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Nasdaq.com vs SEC.gov (EDGAR) comparison

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

Quick takeaways

Nasdaq.com adds Screeners, Portfolio, Watchlist, News, Calendar, Dividends, Splits, IPO, Short Interest, ETF Overview, ETF Holdings, Options, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Price Targets, and Analyst Recommendations coverage that SEC.gov (EDGAR) skips.

SEC.gov (EDGAR) includes Data APIs, 13D/13G, Regulatory Filings Monitoring, and Other categories that Nasdaq.com omits.

Nasdaq.com highlights: Real-time U.S. quotes with continuously updating bid/ask via Nasdaq Basic, with data credited to Nasdaq Data Link., Built-in screeners for stocks, ETFs, and mutual funds with filterable metrics., and Options chains enhanced with Greeks such as Delta, Gamma, and Vega..

SEC.gov (EDGAR) is known for: Full-text EDGAR search across filings since 2001, with filters by company, person, form type, and date., Public data APIs at data.sec.gov provide JSON endpoints for company submissions, XBRL facts, concepts, and frames., and APIs update continuously as filings are made public; nightly bulk ZIPs allow batch ingestion..

Nasdaq.com ships a mobile app. SEC.gov (EDGAR) is web/desktop only.

Nasdaq.com

nasdaq.com

Hands-on review

Nasdaq’s official portal for quotes, news, filings, calendars, and investor tools. Free users can access watchlists, portfolios, and market data, while premium Smart Portfolio (powered by TipRanks) adds broker syncing and advanced analytics. U.S. quotes stream in real time via Nasdaq Basic/NLS, though extended-hours data is typically shown with a 15-minute delay.

Platforms

Web

Mobile

Pricing

Free

Subscription

Quick highlights

Real-time U.S. quotes with continuously updating bid/ask via Nasdaq Basic, with data credited to Nasdaq Data Link.
Built-in screeners for stocks, ETFs, and mutual funds with filterable metrics.
Options chains enhanced with Greeks such as Delta, Gamma, and Vega.
Dedicated pages for short interest, insider transactions, and institutional holdings (13F).
Comprehensive calendars covering dividends, earnings, IPOs, and economic events.

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SEC.gov (EDGAR)

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The official source of U.S. regulatory filings. EDGAR provides free public access through its web portal, JSON data APIs, and structured RSS feeds (updated every 10 minutes). Developers can use the APIs on data.sec.gov for submissions and XBRL datasets, while filers use separate EDGAR Next APIs that require tokens. No email alerting is provided—RSS is the only push channel. Automated access must respect fair-use guidelines, including a descriptive User-Agent.

Platforms

Web

API

Pricing

Free

Quick highlights

Full-text EDGAR search across filings since 2001, with filters by company, person, form type, and date.
Public data APIs at data.sec.gov provide JSON endpoints for company submissions, XBRL facts, concepts, and frames.
APIs update continuously as filings are made public; nightly bulk ZIPs allow batch ingestion.
Structured RSS feeds for XBRL disclosures update every 10 minutes during filing hours (Mon–Fri, 6am–10pm ET). Email alerts are not offered.
Official downloadable datasets include 13F holdings (as filed), Form D, and Financial Statement Data Sets (both as-filed statements and notes).

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Overlap

Shared focus areas

3 overlaps

Mutual strengths include Financials, Insider Data, and 13F.

Where they differ

Nasdaq.com

Distinct strengths include:

Real-time U.S. quotes with continuously updating bid/ask via Nasdaq Basic, with data credited to Nasdaq Data Link.
Built-in screeners for stocks, ETFs, and mutual funds with filterable metrics.
Options chains enhanced with Greeks such as Delta, Gamma, and Vega.
Dedicated pages for short interest, insider transactions, and institutional holdings (13F).

SEC.gov (EDGAR)

Distinct strengths include:

Data APIs

13D/13G

Regulatory Filings Monitoring

Other

Full-text EDGAR search across filings since 2001, with filters by company, person, form type, and date.
Public data APIs at data.sec.gov provide JSON endpoints for company submissions, XBRL facts, concepts, and frames.
APIs update continuously as filings are made public; nightly bulk ZIPs allow batch ingestion.
Structured RSS feeds for XBRL disclosures update every 10 minutes during filing hours (Mon–Fri, 6am–10pm ET). Email alerts are not offered.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	Nasdaq.com	SEC.gov (EDGAR)
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: Financials, Insider Data, 13F Unique: Screeners, Portfolio, Watchlist, News, Calendar, Dividends, Splits, IPO, Short Interest, ETF Overview, ETF Holdings, Options, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Price Targets, Analyst Recommendations	Shared: Financials, Insider Data, 13F Unique: Data APIs, 13D/13G, Regulatory Filings Monitoring, Other
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Options, Cryptos, Currencies	Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Closed-End Funds
Experience levels Who each product is built for	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Platforms Where you can access the product	Web, Mobile	Web, API
Pricing High-level pricing models	Free, Subscription	Free
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor	Unique Real-time U.S. quotes with continuously updating bid/ask via Nasdaq Basic, with data credited to Nasdaq Data Link. Built-in screeners for stocks, ETFs, and mutual funds with filterable metrics. Options chains enhanced with Greeks such as Delta, Gamma, and Vega. Dedicated pages for short interest, insider transactions, and institutional holdings (13F). Comprehensive calendars covering dividends, earnings, IPOs, and economic events. ETF pages include holdings tables and fund-level analytics.	Unique Full-text EDGAR search across filings since 2001, with filters by company, person, form type, and date. Public data APIs at data.sec.gov provide JSON endpoints for company submissions, XBRL facts, concepts, and frames. APIs update continuously as filings are made public; nightly bulk ZIPs allow batch ingestion. Structured RSS feeds for XBRL disclosures update every 10 minutes during filing hours (Mon–Fri, 6am–10pm ET). Email alerts are not offered. Official downloadable datasets include 13F holdings (as filed), Form D, and Financial Statement Data Sets (both as-filed statements and notes). The ‘Latest Filings’ feed shows real-time submissions entering EDGAR.
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat	Yes	Yes
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists	Standard listing	Highlighted

Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do Nasdaq.com and SEC.gov (EDGAR) both support?

Both platforms cover Financials, Insider Data, and 13F workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.

Do Nasdaq.com and SEC.gov (EDGAR) require subscriptions?

Both Nasdaq.com and SEC.gov (EDGAR) keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.

Which tool has mobile access?

Nasdaq.com ships a dedicated mobile experience, while SEC.gov (EDGAR) focuses on web or desktop access.

What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?

Nasdaq.com differentiates itself with Real-time U.S. quotes with continuously updating bid/ask via Nasdaq Basic, with data credited to Nasdaq Data Link., Built-in screeners for stocks, ETFs, and mutual funds with filterable metrics., and Options chains enhanced with Greeks such as Delta, Gamma, and Vega., whereas SEC.gov (EDGAR) stands out for Full-text EDGAR search across filings since 2001, with filters by company, person, form type, and date., Public data APIs at data.sec.gov provide JSON endpoints for company submissions, XBRL facts, concepts, and frames., and APIs update continuously as filings are made public; nightly bulk ZIPs allow batch ingestion..

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