VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON
Source checks: DivvyDiary checked September 30, 2026 · GuruFocus checked September 24, 2026
Tool Comparison
DivvyDiary vs GuruFocus
- Paid from
- $45.75/mo
- Free plan
- Yes
- Platforms
- Web, Mobile, API
Best if
- You want an API so you can script or automate things
- You want stock ideas, screeners, and ETF screeners.
- You've outgrown the basics and want pro-level depth
Pick DivvyDiary instead if
DivvyDiary
Free • Paid plans available · Web · Mobile
- Go this way if it's completely free.
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GuruFocus
Free • From $549/yr · Web · Mobile · API
- You want an API so you can script or automate things
- You want stock ideas, screeners, and ETF screeners.
- You've outgrown the basics and want pro-level depth
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Our take
The bottom line
DivvyDiary and GuruFocus cover a lot of the same ground (5 shared categories, including dividends, portfolio, and calendar), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. GuruFocus simply does more: 49 categories to DivvyDiary's 5, including stock ideas, screeners, and ETF screeners. DivvyDiary counters by being completely free.
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Key differences at a glance
- API access
- GuruFocus
- Broader coverage
- GuruFocus49 vs 5 categories
- Free plan
- Both
What DivvyDiary does best
- View confirmed payouts and labeled dividend forecasts.
- Bring supported holdings into your portfolio.
- Receive dividend notifications.
- Aristocrat estimates payouts after your tax settings.
- Aristocrat extends forecasts and adds dividend backtesting.
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.
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Pricing comparison
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Side by side
Price, platforms, data, and market coverage.ShowHide
Side by side
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & plans | ||
Starting price | Free • Paid plans available | Free • From $549/yr |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | 7 days | 7 days |
Plan limits | Scrimper: portfolios: 1 and Aristocrat: portfolios: 5 | 57 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 +55 more |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | Yes | Yes |
API access | No | Yes |
Broker sync | Yes | Yes |
Integrations | Trade Republic, Scalable Capital +10 more | GuruFocus Data API, GuruFocus MCP Server +3 more |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Dividend Investors and Long-term Investors | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +9 more |
Categories covered | 5 | 49 |
Regions | — | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | Multi-currency and Look-through holdings | 5 signals: Latency: End of Day, Granularity: EOD +3 more |
Data partners | — | 5 partners: QuoteMedia, Morningstar +3 more |
Capabilities | 3 signals: Broker sync, Multi-currency +1 more | 9 signals: Custom formulas, Ranking backtests +7 more |
Security | — | Status page and Encryption in transit |
| Try it | Visit DivvyDiary | Visit GuruFocus |
Standout features
The best features of DivvyDiary and GuruFocus.ShowHide
Standout features
What DivvyDiary does best
- View confirmed payouts and labeled dividend forecasts.
- Bring supported holdings into your portfolio.
- Receive dividend notifications.
- Aristocrat estimates payouts after your tax settings.
- Aristocrat extends forecasts and adds dividend backtesting.
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.
All details
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All details
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsBondsMutual FundsCryptosCommodities | StocksETFsBondsMutual FundsOptionsFundsOther |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediate | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Dividend InvestorsLong-term Investors | Retail TradersPro RetailLong-term InvestorsValue InvestorsQuality InvestorsDividend InvestorsAnalystsQuants/Developers+3 more |
Regions | Not specified | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica |
Coverage details | Identifiers: ISIN and 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 | Not specified | QuoteMediaMorningstarRefinitivFREDSEC / local regulators |
| Access & integrations | ||
API protocols | Not specified | REST |
API auth & delivery | Not specified | Auth: APIKeySDKs: Python and GoDocs |
Import methods | CSVManual | CSVBrokerOAuthManual |
Integrations | Trade RepublicScalable CapitalDEGIROTrading 212comdirectCommerzbankDeutsche BankjustTRADE+4 more | 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 syncMulti-currencyCost basis: FIFO | Custom formulasRanking backtestsUniverse builderFactors: Value, Quality, Momentum, and GrowthBroker syncMulti-currencyYield curvesCredit ratings+1 more |
Vendor & support | Support: Email | GuruFocus.com, LLCCountry: United StatesFounded 2004Support: Email, Chat, Phone, and Forum |
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Pricing
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Pricing
| Tier | ||
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Free“Scrimper”portfolios: 1 | 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 | €9.99/mo“Aristocrat”portfolios: 5 | $549/yr≈ $45.75/mo“Premium”billing: Annual only · region price: $549/year for USA, Asia, or Europe; $369/year for several other regions · +7 more |
| Tier 2 | €89.99/yr“Aristocrat”portfolios: 5 | $200/mo“Data API Builder”billing: Billed annually · monthly request limit: No limit · +12 more |
| Tier 3 | — | $2000/mo“Data API Commercial”billing: Billed annually · monthly request limit: No limit · +1 more |
| Tier 4 | — | Subscription“Premium Plus”billing: Annual only · public price: Current rendered pricing could not establish the Premium Plus amount · +4 more |
| Tier 5 | — | Subscription“Professional”billing: Annual only · public price: Current rendered pricing could not establish the Professional amount · +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 | 7 days |
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Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between DivvyDiary and GuruFocus?
DivvyDiary leans toward dividends, portfolio, and calendar, 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 DivvyDiary and GuruFocus cost?
Good news: both DivvyDiary and GuruFocus have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Which is better for beginners: DivvyDiary or GuruFocus?
Honestly, neither is aimed at beginners. Expect a learning curve either way; that's the trade-off for the depth they offer.
Does DivvyDiary or GuruFocus have an API?
GuruFocus has an API for programmatic access and custom integrations. DivvyDiary doesn't, so you're working through its interface.
Should I choose DivvyDiary or GuruFocus?
It depends on what you're after. Pick DivvyDiary 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 DivvyDiary and GuruFocus cover?
Both cover stocks, ETFs, bonds, and mutual funds. DivvyDiary also handles cryptos and commodities. GuruFocus adds options, funds, and other on top.
Can I export data from DivvyDiary and GuruFocus?
Yes, both export to spreadsheets (CSV), which is handy if you like running your own numbers.
Can DivvyDiary or GuruFocus connect to my broker?
Yes, both connect to brokers, so your portfolio syncs automatically instead of you keying in every trade.
Are DivvyDiary 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: DivvyDiary or GuruFocus?
GuruFocus has a stock screener for surfacing ideas; DivvyDiary doesn't, and focuses its energy elsewhere.
Can I track my portfolio with DivvyDiary or GuruFocus?
Yes, both do portfolio tracking: holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.
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