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VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
Source check: Corner of Berkshire & Fairfax (COBF) checked August 4, 2026
Tool Comparison
Corner of Berkshire & Fairfax (COBF) vs GuruFocus
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Corner of Berkshire & Fairfax (COBF)
Free • Paid plans available · Web
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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 stock ideas, screeners, and ETF screeners, things Corner of Berkshire & Fairfax (COBF) doesn't offer
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Our take
The bottom line
Corner of Berkshire & Fairfax (COBF) and GuruFocus cover a lot of the same ground (2 shared categories, forums and blogs), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. GuruFocus simply does more: 49 categories to Corner of Berkshire & Fairfax (COBF)'s 2, including stock ideas, screeners, and ETF screeners, plus a mobile app. Corner of Berkshire & Fairfax (COBF) counters by being completely free.
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Key differences at a glance
- Mobile app
- GuruFocus
- Free trial
- GuruFocus7 days
- Broader coverage
- GuruFocus49 vs 2 categories
- API access
- GuruFocus
- Broker sync
- GuruFocus
- Asset coverage
- GuruFocusAdds ETFs and bonds
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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 | — | 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 | No | Yes |
API access | No | Yes |
Broker sync | No | 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 +9 more |
Categories covered | 2 | 49 |
Regions | — | 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 | — | 9 signals: Custom formulas, Ranking backtests +7 more |
Security | — | Status page and Encryption in transit |
| Try it | Visit Corner of Berkshire & Fairfax (COBF) | Visit GuruFocus |
Where each one shines
What Corner of Berkshire & Fairfax (COBF) and GuruFocus each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What Corner of Berkshire & Fairfax (COBF) and GuruFocus each do best.What Corner of Berkshire & Fairfax (COBF) does best
- Reading access to public discussion boards focused on Berkshire Hathaway, Fairfax Financial, stock ideas, books, and broader value-investing conversations.
- COBF as a qualitative research input when you want long-form debate from experienced investors rather than short social-media posts.
- Access to members-only sections for deeper discussions around investment ideas, personal finance, strategies, real estate, wealth management, and events.
- Access to the private Members Room, also called the COBF Zoom Room, after paid membership.
- Views for reviewing Podium articles for member-submitted, blog-style investment writing once logged into the forum.
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 Corner of Berkshire & Fairfax (COBF) and GuruFocus, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Corner of Berkshire & Fairfax (COBF) and GuruFocus, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | Stocks | StocksETFsBondsMutual FundsOptionsFundsOther |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Not specified | Retail TradersPro RetailLong-term InvestorsValue InvestorsQuality InvestorsDividend InvestorsAnalystsQuants/Developers+3 more |
Regions | Not specified | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica |
Coverage details | Not specified | 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 | Not specified | Status pageEncryption in transit |
Capability signals | Not specified | Custom formulasRanking backtestsUniverse builderFactors: Value, Quality, Momentum, and GrowthBroker syncMulti-currencyYield curvesCredit ratings+1 more |
Vendor & support | A Deluxe Holdings Inc. (Corner of Berkshire & Fairfax)Country: CanadaFounded 2009Support: Email | GuruFocus.com, LLCCountry: United StatesFounded 2004Support: Email, Chat, Phone, and Forum |
Curation ratings | Methodology 3/5Reliability 4/5UX 4/5 | Not specified |
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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“Public Access” | 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 | $49.99 once“COBF Membership (lifetime)” | $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 Corner of Berkshire & Fairfax (COBF) and GuruFocus?
Corner of Berkshire & Fairfax (COBF) leans toward forums and blogs, 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 Corner of Berkshire & Fairfax (COBF) and GuruFocus cost?
Good news: both Corner of Berkshire & Fairfax (COBF) and GuruFocus have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Can I use Corner of Berkshire & Fairfax (COBF) or GuruFocus on my phone?
GuruFocus lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. Corner of Berkshire & Fairfax (COBF) doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web.
Does Corner of Berkshire & Fairfax (COBF) or GuruFocus have an API?
GuruFocus has an API for programmatic access and custom integrations. Corner of Berkshire & Fairfax (COBF) doesn't, so you're working through its interface.
Should I choose Corner of Berkshire & Fairfax (COBF) or GuruFocus?
It depends on what you're after. Pick Corner of Berkshire & Fairfax (COBF) if you prefer its overall approach; 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 Corner of Berkshire & Fairfax (COBF) and GuruFocus cover?
Both cover stocks. GuruFocus adds ETFs, bonds, and mutual funds on top.
Can I export data from Corner of Berkshire & Fairfax (COBF) and GuruFocus?
GuruFocus exports to CSV and Excel. Corner of Berkshire & Fairfax (COBF) is stingier about getting data out.
Can Corner of Berkshire & Fairfax (COBF) or GuruFocus connect to my broker?
GuruFocus syncs with brokers automatically. With Corner of Berkshire & Fairfax (COBF), you're entering holdings by hand or importing files.
Which has a better stock screener: Corner of Berkshire & Fairfax (COBF) or GuruFocus?
GuruFocus has a stock screener for surfacing ideas; Corner of Berkshire & Fairfax (COBF) doesn't, and focuses its energy elsewhere.
Can I track my portfolio with Corner of Berkshire & Fairfax (COBF) or GuruFocus?
GuruFocus handles portfolio tracking. Corner of Berkshire & Fairfax (COBF) is really a research tool; you'd track your portfolio elsewhere.
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