InsiderScore (VerityData | InsiderScore) adds Institutional Data, 13D/13G, Buybacks & Authorizations, Secondary Offerings, Watchlist, and Flags coverage that SEC.gov (EDGAR) skips.
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Tool Comparison
InsiderScore (VerityData | InsiderScore) vs SEC.gov (EDGAR) comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Quick takeaways
SEC.gov (EDGAR) includes Improved Filings, and APIs & SDKs categories that InsiderScore (VerityData | InsiderScore) omits.
SEC.gov (EDGAR) keeps a free entry point that InsiderScore (VerityData | InsiderScore) lacks.
In depth comparison
InsiderScore (VerityData | InsiderScore)
insiderscore.com
Institutional‑grade datasets and research on insider transactions (Form 4), stock buybacks/authorizations, management changes, and institutional holdings (13F/13D/13G). InsiderScore is now part of Verity’s VerityData suite. Delivery via web platform, REST API, and multiple production feeds (point‑in‑time variants available).
Categories
Platforms
WebAPI
Pricing
Subscription
Quick highlights
- Cleaned & context‑rich Form 4 dataset (history back to 2003/2004) with analyst review, 10b5‑1 plan tagging, and noise reduction (e.g., RSU/tax‑related sales).
- Comprehensive buyback database (plans & quarterly repurchases) since 2004, including ASRs, tender offers, Dutch auctions, and NCIBs; PIT feeds provided.
- Institutional holdings feeds covering 13F, 13D, and 13G (PIT and historical), with instrument typing (e.g., common, ETFs, calls/puts, debt) and event flags.
- Management Changes database (CEO/CFO/Board and key officers) with ~40 fields per event and PDF report generation.
- ‘Unusual Event’ composite signals (e.g., buyback at low price with insider buying) for long/short idea generation.
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SEC.gov (EDGAR)
sec.gov
Editor’s pick Hands-on review
Official U.S. SEC portal for free public access to EDGAR filings and related data tools. Public REST APIs on data.sec.gov deliver JSON and require no auth/API keys, but automated access must comply with SEC privacy/security policy, uses a declared User-Agent header, and is rate-limited (SEC states a max of 10 requests/second). data.sec.gov does not support CORS. SEC also links to a separate EDGAR Public Dissemination Service (PDS) subscription feed (managed by a contractor).
Platforms
WebAPI
Pricing
Free
Quick highlights
- Search Filings provides free public access to EDGAR documents and search tools (e.g., Full Text Search, Latest Filings, Mutual Fund Search).
- 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).
- Latest Filings provides a real-time listing of filings as they are submitted; SEC recommends Latest Filings + RSS for near-real-time access and notes EDGAR filing email alerts are not offered (RSS instead).
- Mutual Funds Search supports searching funds/ETFs by name, series/class or contract IDs, ticker, or CIK, and links to prospectuses and proxy voting records; users can subscribe via RSS.
- Developer access: data.sec.gov hosts RESTful JSON APIs for submissions history by company (submissions JSON includes names, exchanges and ticker symbols) and XBRL-derived data via companyconcept, companyfacts, and frames endpoints.
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Where they differ
InsiderScore (VerityData | InsiderScore)
Distinct strengths include:
- Cleaned & context‑rich Form 4 dataset (history back to 2003/2004) with analyst review, 10b5‑1 plan tagging, and noise reduction (e.g., RSU/tax‑related sales).
- Comprehensive buyback database (plans & quarterly repurchases) since 2004, including ASRs, tender offers, Dutch auctions, and NCIBs; PIT feeds provided.
- Institutional holdings feeds covering 13F, 13D, and 13G (PIT and historical), with instrument typing (e.g., common, ETFs, calls/puts, debt) and event flags.
- Management Changes database (CEO/CFO/Board and key officers) with ~40 fields per event and PDF report generation.
SEC.gov (EDGAR)
Distinct strengths include:
- Search Filings provides free public access to EDGAR documents and search tools (e.g., Full Text Search, Latest Filings, Mutual Fund Search).
- 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).
- Latest Filings provides a real-time listing of filings as they are submitted; SEC recommends Latest Filings + RSS for near-real-time access and notes EDGAR filing email alerts are not offered (RSS instead).
- Mutual Funds Search supports searching funds/ETFs by name, series/class or contract IDs, ticker, or CIK, and links to prospectuses and proxy voting records; users can subscribe via RSS.
Feature-by-feature breakdown
| Attribute | InsiderScore (VerityData | InsiderScore) | SEC.gov (EDGAR) |
|---|---|---|
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets | Shared: Insider Data, 13F, Alerts, Data APIs Unique: Institutional Data, 13D/13G, Buybacks & Authorizations, Secondary Offerings, Watchlist, Flags | Shared: Insider Data, 13F, Alerts, Data APIs Unique: Improved Filings, APIs & SDKs |
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks, ETFs, Options, Bonds | Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Funds |
Experience levels Who each product is built for | Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Platforms Where you can access the product | Web, API | Web, API |
Pricing High-level pricing models | Subscription | Free |
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor | Unique
| Unique
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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 InsiderScore (VerityData | InsiderScore) and SEC.gov (EDGAR) both support?
Both platforms cover Insider Data, 13F, Alerts, 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.gov (EDGAR) offers a free entry point, while InsiderScore (VerityData | InsiderScore) requires a paid subscription. Review the pricing table to see how the paid tiers compare.
How can you access InsiderScore (VerityData | InsiderScore) and SEC.gov (EDGAR)?
Both InsiderScore (VerityData | InsiderScore) and SEC.gov (EDGAR) 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?
InsiderScore (VerityData | InsiderScore) differentiates itself with Cleaned & context‑rich Form 4 dataset (history back to 2003/2004) with analyst review, 10b5‑1 plan tagging, and noise reduction (e.g., RSU/tax‑related sales)., Comprehensive buyback database (plans & quarterly repurchases) since 2004, including ASRs, tender offers, Dutch auctions, and NCIBs; PIT feeds provided., and Institutional holdings feeds covering 13F, 13D, and 13G (PIT and historical), with instrument typing (e.g., common, ETFs, calls/puts, debt) and event flags., whereas SEC.gov (EDGAR) stands out for Search Filings provides free public access to EDGAR documents and search tools (e.g., Full Text Search, Latest Filings, Mutual Fund Search)., 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)., and Latest Filings provides a real-time listing of filings as they are submitted; SEC recommends Latest Filings + RSS for near-real-time access and notes EDGAR filing email alerts are not offered (RSS instead)..
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