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Tuesday, October 28, 2025

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.

Quick takeaways

Roic AI adds Transcripts, News, Screeners, Sheets / Excel Add-ins, Splits, and Stock Handbook coverage that SEC API (sec-api.io) skips.

SEC API (sec-api.io) includes Regulatory Filings Monitoring, Insider Data, 13F, 13D/13G, Management Compensation, IPO, and APIs & SDKs categories that Roic AI omits.

In depth comparison

Roic AI

roic.ai

Editor’s pick Hands-on review

Roic AI offers financial data, transcripts, screeners, and exports under a tiered plan structure. Free users get US-only annual financials with no downloads. Paid tiers expand to global coverage with quarterly/TTM data, Excel export, API access, and unlimited downloads. Enterprise plans unlock multi-user access, commercial API rights, and higher bandwidth. Earnings call transcripts are limited to US companies across all plans.

Platforms

WebAPI

Pricing

FreeSubscription

Quick highlights

Company pages combine business summaries with 30+ years of financial statements and earnings call transcripts.
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.
Earnings call transcripts are provided for US companies, available via the site and through API endpoints.
Powerful stock screener with filters for exchange, industry, revenue, market cap, operating margin, and more. Saved searches and export features included.
API v2 is REST-based with API key authentication. Returns JSON by default, with CSV available as an option. API and Excel plugin require a Professional or higher plan.

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SEC API (sec-api.io)

sec-api.io

Editor’s pick Hands-on review

A commercial API suite for SEC/EDGAR data, designed for developers, quants, and compliance teams. The free tier includes 100 calls per month. Paid tiers unlock higher rate limits, more data (5 GB vs 15 GB monthly, with $0.30/GB overage), and features such as multiple API keys or redistribution rights for enterprise users. The platform emphasizes speed, with new filings typically available in under 300 ms.

Platforms

WebAPI

Pricing

FreeSubscription

Quick highlights

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.
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).
Datasets include executive compensation, directors and board members, audit fees, subsidiaries, and public float/outstanding shares.
Historical coverage back to 1993 with support for all 400+ EDGAR form types; new filings made available within ~300 ms of posting.
Live filing feeds available in real time via WebSocket for instant integration.

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Where they differ

Roic AI

Distinct strengths include:

Transcripts News Screeners Sheets / Excel Add-ins Splits Stock Handbook

Company pages combine business summaries with 30+ years of financial statements and earnings call transcripts.
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.
Earnings call transcripts are provided for US companies, available via the site and through API endpoints.
Powerful stock screener with filters for exchange, industry, revenue, market cap, operating margin, and more. Saved searches and export features included.

SEC API (sec-api.io)

Distinct strengths include:

Regulatory Filings Monitoring Insider Data 13F 13D/13G Management Compensation IPO APIs & SDKs

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.
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).
Datasets include executive compensation, directors and board members, audit fees, subsidiaries, and public float/outstanding shares.
Historical coverage back to 1993 with support for all 400+ EDGAR form types; new filings made available within ~300 ms of posting.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	Roic AI	SEC API (sec-api.io)
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: Financials, Data APIs Unique: Transcripts, News, Screeners, Sheets / Excel Add-ins, Splits, Stock Handbook	Shared: Financials, Data APIs Unique: Regulatory Filings Monitoring, Insider Data, 13F, 13D/13G, Management Compensation, IPO, APIs & SDKs
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Stocks, ETFs, Closed-End Funds	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, API	Web, API
Pricing High-level pricing models	Free, Subscription	Free, Subscription
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor	Unique Company pages combine business summaries with 30+ years of financial statements and earnings call transcripts. 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. Earnings call transcripts are provided for US companies, available via the site and through API endpoints. Powerful stock screener with filters for exchange, industry, revenue, market cap, operating margin, and more. Saved searches and export features included. API v2 is REST-based with API key authentication. Returns JSON by default, with CSV available as an option. API and Excel plugin require a Professional or higher plan. News hub and per-company news feeds are available in the UI and through an API endpoint.	Unique 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. 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). Datasets include executive compensation, directors and board members, audit fees, subsidiaries, and public float/outstanding shares. Historical coverage back to 1993 with support for all 400+ EDGAR form types; new filings made available within ~300 ms of posting. Live filing feeds available in real time via WebSocket for instant integration. XBRL-to-JSON service delivers standardized financial statements (income, balance sheet, cash flow) mapped to US GAAP items; dataset is survivorship-bias free.
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat	Yes	Yes
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists	Highlighted	Highlighted

Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do Roic AI and SEC API (sec-api.io) both support?

Both platforms cover Financials, and Data APIs workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.

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

Both Roic AI and SEC API (sec-api.io) keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.

How can you access Roic AI and SEC API (sec-api.io)?

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

Roic AI differentiates itself with Company pages combine business summaries with 30+ years of financial statements and earnings call transcripts., 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., and Earnings call transcripts are provided for US companies, available via the site and through API endpoints., whereas SEC API (sec-api.io) stands out for 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., 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)., and Datasets include executive compensation, directors and board members, audit fees, subsidiaries, and public float/outstanding shares..

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