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★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★

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Saturday, February 14, 2026

Tool Comparison

SEC.gov (EDGAR) vs WhaleWisdom 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
WhaleWisdom logo

WhaleWisdom

whalewisdom.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb, API
Top 50 Investing ToolsThe global ranking of the best investing tools, ranked by community votes.

At a glance

Platforms
SEC.gov (EDGAR)Web, API
WhaleWisdomWeb, API
Categories
SEC.gov (EDGAR)6
WhaleWisdom4
Pricing details

Tool

SEC.gov (EDGAR)

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial

Plans & pricing

FreeFree

Tool

WhaleWisdom

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial

Plans & pricing

FreeFree
PremiumSubscription
APISubscription
Category leaders
Stock IdeasWhaleWisdom
AlertsSEC.gov (EDGAR)
Insider DataSEC.gov (EDGAR)
Browse the #1 tool in 90+ categories

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Platform details

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

Coverage overlap

Shared categories1

Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.

SEC.gov (EDGAR) strengths5

Categories covered by SEC.gov (EDGAR) only.

WhaleWisdom strengths3

Categories covered by WhaleWisdom only.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

SEC.gov (EDGAR) focuses on Improved Filings, Insider Data, and 13F while WhaleWisdom specializes in Institutional Data, 13F, and Investor Holdings. They overlap in 1 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

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

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

Do SEC.gov (EDGAR) and WhaleWisdom 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.gov (EDGAR) or WhaleWisdom?

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 WhaleWisdom if Rank hedge fund managers by performance, risk-adjusted returns, and recent filings., and Pull 13F, 13D/G, insider trades, and sector exposures into custom portfolios and alerts. better fits how you invest.

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

Both cover Stocks, and ETFs. SEC.gov (EDGAR) also includes Mutual Funds, and Funds.

Does SEC.gov (EDGAR) or WhaleWisdom have real-time data?

SEC.gov (EDGAR) offers real-time data feeds, which is essential for active traders. WhaleWisdom uses delayed or end-of-day data, which works fine for longer-term investors who don't need up-to-the-second quotes.

Can I export data from SEC.gov (EDGAR) and WhaleWisdom?

WhaleWisdom supports data exports to CSV. SEC.gov (EDGAR) has more limited export options.

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