★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
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Tool Comparison
Digrin vs GuruFocus
Pick Digrin instead if
Digrin
Free • Paid plans available · Web
- You care about capital gains estimator and dividend tax / ADR withholding, things GuruFocus doesn't offer
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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, ETF screeners, and top analysts, things Digrin doesn't offer
Skip both if: Neither one clicks with how you research; there are strong third options.
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Our take
The bottom line
Digrin and GuruFocus cover a lot of the same ground (6 shared categories, including portfolio, screeners, and dividends), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. GuruFocus simply does more: 48 categories to Digrin's 8, including stock ideas, ETF screeners, and top analysts, plus a mobile app. Digrin counters by being completely free.
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Key differences at a glance
- Mobile app
- GuruFocus
- Free trial
- GuruFocus7 days
- Broader coverage
- GuruFocus48 vs 8 categories
- API access
- GuruFocus
- Asset coverage
- GuruFocusAdds bonds and mutual funds
- 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 • Paid plans available | Free • From $549/yr |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | — | 7 days |
Plan limits | 13 limits: Explorer: portfolios: 1, Explorer: transactions per month per portfolio: 30 +11 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 | No | Yes |
API access | No | Yes |
Broker sync | Yes | Yes |
Integrations | Interactive Brokers and Trading212 | 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 | 8 | 48 |
Regions | — | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | Adjustments: Splits and Multi-currency | 5 signals: Latency: End of Day, Granularity: EOD +3 more |
Data partners | — | 5 partners: QuoteMedia, Morningstar +3 more |
Capabilities | 4 signals: Broker sync, Tax lots +2 more | 8 signals: Custom formulas, Ranking backtests +6 more |
Security | — | Status page and Encryption in transit |
| Try it | Visit Digrin | Visit GuruFocus |
Where each one shines
What Digrin and GuruFocus each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What Digrin and GuruFocus each do best.What Digrin does best
- Tracking portfolio value, annual dividends, yield on cost, XIRR, gains and losses, dividend yield, transaction history, and holding-level income metrics.
- Dividend calendar views for paid, announced, and projected dividends, plus public upcoming ex-dividend lists with yield, payment history, and frequency context.
- Import support for transactions manually or through CSV, with AI-assisted CSV import limits that vary by plan.
- Sync Trading212 and Interactive Brokers accounts daily on the free Explorer plan or on-demand every five minutes on paid Plus and Pro plans.
- Enable DRIP handling per dividend and optionally apply dividend reinvestment automatically to future payments.
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.
- Backtest screener strategies across many countries with configurable stock count, ranking metric, sort order, date range, and rebalance frequency.
- GF Score to compare stocks through a 0-100 framework built around financial strength, profitability, growth, valuation, and momentum.
- 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 Digrin and GuruFocus, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Digrin and GuruFocus, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFs | StocksETFsBondsMutual FundsOptionsFundsOther |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Retail TradersPro RetailLong-term InvestorsDividend Investors | Retail TradersPro RetailLong-term InvestorsValue InvestorsQuality InvestorsDividend InvestorsAnalystsQuants/Developers+3 more |
Regions | Not specified | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica |
Coverage details | Identifiers: Ticker and ISIN | 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 | ManualCSVCustodian | CSVBrokerOAuthManual |
Integrations | Interactive BrokersTrading212 | GuruFocus Data APIGuruFocus MCP ServerGuruFocus Excel Add-inGuruFocus Google Sheets Add-onSnapTrade |
Export formats | CSV | CSVExcelJSON |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Not specified | Status pageEncryption in transit |
Capability signals | Broker syncTax lotsMulti-currencyCost basis: FIFO | Custom formulasRanking backtestsUniverse builderFactors: Value, Quality, Momentum, and GrowthBroker syncMulti-currencyYield curvesAI summaries: Transcripts |
Vendor & support | DigrinFounded 2014Support: 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“Explorer”portfolios: 1 · transactions per month per portfolio: 30 · +3 more | 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 | €7.99/mo“Plus”portfolios: 5 · transactions per month per portfolio: 100 · +2 more | $549/yr≈ $45.75/mo“Premium”billing: Annual only · data api requests: 200/month included with Premium membership · +2 more |
| Tier 2 | €12.99/mo“Pro”portfolios: 10 · transactions per month per portfolio: 500 · +2 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 Digrin and GuruFocus?
Digrin leans toward portfolio, screeners, and dividends, while GuruFocus puts more weight on stock ideas, screeners, and ETF screeners. They overlap in 6 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do Digrin and GuruFocus cost?
Good news: both Digrin and GuruFocus have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Can I use Digrin or GuruFocus on my phone?
GuruFocus lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. Digrin doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web.
Does Digrin or GuruFocus have an API?
GuruFocus has an API for programmatic access and custom integrations. Digrin doesn't, so you're working through its interface.
Should I choose Digrin or GuruFocus?
It depends on what you're after. Pick Digrin if capital gains estimator and dividend tax / ADR withholding 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 Digrin and GuruFocus cover?
Both cover stocks and ETFs. GuruFocus adds bonds, mutual funds, and options on top.
Can I export data from Digrin and GuruFocus?
Yes, both export to spreadsheets (CSV), which is handy if you like running your own numbers.
Can Digrin or GuruFocus connect to my broker?
Yes, both connect to brokers, so your portfolio syncs automatically instead of you keying in every trade.
Are Digrin and GuruFocus good for long-term investing?
Yes, both are aimed squarely at long-term investors. Compare their coverage, workflow, and price before assuming they solve the same long-term research job.
Which has a better stock screener: Digrin or GuruFocus?
Both Digrin 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 Digrin or GuruFocus?
Yes, both do portfolio tracking: holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.
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