> ## Documentation Index
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# Frequently Asked Questions — Insighthread Help

> Answers to the most common questions about Insighthread — coverage, data sources, pricing, AI Chat, and how the platform compares to alternatives.

Here are quick answers to the most common questions about Insighthread — from how the underlying data works and what AI Chat can do, to billing details and how the platform compares to other tools in the market. If you don't find what you're looking for here, reach out through the in-app help widget or visit [https://insighthread.com](https://insighthread.com).

## Product & Data

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  <Accordion title="What companies does Insighthread cover?">
    Insighthread covers **6,000+ US public companies** across all major exchanges, including NYSE, Nasdaq, and OTC markets. If a company files with the SEC, you'll find it on Insighthread.
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  <Accordion title="Where does Insighthread's data come from?">
    Insighthread pulls filings and structured events directly from **SEC EDGAR** — the official source for all public company disclosures. Financial data (earnings, revenue, balance sheet figures) is sourced from **Nasdaq**. Insighthread does not aggregate news from media outlets or editorial sources, which means the data you see is primary and unfiltered.
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  <Accordion title="How fast does data appear after a filing is submitted?">
    New filings appear on Insighthread in **under 60 seconds** from the moment they land on EDGAR. If you're using the News API, filings are delivered in **under 90 seconds**. This speed advantage is core to the platform's value — you're getting the filing at the same time as institutional desks.
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  <Accordion title="Is Insighthread investment advice?">
    No. Insighthread is a financial data and research platform that provides information for educational and informational purposes only. Insighthread is **not a registered investment advisor**, and nothing on the platform constitutes a buy or sell recommendation. Always do your own due diligence and consult a qualified financial professional before making investment decisions.
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## AI Chat

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  <Accordion title="What can I ask AI Chat?">
    You can ask AI Chat anything related to a company's SEC filings and public disclosures — earnings call tone and management commentary, risk factors from the latest 10-K, revenue breakdown from a 10-Q, insider transaction patterns, financial history, or how the company's language has changed quarter-over-quarter. If it's in a filing, AI Chat can surface it.
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  <Accordion title="How does AI Chat know which company I'm researching?">
    AI Chat is context-aware. When you're viewing a company's profile page or have a specific filing open, the AI is automatically loaded with that company's data as its context window. You don't need to specify the ticker or company name in every message — just ask your question and the AI knows what you're looking at.
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  <Accordion title="Are AI Chat answers accurate?">
    AI Chat answers are **grounded in SEC filings**, which means the AI is working from the actual source documents rather than summarized or third-party data. That said, AI models can occasionally misinterpret or misrepresent complex financial language. Always cross-reference important figures or conclusions against the original filing before acting on them.
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## Pricing & Billing

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  <Accordion title="Is there a free trial?">
    Yes. Every new account includes a **7-day free trial** with full access to all features — AI Chat, SEC Filings, Insider Trades, Watchlists, Earnings Transcripts, and more. No credit card is required to start your trial.
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  <Accordion title="What does Insighthread cost?">
    Insighthread costs **$30/month** on the monthly plan or **$300/year** on the annual plan — saving you \$60 (the equivalent of two months free). Both plans include identical full access to every feature on the platform.
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  <Accordion title="Can I cancel anytime?">
    Yes, you can cancel your subscription at any time from **Account Settings → Billing → Cancel Subscription**. There are no cancellation fees. Your access continues through the end of your current billing period, and you won't be charged again after that.
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  <Accordion title="Is there a team or enterprise plan?">
    The standard individual plan ($30/month or $300/year) is available to all self-directed investors. For teams or organizations that need programmatic access to SEC filing data, Insighthread offers an enterprise **News API**. To learn more or request a quote, visit [https://insighthread.com/newsapi](https://insighthread.com/newsapi).
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## Comparisons

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  <Accordion title="How does Insighthread compare to Bloomberg?">
    Bloomberg Terminal costs approximately **$24,000 per year** per seat and is built primarily as a broad-market data terminal for institutional users. Insighthread costs **$30/month** and is purpose-built for real-time SEC filing intelligence with an AI research layer on top. If you're a self-directed investor who wants fast, AI-assisted access to primary filing data without the institutional price tag, Insighthread is designed for exactly that workflow.
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  <Accordion title="How does Insighthread compare to AlphaSense?">
    AlphaSense is an enterprise search and market intelligence platform priced at approximately **$30,000 per year**, aimed primarily at institutional analysts and corporate strategy teams. Insighthread costs **$30/month** and is purpose-built for individual investors who want direct, AI-assisted access to SEC filings and primary financial disclosures — without enterprise contracts, seat minimums, or the institutional overhead.
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  <Accordion title="How does Insighthread differ from Yahoo Finance or Seeking Alpha?">
    Yahoo Finance and Seeking Alpha primarily aggregate **media-sourced news** — articles, opinion pieces, and editorial commentary about public companies. Insighthread bypasses the media layer entirely and goes directly to **SEC filings** as the primary data source. That means no editorial spin, no delay from publication cycles, and no secondary interpretation between you and the raw disclosure. If you want to read what a company actually filed — not what a journalist wrote about it — Insighthread is the faster path.
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## Technical

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  <Accordion title="What browsers does Insighthread support?">
    Insighthread works on all modern desktop browsers: **Google Chrome**, **Mozilla Firefox**, **Apple Safari**, and **Microsoft Edge**. For the best experience, keep your browser updated to the latest version. Older browsers or non-mainstream clients may have degraded performance or rendering issues.
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  <Accordion title="Is there a mobile app?">
    Insighthread is fully accessible via **mobile browser** on iOS and Android — no app download required. For the latest information on native mobile app availability, check [https://insighthread.com](https://insighthread.com) or follow [@insighthread on X](https://x.com/insighthread) for product updates.
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## Related topics

- [Insighthread Pricing: Plans, Trials, and News API Options](/plans-and-pricing.md)
- [Insighthread AI Chat: Ask Questions About Any Filing](/features/ai-chat.md)
- [How to Research Any Public Stock Using Insighthread](/guides/research-a-stock.md)
- [Manage Your Insighthread Subscription and Billing](/account/subscription.md)
- [How to Track Insider Trading Activity on Insighthread](/guides/track-insiders.md)