SEC.gov (EDGAR) adds Data APIs, 13F, 13D/13G, Insider Data, Financials, and Other coverage that This Is Not SEDAR skips.
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Tool Comparison
SEC.gov (EDGAR) vs This Is Not SEDAR comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Quick takeaways
This Is Not SEDAR includes Improved Filings, and Watchlist categories that SEC.gov (EDGAR) omits.
In depth comparison
SEC.gov (EDGAR)
sec.gov
Editor’s pick Hands-on review
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
WebAPI
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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This Is Not SEDAR
thisisnotsedar.com
Indie, beta-stage UI for browsing Canadian SEDAR+ filings. Offers a simple ‘Latest Filings’ page and hosts mirrored PDFs; banner indicates it auto‑downloads files and reads headlines for saved ‘portfolio companies’ during a transition to a new site. No published API, pricing, or enterprise/compliance details.
Platforms
Web
Pricing
Free
Quick highlights
- ‘Latest Filings’ browser focused on Canadian issuers.
- Mirrored PDF hosting for filings (served from docs.thisisnotsedar.com).
- Portfolio/watchlist concept: continues downloading files and reading headlines for existing tracked companies while the site migrates.
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Where they differ
SEC.gov (EDGAR)
Distinct strengths include:
- 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.
This Is Not SEDAR
Distinct strengths include:
- ‘Latest Filings’ browser focused on Canadian issuers.
- Mirrored PDF hosting for filings (served from docs.thisisnotsedar.com).
- Portfolio/watchlist concept: continues downloading files and reading headlines for existing tracked companies while the site migrates.
Feature-by-feature breakdown
| Attribute | SEC.gov (EDGAR) | This Is Not SEDAR |
|---|---|---|
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets | Shared: Regulatory Filings Monitoring Unique: Data APIs, 13F, 13D/13G, Insider Data, Financials, Other | Shared: Regulatory Filings Monitoring Unique: Improved Filings, Watchlist |
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Closed-End Funds | Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Funds |
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 | Free |
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor | Unique
| Unique
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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 This Is Not SEDAR both support?
Both platforms cover Regulatory Filings Monitoring workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Do SEC.gov (EDGAR) and This Is Not SEDAR require subscriptions?
Both SEC.gov (EDGAR) and This Is Not SEDAR keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.
How can you access SEC.gov (EDGAR) and This Is Not SEDAR?
Both SEC.gov (EDGAR) and This Is Not SEDAR 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 This Is Not SEDAR stands out for ‘Latest Filings’ browser focused on Canadian issuers., Mirrored PDF hosting for filings (served from docs.thisisnotsedar.com)., and Portfolio/watchlist concept: continues downloading files and reading headlines for existing tracked companies while the site migrates..
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