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Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Tool Comparison
SEC API (sec-api.io) vs Simply Wall St comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
SEC API (sec-api.io)
sec-api.io
Simply Wall St
simplywall.st
Comparison highlights
- Tool score: the chart below shows community vote sentiment over the last 8 weeks. Use it as a signal, not a verdict.
- Overlap: both cover Insider Data, Financials, and Management Compensation.
- Coverage tilt: SEC API (sec-api.io) has 6 categories you won't get in Simply Wall St; Simply Wall St has 17 unique categories.
- Platforms: SEC API (sec-api.io) runs on Web, API; Simply Wall St runs on Web, Mobile.
Category leaders
- Screeners: Simply Wall St leads (+2 vs 0 net votes for SEC API (sec-api.io)).
- Portfolio: Simply Wall St is tagged for this workflow; SEC API (sec-api.io) has no category votes yet.
- Watchlist: Simply Wall St is tagged for this workflow; SEC API (sec-api.io) has no category votes yet.
- News: Simply Wall St is tagged for this workflow; SEC API (sec-api.io) has no category votes yet.
- Data Visualizations: Simply Wall St is tagged for this workflow; SEC API (sec-api.io) has no category votes yet.
Vote sentiment comparison
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Side-by-side metrics
| Attribute | SEC API (sec-api.io) | Simply Wall St |
|---|---|---|
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Funds | Stocks, ETFs, 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, Mobile |
Pricing High-level pricing models | Free, Subscription | Free, Subscription |
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat | Yes | Yes |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Highlighted | Highlighted |
Coverage overlap
Shared categories
Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.
SEC API (sec-api.io) strengths
Categories covered by SEC API (sec-api.io) but not Simply Wall St.
Simply Wall St strengths
Categories covered by Simply Wall St but not SEC API (sec-api.io).
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do SEC API (sec-api.io) and Simply Wall St both support?
Both platforms cover Insider Data, Financials, and Management Compensation workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Do SEC API (sec-api.io) and Simply Wall St require subscriptions?
Both SEC API (sec-api.io) and Simply Wall St keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.
Which tool has mobile access?
Simply Wall St ships a dedicated mobile experience, while SEC API (sec-api.io) focuses on web or desktop access.
What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?
SEC API (sec-api.io) differentiates itself with 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., whereas Simply Wall St stands out for Global coverage of over 120,000 listed stocks across ~90 markets, with fundamentals and estimates powered by S&P Global Market Intelligence and analyzed using a documented quantitative model., Company “Snowflake” reports visualize five key dimensions - valuation, future growth, past performance, financial health, and dividends - into a single infographic, with detailed drill‑down sections and methodology explained in the help center and GitHub docs., and Investing Ideas hub with curated themes such as undervalued companies, dividend powerhouses, recent insider buying and sector/thematic lists (AI, nuclear energy, cybersecurity, etc.)..
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Curation & Accuracy
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