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SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) vs Simply Wall St comparison

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

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SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings)

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

Simply Wall St

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

Platforms
SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings)Web, API
Simply Wall StWeb, Mobile
Categories
SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings)11
Simply Wall St20
Pricing details
SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings)Simply Wall St
Free tier
Free trial
Starting price
Enterprise option
Available plansFreeFree, Premium, Unlimited
Category leaders
ScreenersSimply Wall St
Stock IdeasSimply Wall St
PortfolioSimply Wall St
WatchlistSimply Wall St
NewsTied
AlertsTied
DividendsSimply Wall St
FinancialsSimply Wall St
Data VisualizationsSimply Wall St
Valuation ModelsSimply Wall St
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Platform details

AttributeSEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings)Simply Wall St
Asset types
StocksETFsMutual FundsClosed-End FundsBondsHedge FundsPrivate FundsReal EstateFunds
StocksETFsFunds
Experience
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Regions
North America
North AmericaEuropeAPACAfrica
Data freshness
Real-timeEnd of Day
End of Day
API access
REST
Not specified
Export formats
JSONXMLPDF
ExcelPDF

Coverage overlap

Shared categories4

Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.

SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) strengths7

Categories covered by SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) only.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) and Simply Wall St?

SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) focuses on Regulatory Filings Monitoring, IPO, and Secondary Offerings while Simply Wall St specializes in Stock Ideas, Screeners, and Data Visualizations. They overlap in 4 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

How much do SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) and Simply Wall St cost?

Good news—both SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) and Simply Wall St offer free plans. You can try each platform without commitment and only pay when you need premium features.

Can I use SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) or Simply Wall St on my phone?

Simply Wall St has a mobile app so you can check your research on the go. SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) is web-only, so you'll need a browser to access it from mobile devices.

Does SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) or Simply Wall St have an API?

SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) provides API access for programmatic data retrieval and custom integrations. Simply Wall St doesn't currently offer an API, so you'll need to use their web interface.

Should I choose SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) or Simply Wall St?

Choose SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) if you need Full‑Text Search (since 2001) with fielded filters: word/phrase, company/ticker/CIK/person, filing category/types, filed date ranges, ‘principal executive offices in’ and ‘incorporated in’., and ‘Latest Filings’ list shows filings as they are submitted (with RSS for any filter; ownership Forms 3/4/5 can be included/excluded/only).. Go with Simply Wall St if 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., and 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. better fits how you invest.

What asset classes do SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) and Simply Wall St cover?

Both cover Stocks, ETFs, and Funds. SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) also includes Mutual Funds, Closed-End Funds, Bonds, Hedge Funds, Private Funds, and Real Estate.

Does SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) or Simply Wall St have real-time data?

SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) offers real-time data feeds, which is essential for active traders. Simply Wall St uses delayed or end-of-day data, which works fine for longer-term investors who don't need up-to-the-second quotes.

Can I export data from SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) and Simply Wall St?

Simply Wall St supports data exports to Excel, and PDF. SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) has more limited export options.

Can SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) or Simply Wall St connect to my broker?

Simply Wall St connects with brokers for portfolio syncing. SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) requires manual portfolio entry or data import.

Which has a better stock screener—SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) or Simply Wall St?

Simply Wall St includes a stock screener for finding investment ideas. SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) focuses on other analytical tools.

Can I track my portfolio with SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) or Simply Wall St?

Simply Wall St offers portfolio tracking features. SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) is more focused on research and analysis.

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