VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★

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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) logo

SEC API (sec-api.io)

sec-api.io

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb, API
Editor's pickHands-on review
Simply Wall St logo

Simply Wall St

simplywall.st

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb, Mobile
Editor's pickHands-on review

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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SEC API (sec-api.io)Simply Wall St

Side-by-side metrics

AttributeSEC 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.

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.)..

Curation & Accuracy

This directory blends AI‑assisted discovery with human curation. Entries are reviewed, edited, and organized with the goal of expanding coverage and sharpening quality over time. Your feedback helps steer improvements (because no single human can capture everything all at once).

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