★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
Source check: Beanvest checked August 4, 2026
Tool Comparison
Beanvest vs GuruFocus
Pick Beanvest instead if
Beanvest
Free • From $79/yr · Web
- You want the cheaper way in: plans start at $6.58/mo instead of $45.75/mo
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GuruFocus
Free • From $549/yr · Web · Mobile · API
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
- You want an API so you can script or automate things
- You care about ETF screeners, top analysts, and stock comparison, things Beanvest doesn't offer
Skip both if: Neither one clicks with how you research; there are strong third options.
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Our take
The bottom line
Beanvest and GuruFocus cover a lot of the same ground (4 shared categories, including screeners, stock ideas, and scores), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. GuruFocus simply does more: 49 categories to Beanvest's 4, including ETF screeners, top analysts, and stock comparison, plus a mobile app. Beanvest counters by starting cheaper at $6.58/mo.
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Key differences at a glance
- Cheaper paid plan
- Beanvest$6.58/mo vs $45.75/mo
- Free trial
- GuruFocus7 days
- Broader coverage
- GuruFocus49 vs 4 categories
- Mobile app
- GuruFocus
- API access
- GuruFocus
- Global coverage
- GuruFocus
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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 | Free • From $79/yr | Free • From $549/yr |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | — | 7 days |
Plan limits | 3 limits: Premium (Early Bird): free trial: No free trial (per FAQ)., Premium (Early Bird): refunds: No refunds (per FAQ). +1 more | 49 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 +47 more |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | No | Yes |
API access | No | Yes |
Broker sync | — | Yes |
Integrations | — | GuruFocus Data API, GuruFocus MCP Server +3 more |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +3 more | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +9 more |
Categories covered | 4 | 49 |
Regions | North America | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | — | 5 signals: Latency: End of Day, Granularity: EOD +3 more |
Data partners | — | 5 partners: QuoteMedia, Morningstar +3 more |
Capabilities | Universe builder | 9 signals: Custom formulas, Ranking backtests +7 more |
Security | Status page | Status page and Encryption in transit |
| Try it | Visit Beanvest | Visit GuruFocus |
Where each one shines
What Beanvest and GuruFocus each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What Beanvest and GuruFocus each do best.What Beanvest does best
- Views for reviewing stock research reports built around Beanvest’s overall Quality Score and component scores.
- Break down company quality across moat, pricing power, predictability, financial strength, capital allocation, and management.
- The Quality Stocks list and screener to browse an S&P 500-style quality universe with configurable columns and filters.
- Premium filters for valuation status and individual score components when comparing quality candidates.
- Views for reviewing fair value labels that compare current price with Beanvest’s fair value framework, where those estimates are unlocked.
What GuruFocus does best
- Research coverage for global stocks with long historical financials, valuation data, charts, comparisons, market valuation indicators, economic indicators, industry data, and company-level fundamentals.
- 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.
- ETF Screener and ETF GF Scores for filtering and comparing more than 5,000 U.S.
- Corporate and government bond screening by yield, maturity, ratings, coupon structure, outstanding amount, issuer, and industry, plus company-level bond tabs.
- Backtest screener strategies across many countries with configurable stock count, ranking metric, sort order, date range, and rebalance frequency; current membership terms give Premium the latest five years and Premium Plus/Professional history back to 2006.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Beanvest and GuruFocus, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Beanvest and GuruFocus, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | Stocks | StocksETFsBondsMutual FundsOptionsFundsOther |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediate | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Retail TradersPro RetailLong-term InvestorsQuality InvestorsValue Investors | Retail TradersPro RetailLong-term InvestorsValue InvestorsQuality InvestorsDividend InvestorsAnalystsQuants/Developers+3 more |
Regions | North America | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica |
Coverage details | Identifiers: Ticker | Identifiers: Ticker and CIK |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | Not specified | End of Day |
Data granularity | Not specified | 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 | Not specified | GuruFocus Data APIGuruFocus MCP ServerGuruFocus Excel Add-inGuruFocus Google Sheets Add-onSnapTrade |
Export formats | Not specified | CSVExcelJSON |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Status page | Status pageEncryption in transit |
Capability signals | Universe builder | Custom formulasRanking backtestsUniverse builderFactors: Value, Quality, Momentum, and GrowthBroker syncMulti-currencyYield curvesCredit ratings+1 more |
Vendor & support | Yuki CapitalCountry: FranceFounded 2020 | 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 | Free | 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 | $79/yr≈ $6.58/mo“Premium (Early Bird)”free trial: No free trial (per FAQ). · refunds: No refunds (per FAQ). · +1 more | $549/yr≈ $45.75/mo“Premium”billing: Annual only · data api requests: 200/month included with Premium membership · +2 more |
| Tier 2 | — | $1398/yr≈ $116.50/mo“Premium Plus”billing: Annual only · data api requests: 500/month included with Premium Plus membership · +2 more |
| Tier 3 | — | $200/mo“Data API Builder”billing: Billed annually · monthly request limit: No limit · +12 more |
| Tier 4 | — | $2448/yr≈ $204/mo“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 | — | 7 days |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between Beanvest and GuruFocus?
Beanvest leans toward screeners, stock ideas, and scores, while GuruFocus puts more weight on stock ideas, screeners, and ETF screeners. They overlap in 4 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do Beanvest and GuruFocus cost?
Good news: both Beanvest and GuruFocus have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Which is better for beginners: Beanvest or GuruFocus?
Honestly, neither is aimed at beginners. Expect a learning curve either way; that's the trade-off for the depth they offer.
Can I use Beanvest or GuruFocus on my phone?
GuruFocus lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. Beanvest doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web.
Does Beanvest or GuruFocus have an API?
GuruFocus has an API for programmatic access and custom integrations. Beanvest doesn't, so you're working through its interface.
Should I choose Beanvest or GuruFocus?
It depends on what you're after. Pick Beanvest if you prefer its overall approach; go with GuruFocus if you'd rather have ETF screeners and top analysts. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do Beanvest and GuruFocus cover?
Both cover stocks. GuruFocus adds ETFs, bonds, and mutual funds on top.
Which covers international markets: Beanvest or GuruFocus?
GuruFocus has documented international coverage (North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, and more), so it's the safer bet if you hold non-US stocks. Beanvest is more region-specific, mainly North America.
Can I export data from Beanvest and GuruFocus?
GuruFocus exports to CSV and Excel. Beanvest is stingier about getting data out.
Are Beanvest and GuruFocus good for long-term investing?
Yes, both are aimed squarely at long-term investors. Compare their coverage, workflow, and price before assuming they solve the same long-term research job.
Which has a better stock screener: Beanvest or GuruFocus?
Both Beanvest 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 Beanvest or GuruFocus?
GuruFocus handles portfolio tracking. Beanvest is really a research tool; you'd track your portfolio elsewhere.
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