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GuruFocus vs SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) comparison

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

GuruFocus logo

GuruFocus

gurufocus.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb, Mobile, Desktop, API
Editor's pickHands-on review
SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) logo

SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings)

sec.gov

PricingFree
PlatformsWeb, API
Editor's pickHands-on review
Top 50 Investing ToolsThe global ranking of the best investing tools, ranked by community votes.

At a glance

Platforms
GuruFocusWeb, Mobile, Desktop, API
SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings)Web, API
Categories
GuruFocus46
SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings)11
Pricing details

Tool

GuruFocus

$41.58/mo

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial7 days

Plans & pricing

FreeFree
Premium (Annual, USA)$499/yr
Premium (Monthly, USA)$69/mo
PremiumPlus (Annual, USA)$1348/yr
PremiumPlus (Monthly, USA)$169/mo
Professional (Annual, USA)$2398/yr
Professional (Monthly, USA)$299/mo
GuruAPI Data LicensingContact sales

Tool

SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings)

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial

Plans & pricing

FreeFree
Category leaders
ScreenersGuruFocus
Stock IdeasGuruFocus
PortfolioGuruFocus
BacktestingGuruFocus
NewsGuruFocus
AlertsGuruFocus
DividendsGuruFocus
FinancialsGuruFocus
TranscriptsGuruFocus
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Platform details

AttributeGuruFocusSEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings)
Asset types
StocksETFsMutual FundsOptionsFunds
StocksETFsMutual FundsClosed-End FundsBondsHedge FundsPrivate FundsReal EstateFunds
Experience
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Regions
North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica
North America
Data freshness
End of Day
Real-timeEnd of Day
API access
REST
REST
Export formats
ExcelImagePDFJSON
JSONXMLPDF

Coverage overlap

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between GuruFocus and SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings)?

GuruFocus focuses on Screeners, Stock Ideas, and Stock Comparison while SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) specializes in Regulatory Filings Monitoring, IPO, and Secondary Offerings. They overlap in 8 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

How much do GuruFocus and SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) cost?

Good news—both GuruFocus and SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) offer free plans. You can try each platform without commitment and only pay when you need premium features.

Can I use GuruFocus or SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) on my phone?

GuruFocus has a mobile app so you can check your research on the go. SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) is web-only, so you'll need a browser to access it from mobile devices.

Do GuruFocus and SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) have APIs?

Yes, both platforms offer API access for developers and quants who want to build custom integrations or automate their workflows.

Should I choose GuruFocus or SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings)?

Choose GuruFocus if you need Global value-investing research platform covering ~100,000 stocks in ~100 markets plus 8,000+ institutional investors and 15,000+ mutual funds holdings, designed to provide historical financial and valuation data for long-term investors., and All-in-One Screener offers 500+ fundamental, valuation, profitability, growth, dividend, guru and insider filters, supports custom filters/formulas and screening by regions, countries, exchanges and user portfolios.. Go with SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) if Full‑Text Search (since 2001) with fielded filters: word/phrase, company/ticker/CIK/person, filing category/types, filed date ranges, ‘principal executive offices in’ and ‘incorporated in’., and ‘Latest Filings’ list shows filings as they are submitted (with RSS for any filter; ownership Forms 3/4/5 can be included/excluded/only). better fits how you invest.

What asset classes do GuruFocus and SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) cover?

Both cover Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, and Funds. GuruFocus also includes Options. SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) adds coverage for Closed-End Funds, Bonds, Hedge Funds, Private Funds, and Real Estate.

Does GuruFocus or SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) have real-time data?

SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) offers real-time data feeds, which is essential for active traders. GuruFocus uses delayed or end-of-day data, which works fine for longer-term investors who don't need up-to-the-second quotes.

Can I export data from GuruFocus and SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings)?

GuruFocus supports data exports to Excel, Image, PDF, and JSON. SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) has more limited export options.

Which has a better stock screener—GuruFocus or SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings)?

GuruFocus includes a stock screener for finding investment ideas. SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) focuses on other analytical tools.

Can I track my portfolio with GuruFocus or SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings)?

GuruFocus offers portfolio tracking features. SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) is more focused on research and analysis.

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