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PCAOB AuditorSearch vs This Is Not SEDAR comparison

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

Quick takeaways

This Is Not SEDAR includes Improved Filings, and Watchlist categories that PCAOB AuditorSearch omits.

In depth comparison

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PCAOB AuditorSearch

pcaobus.org

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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This Is Not SEDAR

thisisnotsedar.com

Indie, beta-stage UI for browsing Canadian SEDAR+ filings. Offers a simple ‘Latest Filings’ page and hosts mirrored PDFs; banner indicates it auto‑downloads files and reads headlines for saved ‘portfolio companies’ during a transition to a new site. No published API, pricing, or enterprise/compliance details.

Platforms

Web

Pricing

Free

Quick highlights

  • ‘Latest Filings’ browser focused on Canadian issuers.
  • Mirrored PDF hosting for filings (served from docs.thisisnotsedar.com).
  • Portfolio/watchlist concept: continues downloading files and reading headlines for existing tracked companies while the site migrates.

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Where they differ

This Is Not SEDAR

Distinct strengths include:

Improved FilingsWatchlist
  • ‘Latest Filings’ browser focused on Canadian issuers.
  • Mirrored PDF hosting for filings (served from docs.thisisnotsedar.com).
  • Portfolio/watchlist concept: continues downloading files and reading headlines for existing tracked companies while the site migrates.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

AttributePCAOB AuditorSearchThis Is Not SEDAR
Categories

Which research workflows each platform targets

Shared: Regulatory Filings Monitoring

Shared: Regulatory Filings Monitoring

Unique: Improved Filings, Watchlist

Asset types

Supported asset classes and universes

Other

Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Funds

Experience levels

Who each product is built for

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Platforms

Where you can access the product

Web

Web

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

  • ‘Latest Filings’ browser focused on Canadian issuers.
  • Mirrored PDF hosting for filings (served from docs.thisisnotsedar.com).
  • Portfolio/watchlist concept: continues downloading files and reading headlines for existing tracked companies while the site migrates.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do PCAOB AuditorSearch and This Is Not SEDAR 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 This Is Not SEDAR require subscriptions?

Both PCAOB AuditorSearch and This Is Not SEDAR keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.

How can you access PCAOB AuditorSearch and This Is Not SEDAR?

Both PCAOB AuditorSearch and This Is Not SEDAR 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 This Is Not SEDAR stands out for ‘Latest Filings’ browser focused on Canadian issuers., Mirrored PDF hosting for filings (served from docs.thisisnotsedar.com)., and Portfolio/watchlist concept: continues downloading files and reading headlines for existing tracked companies while the site migrates..

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