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Sunday, October 5, 2025

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PCAOB AuditorSearch vs SEC.gov (EDGAR) comparison

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

Quick takeaways

SEC.gov (EDGAR) includes Data APIs, 13F, 13D/13G, Insider Data, Financials, and Other categories that PCAOB AuditorSearch omits.

PCAOB AuditorSearch highlights: Searchable by engagement partner, audit firm, or public company, with support for company name, CIK, ticker, and firm identifiers., Displays engagement partner details, audit firm name and location, and the extent of participation of other firms., and Bulk dataset download in CSV format, updated daily. The file includes all Form AP data fields documented in the dictionary, with timestamps in Eastern Time..

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..

PCAOB AuditorSearch

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Free public database built from Form AP filings. Users can search audit engagements by company, firm, or partner, or download the full dataset as a CSV file updated daily. Bulk downloads are timestamped in Eastern Time and do not include the ticker field.

Platforms

Web

Pricing

Free

Quick highlights

Searchable by engagement partner, audit firm, or public company, with support for company name, CIK, ticker, and firm identifiers.
Displays engagement partner details, audit firm name and location, and the extent of participation of other firms.
Bulk dataset download in CSV format, updated daily. The file includes all Form AP data fields documented in the dictionary, with timestamps in Eastern Time.
Form AP filings are required for each audit of a public company, forming the core of the database.
Advanced search tools and a contact form are available for deeper queries and user support.

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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

1 overlap

Both tools cover this research theme.

Regulatory Filings Monitoring

Where they differ

SEC.gov (EDGAR)

Distinct strengths include:

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	PCAOB AuditorSearch	SEC.gov (EDGAR)
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: Regulatory Filings Monitoring	Shared: Regulatory Filings Monitoring Unique: Data APIs, 13F, 13D/13G, Insider Data, Financials, Other
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Other	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	Web, API
Pricing High-level pricing models	Free	Free
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor	Unique Searchable by engagement partner, audit firm, or public company, with support for company name, CIK, ticker, and firm identifiers. Displays engagement partner details, audit firm name and location, and the extent of participation of other firms. Bulk dataset download in CSV format, updated daily. The file includes all Form AP data fields documented in the dictionary, with timestamps in Eastern Time. Form AP filings are required for each audit of a public company, forming the core of the database. Advanced search tools and a contact form are available for deeper queries and user support.	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	Not yet	Yes
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists	Standard listing	Highlighted

Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do PCAOB AuditorSearch and SEC.gov (EDGAR) both support?

Both platforms cover Regulatory Filings Monitoring workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.

Do PCAOB AuditorSearch and SEC.gov (EDGAR) require subscriptions?

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

How can you access PCAOB AuditorSearch and SEC.gov (EDGAR)?

Both PCAOB AuditorSearch and SEC.gov (EDGAR) 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?

PCAOB AuditorSearch differentiates itself with Searchable by engagement partner, audit firm, or public company, with support for company name, CIK, ticker, and firm identifiers., Displays engagement partner details, audit firm name and location, and the extent of participation of other firms., and Bulk dataset download in CSV format, updated daily. The file includes all Form AP data fields documented in the dictionary, with timestamps in Eastern Time., 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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