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General
What is DataDock?

DataDock is a developer-focused API platform providing real-time access to regulatory and compliance data. Our three core products are:

  • FilingFlow for SEC EDGAR filings data including 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, Form 4, 13F, and 150+ other form types
  • GlobalComply for global sanctions screening against OFAC, UN, EU, UK, PEP lists, and 75+ watchlists
  • SignalFlow for go-to-market intelligence extracted from public financial filings (currently in beta)
We help compliance teams, fintech developers, quant researchers, and financial institutions automate regulatory data workflows.
DataDock serves a range of users across financial services:
  • Developers and engineers building compliance or financial data features into applications
  • Compliance teams at RIAs, hedge funds, banks, and fintechs
  • Quant researchers for go-to-market intelligence extracted from public financial filings (currently in beta)
  • Law firms conducting due diligence and legal research
  • Venture capital tracking Form D filings and capital raises
  • Sales and GTM teams using public filings for competitive intelligence
No, you can subscribe to any product independently based on your needs. However, many compliance teams bundle FilingFlow and GlobalComply together in our Compliance Core bundle for a complete regulatory monitoring solution at a discounted rate. SignalFlow is currently in beta and available separately for GTM use cases.
While competitors like sec-api.io lead on breadth, DataDock differentiates with compliance-first positioning. We offer bundled compliance products (FilingFlow + GlobalComply), developer-friendly APIs with comprehensive documentation, and enterprise-grade reliability backed by 24/7 SRE monitoring. We’re built for regulated industries that need audit trails, uptime guarantees, and responsive support.
DataDock is headquartered in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area (Maryland). Our infrastructure runs on Microsoft Azure with data centers in the United States.
FilingFlow API
What SEC filings does FilingFlow cover?
FilingFlow provides access to all SEC EDGAR filings including annual and quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q, 20-F, 40-F), current reports (8-K), insider trading forms (Form 3, 4, 5), institutional holdings (13F-HR), private placements (Form D), proxy statements (DEF 14A), and registration statements (S-1, S-3, S-4, F-1). We support 150+ form types in total, with historical data going back to 1993 covering 20+ million filings.
New SEC filings are typically available in our API within 60 seconds of publication on EDGAR. For time-sensitive use cases like insider trading alerts or earnings releases, we offer webhook notifications that push alerts to your endpoint, WebSocket streaming for a real-time feed of all new filings, and polling endpoints to query for filings since a specific timestamp.
FilingFlow supports flexible search and filtering by company (ticker symbol, CIK number, or company name), by form type (10-K, 8-K, Form 4, 13F, etc.), by date range (filed date, period of report, or acceptance datetime), by industry (SIC code), and full-text search within filing content. All queries return structured JSON with filing metadata, document URLs, and parsed data where available.
Yes. Our XBRL-to-JSON converter extracts structured financial data from 10-K and 10-Q filings. You get clean JSON with income statements (revenue, net income, EPS), balance sheets (assets, liabilities, equity), cash flow statements, and key financial ratios. No need to wrestle with raw XBRL tags since we normalize the data into a consistent schema across companies. XBRL data access is included in Growth plans and above.
Yes. FilingFlow provides 13F diff reports that show quarter-over-quarter changes in institutional holdings. You can see which positions were added, removed, or changed in size. This is useful for tracking “smart money” movements and understanding what major hedge funds and asset managers are buying or selling.
Yes. We analyze Form 4 filings to detect cluster buying or selling, which occurs when multiple insiders at the same company trade in the same direction within a short window. This can signal conviction among executives and directors. You can set up alerts to get notified when clusters are detected.
Yes. For users who need large volumes of historical data, we offer bulk download options. Growth plans include up to 20 GB per month, Scale plans include up to 250 GB per month, and Enterprise clients can specify custom volume and delivery methods. Data is available in CSV, JSON, or Parquet formats via secure cloud links (AWS S3, Azure Blob, GCS) or FTP.
GlobalComply API
What sanctions lists do you screen against?
GlobalComply screens against 75+ sanctions and watchlists from 30+ jurisdictions. This includes OFAC (SDN List, Consolidated Sanctions, Sectoral Sanctions), United Nations Consolidated List, European Union Consolidated Sanctions, UK HM Treasury sanctions, plus Canada, Australia, Switzerland, and more. We also include a PEP database with 1M+ Politically Exposed Persons including family members and close associates, and criminal watchlists from Interpol Red Notices and FBI Most Wanted. All lists are updated every 60 minutes.
Our matching algorithm handles name variations, transliterations, and typos. Each potential match returns a confidence score from 0 to 100 indicating match strength. You can set your own threshold to balance precision vs. recall. A high threshold (80+) means fewer false positives but may miss edge cases. A medium threshold (60-80) provides a balanced approach for most use cases. A low threshold (40-60) captures more matches to review with fewer missed hits. We also provide detailed match explanations showing which fields matched and why.
Yes. Upload a CSV of entities (individuals or companies) and we’ll screen them all asynchronously. Results are delivered via webhook or available for download. Batch screening is ideal for periodic re-screening of your customer base, processing vendor or supplier lists, onboarding large datasets, and audit and remediation projects.
GlobalComply supports ongoing monitoring where we continuously re-screen your entities against updated lists. When a new match is detected (for example, if someone is added to OFAC), you receive an alert via webhook or email. This ensures you’re notified of changes without manually re-running screens.
Yes. Every screening request is logged with the timestamp, input data (name, DOB, country, etc.), lists screened against, match results and confidence scores, and list versions at time of screening. You can export audit reports for regulators showing your complete screening history and demonstrating compliance with AML/KYC requirements. Audit trails and access logs are available as an add-on for compliance teams.
At minimum, you need a name (individual or entity). Additional fields improve match accuracy. For individuals, you can include date of birth, nationality, and ID numbers. For companies, you can include country of incorporation and registration numbers. Aliases, addresses, and related parties are optional but helpful. The more data you provide, the better we can differentiate true matches from false positives.
SignalFlow API
Beta
What is SignalFlow?
SignalFlow extracts go-to-market intelligence from public financial filings. Using NLP and AI, we analyze SEC filings, earnings calls, and regulatory disclosures to surface strategic signals (market expansion, product launches, leadership changes), capital movements (who’s investing in what sectors and at what stages), competitive intelligence (how companies describe their strategies and challenges), and thematic trends (AI adoption, compliance risk, sustainability pivots). It’s built for sales, marketing, and GTM teams who want data-driven prospecting signals.
FilingFlow gives you raw access to SEC filings data including documents, metadata, and structured financials. SignalFlow adds an intelligence layer on top, using AI to extract insights and signals from that data. Think of FilingFlow as the data platform and SignalFlow as the analytics product built on it.
SignalFlow supports sales prospecting to identify companies announcing growth initiatives or expansion plans, competitive intelligence to track what competitors are saying about strategy and investments, market research to surface trends across industries, account prioritization to score prospects based on buying intent signals, and content strategy to align messaging with themes emerging in your target market.
SignalFlow is currently in private beta. We’re onboarding select customers to refine the product. If you’re interested in early access, sign up on our website or contact us at contact@datadock.ai. Beta users get preferred pricing when we launch generally.
Technical and Integration
What's the typical integration time?
Most developers integrate our APIs within a few hours. We provide SDKs for Python and JavaScript, plus comprehensive documentation with copy-paste code examples. Enterprise integrations with custom requirements like SSO, dedicated infrastructure, or custom SLAs typically take 1-2 weeks.
We provide official SDKs for Python (available via pip) and JavaScript/Node.js (available via npm). Our REST API works with any language that can make HTTP requests. We also provide OpenAPI/Swagger specs for generating clients in other languages.
Each product has its own API token. FilingFlow uses tokens like ff_live_... and GlobalComply uses gc_live_.... Include your token in the Authorization header or as a query parameter. Tokens are managed in your dashboard where you can rotate them, set permissions, and view usage.
Rate limits vary by plan. Explorer is limited to 1 request per second. Growth allows 5 requests per second. Scale allows 25 requests per second. Enterprise plans have custom rate limits based on your needs. If you exceed limits, API calls return a 429 status code. You can monitor usage in your dashboard and add capacity at any time.
We maintain 99.9% uptime for all production APIs, backed by 24/7 SRE monitoring. Our infrastructure runs on Microsoft Azure with automated failover and real-time alerting. Enterprise plans include formal SLAs with uptime guarantees and credits for any downtime. SLA-backed support is available as an add-on for Scale plans.
Yes. Both FilingFlow and GlobalComply support webhooks for real-time notifications. FilingFlow can notify you when new filings match your criteria such as specific companies, form types, or keywords. GlobalComply can alert you when monitored entities have new matches due to list updates. Webhooks include retry logic and delivery confirmation.
You can export data in CSV, JSON, or Parquet formats. This works well for data analysts, reporting workflows, and research environments that require high-fidelity records for offline analysis. Data downloads are included in Growth, Scale, and Enterprise plans.
FilingFlow Billing and Plans
Is there a free trial?
Yes. The Explorer plan is free forever and includes 100 API calls to test the platform. No credit card is required. This is enough to explore the API, test your integration, and validate the data meets your needs.
We offer four plans to match your needs:
Plan Monthly Annual API Calls Rate Limit
Explorer Free Free 100 total 1/sec
Pro $149 $1,428/year (20% off) 200,000/mo 25/sec
Explorer is perfect for testing and prototyping. Pro is built for organizations using the platform for internal operations, such as investment advisors, equity research teams, family offices, hedge funds tracking filings, law firms reviewing records, and financial analysts at banks.
Each API call counts as a request to one dataset with one query. Pagination and filters do not affect billing unless explicitly stated.
If you exceed your monthly API calls or bulk transfer limits, overage rates apply. Explorer and Pro plans charge $4 per 100 extra API calls and $4 per 5 extra GB of data transfer. You can upgrade your plan at any time from the dashboard.
Yes. Explorer and Pro plans include both API access and data downloads. Downloads use volume thresholds based on your plan.

Yes. Annual billing saves you 20% on Pro ($1,428/year instead of $1,788). We also offer volume discounts for high-usage clients. Contact us at contact@datadock.ai to discuss custom pricing.

Yes. Enterprise clients can request custom ingestion pipelines, direct integration with their tools, or specific datasets not currently in our standard offering. We also offer data warehouse connectors for Snowflake, BigQuery, and Azure Synapse, as well as secure deployment options including Azure GovCloud, private cloud, or flat file transfer.
You can customize your plan with optional add-ons including additional API credits, priority access to new datasets, secure deployments (Azure GovCloud, private cloud, or flat file transfer), data warehouse connectors (Snowflake, BigQuery, Azure Synapse), SLA-backed support and uptime guarantees, and audit trails and access logs for compliance teams. Add-ons are optional and vary by plan.
General
What is DataDock?

DataDock is a developer-focused API platform providing real-time access to regulatory and compliance data. Our three core products are:

  • FilingFlow for SEC EDGAR filings data including 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, Form 4, 13F, and 150+ other form types
  • GlobalComply for global sanctions screening against OFAC, UN, EU, UK, PEP lists, and 75+ watchlists
  • SignalFlow for go-to-market intelligence extracted from public financial filings (currently in beta)
We help compliance teams, fintech developers, quant researchers, and financial institutions automate regulatory data workflows.
DataDock serves a range of users across financial services:
  • Developers and engineers building compliance or financial data features into applications
  • Compliance teams at RIAs, hedge funds, banks, and fintechs
  • Quant researchers for go-to-market intelligence extracted from public financial filings (currently in beta)
  • Law firms conducting due diligence and legal research
  • Venture capital tracking Form D filings and capital raises
  • Sales and GTM teams using public filings for competitive intelligence
No, you can subscribe to any product independently based on your needs. However, many compliance teams bundle FilingFlow and GlobalComply together in our Compliance Core bundle for a complete regulatory monitoring solution at a discounted rate. SignalFlow is currently in beta and available separately for GTM use cases.
While competitors like sec-api.io lead on breadth, DataDock differentiates with compliance-first positioning. We offer bundled compliance products (FilingFlow + GlobalComply), developer-friendly APIs with comprehensive documentation, and enterprise-grade reliability backed by 24/7 SRE monitoring. We’re built for regulated industries that need audit trails, uptime guarantees, and responsive support.
DataDock is headquartered in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area (Maryland). Our infrastructure runs on Microsoft Azure with data centers in the United States.
FilingFlow API
What SEC filings does FilingFlow cover?
FilingFlow provides access to all SEC EDGAR filings including annual and quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q, 20-F, 40-F), current reports (8-K), insider trading forms (Form 3, 4, 5), institutional holdings (13F-HR), private placements (Form D), proxy statements (DEF 14A), and registration statements (S-1, S-3, S-4, F-1). We support 150+ form types in total, with historical data going back to 1993 covering 20+ million filings.
New SEC filings are typically available in our API within 60 seconds of publication on EDGAR. For time-sensitive use cases like insider trading alerts or earnings releases, we offer webhook notifications that push alerts to your endpoint, WebSocket streaming for a real-time feed of all new filings, and polling endpoints to query for filings since a specific timestamp.
FilingFlow supports flexible search and filtering by company (ticker symbol, CIK number, or company name), by form type (10-K, 8-K, Form 4, 13F, etc.), by date range (filed date, period of report, or acceptance datetime), by industry (SIC code), and full-text search within filing content. All queries return structured JSON with filing metadata, document URLs, and parsed data where available.
Yes. Our XBRL-to-JSON converter extracts structured financial data from 10-K and 10-Q filings. You get clean JSON with income statements (revenue, net income, EPS), balance sheets (assets, liabilities, equity), cash flow statements, and key financial ratios. No need to wrestle with raw XBRL tags since we normalize the data into a consistent schema across companies. XBRL data access is included in Growth plans and above.
Yes. FilingFlow provides 13F diff reports that show quarter-over-quarter changes in institutional holdings. You can see which positions were added, removed, or changed in size. This is useful for tracking “smart money” movements and understanding what major hedge funds and asset managers are buying or selling.
Yes. We analyze Form 4 filings to detect cluster buying or selling, which occurs when multiple insiders at the same company trade in the same direction within a short window. This can signal conviction among executives and directors. You can set up alerts to get notified when clusters are detected.
Yes. For users who need large volumes of historical data, we offer bulk download options. Growth plans include up to 20 GB per month, Scale plans include up to 250 GB per month, and Enterprise clients can specify custom volume and delivery methods. Data is available in CSV, JSON, or Parquet formats via secure cloud links (AWS S3, Azure Blob, GCS) or FTP.
GlobalComply API
What sanctions lists do you screen against?
GlobalComply screens against 75+ sanctions and watchlists from 30+ jurisdictions. This includes OFAC (SDN List, Consolidated Sanctions, Sectoral Sanctions), United Nations Consolidated List, European Union Consolidated Sanctions, UK HM Treasury sanctions, plus Canada, Australia, Switzerland, and more. We also include a PEP database with 1M+ Politically Exposed Persons including family members and close associates, and criminal watchlists from Interpol Red Notices and FBI Most Wanted. All lists are updated every 60 minutes.
Our matching algorithm handles name variations, transliterations, and typos. Each potential match returns a confidence score from 0 to 100 indicating match strength. You can set your own threshold to balance precision vs. recall. A high threshold (80+) means fewer false positives but may miss edge cases. A medium threshold (60-80) provides a balanced approach for most use cases. A low threshold (40-60) captures more matches to review with fewer missed hits. We also provide detailed match explanations showing which fields matched and why.
Yes. Upload a CSV of entities (individuals or companies) and we’ll screen them all asynchronously. Results are delivered via webhook or available for download. Batch screening is ideal for periodic re-screening of your customer base, processing vendor or supplier lists, onboarding large datasets, and audit and remediation projects.
GlobalComply supports ongoing monitoring where we continuously re-screen your entities against updated lists. When a new match is detected (for example, if someone is added to OFAC), you receive an alert via webhook or email. This ensures you’re notified of changes without manually re-running screens.
Yes. Every screening request is logged with the timestamp, input data (name, DOB, country, etc.), lists screened against, match results and confidence scores, and list versions at time of screening. You can export audit reports for regulators showing your complete screening history and demonstrating compliance with AML/KYC requirements. Audit trails and access logs are available as an add-on for compliance teams.
At minimum, you need a name (individual or entity). Additional fields improve match accuracy. For individuals, you can include date of birth, nationality, and ID numbers. For companies, you can include country of incorporation and registration numbers. Aliases, addresses, and related parties are optional but helpful. The more data you provide, the better we can differentiate true matches from false positives.
SignalFlow API
Beta
What is SignalFlow?
SignalFlow extracts go-to-market intelligence from public financial filings. Using NLP and AI, we analyze SEC filings, earnings calls, and regulatory disclosures to surface strategic signals (market expansion, product launches, leadership changes), capital movements (who’s investing in what sectors and at what stages), competitive intelligence (how companies describe their strategies and challenges), and thematic trends (AI adoption, compliance risk, sustainability pivots). It’s built for sales, marketing, and GTM teams who want data-driven prospecting signals.
FilingFlow gives you raw access to SEC filings data including documents, metadata, and structured financials. SignalFlow adds an intelligence layer on top, using AI to extract insights and signals from that data. Think of FilingFlow as the data platform and SignalFlow as the analytics product built on it.
SignalFlow supports sales prospecting to identify companies announcing growth initiatives or expansion plans, competitive intelligence to track what competitors are saying about strategy and investments, market research to surface trends across industries, account prioritization to score prospects based on buying intent signals, and content strategy to align messaging with themes emerging in your target market.
SignalFlow is currently in private beta. We’re onboarding select customers to refine the product. If you’re interested in early access, sign up on our website or contact us at contact@datadock.ai. Beta users get preferred pricing when we launch generally.
Technical and Integration
What's the typical integration time?
Most developers integrate our APIs within a few hours. We provide SDKs for Python and JavaScript, plus comprehensive documentation with copy-paste code examples. Enterprise integrations with custom requirements like SSO, dedicated infrastructure, or custom SLAs typically take 1-2 weeks.
We provide official SDKs for Python (available via pip) and JavaScript/Node.js (available via npm). Our REST API works with any language that can make HTTP requests. We also provide OpenAPI/Swagger specs for generating clients in other languages.
Each product has its own API token. FilingFlow uses tokens like ff_live_... and GlobalComply uses gc_live_.... Include your token in the Authorization header or as a query parameter. Tokens are managed in your dashboard where you can rotate them, set permissions, and view usage.
Rate limits vary by plan. Explorer is limited to 1 request per second. Growth allows 5 requests per second. Scale allows 25 requests per second. Enterprise plans have custom rate limits based on your needs. If you exceed limits, API calls return a 429 status code. You can monitor usage in your dashboard and add capacity at any time.
We maintain 99.9% uptime for all production APIs, backed by 24/7 SRE monitoring. Our infrastructure runs on Microsoft Azure with automated failover and real-time alerting. Enterprise plans include formal SLAs with uptime guarantees and credits for any downtime. SLA-backed support is available as an add-on for Scale plans.
Yes. Both FilingFlow and GlobalComply support webhooks for real-time notifications. FilingFlow can notify you when new filings match your criteria such as specific companies, form types, or keywords. GlobalComply can alert you when monitored entities have new matches due to list updates. Webhooks include retry logic and delivery confirmation.
You can export data in CSV, JSON, or Parquet formats. This works well for data analysts, reporting workflows, and research environments that require high-fidelity records for offline analysis. Data downloads are included in Growth, Scale, and Enterprise plans.
FilingFlow Billing and Plans
Is there a free trial?
Yes. The Explorer plan is free forever and includes 100 API calls to test the platform. No credit card is required. This is enough to explore the API, test your integration, and validate the data meets your needs.
We offer four plans to match your needs:
Plan Monthly Annual API Calls Rate Limit
Explorer Free Free 100 total 1/sec
Pro $149 $1,428/year (20% off) 200,000/mo 25/sec
Explorer is perfect for testing and prototyping. Pro is built for organizations using the platform for internal operations, such as investment advisors, equity research teams, family offices, hedge funds tracking filings, law firms reviewing records, and financial analysts at banks.
Each API call counts as a request to one dataset with one query. Pagination and filters do not affect billing unless explicitly stated.
If you exceed your monthly API calls or bulk transfer limits, overage rates apply. Explorer and Pro plans charge $4 per 100 extra API calls and $4 per 5 extra GB of data transfer. You can upgrade your plan at any time from the dashboard.
Yes. Explorer and Pro plans include both API access and data downloads. Downloads use volume thresholds based on your plan.

Yes. Annual billing saves you 20% on Pro ($1,428/year instead of $1,788). We also offer volume discounts for high-usage clients. Contact us at contact@datadock.ai to discuss custom pricing.

Yes. Enterprise clients can request custom ingestion pipelines, direct integration with their tools, or specific datasets not currently in our standard offering. We also offer data warehouse connectors for Snowflake, BigQuery, and Azure Synapse, as well as secure deployment options including Azure GovCloud, private cloud, or flat file transfer.
You can customize your plan with optional add-ons including additional API credits, priority access to new datasets, secure deployments (Azure GovCloud, private cloud, or flat file transfer), data warehouse connectors (Snowflake, BigQuery, Azure Synapse), SLA-backed support and uptime guarantees, and audit trails and access logs for compliance teams. Add-ons are optional and vary by plan.

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Enterprise: Enterprise & Institutions

For large organizations and institutions with specialized requirements, this plan offers customizable solutions. Contact us for options like multiple API keys, priority support, redistribution rights, or unlimited data access. Example use cases include:
  • Stock exchanges meeting compliance and reporting obligations
  • Brokerage firms providing live SEC filings access to clients
  • Data providers redistributing datasets via APIs, downloads, or other channels
  • Platforms or applications delivering licensed data to end-users through paywalls or controlled access

Scale: Business / Internal Use

Built for organizations leveraging the platform for internal operations, this tier supports data-driven teams and professionals. Common applications include:
  • Investment advisors, equity research teams, and family offices analyzing market filings
  • Hedge funds tracking registration statements and disclosures in real time
  • Law firms reviewing administrative and legal records
  • Financial analysts at banks conducting detailed research
  • Talent acquisition teams evaluating employment contracts and compensation packages

Growth: Personal & Startups

Designed for innovators, individual developers, and university researchers, this plan supports small-scale projects and early-stage experimentation. Typical scenarios include:
  • Professors providing their students with full API access for coursework in financial engineering
  • Graduate students and researchers producing papers for journals or academic conferences
  • Solo founders or small teams building early prototypes and minimum viable products

Explorer:

For testing purposes.