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SEC API vs Raw EDGAR

A comparison page for developers deciding whether to parse raw SEC EDGAR filings directly or use normalized JSON endpoints for polling, watchlists, and alert workflows.

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GET /v1/sec/changes?since=2026-07-01&form=8-K&limit=25

{
  "data": [
    {
      "changeType": "material_event",
      "observedAt": "2026-07-02T17:23:22+00:00",
      "filing": {
        "ticker": "MSFT",
        "form": "8-K",
        "eventType": "current_report",
        "filedAt": "2026-07-02"
      }
    }
  ],
  "meta": { "count": 1 }
}

Use SEC Event Intelligence When

The buyer workflow needs a stable API response for polling, filtering, and downstream automation.

Polling for new filings by ticker, form, date window, or watchlist.
Building alert workers and internal dashboards without EDGAR parser maintenance.
Returning normalized JSON records that are stable enough for automation.

Use The Alternative When

A simpler public source, raw document workflow, or human-readable alert fits the job better.

Downloading the full raw filing archive for custom parsing.
Working with niche forms or filing attachments outside the current API surface.
Teams that already maintain SEC ingestion infrastructure.

Decision rule. Use raw EDGAR when you need complete source documents. Use SEC Event Intelligence when the buyer workflow is monitoring and normalized filing metadata.