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Ideagen Audit Analytics vs SEC API (sec-api.io) comparison

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

Quick takeaways

Ideagen Audit Analytics adds Flags, Bankruptcy, Acquisitions, and Alerts coverage that SEC API (sec-api.io) skips.

SEC API (sec-api.io) includes Insider Data, 13F, 13D/13G, Financials, Management Compensation, and APIs & SDKs categories that Ideagen Audit Analytics omits.

Ideagen Audit Analytics highlights: Audit & Compliance: audit fees since ~2000, auditor changes & engagements/tenure, audit opinions (incl. going concern), SOX 302/404 controls, financial restatements, non‑timely filings., Accounting & Oversight: Critical Audit Matters (CAMs) for SEC registrants, PCAOB inspection reports, AAERs and related oversight datasets., and Corporate & Legal: SEC comment letters + threaded responses, bankruptcies, IPOs, M&A, federal litigation, shareholder activism, tax footnotes, transfer agents..

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..

SEC API (sec-api.io) keeps a free entry point that Ideagen Audit Analytics lacks.

Ideagen Audit Analytics

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Structured databases covering audit, regulatory, and disclosure intelligence: audit fees, auditor changes/engagements, audit opinions & going-concern, SOX 302/404, financial restatements, SEC comment letters (with threaded pairs), PCAOB inspections, CAMs/KAMs, plus Corporate & Legal events (bankruptcies, IPOs, M&A, federal litigation). Delivery via online UI, enterprise data feeds, Excel exports, and WRDS for academia. Coverage spans US (SEC, PCAOB), Canada (SEDAR), and Europe (audit fees/opinions, KAMs, transparency reports). Updated daily across most modules.

Platforms

Web

Pricing

Subscription

Other

Quick highlights

Audit & Compliance: audit fees since ~2000, auditor changes & engagements/tenure, audit opinions (incl. going concern), SOX 302/404 controls, financial restatements, non‑timely filings.
Accounting & Oversight: Critical Audit Matters (CAMs) for SEC registrants, PCAOB inspection reports, AAERs and related oversight datasets.
Corporate & Legal: SEC comment letters + threaded responses, bankruptcies, IPOs, M&A, federal litigation, shareholder activism, tax footnotes, transfer agents.
Geographic modules: Canada (SEDAR) and Europe (audit fees/opinions, KAMs, transparency reports).
Delivery options: web application, enterprise data feeds, Excel downloads, and WRDS access; many modules note **Updated Daily**.

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SEC API (sec-api.io)

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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

3 overlaps

Mutual strengths include Regulatory Filings Monitoring, IPO, and Data APIs.

Where they differ

Ideagen Audit Analytics

Distinct strengths include:

Audit & Compliance: audit fees since ~2000, auditor changes & engagements/tenure, audit opinions (incl. going concern), SOX 302/404 controls, financial restatements, non‑timely filings.
Accounting & Oversight: Critical Audit Matters (CAMs) for SEC registrants, PCAOB inspection reports, AAERs and related oversight datasets.
Corporate & Legal: SEC comment letters + threaded responses, bankruptcies, IPOs, M&A, federal litigation, shareholder activism, tax footnotes, transfer agents.
Geographic modules: Canada (SEDAR) and Europe (audit fees/opinions, KAMs, transparency reports).

SEC API (sec-api.io)

Distinct strengths include:

Management Compensation

APIs & SDKs

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

Attribute	Ideagen Audit Analytics	SEC API (sec-api.io)
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: Regulatory Filings Monitoring, IPO, Data APIs Unique: Flags, Bankruptcy, Acquisitions, Alerts	Shared: Regulatory Filings Monitoring, IPO, Data APIs Unique: Insider Data, 13F, 13D/13G, Financials, Management Compensation, APIs & SDKs
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Private Funds, 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	Web, API
Pricing High-level pricing models	Subscription, Other	Free, Subscription
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor	Unique Audit & Compliance: audit fees since ~2000, auditor changes & engagements/tenure, audit opinions (incl. going concern), SOX 302/404 controls, financial restatements, non‑timely filings. Accounting & Oversight: Critical Audit Matters (CAMs) for SEC registrants, PCAOB inspection reports, AAERs and related oversight datasets. Corporate & Legal: SEC comment letters + threaded responses, bankruptcies, IPOs, M&A, federal litigation, shareholder activism, tax footnotes, transfer agents. Geographic modules: Canada (SEDAR) and Europe (audit fees/opinions, KAMs, transparency reports). Delivery options: web application, enterprise data feeds, Excel downloads, and WRDS access; many modules note Updated Daily.	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	Not yet	Yes
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists	Standard listing	Highlighted

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Both platforms cover Regulatory Filings Monitoring, IPO, and Data APIs workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.

Which tool offers a free plan?

SEC API (sec-api.io) offers a free entry point, while Ideagen Audit Analytics requires a paid subscription. Review the pricing table to see how the paid tiers compare.

How can you access Ideagen Audit Analytics and SEC API (sec-api.io)?

Both Ideagen Audit Analytics and SEC API (sec-api.io) 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?

Ideagen Audit Analytics differentiates itself with Audit & Compliance: audit fees since ~2000, auditor changes & engagements/tenure, audit opinions (incl. going concern), SOX 302/404 controls, financial restatements, non‑timely filings., Accounting & Oversight: Critical Audit Matters (CAMs) for SEC registrants, PCAOB inspection reports, AAERs and related oversight datasets., and Corporate & Legal: SEC comment letters + threaded responses, bankruptcies, IPOs, M&A, federal litigation, shareholder activism, tax footnotes, transfer agents., 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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