★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
Tool comparison edition
Tool Comparison
Dune vs GuruFocus
Dune
Best for on-chain analytics and DEX / defi
Free • From $45/mo
GuruFocus
Best for stock ideas and screeners
Free • From $549/yr
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The verdict
The bottom line
Dune and GuruFocus cover a lot of the same ground (7 shared categories, including data visualizations, custom dashboards, and alerts), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. GuruFocus simply does more: 48 categories to Dune's 12, including stock ideas, screeners, and ETF screeners, plus a mobile app. Dune counters by starting cheaper at $45/mo.
Key differences at a glance
- Mobile app
- GuruFocus
- Cheaper paid plan
- Dune$45/mo vs $45.75/mo
- Free trial
- GuruFocus7 days
- Broader coverage
- GuruFocus48 vs 12 categories
- Real-time data
- Dune
- Broker sync
- GuruFocus
Choose
Dune if…
- Delayed quotes won't cut it; you need real-time data
- You want the cheaper way in: plans start at $45/mo instead of $45.75/mo
- You care about on-chain analytics, DEX / defi, and wallet / address monitoring, things GuruFocus doesn't offer
Choose
GuruFocus if…
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
- You care about stock ideas, screeners, and ETF screeners, things Dune doesn't offer
- You're a long-term investor who cares more about fundamentals than headlines
Comparison snapshot
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & plans | ||
Starting price | Free • From $45/mo | Free • From $549/yr |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | — | 7 days |
Plan limits | 8 limits: Free: credits per month: 2,500, Free: low rpm: 15 rpm +6 more | 38 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 +36 more |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | No | Yes |
API access | Yes | Yes |
Broker sync | No | Yes |
Integrations | Trino, dbt +3 more | GuruFocus Data API, GuruFocus Excel Add-in +6 more |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +4 more | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +9 more |
Categories covered | 12 | 48 |
Regions | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | Latency: Real-time | 5 signals: Latency: End of Day, Granularity: EOD +3 more |
Data partners | — | 5 partners: QuoteMedia, Morningstar +3 more |
Capabilities | DEX data and Wallet tracking | 8 signals: Custom formulas, Ranking backtests +6 more |
Security | Status page | Status page and Encryption in transit |
| Try it | Visit Dune | Visit GuruFocus |
Standout features
What Dune does best
- Web-based onchain analytics studio to query decoded blockchain data with SQL and build interactive dashboards across EVM and non‑EVM chains.
- Analytics Hub surfaces include a query editor, visualization builder, dashboards, Dune AI, upload-data flows, search and alerts so analysts can go from raw onchain tables to shareable insights in one place.
- Dashboards support multiple visualization types plus markdown/text widgets where you can embed images or GIFs, lay out tiles, and add widgets directly from the query editor.
- Alerts run on scheduled queries and can deliver notifications by email or via webhooks (including Slack) whenever the query executes, making it easier to monitor custom onchain conditions.
- Upload Data lets you import CSV files into Dune, query them like any other table, and optionally keep uploads private on premium plans; updates can be pushed via the API.
What GuruFocus does best
- Global value-investing research platform with historical financial and valuation data, screeners, charts, comparisons, institutional-investor trading histories, executive trading histories, market valuation data, economic indicators, and industry indicators.
- Large global coverage footprint: GuruFocus says it serves more than 1 million users worldwide, covers 100,000 stocks in 100 markets, tracks 8,000+ institutional investors’ trading histories, and tracks 15,000+ mutual fund holdings; API documentation separately describes 60,000+ companies across 9 regions.
- All-in-One Screener with 500+ filters across fundamentals, valuation, profitability, growth, dividends, guru holdings, insider trades, predefined value screens, custom filters, saved screens, downloadable results, and portfolio workflow integration.
- Screener backtesting for more than 80 countries, with U.S. backtests starting January 1, 2006 and non-U.S. country backtests generally starting January 1, 2016; parameters include stock count, ranking metric, sort order, start/end date, and rebalance frequency.
- GuruFocus states that screener backtests are designed to be free of survivorship bias by considering historical mergers, acquisitions, spin-offs, and delistings.
Data & access details
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | Cryptos | StocksETFsBondsMutual FundsOptionsFundsOther |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Retail TradersPro RetailInstitutional InvestorsAnalystsQuants/DevelopersStudents/Researchers | Retail TradersPro RetailLong-term InvestorsValue InvestorsQuality InvestorsDividend InvestorsAnalystsQuants/Developers+3 more |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica |
Coverage details | Not specified | Identifiers: Ticker and CIK |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | Real-time | End of Day |
Data granularity | Not specified | EOD |
Pricing sources | Not specified | ExchangeVendorModel |
Data partners | Not specified | QuoteMediaMorningstarRefinitivFREDSEC / local regulators |
| Access & integrations | ||
API protocols | REST | REST |
API auth & delivery | Auth: APIKeySDKs: Python, TS, and GoWebhooksDocs | Auth: APIKeySDKs: Python and GoDocs |
Import methods | CSV | CSVBrokerOAuthManual |
Integrations | TrinodbtSnowflakeBigQueryDatabricks | GuruFocus Data APIGuruFocus Excel Add-inGuruFocus Google Sheets Add-onSnapTradeSchwabFidelityRobinhoodInteractive Brokers |
Export formats | CSVJSON | CSVExcelJSON |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Status page | Status pageEncryption in transit |
Capability signals | DEX dataWallet tracking | Custom formulasRanking backtestsUniverse builderFactors: Value, Quality, Momentum, and GrowthBroker syncMulti-currencyYield curvesAI summaries: Transcripts |
Vendor & support | DuneCountry: NorwayFounded 2018Support: Email | GuruFocus.com, LLCCountry: United StatesFounded 2004Support: Email, Chat, Phone, and Forum |
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Pricing breakdown
$45/mo
Lower starting price
Plans & pricing
- credits per month: 2,500
- low rpm: 15 rpm
- +1 more
- credits per month: 4,000
- credits per month: 25,000
- api calls per minute: 200
- credits per month: 100,000
- api calls per minute: 1,000
$549/yr
Starting price
Plans & pricing
- portfolio 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
- billing: Annual only
- data api requests: 200/month included with Premium membership
- +2 more
- billing: Annual only
- data api requests: 500/month included with Premium Plus membership
- +2 more
- billing: Annual only
- data api requests: 2,000/month included with Professional membership
- requests: 100/month
- billing: Billed annually
- canada add on: $100/month
- +8 more
- billing: Billed annually
- initial top up: $100 credit
- company profile: $0.10/request
- +11 more
Coverage overlap
Shared categories
7Where the two tools cover the same ground.
Dune strengths
5What you only get with Dune.
GuruFocus strengths
41What you only get with GuruFocus.
Community category leaders
Vote sentiment comparison
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between Dune and GuruFocus?
Dune leans toward on-chain analytics, DEX / defi, and wallet / address monitoring, while GuruFocus puts more weight on stock ideas, screeners, and ETF screeners. They overlap in 7 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do Dune and GuruFocus cost?
Good news: both Dune and GuruFocus have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Can I use Dune or GuruFocus on my phone?
GuruFocus lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. Dune doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web and API.
Do Dune and GuruFocus have APIs?
Yes, both offer API access, so developers and quants can pull data programmatically or wire up their own integrations.
Should I choose Dune or GuruFocus?
It depends on what you're after. Pick Dune if on-chain analytics and DEX / defi matter to you; 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 Dune and GuruFocus cover?
Dune covers cryptos. GuruFocus covers stocks, ETFs, and bonds.
Does Dune or GuruFocus have real-time data?
Dune offers real-time data, which matters if you trade actively. GuruFocus runs on delayed or end-of-day data, which is perfectly fine for longer-term investors who don't live and die by the tick.
Can I export data from Dune and GuruFocus?
Yes, both export to spreadsheets (CSV), which is handy if you like running your own numbers.
Can Dune or GuruFocus connect to my broker?
GuruFocus syncs with brokers automatically. With Dune, you're entering holdings by hand or importing files.
Which has a better stock screener: Dune or GuruFocus?
GuruFocus has a stock screener for surfacing ideas; Dune doesn't, and focuses its energy elsewhere.
Can I track my portfolio with Dune or GuruFocus?
GuruFocus handles portfolio tracking. Dune is really a research tool; you'd track your portfolio elsewhere.
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