13F Insight vs PublicView
By Jay Rocco, Chief Editor, FullStack Alpha. Updated . Prices checked on each vendor's own site.
Quick answer
13F Insight does everything PublicView does plus portfolio tracking plus API access. Pick PublicView only if price matters most.
Key differences
- Cheaper paid plan: PublicView ($24.17/mo vs $9.99/mo)
- Free plan: 13F Insight (13F Insight has one, PublicView does not)
- Broader feature set: 13F Insight (6 vs 4 core capabilities)
- API access: 13F Insight (Only 13F Insight has it)
Pick 13F Insight if
- You want all your holdings in one view
- You want API access for your own code
- Tracking hedge fund 13F filings
- Asking filings questions in plain English
Pick PublicView if
- Asking questions about SEC filings
- Mapping company relationships
- Cheap filing alerts
Side by side
| Feature | 13F Insight | PublicView |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free, paid from $24.17/mo | From $9.99/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Alerts | Yes | Yes |
| AI chat assistant | Yes | Yes |
| Fundamentals | Yes | Yes |
| Insider and Congress trades | Yes | Yes |
| Portfolio tracking | Yes | No |
| API access | Yes | No |
Plans
13F Insight
- Free: Free
- Standard: $24/mo billed annually ($290/yr)
- Pro: $83/mo billed annually ($990/yr)
PublicView
- Pro: $9.99/mo
Questions people ask
What is the main difference between 13F Insight and PublicView?
13F Insight does everything PublicView does plus portfolio tracking plus API access. Pick PublicView only if price matters most.
Which is cheaper, 13F Insight or PublicView?
PublicView has the cheaper paid plan: $24.17/mo for 13F Insight vs $9.99/mo for PublicView (monthly equivalent, checked Oct 2026).
Do 13F Insight or PublicView have a free plan?
Only 13F Insight has a free plan.
Which is better for beginners?
Both target intermediate users. Start with whichever has the free plan or trial so you can test before you pay.
Which has better AI features?
They are level on AI depth (1 AI features each). 13F Insight: AI chat assistant. PublicView: AI chat assistant.
Can I connect 13F Insight or PublicView to ChatGPT or Claude?
Neither has an MCP server, but 13F Insight has an API you can wire up yourself.
Is 13F Insight or PublicView better for active trading?
They are about even on active-trading features (alerts, scanning, signals and charts).
Should I use both 13F Insight and PublicView?
It can make sense. They overlap on only 4 core features, so one can fill gaps the other leaves.