★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
Tool comparison edition
Tool Comparison
BizToc vs GuruFocus
Pick BizToc if
BizToc
Free • From $18/mo · Web · Mobile · API
- You want the cheaper way in: plans start at $18/mo instead of $45.75/mo
- Delayed quotes won't cut it; you need real-time data
- You care about market sentiment and reddit, things GuruFocus doesn't offer
Pick GuruFocus if
GuruFocus
Free • From $549/yr · Web · Mobile · API
- You care about stock ideas, screeners, and ETF screeners, things BizToc doesn't offer
- You're a long-term investor who cares more about fundamentals than headlines
Skip both if: Neither one clicks with how you research; there are strong third options.
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Our take
The bottom line
BizToc and GuruFocus cover a lot of the same ground (2 shared categories, news and APIs & data feeds), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. GuruFocus simply does more: 48 categories to BizToc's 4, including stock ideas, screeners, and ETF screeners. BizToc counters by starting cheaper at $18/mo.
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Key differences at a glance
- Cheaper paid plan
- BizToc$18/mo vs $45.75/mo
- Free trial
- GuruFocus7 days
- Broader coverage
- GuruFocus48 vs 4 categories
- Real-time data
- BizToc
- Free plan
- Both
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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 $18/mo | Free • From $549/yr |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | — | 7 days |
Plan limits | 8 limits: Basic: requests: 120/month, Basic: overage: Hard limit +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 | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | Yes | Yes |
API access | Yes | Yes |
Broker sync | — | Yes |
Integrations | RapidAPI | GuruFocus Data API, GuruFocus MCP Server +3 more |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Retail Traders and Pro Retail | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +9 more |
Categories covered | 4 | 48 |
Regions | — | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | Latency: Real-time | 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 | Data residency: US and Status page | Status page and Encryption in transit |
| Try it | Visit BizToc | Visit GuruFocus |
Where each one shines
What BizToc and GuruFocus each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What BizToc and GuruFocus each do best.What BizToc does best
- Scan a single-page business and finance news grid built around major business-news sources.
- Use the real-time Wire feed for chronological headline monitoring from top U.S. business news sites.
- Customize the news grid by rearranging or hiding source boxes, with desktop configuration recommended in the profile.
- Check the homepage market snapshot for major indexes, the 10-year yield, oil, gold, Bitcoin, and a Fear & Greed score.
- Use the Imagery or NewsWall view when a visual headline wall is faster than scanning text lists.
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 BizToc and GuruFocus, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for BizToc and GuruFocus, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksBondsCommoditiesCryptosOther | StocksETFsBondsMutual FundsOptionsFundsOther |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Retail TradersPro Retail | 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 | Real-time | 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 | RapidAPI | GuruFocus Data APIGuruFocus MCP ServerGuruFocus Excel Add-inGuruFocus Google Sheets Add-onSnapTrade |
Export formats | Not specified | CSVExcelJSON |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Data residency: USStatus page | Status pageEncryption in transit |
Capability signals | Not specified | Custom formulasRanking backtestsUniverse builderFactors: Value, Quality, Momentum, and GrowthBroker syncMulti-currencyYield curvesAI summaries: Transcripts |
Vendor & support | Tomatic Inc.Country: United StatesSupport: Email and Phone | 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“Basic”requests: 120/month · overage: Hard limit | 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 | $18/mo“Pro”requests: 30,000/month · overage: Hard limit · +1 more | $549/yr≈ $45.75/mo“Premium”billing: Annual only · data api requests: 200/month included with Premium membership · +2 more |
| Tier 2 | $38/mo“Ultra”requests: 500,000/month · overage: Hard limit · +1 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 | — | $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 | — | 7 days |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between BizToc and GuruFocus?
BizToc leans toward news, market sentiment, and reddit, while GuruFocus puts more weight on stock ideas, screeners, and ETF screeners. They overlap in 2 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do BizToc and GuruFocus cost?
Good news: both BizToc and GuruFocus have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Do BizToc and GuruFocus have APIs?
Yes, both offer API access, so developers and quants can pull data programmatically or wire up their own integrations.
Should I choose BizToc or GuruFocus?
It depends on what you're after. Pick BizToc if market sentiment and reddit matter to you; go with GuruFocus if you'd rather have stock ideas and screeners. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do BizToc and GuruFocus cover?
Both cover stocks, bonds, and other. BizToc also handles commodities and cryptos. GuruFocus adds ETFs, mutual funds, and options on top.
Does BizToc or GuruFocus have real-time data?
BizToc 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 BizToc and GuruFocus?
GuruFocus exports to CSV and Excel. BizToc is stingier about getting data out.
Which has a better stock screener: BizToc or GuruFocus?
GuruFocus has a stock screener for surfacing ideas; BizToc doesn't, and focuses its energy elsewhere.
Can I track my portfolio with BizToc or GuruFocus?
GuruFocus handles portfolio tracking. BizToc is really a research tool; you'd track your portfolio elsewhere.
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