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PCAOB AuditorSearch vs Visualping comparison

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

Quick takeaways

Visualping includes Alerts, News, APIs & SDKs, Webhooks, Zapier / Make, Sheets / Excel Add-ins, and AI 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..

Visualping is known for: Compare modes: visual (screenshot diffs), text changes, and element/HTML (‘web’) targeting; select a specific area or element to track., Action tools to monitor behind logins and interact with pages: type, click, dropdown select, scroll, wait, cookie pass, JavaScript ‘script’ actions; supports iFrames., and Monitor PDFs directly or indirectly (watch a listing page for changing PDF versions)..

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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Visualping

visualping.io

Website change‑detection and alerting. Supports visual, text and element/HTML (‘web’) compare modes, actions to log in/fill forms/scroll/wait/execute scripts, PDF monitoring, high‑frequency checks (as fast as 2 minutes on paid tiers), and multi‑channel notifications (email, SMS, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Google Chat, Discord, RSS, webhooks). Business plans add bulk job import/management, reporting (scheduled), and API/webhooks for integration. AI features (‘Important Alerts’) classify/ summarize changes so teams only see what matters.

Platforms

Web

API

Pricing

Free

Subscription

Quick highlights

Compare modes: visual (screenshot diffs), text changes, and element/HTML (‘web’) targeting; select a specific area or element to track.
Action tools to monitor behind logins and interact with pages: type, click, dropdown select, scroll, wait, cookie pass, JavaScript ‘script’ actions; supports iFrames.
Monitor PDFs directly or indirectly (watch a listing page for changing PDF versions).
AI ‘Important Alerts’ to flag/summarize only relevant changes; premium Visual Analyzer for image‑change intelligence (Solutions tier).
Notifications via Email/SMS/Slack/MS Teams/Google Chat/Discord/RSS, plus webhooks; Google Sheets integration via webhook; Slack private‑channel support.

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Overlap

Shared focus areas

1 overlap

Both tools cover this research theme.

Regulatory Filings Monitoring

Where they differ

Visualping

Distinct strengths include:

Sheets / Excel Add-ins

Compare modes: visual (screenshot diffs), text changes, and element/HTML (‘web’) targeting; select a specific area or element to track.
Action tools to monitor behind logins and interact with pages: type, click, dropdown select, scroll, wait, cookie pass, JavaScript ‘script’ actions; supports iFrames.
Monitor PDFs directly or indirectly (watch a listing page for changing PDF versions).
AI ‘Important Alerts’ to flag/summarize only relevant changes; premium Visual Analyzer for image‑change intelligence (Solutions tier).

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	PCAOB AuditorSearch	Visualping
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: Regulatory Filings Monitoring	Shared: Regulatory Filings Monitoring Unique: Alerts, News, APIs & SDKs, Webhooks, Zapier / Make, Sheets / Excel Add-ins, AI
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Other	Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Closed-End Funds, Bonds, Options, Futures, Commodities, Currencies, Cryptos, Real Estate, 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, Subscription
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 Compare modes: visual (screenshot diffs), text changes, and element/HTML (‘web’) targeting; select a specific area or element to track. Action tools to monitor behind logins and interact with pages: type, click, dropdown select, scroll, wait, cookie pass, JavaScript ‘script’ actions; supports iFrames. Monitor PDFs directly or indirectly (watch a listing page for changing PDF versions). AI ‘Important Alerts’ to flag/summarize only relevant changes; premium Visual Analyzer for image‑change intelligence (Solutions tier). Notifications via Email/SMS/Slack/MS Teams/Google Chat/Discord/RSS, plus webhooks; Google Sheets integration via webhook; Slack private‑channel support. Business: bulk import & bulk edit, workspaces/labels, reports (HTML/CSV/Excel) with scheduling; alert on website errors; advanced scheduling windows.
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 Visualping 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 Visualping require subscriptions?

Both PCAOB AuditorSearch and Visualping keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.

How can you access PCAOB AuditorSearch and Visualping?

Both PCAOB AuditorSearch and Visualping 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 Visualping stands out for Compare modes: visual (screenshot diffs), text changes, and element/HTML (‘web’) targeting; select a specific area or element to track., Action tools to monitor behind logins and interact with pages: type, click, dropdown select, scroll, wait, cookie pass, JavaScript ‘script’ actions; supports iFrames., and Monitor PDFs directly or indirectly (watch a listing page for changing PDF versions)..

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