Open Payments (CMS) vs PCAOB AuditorSearch comparison

Open Payments (CMS) focuses on Data APIs, APIs & SDKs, and Data Visualizations while PCAOB AuditorSearch specializes in Regulatory Filings Monitoring. They overlap in 1 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

Good news—both Open Payments (CMS) and PCAOB AuditorSearch offer free plans. You can try each platform without commitment and only pay when you need premium features.

Both platforms target experienced investors. If you're just starting out, expect a learning curve with either option.

Open Payments (CMS) provides API access for programmatic data retrieval and custom integrations. PCAOB AuditorSearch doesn't currently offer an API, so you'll need to use their web interface.

Choose Open Payments (CMS) if you need Three core datasets each year: General Payments, Research Payments, and Ownership/Investment Interests., and Web search/explorer with filtering and charts; program year downloads available from the portal.. Go with PCAOB AuditorSearch if Public database of engagement partners and audit firms participating in audits of U.S. public companies., and Search by issuer (name, CIK, ticker), audit firm (name, PCAOB ID, country), engagement partner, and filing date range (advanced search). better fits how you invest.

Both cover common asset types. Open Payments (CMS) also includes Other. PCAOB AuditorSearch adds coverage for Stocks.

Both platforms let you export data to spreadsheets (CSV). This is useful for custom analysis or record-keeping.