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Sunday, October 19, 2025

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SEC.gov (EDGAR) vs SecForm4.Com comparison

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

Quick takeaways

SEC.gov (EDGAR) adds Data APIs, Financials, Regulatory Filings Monitoring, and Other coverage that SecForm4.Com skips.

SecForm4.Com includes Institutional Data, Investor Holdings, Watchlist, Screeners, Data Visualizations, Money Flow, Alerts, and Dividend categories that SEC.gov (EDGAR) omits.

SEC.gov (EDGAR) highlights: Full-text EDGAR search across filings since 2001, with filters by company, person, form type, and date., Public data APIs at data.sec.gov provide JSON endpoints for company submissions, XBRL facts, concepts, and frames., and APIs update continuously as filings are made public; nightly bulk ZIPs allow batch ingestion..

SecForm4.Com is known for: Real-time insider trading tracker with watchlists (“Insider Watch”) and email alerts. Advanced users can track up to 100; Pro removes the cap., Insider Trading Screener to filter by role, sector, or time window. Available only on Pro; free/non-subscribers see data delayed by six months., and Dividend Stock Screener with filters for yield and volume, plus an option to highlight recent insider buying (Pro feature)..

SEC.gov (EDGAR) has a free tier, while SecForm4.Com requires a paid plan.

SEC.gov (EDGAR)

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The official source of U.S. regulatory filings. EDGAR provides free public access through its web portal, JSON data APIs, and structured RSS feeds (updated every 10 minutes). Developers can use the APIs on data.sec.gov for submissions and XBRL datasets, while filers use separate EDGAR Next APIs that require tokens. No email alerting is provided—RSS is the only push channel. Automated access must respect fair-use guidelines, including a descriptive User-Agent.

Platforms

Web

API

Pricing

Free

Quick highlights

Full-text EDGAR search across filings since 2001, with filters by company, person, form type, and date.
Public data APIs at data.sec.gov provide JSON endpoints for company submissions, XBRL facts, concepts, and frames.
APIs update continuously as filings are made public; nightly bulk ZIPs allow batch ingestion.
Structured RSS feeds for XBRL disclosures update every 10 minutes during filing hours (Mon–Fri, 6am–10pm ET). Email alerts are not offered.
Official downloadable datasets include 13F holdings (as filed), Form D, and Financial Statement Data Sets (both as-filed statements and notes).

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SecForm4.Com

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A US-focused insider trading and ownership tracking service with real-time alerts, institutional dashboards, and specialized screeners. Plans gate access to features: Advanced allows up to 100 watchlist alerts, while Pro unlocks unlimited alerts, user-defined triggers, and daily CSV downloads. Several modules (insider screener, dividend screener, buy/sell ratios) are Pro-only. Both tiers include a 7-day free trial.

Platforms

Web

Pricing

Subscription

Quick highlights

Real-time insider trading tracker with watchlists (“Insider Watch”) and email alerts. Advanced users can track up to 100; Pro removes the cap.
Insider Trading Screener to filter by role, sector, or time window. Available only on Pro; free/non-subscribers see data delayed by six months.
Dividend Stock Screener with filters for yield and volume, plus an option to highlight recent insider buying (Pro feature).
Buy/sell ratio charts showing both number of filings and dollar flow. Available in Pro.
Interactive sector and industry graphs to explore insider activity across time and industries.

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Overlap

Shared focus areas

3 overlaps

Mutual strengths include 13F, 13D/13G, and Insider Data.

Where they differ

SEC.gov (EDGAR)

Distinct strengths include:

Data APIs

Financials

Regulatory Filings Monitoring

Other

Full-text EDGAR search across filings since 2001, with filters by company, person, form type, and date.
Public data APIs at data.sec.gov provide JSON endpoints for company submissions, XBRL facts, concepts, and frames.
APIs update continuously as filings are made public; nightly bulk ZIPs allow batch ingestion.
Structured RSS feeds for XBRL disclosures update every 10 minutes during filing hours (Mon–Fri, 6am–10pm ET). Email alerts are not offered.

SecForm4.Com

Distinct strengths include:

Real-time insider trading tracker with watchlists (“Insider Watch”) and email alerts. Advanced users can track up to 100; Pro removes the cap.
Insider Trading Screener to filter by role, sector, or time window. Available only on Pro; free/non-subscribers see data delayed by six months.
Dividend Stock Screener with filters for yield and volume, plus an option to highlight recent insider buying (Pro feature).
Buy/sell ratio charts showing both number of filings and dollar flow. Available in Pro.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	SEC.gov (EDGAR)	SecForm4.Com
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: 13F, 13D/13G, Insider Data Unique: Data APIs, Financials, Regulatory Filings Monitoring, Other	Shared: 13F, 13D/13G, Insider Data Unique: Institutional Data, Investor Holdings, Watchlist, Screeners, Data Visualizations, Money Flow, Alerts, Dividend
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Closed-End Funds	Stocks, Options, Bonds
Experience levels Who each product is built for	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Platforms Where you can access the product	Web, API	Web
Pricing High-level pricing models	Free	Subscription
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor	Unique Full-text EDGAR search across filings since 2001, with filters by company, person, form type, and date. Public data APIs at data.sec.gov provide JSON endpoints for company submissions, XBRL facts, concepts, and frames. APIs update continuously as filings are made public; nightly bulk ZIPs allow batch ingestion. Structured RSS feeds for XBRL disclosures update every 10 minutes during filing hours (Mon–Fri, 6am–10pm ET). Email alerts are not offered. Official downloadable datasets include 13F holdings (as filed), Form D, and Financial Statement Data Sets (both as-filed statements and notes). The ‘Latest Filings’ feed shows real-time submissions entering EDGAR.	Unique Real-time insider trading tracker with watchlists (“Insider Watch”) and email alerts. Advanced users can track up to 100; Pro removes the cap. Insider Trading Screener to filter by role, sector, or time window. Available only on Pro; free/non-subscribers see data delayed by six months. Dividend Stock Screener with filters for yield and volume, plus an option to highlight recent insider buying (Pro feature). Buy/sell ratio charts showing both number of filings and dollar flow. Available in Pro. Interactive sector and industry graphs to explore insider activity across time and industries. 13D/13G daily filings with historical access and CSV export. Pro required.
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.gov (EDGAR) and SecForm4.Com both support?

Both platforms cover 13F, 13D/13G, and Insider Data workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.

Which tool offers a free plan?

SEC.gov (EDGAR) offers a free entry point, while SecForm4.Com requires a paid subscription. Review the pricing table to see how the paid tiers compare.

How can you access SEC.gov (EDGAR) and SecForm4.Com?

Both SEC.gov (EDGAR) and SecForm4.Com 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.gov (EDGAR) differentiates itself with Full-text EDGAR search across filings since 2001, with filters by company, person, form type, and date., Public data APIs at data.sec.gov provide JSON endpoints for company submissions, XBRL facts, concepts, and frames., and APIs update continuously as filings are made public; nightly bulk ZIPs allow batch ingestion., whereas SecForm4.Com stands out for Real-time insider trading tracker with watchlists (“Insider Watch”) and email alerts. Advanced users can track up to 100; Pro removes the cap., Insider Trading Screener to filter by role, sector, or time window. Available only on Pro; free/non-subscribers see data delayed by six months., and Dividend Stock Screener with filters for yield and volume, plus an option to highlight recent insider buying (Pro feature)..

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