★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
Tool comparison edition
Tool Comparison
AmiBroker vs GuruFocus
Pick AmiBroker if
AmiBroker
One-time · Desktop
- Delayed quotes won't cut it; you need real-time data
- You care about monte carlo, risk metrics, and auto-trading & bots, things GuruFocus doesn't offer
- You trade often and need tooling built for speed
Pick GuruFocus if
GuruFocus
Free • From $549/yr · Web · Mobile · API
- You'd rather start free and only pay if you outgrow it
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
- You want an API so you can script or automate things
Skip both if: Neither one clicks with how you research; there are strong third options.
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Our take
The bottom line
AmiBroker and GuruFocus cover a lot of the same ground (8 shared categories, including data visualizations, screeners, and backtesting), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. GuruFocus simply does more: 48 categories to AmiBroker's 11, including stock ideas, ETF screeners, and top analysts, plus a mobile app. AmiBroker counters by keeping things simpler.
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Key differences at a glance
- Free plan
- GuruFocus
- Broader coverage
- GuruFocus48 vs 11 categories
- Mobile app
- GuruFocus
- Desktop app
- AmiBroker
- API access
- GuruFocus
- Real-time data
- AmiBroker
See for yourself
How they stack up
The side-by-side table: pricing, platforms, data, and coverage at a glance.ShowHide
How they stack up
The side-by-side table: pricing, platforms, data, and coverage at a glance.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & plans | ||
Starting price | One-time | Free • From $549/yr |
Free tier | No | Yes |
Free trial | 30 days | 7 days |
Plan limits | 8 limits: Standard Edition: real time quote symbols: 10, Standard Edition: time and sales symbols: 1 +6 more | 47 limits: Free: portfolio limit: Up to 3 portfolios with 25 stocks each for free members, Free: data api requests: 100/month included in the Free API package +45 more |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | No | Yes |
Desktop app | Yes | No |
Mobile app | No | Yes |
API access | No | Yes |
Broker sync | Yes | Yes |
Integrations | Interactive Brokers, IQFeed +5 more | GuruFocus Data API, GuruFocus MCP Server +3 more |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +4 more | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +9 more |
Categories covered | 11 | 48 |
Regions | — | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | 3 signals: Latency: End of Day and Streaming, Granularity: EOD, Minute, Second, and Tick +1 more | 5 signals: Latency: End of Day, Granularity: EOD +3 more |
Data partners | — | 5 partners: QuoteMedia, Morningstar +3 more |
Capabilities | — | 8 signals: Custom formulas, Ranking backtests +6 more |
Security | — | Status page and Encryption in transit |
| Try it | Visit AmiBroker | Visit GuruFocus |
Where each one shines
What AmiBroker and GuruFocus each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What AmiBroker and GuruFocus each do best.What AmiBroker does best
- Build technical-analysis charts with indicators, drawing tools, multi-timeframe analysis, and multiple time compressions including range and volume bars.
- Use AFL scripting to create custom indicators, explorations, trading systems, scans, and portfolio backtests.
- Run portfolio-level backtests with position sizing, realistic account constraints, equity and drawdown charts, custom reports, and custom backtest procedures.
- Use optimization, walk-forward testing, Monte Carlo simulation, and robustness workflows to validate strategies.
- Run scans and explorations with filter-based screeners, then export results to CSV.
What GuruFocus does best
- Research global stocks with long historical financials, valuation data, charts, comparisons, market valuation indicators, economic indicators, industry data, and company-level fundamentals.
- Use the All-in-One Screener with hundreds of filters across fundamentals, valuation, profitability, growth, dividends, guru holdings, insider trades, predefined value screens, custom filters, saved screens, and downloads.
- Backtest screener strategies across many countries with configurable stock count, ranking metric, sort order, date range, and rebalance frequency.
- Use GF Score to compare stocks through a 0-100 framework built around financial strength, profitability, growth, valuation, and momentum.
- Use GF Value to frame fair value from historical multiples, past returns, and analyst estimates, then classify stocks by valuation range.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for AmiBroker and GuruFocus, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for AmiBroker and GuruFocus, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksFuturesMutual FundsCurrencies | StocksETFsBondsMutual FundsOptionsFundsOther |
Experience | IntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Retail TradersPro RetailDay TradersSwing TradersAlgo TradersQuants/Developers | Retail TradersPro RetailLong-term InvestorsValue InvestorsQuality InvestorsDividend InvestorsAnalystsQuants/Developers+3 more |
Regions | Not specified | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica |
Coverage details | Identifiers: Ticker | Identifiers: Ticker and CIK |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | End of DayStreaming | End of Day |
Data granularity | EODMinuteSecondTick | EOD |
Pricing sources | Not specified | ExchangeVendorModel |
Data partners | Not specified | QuoteMediaMorningstarRefinitivFREDSEC / local regulators |
| Access & integrations | ||
API protocols | Not specified | REST |
API auth & delivery | Not specified | Auth: APIKeySDKs: Python and GoDocs |
Import methods | Not specified | CSVBrokerOAuthManual |
Integrations | Interactive BrokersIQFeedeSignalQChartsDDEODBC/SQLOLE Automation (COM) | GuruFocus Data APIGuruFocus MCP ServerGuruFocus Excel Add-inGuruFocus Google Sheets Add-onSnapTrade |
Export formats | CSV | CSVExcelJSON |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Not specified | Status pageEncryption in transit |
Capability signals | Not specified | Custom formulasRanking backtestsUniverse builderFactors: Value, Quality, Momentum, and GrowthBroker syncMulti-currencyYield curvesAI summaries: Transcripts |
Vendor & support | AmiBroker.comCountry: PolandSupport: Email | GuruFocus.com, LLCCountry: United StatesFounded 2004Support: Email, Chat, Phone, and Forum |
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What you'll actually pay
Plans, billing, trials, and per-month pricing for both tools.ShowHide
What you'll actually pay
Plans, billing, trials, and per-month pricing for both tools.| Tier | ||
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | — | Freeportfolio limit: Up to 3 portfolios with 25 stocks each for free members · data api requests: 100/month included in the Free API package · +1 more |
| Entry paid plan | $299 once“Standard Edition”real time quote symbols: 10 · time and sales symbols: 1 · +2 more | $549/yr≈ $45.75/mo“Premium”billing: Annual only · data api requests: 200/month included with Premium membership · +2 more |
| Tier 2 | $379 once“Professional Edition”real time quote symbols: Unlimited · time and sales symbols: Unlimited · +2 more | $1398/yr≈ $116.50/mo“Plus / Premium Plus”billing: Annual only · data api requests: 500/month included with Premium Plus membership · +2 more |
| Tier 3 | $499 once“Ultimate Pack Pro” | $200/mo“Data API Builder”billing: Billed annually · monthly request limit: No limit · +10 more |
| Tier 4 | — | $2448/yr≈ $204/mo“Pro / Professional”billing: Annual only · data api requests: 2,000/month included with Professional membership |
| Tier 5 | — | $2000/mo“Data API Commercial”billing: Billed annually · monthly request limit: No limit · +1 more |
| Top plan | — | $100 per unit“Data API Pay As You Go”initial top up: $100 credit · stock daily prices: $0.05/request · +16 more |
| Custom / enterprise | — | Contact sales“Custom API / Enterprise Package” |
| Free trial | 30 days | 7 days |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between AmiBroker and GuruFocus?
AmiBroker leans toward data visualizations, screeners, and backtesting, while GuruFocus puts more weight on stock ideas, screeners, and ETF screeners. They overlap in 8 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
Is AmiBroker or GuruFocus free to use?
GuruFocus has a free tier, so you can get started without paying anything. AmiBroker is paid-only. If budget matters, start with GuruFocus and see how far it takes you before opening your wallet.
Which is better for beginners: AmiBroker or GuruFocus?
GuruFocus is the friendlier place to start; its interface takes less getting used to. Both work fine once you're past the basics.
Can I use AmiBroker or GuruFocus on my phone?
GuruFocus lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. AmiBroker doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is desktop.
Does AmiBroker or GuruFocus have an API?
GuruFocus has an API for programmatic access and custom integrations. AmiBroker doesn't, so you're working through its interface.
Should I choose AmiBroker or GuruFocus?
It depends on what you're after. Pick AmiBroker if monte carlo and risk metrics matter to you; go with GuruFocus if you'd rather have stock ideas and ETF screeners. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do AmiBroker and GuruFocus cover?
Both cover stocks and mutual funds. AmiBroker also handles futures and currencies. GuruFocus adds ETFs, bonds, and options on top.
Does AmiBroker or GuruFocus have real-time data?
AmiBroker offers real-time data, which matters if you trade actively. GuruFocus runs on delayed or end-of-day data, which is perfectly fine for longer-term investors who don't live and die by the tick.
Can I export data from AmiBroker and GuruFocus?
Yes, both export to spreadsheets (CSV), which is handy if you like running your own numbers.
Can AmiBroker or GuruFocus connect to my broker?
Yes, both connect to brokers, so your portfolio syncs automatically instead of you keying in every trade.
Is AmiBroker or GuruFocus better for day trading?
AmiBroker is the one positioned more for active traders. GuruFocus is the better fit if you care less about fast trading workflows and more about a calmer research process.
Which has a better stock screener: AmiBroker or GuruFocus?
Both AmiBroker and GuruFocus include stock screeners, and they differ more in interface than raw power; try both and see which one clicks for you.
Can I track my portfolio with AmiBroker or GuruFocus?
GuruFocus handles portfolio tracking. AmiBroker is really a research tool; you'd track your portfolio elsewhere.
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