VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
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Thursday, February 19, 2026
Tool Comparison
OTC Markets vs SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
OTC Markets
otcmarkets.com
SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings)
sec.gov
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Platform details
| Attribute | OTC Markets | SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) |
|---|---|---|
Asset types | StocksBonds | StocksETFsMutual FundsClosed-End FundsBondsHedge FundsPrivate FundsReal EstateFunds |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Regions | North America | North America |
Data freshness | Streaming15-min DelayedEnd of Day | Real-timeEnd of Day |
API access | REST | REST |
Export formats | Not specified | JSONXMLPDF |
Coverage overlap
Categories covered by OTC Markets only.
Categories covered by SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) only.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between OTC Markets and SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings)?
OTC Markets focuses on Screeners, News, and Data APIs while SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) specializes in Regulatory Filings Monitoring, IPO, and Secondary Offerings. They overlap in 2 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.
How much do OTC Markets and SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) cost?
Good news—both OTC Markets and SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) offer free plans. You can try each platform without commitment and only pay when you need premium features.
Do OTC Markets and SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) have APIs?
Yes, both platforms offer API access for developers and quants who want to build custom integrations or automate their workflows.
Should I choose OTC Markets or SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings)?
Choose OTC Markets if you need Public website for OTCQX, OTCQB, OTCID and Pink Limited markets with stock & bond quotes, trade prices, charts, financials and company news., and Stock Screener (web UI) for OTC securities (page titled “OTC Markets Stock Screener”).. Go with SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) if Full‑Text Search (since 2001) with fielded filters: word/phrase, company/ticker/CIK/person, filing category/types, filed date ranges, ‘principal executive offices in’ and ‘incorporated in’., and ‘Latest Filings’ list shows filings as they are submitted (with RSS for any filter; ownership Forms 3/4/5 can be included/excluded/only). better fits how you invest.
What asset classes do OTC Markets and SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) cover?
Both cover Stocks, and Bonds. SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) adds coverage for ETFs, Mutual Funds, Closed-End Funds, Hedge Funds, Private Funds, Real Estate, and Funds.
Does OTC Markets 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 feeds, which is essential for active traders. OTC Markets uses delayed or end-of-day data, which works fine for longer-term investors who don't need up-to-the-second quotes.
Which has a better stock screener—OTC Markets or SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings)?
OTC Markets includes a stock screener for finding investment ideas. SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) focuses on other analytical tools.
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