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Business Quant vs GuruFocus comparison

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

Quick takeaways

Business Quant adds Data Visualizations, Flags, and Data APIs coverage that GuruFocus skips.

GuruFocus includes Stock Ideas, Portfolio, Backtesting, Investor Holdings, US Government Trades, News, Alerts, Calendar, GDP, Interest Rates, Inflation Rates, Unemployment Rates, Commitment of Traders (COT), Yield Curves, Valuation Models, Transcripts, ETF Overview, ETF Holdings, APIs & SDKs, and Sheets / Excel Add-ins categories that Business Quant omits.

Business Quant highlights: Stock screener with over 700 financial metrics and flexible filtering across 8,000+ U.S. stocks., Extensive KPI and operating metrics library with 100,000+ datasets covering more than 1,800 companies., and Integrated SEC filings (15+ years), institutional ownership via 13F reports, and insider trading disclosures (Form 4)..

GuruFocus is known for: All-in-One Screener with hundreds of filters, historical screening, and custom filter creation., Backtesting with survivorship-bias-free data. Windows vary by plan: up to 3 years for Premium and up to 10 years for Premium Plus. Global coverage spans 80+ countries., and Guru portfolios tracking 13F and mutual fund holdings, real-time picks, and portfolio downloads to Excel..

GuruFocus offers mobile access, which Business Quant skips.

Business Quant

businessquant.com

A U.S. equities research platform combining fundamentals, ownership data, and operating metrics. The free plan includes 15+ years of history with delayed updates. Pro subscribers get daily updates, KPI datasets, and data downloads, while Enterprise adds API access and rights for commercial use.

Platforms

Web

API

Pricing

Free

Subscription

Quick highlights

Stock screener with over 700 financial metrics and flexible filtering across 8,000+ U.S. stocks.
Extensive KPI and operating metrics library with 100,000+ datasets covering more than 1,800 companies.
Integrated SEC filings (15+ years), institutional ownership via 13F reports, and insider trading disclosures (Form 4).
Comparison modules for individual stocks, industry aggregates, time-series tables, and customizable charts.
Download capabilities in CSV and Excel for most datasets and visualizations.

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GuruFocus

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A global equity research and value-investing platform with robust screening, backtesting, and portfolio tools. Features and data access depend on plan tier—Premium vs. Premium Plus—while enterprise-level users can license data directly via API. Add-ins for Excel and Google Sheets extend workflows, though usage caps apply to lower tiers. Alerts and mobile apps are included across paid plans.

Platforms

Web

Mobile

API

Pricing

Free

Subscription

Quick highlights

All-in-One Screener with hundreds of filters, historical screening, and custom filter creation.
Backtesting with survivorship-bias-free data. Windows vary by plan: up to 3 years for Premium and up to 10 years for Premium Plus. Global coverage spans 80+ countries.
Guru portfolios tracking 13F and mutual fund holdings, real-time picks, and portfolio downloads to Excel.
Specialty trackers for insider trading and U.S. politician trades.
ETF profiles with current and historical holdings, including N-PORT data and timestamps.

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Overlap

Shared focus areas

6 overlaps

Mutual strengths include Screeners, Stock Comparison, and Financials plus 3 more areas.

Where they differ

Business Quant

Distinct strengths include:

Data Visualizations

Flags

Data APIs

Stock screener with over 700 financial metrics and flexible filtering across 8,000+ U.S. stocks.
Extensive KPI and operating metrics library with 100,000+ datasets covering more than 1,800 companies.
Integrated SEC filings (15+ years), institutional ownership via 13F reports, and insider trading disclosures (Form 4).
Comparison modules for individual stocks, industry aggregates, time-series tables, and customizable charts.

GuruFocus

Distinct strengths include:

All-in-One Screener with hundreds of filters, historical screening, and custom filter creation.
Backtesting with survivorship-bias-free data. Windows vary by plan: up to 3 years for Premium and up to 10 years for Premium Plus. Global coverage spans 80+ countries.
Guru portfolios tracking 13F and mutual fund holdings, real-time picks, and portfolio downloads to Excel.
Specialty trackers for insider trading and U.S. politician trades.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	Business Quant	GuruFocus
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: Screeners, Stock Comparison, Financials, Scores, 13F, Insider Data Unique: Data Visualizations, Flags, Data APIs	Shared: Screeners, Stock Comparison, Financials, Scores, 13F, Insider Data Unique: Stock Ideas, Portfolio, Backtesting, Investor Holdings, US Government Trades, News, Alerts, Calendar, GDP, Interest Rates, Inflation Rates, Unemployment Rates, Commitment of Traders (COT), Yield Curves, Valuation Models, Transcripts, ETF Overview, ETF Holdings, APIs & SDKs, Sheets / Excel Add-ins
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Stocks	Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds
Experience levels Who each product is built for	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Platforms Where you can access the product	Web, API	Web, Mobile, API
Pricing High-level pricing models	Free, Subscription	Free, Subscription
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor	Unique Stock screener with over 700 financial metrics and flexible filtering across 8,000+ U.S. stocks. Extensive KPI and operating metrics library with 100,000+ datasets covering more than 1,800 companies. Integrated SEC filings (15+ years), institutional ownership via 13F reports, and insider trading disclosures (Form 4). Comparison modules for individual stocks, industry aggregates, time-series tables, and customizable charts. Download capabilities in CSV and Excel for most datasets and visualizations. Clear plan structure: Basic (free, delayed data), Pro (daily updates and exports), Enterprise (API access and commercial rights).	Unique All-in-One Screener with hundreds of filters, historical screening, and custom filter creation. Backtesting with survivorship-bias-free data. Windows vary by plan: up to 3 years for Premium and up to 10 years for Premium Plus. Global coverage spans 80+ countries. Guru portfolios tracking 13F and mutual fund holdings, real-time picks, and portfolio downloads to Excel. Specialty trackers for insider trading and U.S. politician trades. ETF profiles with current and historical holdings, including N-PORT data and timestamps. Valuation and scoring tools: discounted cash flow calculators, GF Value, and GF Score frameworks.
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat	Not yet	Yes
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists	Standard listing	Highlighted

Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do Business Quant and GuruFocus both support?

Both platforms cover Screeners, Stock Comparison, Financials, Scores, 13F, and Insider Data workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.

Do Business Quant and GuruFocus require subscriptions?

Both Business Quant and GuruFocus keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.

Which tool has mobile access?

GuruFocus ships a dedicated mobile experience, while Business Quant focuses on web or desktop access.

What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?

Business Quant differentiates itself with Stock screener with over 700 financial metrics and flexible filtering across 8,000+ U.S. stocks., Extensive KPI and operating metrics library with 100,000+ datasets covering more than 1,800 companies., and Integrated SEC filings (15+ years), institutional ownership via 13F reports, and insider trading disclosures (Form 4)., whereas GuruFocus stands out for All-in-One Screener with hundreds of filters, historical screening, and custom filter creation., Backtesting with survivorship-bias-free data. Windows vary by plan: up to 3 years for Premium and up to 10 years for Premium Plus. Global coverage spans 80+ countries., and Guru portfolios tracking 13F and mutual fund holdings, real-time picks, and portfolio downloads to Excel..

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