SEC EDGAR Data vs Unirate
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
SEC EDGAR Data vs Unirate: common questions
Which is more reliable, SEC EDGAR Data or Unirate?
Both are neck-and-neck — SEC EDGAR Data and Unirate each measure 100% uptime over 90 days on our probe schedule. Reliability here is verified from our own scheduled checks; use the 30-day bars above to see which has been steadier lately.
Which is faster, SEC EDGAR Data or Unirate?
SEC EDGAR Data has the lower median latency in our checks — SEC EDGAR Data responds in 119 ms versus Unirate at 324 ms (P50). Tail latency (P95) is in the table above; for most workloads the median is the number that shapes how the API feels.
Do SEC EDGAR Data and Unirate need an API key?
SEC EDGAR Data needs no key, while Unirate requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for SEC EDGAR Data first.
Can I call SEC EDGAR Data and Unirate from the browser?
Yes — both SEC EDGAR Data and Unirate send CORS headers over HTTPS, so front-end code can fetch either directly with no backend proxy. That makes them easy to swap in a client-side app while you compare responses.
Are SEC EDGAR Data and Unirate free for commercial use?
SEC EDGAR Data allows commercial use on its free tier, and Unirate has unclear commercial terms. We track service terms and the data license as separate fields — see the Commercial use and Data license rows above, and confirm both before shipping either in a paid product.