SEC EDGAR Data vs VATComply
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
SEC EDGAR Data vs VATComply: common questions
Which is more reliable, SEC EDGAR Data or VATComply?
Both are neck-and-neck — SEC EDGAR Data and VATComply 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 VATComply?
SEC EDGAR Data has the lower median latency in our checks — SEC EDGAR Data responds in 119 ms versus VATComply at 236 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 VATComply need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — SEC EDGAR Data is callable with no signup, and VATComply is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call SEC EDGAR Data and VATComply from the browser?
Yes — both SEC EDGAR Data and VATComply 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 VATComply free for commercial use?
SEC EDGAR Data allows commercial use on its free tier, and VATComply 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.