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Best SEC EDGAR API Alternatives (2026)

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SEC EDGAR is the free, official home of US company filings, but its raw interfaces (full-text search, document indexes, XBRL) take work to turn into clean, queryable data. 'EDGAR API alternatives' are tools that wrap EDGAR into something easier to consume. They differ in model and scope.

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Tools to consider

An unranked list of common options in this category, described factually. Pricing models change over time — confirm current terms with each provider.

ToolTypePricing model
Commercial EDGAR data APIsHosted, normalized filing APIsSubscription tiers
SEC EDGAR full-text search (official)Primary source, rawFree, unstructured
NexGenData SEC EDGAR actors (this site)Filings + search as structured JSONPay-per-result, $5/mo free credit

Where the NexGenData actor fits

NexGenData wraps EDGAR with pay-per-result actors — SEC EDGAR Scraper for 10-K/10-Q/8-K filings and SEC EDGAR Search for company filings — returning structured JSON without a subscription. Data comes directly from EDGAR (public-domain government data).

Sample input

{
  "query": "Apple Inc",
  "formTypes": [
    "10-K",
    "10-Q"
  ]
}

Sample output

{
  "company": "Apple Inc",
  "cik": "320193",
  "form": "10-K",
  "filedDate": "2025-11-01",
  "url": "https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/..."
}

Try it

Open the actor on Apify → Pay-per-result, $5/month free credit, no subscription.

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FAQ

Is EDGAR itself free?

Yes — EDGAR is the SEC's free official system; alternatives make the data easier to consume.

What forms are covered?

Common filings such as 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K, plus company-filing search.

Where does the data come from?

Directly from SEC EDGAR, public-domain government data.

What does it cost?

Pay-per-result on Apify with $5/month free credit.

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