★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
Source check: Dune checked August 4, 2026
Tool Comparison
Dune vs GuruFocus
Pick Dune if
Dune
Free • From $75/mo · Web · API
- Delayed quotes won't cut it; you need real-time data
- You care about on-chain analytics, DEX / defi, and wallet / address monitoring, things GuruFocus doesn't offer
Pick GuruFocus if
GuruFocus
Free • From $549/yr · Web · Mobile · API
- You want the cheaper way in: plans start at $45.75/mo instead of $75/mo
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
- You care about stock ideas, screeners, and ETF screeners, things Dune 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
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: 49 categories to Dune's 12, including stock ideas, screeners, and ETF screeners, plus a mobile app. Dune counters by keeping things simpler.
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Key differences at a glance
- Cheaper paid plan
- GuruFocus$45.75/mo vs $75/mo
- Free trial
- GuruFocus7 days
- Broader coverage
- GuruFocus49 vs 12 categories
- Mobile app
- GuruFocus
- Real-time data
- Dune
- Broker sync
- GuruFocus
See for yourself
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 • From $75/mo | Free • From $549/yr |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | — | 7 days |
Plan limits | 6 limits: Free: credits per month: 2,500, Free: low rpm: 15 rpm +4 more | 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 | Yes | Yes |
Broker sync | No | Yes |
Integrations | Trino, dbt +4 more | GuruFocus Data API, GuruFocus MCP Server +3 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 | 49 |
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 | 9 signals: Custom formulas, Ranking backtests +7 more |
Security | Status page | Status page and Encryption in transit |
| Try it | Visit Dune | Visit GuruFocus |
Where each one shines
What Dune and GuruFocus each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What Dune and GuruFocus each do best.What Dune does best
- Query access for decoded blockchain data with SQL and build interactive dashboards across EVM and non-EVM chains.
- The Analytics Hub for query editing, visualizations, dashboards, Dune AI, uploaded data, search, and alerts in one workflow.
- Tools for building dashboards with charts, markdown, text widgets, images, GIFs, tiles, and visualizations created directly from query results.
- Tools for creating scheduled query alerts that notify by email or webhook, including Slack-style workflows, when custom onchain conditions update.
- Upload support for CSV data into Dune, query it alongside onchain tables, and keep uploads private on plans that support private data.
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 Dune and GuruFocus, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Dune and GuruFocus, side by side.| 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 | TrinodbtSnowflakeBigQueryDatabricksMCP | GuruFocus Data APIGuruFocus MCP ServerGuruFocus Excel Add-inGuruFocus Google Sheets Add-onSnapTrade |
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 curvesCredit ratings+1 more |
Vendor & support | DuneCountry: NorwayFounded 2018Support: 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 | Freecredits per month: 2,500 · low rpm: 15 rpm · +1 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 | $75/mo“Analyst”credits per month: 4,000 | $549/yr≈ $45.75/mo“Premium”billing: Annual only · data api requests: 200/month included with Premium membership · +2 more |
| Tier 2 | $399/mo“Plus”credits per month: 25,000 · api calls per minute: 200 | $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“Enterprise” | Contact sales“Custom API / Enterprise Package” |
| Free trial | — | 7 days |
Questions we keep getting
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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