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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.

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

sec.gov

PricingFree
PlatformsWeb, API
Editor's pickHands-on review
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TipRanks

tipranks.com

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

Platforms
SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings)Web, API
TipRanksWeb, Mobile, API
Categories
SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings)11
TipRanks35
Pricing details
SEC EDGAR - Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings)TipRanks
Free tier
Free trial
Starting price
Enterprise option
Available plansFreeFree, Plus, Premium, Ultimate, Enterprise / API Suite

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Platform details

AttributeSEC 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

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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