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★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★

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Friday, January 30, 2026

Tool Comparison

Insider Monitor vs SEC.gov (EDGAR) comparison

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

Insider Monitor logo

Insider Monitor

insider-monitor.com

PricingFree
PlatformsWeb
SEC.gov (EDGAR) logo

SEC.gov (EDGAR)

sec.gov

PricingFree
PlatformsWeb, API
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At a glance

Platforms
Insider MonitorWeb
SEC.gov (EDGAR)Web, API
Categories
Insider Monitor2
SEC.gov (EDGAR)6
Pricing details
Insider MonitorSEC.gov (EDGAR)
Free tier
Free trial
Starting price
Enterprise option
Available plansFreeFree

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Platform details

AttributeInsider MonitorSEC.gov (EDGAR)
Asset types
StocksClosed-End Funds
StocksETFsMutual FundsFunds
Experience
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Regions
North America
North America
Data freshness
Real-time
Real-time
API access
Not specified
REST
Export formats
Not specified
JSON

Coverage overlap

Shared categories1

Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.

Insider Monitor strengths1

Categories covered by Insider Monitor only.

SEC.gov (EDGAR) strengths5

Categories covered by SEC.gov (EDGAR) only.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between Insider Monitor and SEC.gov (EDGAR)?

Insider Monitor focuses on Insider Data, and Regulatory Filings Monitoring while SEC.gov (EDGAR) specializes in Improved Filings, Insider Data, and 13F. They overlap in 1 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

How much do Insider Monitor and SEC.gov (EDGAR) cost?

Good news—both Insider Monitor and SEC.gov (EDGAR) offer free plans. You can try each platform without commitment and only pay when you need premium features.

Does Insider Monitor or SEC.gov (EDGAR) have an API?

SEC.gov (EDGAR) provides API access for programmatic data retrieval and custom integrations. Insider Monitor doesn't currently offer an API, so you'll need to use their web interface.

Should I choose Insider Monitor or SEC.gov (EDGAR)?

Choose Insider Monitor if you need Real‑time insider tape: lists purchases (or buys & sales) with filing time stamps and SEC links; updated live throughout the day., and Officer Cluster Buys: highlights tickers bought by multiple corporate officers in the last two weeks.. Go with SEC.gov (EDGAR) if Search Filings provides free public access to EDGAR documents and search tools (e.g., Full Text Search, Latest Filings, Mutual Fund Search)., and EDGAR Full-Text Search covers electronic filings since 2001 (including exhibits/attachments) and supports queries by keyword, ticker, company name, CIK, and reporter; boolean/wildcards and advanced search are supported (natural-language search is not). better fits how you invest.

What asset classes do Insider Monitor and SEC.gov (EDGAR) cover?

Both cover Stocks. Insider Monitor also includes Closed-End Funds. SEC.gov (EDGAR) adds coverage for ETFs, Mutual Funds, and Funds.

Do Insider Monitor and SEC.gov (EDGAR) offer real-time data?

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

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