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SEC API (sec-api.io) vs Trackly comparison

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

Quick takeaways

SEC API (sec-api.io) adds Data APIs, Insider Data, 13F, 13D/13G, Financials, Management Compensation, and IPO coverage that Trackly skips.

Trackly includes Alerts, and Webhooks categories that SEC API (sec-api.io) omits.

SEC API (sec-api.io) 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)., and Datasets include executive compensation, directors and board members, audit fees, subsidiaries, and public float/outstanding shares..

Trackly is known for: Visual change summaries in email (diff highlights) with interactive compare UI., Noise filtering via “Ignore small changes” for counts, relative dates, paging, etc., and Track just part of a page using a CSS selector (partial‑section monitoring)..

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

Web

API

Pricing

Free

Subscription

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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Trackly

trackly.io

Website & PDF change‑detection for business users (legal, banking, competitive intel). Features include visual diffs in email, partial‑page CSS selection, noise filtering (“Ignore small changes”), hourly/daily/weekly schedules, bulk CSV/Excel import, team workflows, and enterprise‑grade unblocking. An authenticated REST API and change‑notification webhook are available on paid plans/enterprise. Not a finance‑data provider per se; commonly used to watch IR pages, regulators, central banks, fee/terms pages, and other sources relevant to investing workflows. Pricing shows 30‑day trial and a free plan (3 tracks). Enterprise starts “from $229/mo” (annual) with 10 seats; support articles mention up to ~2,000–5,000+ tracks depending on quote. No native broker/data integrations disclosed.

Platforms

Web

API

Pricing

Free

Subscription

Quick highlights

Visual change summaries in email (diff highlights) with interactive compare UI.
Noise filtering via “Ignore small changes” for counts, relative dates, paging, etc.
Track just part of a page using a CSS selector (partial‑section monitoring).
Schedules: hourly, daily, or weekly checks; multiple recipients per track.
Bulk import (CSV/Excel) and assisted onboarding for large lists.

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Overlap

Shared focus areas

2 overlaps

Mutual strengths include Regulatory Filings Monitoring, and APIs & SDKs.

Where they differ

SEC API (sec-api.io)

Distinct strengths include:

Management Compensation

IPO

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.

Trackly

Distinct strengths include:

Alerts

Webhooks

Visual change summaries in email (diff highlights) with interactive compare UI.
Noise filtering via “Ignore small changes” for counts, relative dates, paging, etc.
Track just part of a page using a CSS selector (partial‑section monitoring).
Schedules: hourly, daily, or weekly checks; multiple recipients per track.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	SEC API (sec-api.io)	Trackly
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: Regulatory Filings Monitoring, APIs & SDKs Unique: Data APIs, Insider Data, 13F, 13D/13G, Financials, Management Compensation, IPO	Shared: Regulatory Filings Monitoring, APIs & SDKs Unique: Alerts, Webhooks
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Funds	Other
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 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.	Unique Visual change summaries in email (diff highlights) with interactive compare UI. Noise filtering via “Ignore small changes” for counts, relative dates, paging, etc. Track just part of a page using a CSS selector (partial‑section monitoring). Schedules: hourly, daily, or weekly checks; multiple recipients per track. Bulk import (CSV/Excel) and assisted onboarding for large lists. Best‑in‑class PDF monitoring tuned for large, text‑heavy legal/financial docs.
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat	Yes	Not yet
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists	Highlighted	Standard listing

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Both platforms cover Regulatory Filings Monitoring, and APIs & SDKs 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 Trackly require subscriptions?

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

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

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

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 Trackly stands out for Visual change summaries in email (diff highlights) with interactive compare UI., Noise filtering via “Ignore small changes” for counts, relative dates, paging, etc., and Track just part of a page using a CSS selector (partial‑section monitoring)..

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