watchlist Unique: Regulatory Filings Monitoring, Flags | Shared: Alerts, Watchlist Unique: Screeners, ETF Screeners, Stock Ideas, Data Visualizations, Options & Derivatives, Portfolio, Backtesting, Paper Trading, Advanced Order Types, Smart/Direct Routing, News, Calendar, Order Book / Level II, Dividends, Splits, Financials, ETF Overview, Forums, Education |
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks | Stocks, ETFs, Options, Futures, Bonds, Currencies, Commodities, Cryptos |
Experience levels Who each product is built for | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Platforms Where you can access the product | Web | Web, Mobile, Desktop |
Pricing High-level pricing models | Free, Subscription | Free, Subscription |
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor | Unique
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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 TradingView 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 TradingView require subscriptions?
Both FOIAsearch and TradingView keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.
Which tool has mobile access?
TradingView 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 TradingView stands out for Flexible charting with up to 16 charts per layout, synchronized by symbol and timeframe., Over 400 built-in indicators, 100,000+ community scripts, and 110+ drawing tools., and Server-side alerts with 13 conditions, drawing-tool triggers, and webhook integrations..
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