VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★

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Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Tool Comparison

SEC.gov (EDGAR) vs Visualping comparison

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

SEC.gov (EDGAR) logo

SEC.gov (EDGAR)

sec.gov

PricingFree
PlatformsWeb, API
Editor's pickHands-on review
Visualping logo

Visualping

visualping.io

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb, Other
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At a glance

Platforms
SEC.gov (EDGAR)Web, API
VisualpingWeb, Other
Categories
SEC.gov (EDGAR)6
Visualping8
Pricing details

Tool

SEC.gov (EDGAR)

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial

Plans & pricing

FreeFree

Tool

Visualping

$50/mo

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial14 days

Plans & pricing

Personal (Free)Free
Business (Teams & Small Business / Compliance)$100/mo
Enterprise & API$50/mo

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Platform details

AttributeSEC.gov (EDGAR)Visualping
Asset types
StocksETFsMutual FundsFunds
Other
Experience
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Regions
North America
North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica
Data freshness
Real-time
Real-time
API access
REST
REST
Export formats
JSON
Not specified

Coverage overlap

Shared categories3

Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.

SEC.gov (EDGAR) strengths3

Categories covered by SEC.gov (EDGAR) only.

Visualping strengths5

Categories covered by Visualping only.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between SEC.gov (EDGAR) and Visualping?

SEC.gov (EDGAR) focuses on Improved Filings, Insider Data, and 13F while Visualping specializes in Alerts, Data APIs, and APIs & SDKs. They overlap in 3 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

How much do SEC.gov (EDGAR) and Visualping cost?

Good news—both SEC.gov (EDGAR) and Visualping offer free plans. You can try each platform without commitment and only pay when you need premium features.

Does SEC.gov (EDGAR) or Visualping have an API?

SEC.gov (EDGAR) provides API access for programmatic data retrieval and custom integrations. Visualping doesn't currently offer an API, so you'll need to use their web interface.

Should I choose SEC.gov (EDGAR) or Visualping?

Choose SEC.gov (EDGAR) if you need Search Filings provides free public access to EDGAR documents and search tools (e.g., Full Text Search, Latest Filings, Mutual Fund Search)., and EDGAR Full-Text Search covers electronic filings since 2001 (including exhibits/attachments) and supports queries by keyword, ticker, company name, CIK, and reporter; boolean/wildcards and advanced search are supported (natural-language search is not).. Go with Visualping if Monitor any website or selected area for visual, text or HTML/code changes, with AI that flags important changes and sends highlighted before/after screenshots in each alert., and Flexible scheduling and thresholds: run checks as often as every 5 minutes (or 2 minutes on paid plans) up to weekly, and tune change‑percentage thresholds and double‑check options to reduce false positives. better fits how you invest.

What asset classes do SEC.gov (EDGAR) and Visualping cover?

Both cover common asset types. SEC.gov (EDGAR) also includes Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, and Funds. Visualping adds coverage for Other.

Do SEC.gov (EDGAR) and Visualping offer real-time data?

Yes, both platforms provide real-time market data. This makes either suitable for active trading strategies where timing matters.

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