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InsideArbitrage 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.

InsideArbitrage logo

InsideArbitrage

insidearbitrage.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb
SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) logo

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

sec.gov

PricingFree
PlatformsWeb, API
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At a glance

Platforms
InsideArbitrageWeb
SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings)Web, API
Categories
InsideArbitrage23
SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings)11
Pricing details

Tool

InsideArbitrage

$100/mo

Starting price

Free tierNo
Free trial

Plans & pricing

Premium – Monthly$150/mo
Premium – Annual$100/mo
IA Professional (4 seats)$375/mo

Tool

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

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial

Plans & pricing

FreeFree
Category leaders
ScreenersInsideArbitrage
PortfolioInsideArbitrage
WatchlistInsideArbitrage
NewsTied
AlertsTied
DividendsInsideArbitrage
Data VisualizationsInsideArbitrage
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Platform details

AttributeInsideArbitrageSEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings)
Asset types
StocksETFs
StocksETFsMutual FundsClosed-End FundsBondsHedge FundsPrivate FundsReal EstateFunds
Experience
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Regions
North America
North America
Data freshness
Real-timeEnd of Day
Real-timeEnd of Day
API access
Not specified
REST
Export formats
Not specified
JSONXMLPDF

Coverage overlap

Shared categories6

Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.

SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) strengths5

Categories covered by SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) only.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

InsideArbitrage focuses on News, Alerts, and Calendar while SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) specializes in Regulatory Filings Monitoring, IPO, and Secondary Offerings. They overlap in 6 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

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

Good news—both InsideArbitrage 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.

Does InsideArbitrage or SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) have an API?

SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) provides API access for programmatic data retrieval and custom integrations. InsideArbitrage doesn't currently offer an API, so you'll need to use their web interface.

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

Choose InsideArbitrage if you need Merger Arbitrage Tool with announced‑deal lists, spread tracking, calendars and deal updates; ‘Deals in the Works’ and deal post‑mortems., and Insider data hub with ‘Insider Weekends’, cluster buys, buys near highs, flip‑floppers, top‑performing insiders and sector heat‑map.. 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 InsideArbitrage and SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) cover?

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

Do InsideArbitrage and SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) offer real-time data?

Yes, both platforms provide real-time market data. This makes either suitable for active trading strategies where timing matters.

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

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

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

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