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FlareSight vs OSSEAN
Both stand on startup databases. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan APIWeb
FlareSight centers funding information on SEC filings and links records to their Form D documents. The free tier supports browsing, while contact reveals and API access are part of paid plans.
Visit FlareSight Free plan Web
Choose OSSEAN if you want to find open-source startups and check whether their repositories are still active. Its free directory covers discovery; look elsewhere if you need a platform other than web, or consider the sponsorship costs if you want a homepage tile.
Visit OSSEANThe facts
| FlareSight | OSSEAN | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Web | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Starter: $24 a month | tide-06–tide-10: $100 a month |
| Plans published | 3 | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | flaresight.org | ossean.com |
| On startup databases | #6 of 26 | #10 of 26 |
FlareSight: what it does well
- Each funding record links to its Form D
- Filters cover sector, stage, and geography
- Free plan includes all search filters
- Contacts can be exported to CSV
- Pro plan includes API access
What to know first
- Free plan allows five profile views per day
- Free watchlist is view-only
- Starter costs $24 a month billed annually
- Pro costs $80 a month billed annually
OSSEAN: what it does well
- Search by name, organization, language, or topic.
- Browse projects by category.
- Shipping labels reflect repository activity or archived status.
- Data is updated daily from GitHub.
- The directory has a free plan.
What to know first
- Paid homepage sponsorship starts at $100 a month.
- The listed platform is web.
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