Company Research & Intelligence Tools Compared
ApifyForge compared company research actors that pull corporate data from registries, SEC filings, and open databases. Company Deep Research provides comprehensive profiles, while EDGAR Filing Search specializes in SEC regulatory filings.
Compared on ApifyForge | Last updated | Metrics refreshed from the Apify Store API
Quick verdict
ApifyForge analyzed 4 actors across pricing, 30-day reliability, and usage data from the Apify Store API. Best value: OpenCorporates Global Company Search at $0.001/company-fetched. 4 actors compared across pricing and feature coverage.
| Actor | Price | Success Rate | Users (30d) | Runs (30d) | Key Features |
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| Company Deep Research — SEC, GitHub, DNS & Social | $1.00/company-researched | N/A | — | — |
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| OpenCorporates Global Company Search | $0.001/company-fetched | N/A | — | — |
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| UK Companies House Search | $0.002/company-fetched | N/A | — | — |
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| SEC EDGAR Analyzer — 10-K, 10-Q & 8-K Data | $0.30/company-analyzed | N/A | — | — |
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Feature comparison
| Feature | Company Deep Research — SEC, GitHub, DNS & Social | OpenCorporates Global Company Search | UK Companies House Search | SEC EDGAR Analyzer — 10-K, 10-Q & 8-K Data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global company search | ✓ | ✓ | — | — |
| Director/officer data | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Financial filings | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Insider trading data | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Web presence analysis | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Batch entity search | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Winner by scenario
| Scenario | Winner | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest cost | OpenCorporates Global Company Search | $0.001/company-fetched |
| Most popular | Company Deep Research — SEC, GitHub, DNS & Social | Top pick |
Which one should you use?
Comprehensive company reports from multiple sources. Best for in-depth research on a specific company.
Global corporate registry search. Best for verifying company existence and basic details across jurisdictions.
UK company filings and director data. Best for UK-focused due diligence and beneficial ownership research.
SEC filing analysis and insider data. Best for US public company research and investment analysis.
How ApifyForge compares actors
ApifyForge sources all comparison data from the Apify Store API. Live metrics are pulled for every actor listed, and side-by-side rankings are computed automatically.
- Metrics tracked: success rate (succeeded vs. failed runs over 30 days), total runs, active user count, pay-per-event pricing, and run volume trends.
- Update cadence: scores are refreshed automatically, so numbers reflect recent Apify platform activity.
- Limitations: comparisons reflect publicly available Apify Store metrics only. Actual performance may vary by use case, input complexity, proxy configuration, and target site behavior. Running your own test jobs before committing to a workflow is recommended.
Frequently asked questions
Which company research & intelligence tools actor should I use?
Company Deep Research — SEC, GitHub, DNS & Social: Comprehensive company reports from multiple sources. Best for in-depth research on a specific company. OpenCorporates Global Company Search: Global corporate registry search. Best for verifying company existence and basic details across jurisdictions. UK Companies House Search: UK company filings and director data. Best for UK-focused due diligence and beneficial ownership research. SEC EDGAR Analyzer — 10-K, 10-Q & 8-K Data: SEC filing analysis and insider data. Best for US public company research and investment analysis.
How do these actors compare on pricing?
Company Deep Research — SEC, GitHub, DNS & Social: $1.00/company-researched. OpenCorporates Global Company Search: $0.001/company-fetched. UK Companies House Search: $0.002/company-fetched. SEC EDGAR Analyzer — 10-K, 10-Q & 8-K Data: $0.30/company-analyzed. Prices are pay-per-event on the Apify platform — you only pay for what you use.
Can I try all 4 actors before choosing?
Yes. All 4 actors on the Apify platform include a free tier. You can run test jobs with each actor on ApifyForge and compare real output before committing to one.
Where does ApifyForge get its comparison data?
ApifyForge sources all comparison metrics from the Apify Store API. Pricing, 30-day success rates, run counts, and user counts are pulled directly from the platform and refreshed at build time.
What is ApifyForge?
ApifyForge is a platform for discovering and comparing 300+ Apify web scraping actors. It provides real-time pricing data, reliability scores, and side-by-side feature comparisons across 20 categories including lead generation, contact scraping, and compliance screening.
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