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VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
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Tool Comparison
Masttro vs SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings)
Pick Masttro if
Masttro
Subscription · Web · Mobile · API
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
- You care about wealth management, advisor operations, and portfolio, 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
- Delayed quotes won't cut it; you need real-time data
- You care about regulatory filings monitoring, IPO, and corporate actions & special situations, things Masttro 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
SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) simply does more: 10 categories to Masttro's 7, including regulatory filings monitoring, IPO, and corporate actions & special situations. Masttro counters by keeping things simpler. On paper they're closely matched, so let pricing, platform fit, and the details below break the tie.
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Key differences at a glance
- Free plan
- SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings)
- Broader coverage
- SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings)10 vs 7 categories
- Mobile app
- Masttro
- Real-time data
- SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings)
- Broker sync
- Masttro
- Global coverage
- Masttro
See for yourself
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 | Subscription | Free |
Free tier | No | Yes |
Free trial | — | — |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | Yes | No |
API access | Yes | Yes |
Broker sync | Yes | No |
Integrations | 700+ direct custodian data feeds | EDGAR RSS Feeds, data.sec.gov (Submissions & XBRL APIs) +1 more |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Family Offices, RIAs / Wealth Firms +3 more | — |
Categories covered | 7 | 10 |
Regions | North America, Europe, LatAm, APAC | North America |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | Multi-currency | 5 signals: Latency: Real-time and End of Day, Granularity: EOD +3 more |
Capabilities | 18 signals: Broker sync, Multi-currency +16 more | — |
Security | 6 signals: SOC2, ISO27001 +4 more | Data residency: US and Status page |
| Try it | Visit Masttro | Visit SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) |
Where each one shines
What Masttro and SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What Masttro and SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) each do best.What Masttro does best
- Consolidate total net worth across public securities, cash, bonds, mutual funds, private equity, hedge funds, venture capital, private credit, real estate, lifestyle assets, crypto, entities, currencies, and geographies.
- 700+ direct custodian data feeds, avoiding screen scraping and third-party aggregation intermediaries where direct feeds are available.
- Monitoring multi-custodian performance, FX-aware dashboards, cash-flow projections, and account views by legal entity, family member, manager, or other filters.
- Management tools for alternatives workflows with capital calls, distributions, fees, closed-end fund cash flows, valuation updates, and cash-flow auditability.
- Modeling for portfolios, investment policies, concentration limits, diversification rules, restrictions, blended benchmarks, and drift monitoring.
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 Masttro and SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings), side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Masttro and SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings), side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksBondsMutual FundsHedge FundsPrivate FundsReal EstateCryptosOther | StocksETFsMutual FundsClosed-End FundsBondsHedge FundsPrivate FundsReal Estate+1 more |
Experience | Advanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Family OfficesRIAs / Wealth FirmsFinancial AdvisorsAsset ManagersInstitutional Investors | Not specified |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeLatAmAPAC | North America |
Coverage details | Not specified | Countries: US4 exchangesIdentifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | Not specified | Real-timeEnd of Day |
Data granularity | Not specified | EOD |
| Access & integrations | ||
API protocols | Not specified | REST |
API auth & delivery | Not specified | Auth: None600 req/min |
Import methods | CustodianManual | Not specified |
Integrations | 700+ direct custodian data feeds | EDGAR RSS Feedsdata.sec.gov (Submissions & XBRL APIs)EDGAR Public Dissemination Service (PDS) |
Export formats | CSVPDF | JSONXMLPDF |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | SOC2ISO27001Data residency: OtherEncryption at restEncryption in transitRole-based access | Data residency: USStatus page |
Capability signals | Broker syncMulti-currencyHouseholdingMulti-entity structuresAlternatives supportDrift monitoringModel portfoliosCash management+10 more | Not specified |
Vendor & support | MasttroCountry: United StatesFounded 2010Support: Email | U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)Country: USSupport: Email and Phone |
Curation ratings | Not specified | 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 | Subscription“Fixed annual license” | — |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between Masttro and SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings)?
Masttro leans toward wealth management, advisor operations, and portfolio, 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 1 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
Is Masttro 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. Masttro 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.
Which is better for beginners: Masttro or SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings)?
SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) is the friendlier place to start; its interface takes less getting used to. Both work fine once you're past the basics.
Can I use Masttro or SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) on my phone?
Masttro lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web and API.
Do Masttro and SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) have APIs?
Yes, both offer API access, so developers and quants can pull data programmatically or wire up their own integrations.
Should I choose Masttro or SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings)?
It depends on what you're after. Pick Masttro if wealth management and advisor operations matter to you; go with SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) if you'd rather have regulatory filings monitoring and IPO. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do Masttro and SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) cover?
Both cover stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and hedge funds. Masttro also handles cryptos and other. SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) adds ETFs, closed-end funds, and funds on top.
Does Masttro or SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) have real-time data?
SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) offers real-time data, which matters if you trade actively. Masttro runs on delayed or end-of-day data, which is perfectly fine for longer-term investors who don't live and die by the tick.
Which covers international markets: Masttro or SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings)?
Masttro has documented international coverage (North America, Europe, LatAm, and APAC), so it's the safer bet if you hold non-US stocks. SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) is more region-specific, mainly North America.
Can I export data from Masttro and SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings)?
Masttro exports to CSV. SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) is stingier about getting data out.
Can Masttro or SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) connect to my broker?
Masttro syncs with brokers automatically. With SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings), you're entering holdings by hand or importing files.
Can I track my portfolio with Masttro or SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings)?
Masttro 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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