VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON
Source checks: ChartsMaze checked September 5, 2026 · GuruFocus checked August 23, 2026
Tool Comparison
ChartsMaze vs GuruFocus
Pick ChartsMaze instead if
ChartsMaze
Free • Paid plans available · Web · Mobile
- You care about market sentiment, something GuruFocus doesn't offer
- You trade often and need tooling built for speed
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GuruFocus
Free • From $549/yr · Web · Mobile · API
- You want an API so you can script or automate things
- You care about stock ideas, ETF screeners, and top analysts, things ChartsMaze 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
ChartsMaze and GuruFocus cover a lot of the same ground (5 shared categories, including screeners, data visualizations, and stock comparison), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. GuruFocus simply does more: 49 categories to ChartsMaze's 6, including stock ideas, ETF screeners, and top analysts. ChartsMaze counters by being completely free.
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Key differences at a glance
- Asset coverage
- GuruFocusAdds bonds and mutual funds
- Broader coverage
- GuruFocus49 vs 6 categories
- API access
- GuruFocus
- Free plan
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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 • Paid plans available | Free • From $549/yr |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | 14 days | 7 days |
Plan limits | — | 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 | Yes | Yes |
API access | No | Yes |
Broker sync | — | Yes |
Integrations | — | GuruFocus Data API, GuruFocus MCP Server +3 more |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +2 more | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +9 more |
Categories covered | 6 | 49 |
Regions | APAC | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | — | 5 signals: Latency: End of Day, Granularity: EOD +3 more |
Data partners | RRG Research | 5 partners: QuoteMedia, Morningstar +3 more |
Capabilities | 3 signals: Custom formulas, Universe builder +1 more | 9 signals: Custom formulas, Ranking backtests +7 more |
Security | — | Status page and Encryption in transit |
| Try it | Visit ChartsMaze | Visit GuruFocus |
Where each one shines
What ChartsMaze and GuruFocus each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What ChartsMaze and GuruFocus each do best.What ChartsMaze does best
- Use official RRG views for Indian markets, sectors, industries, ETFs, and stocks.
- Choose daily, weekly, or monthly RRGs for published Nifty universes.
- Stock RRG universes include Nifty 50, Nifty 500, Nifty Midcap 150, Nifty Smallcap 250, and Nifty Midsmallcap 400.
- Run predefined or custom technical stock scans and review sector, industry, and market-breadth dashboards.
- Save watchlists and use the web product or ChartsMaze's Android, iPhone, and iPad apps.
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 ChartsMaze and GuruFocus, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for ChartsMaze and GuruFocus, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFs | StocksETFsBondsMutual FundsOptionsFundsOther |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Retail TradersPro RetailSwing TradersDay Traders | Retail TradersPro RetailLong-term InvestorsValue InvestorsQuality InvestorsDividend InvestorsAnalystsQuants/Developers+3 more |
Regions | APAC | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica |
Coverage details | Countries: INExchanges: XNSE and XBOMIdentifiers: 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 | RRG Research | 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 | Not specified | Status pageEncryption in transit |
Capability signals | Custom formulasUniverse builderFactors: Momentum | Custom formulasRanking backtestsUniverse builderFactors: Value, Quality, Momentum, and GrowthBroker syncMulti-currencyYield curvesCredit ratings+1 more |
Vendor & support | Kriyanex Technologies Private LimitedCountry: INSupport: 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 | 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 | INR 499/mo“Premium — monthly” | $549/yr≈ $45.75/mo“Premium”billing: Annual only · data api requests: 200/month included with Premium membership · +2 more |
| Tier 2 | INR 2499“Premium — 6 months” | $1398/yr≈ $116.50/mo“Premium Plus”billing: Annual only · data api requests: 500/month included with Premium Plus membership · +2 more |
| Tier 3 | INR 3299/yr“Premium — annual” | $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 | 14 days | 7 days |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between ChartsMaze and GuruFocus?
ChartsMaze leans toward screeners, data visualizations, and stock comparison, while GuruFocus puts more weight on stock ideas, screeners, and ETF screeners. They overlap in 5 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do ChartsMaze and GuruFocus cost?
Good news: both ChartsMaze and GuruFocus have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Does ChartsMaze or GuruFocus have an API?
GuruFocus has an API for programmatic access and custom integrations. ChartsMaze doesn't, so you're working through its interface.
Should I choose ChartsMaze or GuruFocus?
It depends on what you're after. Pick ChartsMaze if market sentiment 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 ChartsMaze and GuruFocus cover?
Both cover stocks and ETFs. GuruFocus adds bonds, mutual funds, and options on top.
Can I export data from ChartsMaze and GuruFocus?
GuruFocus exports to CSV and Excel. ChartsMaze is stingier about getting data out.
Is ChartsMaze or GuruFocus better for day trading?
ChartsMaze 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: ChartsMaze or GuruFocus?
Both ChartsMaze 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 ChartsMaze or GuruFocus?
GuruFocus handles portfolio tracking. ChartsMaze is really a research tool; you'd track your portfolio elsewhere.
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