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Sunday, February 22, 2026

Tool Comparison

Roic AI vs SEC API (sec-api.io) comparison

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

Roic AI logo

Roic AI

roic.ai

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb, API
Editor's pickHands-on review
SEC API (sec-api.io) logo

SEC API (sec-api.io)

sec-api.io

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb, API
Editor's pickHands-on review
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At a glance

Platforms
Roic AIWeb, API
SEC API (sec-api.io)Web, API
Categories
Roic AI8
SEC API (sec-api.io)9
Pricing details

Tool

Roic AI

$21/mo

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial

Plans & pricing

FreeFree
Individual (Annual)$21/mo
Professional (Annual)$40/mo
Professional (Monthly)$49/mo
Enterprise (Annual)$499/mo

Tool

SEC API (sec-api.io)

$55/mo

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial

Plans & pricing

Free TierFree
Personal & Startups$55/mo
Business (Internal Use)$239/mo
Enterprise & InstitutionsSubscription
Category leaders
ScreenersRoic AI
NewsRoic AI
Insider DataSEC API (sec-api.io)
Browse the #1 tool in 90+ categories

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Platform details

AttributeRoic AISEC API (sec-api.io)
Asset types
StocksETFsClosed-End Funds
StocksETFsMutual FundsFunds
Experience
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Regions
North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica
North America
Data freshness
Real-timeEnd of Day
Real-time
API access
REST
RESTWebSocket
Export formats
CSVExcelJSON
JSONPDF

Coverage overlap

Shared categories2

Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.

Roic AI strengths6

Categories covered by Roic AI only.

SEC API (sec-api.io) strengths7

Categories covered by SEC API (sec-api.io) only.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between Roic AI and SEC API (sec-api.io)?

Roic AI focuses on Financials, Transcripts, and News while SEC API (sec-api.io) specializes in Data APIs, Regulatory Filings Monitoring, and Insider Data. They overlap in 2 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

How much do Roic AI and SEC API (sec-api.io) cost?

Good news—both Roic AI and SEC API (sec-api.io) offer free plans. You can try each platform without commitment and only pay when you need premium features.

Do Roic AI and SEC API (sec-api.io) 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 Roic AI or SEC API (sec-api.io)?

Choose Roic AI if you need Company pages combine business summaries with 30+ years of financial statements and earnings call transcripts., and Tiered access: Free plan gives US annuals only; Individual unlocks global coverage, quarterly and TTM data, plus Excel export; Professional adds unlimited exports, a personal-use API connection, and the Excel plugin; Enterprise allows multi-user access, unlimited API bandwidth, and commercial usage rights.. Go with SEC API (sec-api.io) if Comprehensive API endpoints: query, full-text search, real-time streaming via WebSocket, download/PDF generator, XBRL-to-JSON conversion, and section extractors for 10-K/10-Q/8-K filings., and Specialized form coverage including ADV, insider filings (Forms 3/4/5), 13F, 13D/G, Form 144, IPO registrations (S-1, 424B4), crowdfunding (Form C, Form D), Reg A filings, and fund reports (N-PORT, N-PX, N-CEN). better fits how you invest.

What asset classes do Roic AI and SEC API (sec-api.io) cover?

Both cover Stocks, and ETFs. Roic AI also includes Closed-End Funds. SEC API (sec-api.io) adds coverage for Mutual Funds, and Funds.

Do Roic AI and SEC API (sec-api.io) offer real-time data?

Yes, both platforms provide real-time market data. This makes either suitable for active trading strategies where timing matters.

Can I export data from Roic AI and SEC API (sec-api.io)?

Roic AI supports data exports to CSV, Excel, and JSON. SEC API (sec-api.io) has more limited export options.

Which has a better stock screener—Roic AI or SEC API (sec-api.io)?

Roic AI includes a stock screener for finding investment ideas. SEC API (sec-api.io) focuses on other analytical tools.

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