VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

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Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Tool Comparison

NYSE (Exchange Data & Tech) vs SEC API (sec-api.io) comparison

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

Quick takeaways

NYSE (Exchange Data & Tech) adds Order Book / Level II, Odd Lots, Dividends, Splits, Spin-offs, Delisted, and Short Interest coverage that SEC API (sec-api.io) skips.

SEC API (sec-api.io) includes Regulatory Filings Monitoring, Insider Data, 13F, 13D/13G, Financials, Management Compensation, and APIs & SDKs categories that NYSE (Exchange Data & Tech) omits.

SEC API (sec-api.io) keeps a free entry point that NYSE (Exchange Data & Tech) lacks.

In depth comparison

NYSE (Exchange Data & Tech)

nyse.com

Hands-on review

NYSE offers proprietary exchange data across equities, options, and bonds. Real-time feeds cover order books, trades, quotes, and imbalances, while consolidated products like BQT and Pillar Depth provide multi-market views. Historical TAQ and corporate actions are delivered end-of-day or T+1, with 60+ event types tracked. Data is distributed via ICE networks and AWS, with licensing handled through the Data Services Dashboard.

Platforms

WebAPI

Pricing

Subscription

Quick highlights

Real-time proprietary feeds by venue: Integrated Feed (order-by-order), OpenBook Ultra and Aggregated (depth), BBO (top-of-book), Trades, and Order Imbalances.
Multi-market consolidated feeds: NYSE BQT (best quotes & trades) and Pillar Depth (top 10 price levels across NYSE Group, Nasdaq, and Cboe).
Historical TAQ datasets (end-of-day/T+1) with depth, top-of-book, and auction details. Daily TAQ spans all U.S. equities via CTA and UTP consolidated feeds.
Reference data packages including Security Master, ADR Master, Short Interest, ETF reports, and Bond Master.
Corporate Actions coverage with more than 60 event types including dividends, splits, rights issues, spin-offs, IPOs, suspensions, and delistings, updated intraday.

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SEC API (sec-api.io)

sec-api.io

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A commercial API suite for SEC/EDGAR data, designed for developers, quants, and compliance teams. The free tier includes 100 calls per month. Paid tiers unlock higher rate limits, more data (5 GB vs 15 GB monthly, with $0.30/GB overage), and features such as multiple API keys or redistribution rights for enterprise users. The platform emphasizes speed, with new filings typically available in under 300 ms.

Platforms

WebAPI

Pricing

FreeSubscription

Quick highlights

Comprehensive API endpoints: query, full-text search, real-time streaming via WebSocket, download/PDF generator, XBRL-to-JSON conversion, and section extractors for 10-K/10-Q/8-K filings.
Specialized form coverage including ADV, insider filings (Forms 3/4/5), 13F, 13D/G, Form 144, IPO registrations (S-1, 424B4), crowdfunding (Form C, Form D), Reg A filings, and fund reports (N-PORT, N-PX, N-CEN).
Datasets include executive compensation, directors and board members, audit fees, subsidiaries, and public float/outstanding shares.
Historical coverage back to 1993 with support for all 400+ EDGAR form types; new filings made available within ~300 ms of posting.
Live filing feeds available in real time via WebSocket for instant integration.

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Where they differ

NYSE (Exchange Data & Tech)

Distinct strengths include:

Order Book / Level II Odd Lots Dividends Splits Spin-offs Delisted Short Interest

Real-time proprietary feeds by venue: Integrated Feed (order-by-order), OpenBook Ultra and Aggregated (depth), BBO (top-of-book), Trades, and Order Imbalances.
Multi-market consolidated feeds: NYSE BQT (best quotes & trades) and Pillar Depth (top 10 price levels across NYSE Group, Nasdaq, and Cboe).
Historical TAQ datasets (end-of-day/T+1) with depth, top-of-book, and auction details. Daily TAQ spans all U.S. equities via CTA and UTP consolidated feeds.
Reference data packages including Security Master, ADR Master, Short Interest, ETF reports, and Bond Master.

SEC API (sec-api.io)

Distinct strengths include:

Regulatory Filings Monitoring Insider Data 13F 13D/13G Financials Management Compensation APIs & SDKs

Comprehensive API endpoints: query, full-text search, real-time streaming via WebSocket, download/PDF generator, XBRL-to-JSON conversion, and section extractors for 10-K/10-Q/8-K filings.
Specialized form coverage including ADV, insider filings (Forms 3/4/5), 13F, 13D/G, Form 144, IPO registrations (S-1, 424B4), crowdfunding (Form C, Form D), Reg A filings, and fund reports (N-PORT, N-PX, N-CEN).
Datasets include executive compensation, directors and board members, audit fees, subsidiaries, and public float/outstanding shares.
Historical coverage back to 1993 with support for all 400+ EDGAR form types; new filings made available within ~300 ms of posting.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	NYSE (Exchange Data & Tech)	SEC API (sec-api.io)
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: Data APIs, IPO Unique: Order Book / Level II, Odd Lots, Dividends, Splits, Spin-offs, Delisted, Short Interest	Shared: Data APIs, IPO Unique: Regulatory Filings Monitoring, Insider Data, 13F, 13D/13G, Financials, Management Compensation, 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, Subscription
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor	Unique Real-time proprietary feeds by venue: Integrated Feed (order-by-order), OpenBook Ultra and Aggregated (depth), BBO (top-of-book), Trades, and Order Imbalances. Multi-market consolidated feeds: NYSE BQT (best quotes & trades) and Pillar Depth (top 10 price levels across NYSE Group, Nasdaq, and Cboe). Historical TAQ datasets (end-of-day/T+1) with depth, top-of-book, and auction details. Daily TAQ spans all U.S. equities via CTA and UTP consolidated feeds. Reference data packages including Security Master, ADR Master, Short Interest, ETF reports, and Bond Master. Corporate Actions coverage with more than 60 event types including dividends, splits, rights issues, spin-offs, IPOs, suspensions, and delistings, updated intraday. Cloud delivery options: historical and reference data via AWS, and real-time BQT streaming through NYSE Cloud Streaming using Kafka-compatible Redpanda.	Unique Comprehensive API endpoints: query, full-text search, real-time streaming via WebSocket, download/PDF generator, XBRL-to-JSON conversion, and section extractors for 10-K/10-Q/8-K filings. Specialized form coverage including ADV, insider filings (Forms 3/4/5), 13F, 13D/G, Form 144, IPO registrations (S-1, 424B4), crowdfunding (Form C, Form D), Reg A filings, and fund reports (N-PORT, N-PX, N-CEN). Datasets include executive compensation, directors and board members, audit fees, subsidiaries, and public float/outstanding shares. Historical coverage back to 1993 with support for all 400+ EDGAR form types; new filings made available within ~300 ms of posting. Live filing feeds available in real time via WebSocket for instant integration. XBRL-to-JSON service delivers standardized financial statements (income, balance sheet, cash flow) mapped to US GAAP items; dataset is survivorship-bias free.
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 NYSE (Exchange Data & Tech) and SEC API (sec-api.io) both support?

Both platforms cover Data APIs, and IPO 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 API (sec-api.io) offers a free entry point, while NYSE (Exchange Data & Tech) requires a paid subscription. Review the pricing table to see how the paid tiers compare.

How can you access NYSE (Exchange Data & Tech) and SEC API (sec-api.io)?

Both NYSE (Exchange Data & Tech) and SEC API (sec-api.io) 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?

NYSE (Exchange Data & Tech) differentiates itself with Real-time proprietary feeds by venue: Integrated Feed (order-by-order), OpenBook Ultra and Aggregated (depth), BBO (top-of-book), Trades, and Order Imbalances., Multi-market consolidated feeds: NYSE BQT (best quotes & trades) and Pillar Depth (top 10 price levels across NYSE Group, Nasdaq, and Cboe)., and Historical TAQ datasets (end-of-day/T+1) with depth, top-of-book, and auction details. Daily TAQ spans all U.S. equities via CTA and UTP consolidated feeds., whereas SEC API (sec-api.io) stands out for Comprehensive API endpoints: query, full-text search, real-time streaming via WebSocket, download/PDF generator, XBRL-to-JSON conversion, and section extractors for 10-K/10-Q/8-K filings., Specialized form coverage including ADV, insider filings (Forms 3/4/5), 13F, 13D/G, Form 144, IPO registrations (S-1, 424B4), crowdfunding (Form C, Form D), Reg A filings, and fund reports (N-PORT, N-PX, N-CEN)., and Datasets include executive compensation, directors and board members, audit fees, subsidiaries, and public float/outstanding shares..

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