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Tool Comparison
SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) vs TipRanks comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings)
sec.gov
TipRanks
tipranks.com
At a glance
| SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) | TipRanks | |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier | ||
| Free trial | ||
| Starting price | — | — |
| Enterprise option | ||
| Available plans | Free | Free, Plus, Premium, Ultimate, Enterprise / API Suite |
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Platform details
| Attribute | SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) | TipRanks |
|---|---|---|
Asset types | StocksETFsMutual FundsClosed-End FundsBondsHedge FundsPrivate FundsReal EstateFunds | StocksETFsOptionsCryptosCommoditiesCurrencies |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Regions | North America | Not specified |
Data freshness | Real-timeEnd of Day | Not specified |
API access | REST | Not specified |
Export formats | JSONXMLPDF | Not specified |
Coverage overlap
Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.
Categories covered by SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) only.
Categories covered by TipRanks only.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) and TipRanks?
SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) focuses on Regulatory Filings Monitoring, IPO, and Secondary Offerings while TipRanks specializes in Stock Ideas, Top Analysts, and Screeners. They overlap in 7 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.
How much do SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) and TipRanks cost?
Good news—both SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) and TipRanks 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 TipRanks on my phone?
TipRanks 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.
Do SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) and TipRanks have APIs?
Yes, both platforms offer API access for developers and quants who want to build custom integrations or automate their workflows.
Should I choose SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) or TipRanks?
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 TipRanks if Tracks and measures performance of financial experts (analysts, bloggers, hedge funds, and corporate insiders) to help investors evaluate who to trust., and Smart Score: proprietary quantitative stock score (1–10) based on 8 factors (analyst ratings, insider transactions, blogger opinions, individual investor sentiment, hedge fund activity, news sentiment, technicals, fundamentals). better fits how you invest.
What asset classes do SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) and TipRanks cover?
Both cover Stocks, and ETFs. SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) also includes Mutual Funds, Closed-End Funds, Bonds, Hedge Funds, Private Funds, Real Estate, and Funds. TipRanks adds coverage for Options, Cryptos, Commodities, and Currencies.
Does SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) or TipRanks have real-time data?
SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) offers real-time data feeds, which is essential for active traders. TipRanks uses delayed or end-of-day data, which works fine for longer-term investors who don't need up-to-the-second quotes.
Which has a better stock screener—SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) or TipRanks?
TipRanks 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 TipRanks?
TipRanks offers portfolio tracking features. SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) is more focused on research and analysis.
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