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Tool Comparison
InsideArbitrage vs SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings)
Pick InsideArbitrage if
InsideArbitrage
From $100/mo · Web
- You care about calendar, dividends, and splits, things SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) doesn't offer
Pick SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) if
SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings)
Free · Web · API
- You'd rather start free and only pay if you outgrow it
- You want an API so you can script or automate things
- You care about IPO, APIs & data feeds, and education, things InsideArbitrage doesn't offer
Skip both if: Neither one clicks with how you research; there are strong third options.
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Our take
The bottom line
InsideArbitrage and SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) cover a lot of the same ground (6 shared categories, including news, alerts, and corporate actions & special situations), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. InsideArbitrage simply does more: 18 categories to SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings)'s 10, including calendar, dividends, and splits. SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) counters by being completely free.
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Key differences at a glance
- Free plan
- SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings)
- Broader coverage
- InsideArbitrage18 vs 10 categories
- API access
- SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings)
- Asset coverage
- SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings)Adds mutual funds and closed-end funds
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How they stack up
The side-by-side table: pricing, platforms, data, and coverage at a glance.ShowHide
How they stack up
The side-by-side table: pricing, platforms, data, and coverage at a glance.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & plans | ||
Starting price | From $100/mo | Free |
Free tier | No | Yes |
Free trial | — | — |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | No | No |
API access | No | Yes |
Broker sync | No | No |
Integrations | — | EDGAR RSS Feeds, data.sec.gov (Submissions & XBRL APIs) +1 more |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | — | — |
Categories covered | 18 | 10 |
Regions | North America | North America |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | 4 signals: Latency: Real-time and End of Day, Granularity: EOD +2 more | 5 signals: Latency: Real-time and End of Day, Granularity: EOD +3 more |
Capabilities | Universe builder | — |
Security | — | Data residency: US and Status page |
| Try it | Visit InsideArbitrage | Visit SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) |
Where each one shines
What InsideArbitrage and SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What InsideArbitrage and SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) each do best.What InsideArbitrage does best
- Tracking announced merger-arbitrage deals with spread context, calendars, deal updates, Deals in the Works, and post-mortem research.
- Tracked-deal workflows to filter relevant news, SEC filings, and tweets around the active-deal symbols a premium user follows.
- Research coverage for insider activity with Insider Weekends, cluster buys, buys near highs, flip-floppers, top-performing insiders, sector heat maps, and premium insider screens.
- Monitoring buyback situations through daily buyback announcements, searchable buyback history, Buyback Wednesdays, and Double Dipper screens that combine insider buying with repurchases.
- Monitoring spinoffs, completed spinoffs, Spinsider ideas, CVR deals, CVR outcomes, tender offers, reverse splits, activist campaigns, C-suite transitions, and M&A news feeds.
What SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) does best
- Search tools across official SEC filings by company, ticker, CIK, person, filing type, filing category, date range, state, incorporation location, and full-text terms.
- Full-Text Search for filings and exhibits since 2001 when you need source documents rather than vendor summaries.
- Latest Filings to monitor newly submitted filings, including ownership Forms 3, 4, and 5 filters.
- Company Search, Mutual Fund Search, Variable Insurance Product Search, and CIK Lookup for issuer and fund discovery.
- Subscriptions to RSS feeds for latest filings and filtered searches when a no-cost monitoring workflow is enough.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for InsideArbitrage and SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings), side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for InsideArbitrage and SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings), side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFs | StocksETFsMutual FundsClosed-End FundsBondsHedge FundsPrivate FundsReal Estate+1 more |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Regions | North America | North America |
Coverage details | Countries: USExchanges: XNYS, XNAS, and ARCXIdentifiers: Ticker and CIK | Countries: US4 exchangesIdentifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | Real-timeEnd of Day | Real-timeEnd of Day |
Data granularity | EOD | EOD |
| Access & integrations | ||
API protocols | Not specified | REST |
API auth & delivery | Not specified | Auth: None600 req/min |
Import methods | Manual | Not specified |
Integrations | Not specified | EDGAR RSS Feedsdata.sec.gov (Submissions & XBRL APIs)EDGAR Public Dissemination Service (PDS) |
Export formats | Not specified | JSONXMLPDF |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Not specified | Data residency: USStatus page |
Capability signals | Universe builder | Not specified |
Vendor & support | InsideArbitrageCountry: USSupport: Email | U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)Country: USSupport: Email and Phone |
Curation ratings | Methodology 3/5Reliability 3/5UX 4/5 | Methodology 5/5Reliability 5/5UX 4/5 |
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What you'll actually pay
Plans, billing, trials, and per-month pricing for both tools.ShowHide
What you'll actually pay
Plans, billing, trials, and per-month pricing for both tools.| Tier | ||
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | — | Free |
| Entry paid plan | $100/mo“Premium – Annual” | — |
| Tier 2 | $150/mo“Premium – Monthly” | — |
| Tier 3 | $300/mo“IA Professional – Annual” | — |
| Top plan | $400/mo“IA Professional (4 seats)” | — |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between InsideArbitrage and SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings)?
InsideArbitrage leans toward news, alerts, and calendar, while SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) puts more weight on regulatory filings monitoring, IPO, and corporate actions & special situations. They overlap in 6 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
Is InsideArbitrage or SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) free to use?
SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) has a free tier, so you can get started without paying anything. InsideArbitrage is paid-only. If budget matters, start with SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) and see how far it takes you before opening your wallet.
Does InsideArbitrage or SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) have an API?
SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) has an API for programmatic access and custom integrations. InsideArbitrage doesn't, so you're working through its interface.
Should I choose InsideArbitrage or SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings)?
It depends on what you're after. Pick InsideArbitrage if calendar and dividends matter to you; go with SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) if you'd rather have IPO and APIs & data feeds. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
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 mutual funds, closed-end funds, and bonds on top.
Do InsideArbitrage and SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) offer real-time data?
Yes, both serve real-time market data, so either works when timing matters.
Which has a better stock screener: InsideArbitrage or SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings)?
InsideArbitrage has a stock screener for surfacing ideas; SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) doesn't, and focuses its energy elsewhere.
Can I track my portfolio with InsideArbitrage or SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings)?
InsideArbitrage handles portfolio tracking. SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) is really a research tool; you'd track your portfolio elsewhere.
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