VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★

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Friday, April 17, 2026

Tool Comparison

Ahrefs vs GuruFocus comparison

Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.

Ahrefs logo

Ahrefs

ahrefs.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb, Desktop, API
Hands-on review
GuruFocus logo

GuruFocus

gurufocus.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb, Mobile, Desktop, API
Editor's pickHands-on review
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At a glance

Platforms
AhrefsWeb, Desktop, API
GuruFocusWeb, Mobile, Desktop, API
Categories
Ahrefs3
GuruFocus46
Pricing details

Tool

Ahrefs

$29/mo

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial

Plans & pricing

Webmaster Tools (AWT)Free
Starter$29/mo
Lite$129/mo
Standard$249/mo
Advanced$449/mo
Enterprise$1499/mo

Tool

GuruFocus

$41.58/mo

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial7 days

Plans & pricing

FreeFree
Premium (Annual, USA)$499/yr
Premium (Monthly, USA)$69/mo
PremiumPlus (Annual, USA)$1348/yr
PremiumPlus (Monthly, USA)$169/mo
Professional (Annual, USA)$2398/yr
Professional (Monthly, USA)$299/mo
GuruAPI Data LicensingContact sales
Category leaders
ScreenersGuruFocus
Stock IdeasGuruFocus
PortfolioGuruFocus
BacktestingGuruFocus
NewsGuruFocus
AlertsGuruFocus
DividendsGuruFocus
FinancialsGuruFocus
Insider DataGuruFocus
TranscriptsGuruFocus
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Platform details

AttributeAhrefsGuruFocus
Asset types
Other
StocksETFsMutual FundsOptionsFunds
Experience
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Regions
Not specified
North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica
Data freshness
Real-time
End of Day
API access
REST
REST
Export formats
CSVPDF
ExcelImagePDFJSON

Coverage overlap

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between Ahrefs and GuruFocus?

Ahrefs focuses on App & Website Traffic, Data APIs, and APIs & SDKs while GuruFocus specializes in Screeners, Stock Ideas, and Stock Comparison. They overlap in 1 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

How much do Ahrefs and GuruFocus cost?

Good news—both Ahrefs and GuruFocus offer free plans. You can try each platform without commitment and only pay when you need premium features.

Can I use Ahrefs or GuruFocus on my phone?

GuruFocus has a mobile app so you can check your research on the go. Ahrefs is web-only, so you'll need a browser to access it from mobile devices.

Do Ahrefs and GuruFocus have APIs?

Yes, both platforms offer API access for developers and quants who want to build custom integrations or automate their workflows.

Should I choose Ahrefs or GuruFocus?

Choose Ahrefs if you need Ahrefs Web Analytics is a free, privacy-friendly website analytics product (no cookies / no personal data stored by default) with up to 1M events/month per site on the free tier; higher event volumes are paid per-project add-ons., and Website Traffic Checker provides estimated traffic and key metrics (including organic and paid search traffic) and shows traffic progression globally and locally (country breakdown). Bulk-check supports up to 200 websites at once.. Go with GuruFocus if Global value-investing research platform covering ~100,000 stocks in ~100 markets plus 8,000+ institutional investors and 15,000+ mutual funds holdings, designed to provide historical financial and valuation data for long-term investors., and All-in-One Screener offers 500+ fundamental, valuation, profitability, growth, dividend, guru and insider filters, supports custom filters/formulas and screening by regions, countries, exchanges and user portfolios. better fits how you invest.

What asset classes do Ahrefs and GuruFocus cover?

Both cover common asset types. Ahrefs also includes Other. GuruFocus adds coverage for Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Options, and Funds.

Does Ahrefs or GuruFocus have real-time data?

Ahrefs offers real-time data feeds, which is essential for active traders. GuruFocus uses delayed or end-of-day data, which works fine for longer-term investors who don't need up-to-the-second quotes.

Can I export data from Ahrefs and GuruFocus?

Both platforms let you export data to spreadsheets (PDF). This is useful for custom analysis or record-keeping.

Which has a better stock screener—Ahrefs or GuruFocus?

GuruFocus includes a stock screener for finding investment ideas. Ahrefs focuses on other analytical tools.

Can I track my portfolio with Ahrefs or GuruFocus?

GuruFocus offers portfolio tracking features. Ahrefs is more focused on research and analysis.

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Curation & Accuracy

This directory blends AI‑assisted discovery with human curation. Entries are reviewed, edited, and organized with the goal of expanding coverage and sharpening quality over time. Your feedback helps steer improvements (because no single human can capture everything all at once).

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