Trackly includes Alerts, APIs & SDKs, and Webhooks categories that PCAOB AuditorSearch omits.
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PCAOB AuditorSearch vs Trackly comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Quick takeaways
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..
Trackly is known for: Visual change summaries in email (diff highlights) with interactive compare UI., Noise filtering via “Ignore small changes” for counts, relative dates, paging, etc., and Track just part of a page using a CSS selector (partial‑section monitoring)..
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.
Categories
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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Trackly
trackly.io
Website & PDF change‑detection for business users (legal, banking, competitive intel). Features include visual diffs in email, partial‑page CSS selection, noise filtering (“Ignore small changes”), hourly/daily/weekly schedules, bulk CSV/Excel import, team workflows, and enterprise‑grade unblocking. An authenticated REST API and change‑notification webhook are available on paid plans/enterprise. Not a finance‑data provider per se; commonly used to watch IR pages, regulators, central banks, fee/terms pages, and other sources relevant to investing workflows. Pricing shows 30‑day trial and a free plan (3 tracks). Enterprise starts “from $229/mo” (annual) with 10 seats; support articles mention up to ~2,000–5,000+ tracks depending on quote. No native broker/data integrations disclosed.
Platforms
Web
API
Pricing
Free
Subscription
Quick highlights
- Visual change summaries in email (diff highlights) with interactive compare UI.
- Noise filtering via “Ignore small changes” for counts, relative dates, paging, etc.
- Track just part of a page using a CSS selector (partial‑section monitoring).
- Schedules: hourly, daily, or weekly checks; multiple recipients per track.
- Bulk import (CSV/Excel) and assisted onboarding for large lists.
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Overlap
Shared focus areas
1 overlapBoth tools cover this research theme.
Where they differ
Trackly
Distinct strengths include:
- Visual change summaries in email (diff highlights) with interactive compare UI.
- Noise filtering via “Ignore small changes” for counts, relative dates, paging, etc.
- Track just part of a page using a CSS selector (partial‑section monitoring).
- Schedules: hourly, daily, or weekly checks; multiple recipients per track.
Feature-by-feature breakdown
| Attribute | PCAOB AuditorSearch | Trackly |
|---|---|---|
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets | Shared: Regulatory Filings Monitoring | Shared: Regulatory Filings Monitoring Unique: Alerts, APIs & SDKs, Webhooks |
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Other | Other |
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, Subscription |
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor | Unique
| Unique
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Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat | Not yet | Not yet |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Standard listing | Standard listing |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do PCAOB AuditorSearch and Trackly 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 Trackly require subscriptions?
Both PCAOB AuditorSearch and Trackly keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.
How can you access PCAOB AuditorSearch and Trackly?
Both PCAOB AuditorSearch and Trackly 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 Trackly stands out for Visual change summaries in email (diff highlights) with interactive compare UI., Noise filtering via “Ignore small changes” for counts, relative dates, paging, etc., and Track just part of a page using a CSS selector (partial‑section monitoring)..
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