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GuruFocus vs SEC API (sec-api.io) comparison

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

Quick takeaways

GuruFocus adds Screeners, Stock Ideas, Stock Comparison, Portfolio, Backtesting, Investor Holdings, US Government Trades, News, Alerts, Calendar, GDP, Interest Rates, Inflation Rates, Unemployment Rates, Commitment of Traders (COT), Yield Curves, Valuation Models, Scores, Transcripts, ETF Overview, ETF Holdings, and Sheets / Excel Add-ins coverage that SEC API (sec-api.io) skips.

SEC API (sec-api.io) includes Data APIs, Regulatory Filings Monitoring, 13D/13G, Management Compensation, and IPO categories that GuruFocus omits.

GuruFocus highlights: All-in-One Screener with hundreds of filters, historical screening, and custom filter creation., Backtesting with survivorship-bias-free data. Windows vary by plan: up to 3 years for Premium and up to 10 years for Premium Plus. Global coverage spans 80+ countries., and Guru portfolios tracking 13F and mutual fund holdings, real-time picks, and portfolio downloads to Excel..

SEC API (sec-api.io) is known for: Comprehensive API endpoints: query, full-text search, real-time streaming via WebSocket, download/PDF generator, XBRL-to-JSON conversion, and section extractors for 10-K/10-Q/8-K filings., Specialized form coverage including ADV, insider filings (Forms 3/4/5), 13F, 13D/G, Form 144, IPO registrations (S-1, 424B4), crowdfunding (Form C, Form D), Reg A filings, and fund reports (N-PORT, N-PX, N-CEN)., and Datasets include executive compensation, directors and board members, audit fees, subsidiaries, and public float/outstanding shares..

GuruFocus ships a mobile app. SEC API (sec-api.io) is web/desktop only.

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GuruFocus

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Editor’s pick Hands-on review

A global equity research and value-investing platform with robust screening, backtesting, and portfolio tools. Features and data access depend on plan tier—Premium vs. Premium Plus—while enterprise-level users can license data directly via API. Add-ins for Excel and Google Sheets extend workflows, though usage caps apply to lower tiers. Alerts and mobile apps are included across paid plans.

Platforms

Web
Mobile
API

Pricing

Free
Subscription

Quick highlights

  • All-in-One Screener with hundreds of filters, historical screening, and custom filter creation.
  • Backtesting with survivorship-bias-free data. Windows vary by plan: up to 3 years for Premium and up to 10 years for Premium Plus. Global coverage spans 80+ countries.
  • Guru portfolios tracking 13F and mutual fund holdings, real-time picks, and portfolio downloads to Excel.
  • Specialty trackers for insider trading and U.S. politician trades.
  • ETF profiles with current and historical holdings, including N-PORT data and timestamps.

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SEC API (sec-api.io)

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Editor’s pick Hands-on review

A commercial API suite for SEC/EDGAR data, designed for developers, quants, and compliance teams. The free tier includes 100 calls per month. Paid tiers unlock higher rate limits, more data (5 GB vs 15 GB monthly, with $0.30/GB overage), and features such as multiple API keys or redistribution rights for enterprise users. The platform emphasizes speed, with new filings typically available in under 300 ms.

Platforms

Web
API

Pricing

Free
Subscription

Quick highlights

  • Comprehensive API endpoints: query, full-text search, real-time streaming via WebSocket, download/PDF generator, XBRL-to-JSON conversion, and section extractors for 10-K/10-Q/8-K filings.
  • Specialized form coverage including ADV, insider filings (Forms 3/4/5), 13F, 13D/G, Form 144, IPO registrations (S-1, 424B4), crowdfunding (Form C, Form D), Reg A filings, and fund reports (N-PORT, N-PX, N-CEN).
  • Datasets include executive compensation, directors and board members, audit fees, subsidiaries, and public float/outstanding shares.
  • Historical coverage back to 1993 with support for all 400+ EDGAR form types; new filings made available within ~300 ms of posting.
  • Live filing feeds available in real time via WebSocket for instant integration.

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Overlap

Shared focus areas

4 overlaps

Mutual strengths include Financials, Insider Data, and 13F plus 1 more area.

Where they differ

GuruFocus

Distinct strengths include:

Screeners
Stock Ideas
Stock Comparison
Portfolio
Backtesting
Investor Holdings
US Government Trades
News
  • All-in-One Screener with hundreds of filters, historical screening, and custom filter creation.
  • Backtesting with survivorship-bias-free data. Windows vary by plan: up to 3 years for Premium and up to 10 years for Premium Plus. Global coverage spans 80+ countries.
  • Guru portfolios tracking 13F and mutual fund holdings, real-time picks, and portfolio downloads to Excel.
  • Specialty trackers for insider trading and U.S. politician trades.

SEC API (sec-api.io)

Distinct strengths include:

Data APIs
Regulatory Filings Monitoring
13D/13G
Management Compensation
IPO
  • Comprehensive API endpoints: query, full-text search, real-time streaming via WebSocket, download/PDF generator, XBRL-to-JSON conversion, and section extractors for 10-K/10-Q/8-K filings.
  • Specialized form coverage including ADV, insider filings (Forms 3/4/5), 13F, 13D/G, Form 144, IPO registrations (S-1, 424B4), crowdfunding (Form C, Form D), Reg A filings, and fund reports (N-PORT, N-PX, N-CEN).
  • Datasets include executive compensation, directors and board members, audit fees, subsidiaries, and public float/outstanding shares.
  • Historical coverage back to 1993 with support for all 400+ EDGAR form types; new filings made available within ~300 ms of posting.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

AttributeGuruFocusSEC API (sec-api.io)
Categories

Which research workflows each platform targets

Shared: Financials, Insider Data, 13F, APIs & SDKs

Unique: Screeners, Stock Ideas, Stock Comparison, Portfolio, Backtesting, Investor Holdings, US Government Trades, News, Alerts, Calendar, GDP, Interest Rates, Inflation Rates, Unemployment Rates, Commitment of Traders (COT), Yield Curves, Valuation Models, Scores, Transcripts, ETF Overview, ETF Holdings, Sheets / Excel Add-ins

Shared: Financials, Insider Data, 13F, APIs & SDKs

Unique: Data APIs, Regulatory Filings Monitoring, 13D/13G, Management Compensation, IPO

Asset types

Supported asset classes and universes

Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds

Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Funds

Experience levels

Who each product is built for

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Platforms

Where you can access the product

Web, Mobile, API

Web, API

Pricing

High-level pricing models

Free, Subscription

Free, Subscription

Key features

Core capabilities called out by each vendor

Unique

  • All-in-One Screener with hundreds of filters, historical screening, and custom filter creation.
  • Backtesting with survivorship-bias-free data. Windows vary by plan: up to 3 years for Premium and up to 10 years for Premium Plus. Global coverage spans 80+ countries.
  • Guru portfolios tracking 13F and mutual fund holdings, real-time picks, and portfolio downloads to Excel.
  • Specialty trackers for insider trading and U.S. politician trades.
  • ETF profiles with current and historical holdings, including N-PORT data and timestamps.
  • Valuation and scoring tools: discounted cash flow calculators, GF Value, and GF Score frameworks.

Unique

  • Comprehensive API endpoints: query, full-text search, real-time streaming via WebSocket, download/PDF generator, XBRL-to-JSON conversion, and section extractors for 10-K/10-Q/8-K filings.
  • Specialized form coverage including ADV, insider filings (Forms 3/4/5), 13F, 13D/G, Form 144, IPO registrations (S-1, 424B4), crowdfunding (Form C, Form D), Reg A filings, and fund reports (N-PORT, N-PX, N-CEN).
  • Datasets include executive compensation, directors and board members, audit fees, subsidiaries, and public float/outstanding shares.
  • Historical coverage back to 1993 with support for all 400+ EDGAR form types; new filings made available within ~300 ms of posting.
  • Live filing feeds available in real time via WebSocket for instant integration.
  • XBRL-to-JSON service delivers standardized financial statements (income, balance sheet, cash flow) mapped to US GAAP items; dataset is survivorship-bias free.
Tested

Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat

Yes

Yes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do GuruFocus and SEC API (sec-api.io) both support?

Both platforms cover Financials, Insider Data, 13F, and APIs & SDKs workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.

Do GuruFocus and SEC API (sec-api.io) require subscriptions?

Both GuruFocus and SEC API (sec-api.io) keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.

Which tool has mobile access?

GuruFocus ships a dedicated mobile experience, while SEC API (sec-api.io) focuses on web or desktop access.

What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?

GuruFocus differentiates itself with All-in-One Screener with hundreds of filters, historical screening, and custom filter creation., Backtesting with survivorship-bias-free data. Windows vary by plan: up to 3 years for Premium and up to 10 years for Premium Plus. Global coverage spans 80+ countries., and Guru portfolios tracking 13F and mutual fund holdings, real-time picks, and portfolio downloads to Excel., whereas SEC API (sec-api.io) stands out for Comprehensive API endpoints: query, full-text search, real-time streaming via WebSocket, download/PDF generator, XBRL-to-JSON conversion, and section extractors for 10-K/10-Q/8-K filings., Specialized form coverage including ADV, insider filings (Forms 3/4/5), 13F, 13D/G, Form 144, IPO registrations (S-1, 424B4), crowdfunding (Form C, Form D), Reg A filings, and fund reports (N-PORT, N-PX, N-CEN)., and Datasets include executive compensation, directors and board members, audit fees, subsidiaries, and public float/outstanding shares..

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