VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
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Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Tool Comparison
Calcbench vs GuruFocus comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Calcbench
calcbench.com
GuruFocus
gurufocus.com
Comparison highlights
- Tool score: the chart below shows community vote sentiment over the last 8 weeks. Use it as a signal, not a verdict.
- Overlap: both cover Financials, Acquisitions, and Data APIs and 1 other categories.
- Coverage tilt: Calcbench has 7 categories you won't get in GuruFocus; GuruFocus has 42 unique categories.
- Platforms: Calcbench runs on Web, Desktop, API; GuruFocus runs on Web, Mobile, Desktop, API.
Category leaders
- Screeners: GuruFocus leads (+2 vs 0 net votes for Calcbench).
- Portfolio: GuruFocus leads (+2 vs 0 net votes for Calcbench).
- News: GuruFocus leads (+3 vs 0 net votes for Calcbench).
- Data Visualizations: GuruFocus is tagged for this workflow; Calcbench has no category votes yet.
Vote sentiment comparison
Cumulative positive vote share. Loading fresh totals...
Side-by-side metrics
| Attribute | Calcbench | GuruFocus |
|---|---|---|
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks | Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Options, Funds |
Experience levels Who each product is built for | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Platforms Where you can access the product | Web, Desktop, API | Web, Mobile, Desktop, API |
Pricing High-level pricing models | Free, Subscription | Free, Subscription |
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat | Not yet | Yes |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Standard listing | Highlighted |
Coverage overlap
Shared categories
Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.
Calcbench strengths
Categories covered by Calcbench but not GuruFocus.
GuruFocus strengths
Categories covered by GuruFocus but not Calcbench.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do Calcbench and GuruFocus both support?
Both platforms cover Financials, Acquisitions, Data APIs, and Blogs workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Do Calcbench and GuruFocus require subscriptions?
Both Calcbench 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 Calcbench focuses on web or desktop access.
What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?
Calcbench differentiates itself with As‑reported financials with drill‑through ‘Trace to source’ into the filing; multi‑company time‑series and standardized metrics., Interactive disclosures/footnotes search across 10‑K/10‑Q (and other docs); segment & geographic breakouts., and Earnings press‑release data within minutes of wire: GAAP, non‑GAAP, guidance, KPIs; model‑ready via Excel or API., whereas GuruFocus stands out for 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., 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., and Stock pages combine up to 30-year financial statements, valuation ratios, proprietary GF Score (quality, value, growth, momentum and GF value), dividend data, ownership, operating/segment metrics, filings, transcripts, PDF reports and downloadable charts/tables..
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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).
Details change. Pricing, features, and availability may be incomplete or out of date. Treat listings as a starting point and verify on the provider’s site before making decisions. If you spot an error or a gap, send a quick note and I’ll adjust.