VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★

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Thursday, February 19, 2026

Tool Comparison

ETF Action vs GuruFocus comparison

Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.

ETF Action logo

ETF Action

etfaction.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb, API
GuruFocus logo

GuruFocus

gurufocus.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb, Mobile, Desktop, API
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At a glance

Platforms
ETF ActionWeb, API
GuruFocusWeb, Mobile, Desktop, API
Categories
ETF Action17
GuruFocus46
Pricing details

Tool

ETF Action

$29/mo

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial14 days

Plans & pricing

Free / BasicFree
DIY$29/mo
Advisor Pro$99/mo
EnterpriseSubscription
Model Builder$199/mo

Tool

GuruFocus

$41.58/mo

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial7 days

Plans & pricing

FreeFree
Premium (Annual, USA)$499/yr
Premium (Monthly, USA)$69/mo
PremiumPlus (Annual, USA)$1348/yr
PremiumPlus (Monthly, USA)$169/mo
Professional (Annual, USA)$2398/yr
Professional (Monthly, USA)$299/mo
GuruAPI Data LicensingContact sales
Category leaders
ScreenersGuruFocus
Stock IdeasGuruFocus
PortfolioGuruFocus
WatchlistETF Action
NewsGuruFocus
AlertsGuruFocus
DividendsGuruFocus
FinancialsGuruFocus
Insider DataGuruFocus
TranscriptsGuruFocus
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Platform details

AttributeETF ActionGuruFocus
Asset types
ETFsStocks
StocksETFsMutual FundsOptionsFunds
Experience
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Regions
North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica
North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica
Data freshness
Real-timeEnd of Day
End of Day
API access
Not specified
REST
Export formats
ExcelCSVPDF
ExcelImagePDFJSON

Coverage overlap

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between ETF Action and GuruFocus?

ETF Action focuses on ETF Overview, ETF Performance, and ETF Holdings while GuruFocus specializes in Screeners, Stock Ideas, and Stock Comparison. They overlap in 11 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

How much do ETF Action and GuruFocus cost?

Good news—both ETF Action and GuruFocus offer free plans. You can try each platform without commitment and only pay when you need premium features.

Can I use ETF Action or GuruFocus on my phone?

GuruFocus has a mobile app so you can check your research on the go. ETF Action is web-only, so you'll need a browser to access it from mobile devices.

Do ETF Action and GuruFocus have APIs?

Yes, both platforms offer API access for developers and quants who want to build custom integrations or automate their workflows.

Should I choose ETF Action or GuruFocus?

Choose ETF Action if you need Global ETF ‘Channels’ taxonomy with category reports and dashboards (Size & Style US/Global, Region & Country, Sector & Industry, Thematic, Fixed Income, Non‑Traditional, Commodities, Crypto)., and Look‑through analytics on fund holdings for factor/style, sector/industry, country, concentration; portfolio overlap analysis across funds or entire models.. Go with GuruFocus if Global value-investing research platform covering ~100,000 stocks in ~100 markets plus 8,000+ institutional investors and 15,000+ mutual funds holdings, designed to provide historical financial and valuation data for long-term investors., and All-in-One Screener offers 500+ fundamental, valuation, profitability, growth, dividend, guru and insider filters, supports custom filters/formulas and screening by regions, countries, exchanges and user portfolios. better fits how you invest.

What asset classes do ETF Action and GuruFocus cover?

Both cover ETFs, and Stocks. GuruFocus adds coverage for Mutual Funds, Options, and Funds.

Does ETF Action or GuruFocus have real-time data?

ETF Action offers real-time data feeds, which is essential for active traders. GuruFocus uses delayed or end-of-day data, which works fine for longer-term investors who don't need up-to-the-second quotes.

Can I export data from ETF Action and GuruFocus?

Both platforms let you export data to spreadsheets (Excel, and PDF). This is useful for custom analysis or record-keeping.

Which has a better stock screener—ETF Action or GuruFocus?

Both ETF Action and GuruFocus include stock screeners. Try each to see which filtering options and interface you prefer.

Can I track my portfolio with ETF Action or GuruFocus?

Both platforms include portfolio tracking, so you can monitor your holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.

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