VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★

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Monday, March 16, 2026

Tool Comparison

ETF Central vs GuruFocus comparison

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

ETF Central logo

ETF Central

etfcentral.com

PricingFree
PlatformsWeb
GuruFocus logo

GuruFocus

gurufocus.com

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

Platforms
ETF CentralWeb
GuruFocusWeb, Mobile, Desktop, API
Categories
ETF Central8
GuruFocus46
Pricing details

Tool

ETF Central

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial

Plans & pricing

FreeFree

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 Central
BacktestingGuruFocus
NewsGuruFocus
AlertsGuruFocus
DividendsGuruFocus
FinancialsGuruFocus
Insider DataGuruFocus
TranscriptsGuruFocus
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Platform details

AttributeETF CentralGuruFocus
Asset types
ETFs
StocksETFsMutual FundsOptionsFunds
Experience
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Regions
North America
North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica
Data freshness
Not specified
End of Day
API access
Not specified
REST
Export formats
ExcelPDF
ExcelImagePDFJSON

Coverage overlap

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between ETF Central and GuruFocus?

ETF Central focuses on ETF Screeners, ETF Comparison, and Watchlist while GuruFocus specializes in Screeners, Stock Ideas, and Stock Comparison. They overlap in 4 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

How much do ETF Central and GuruFocus cost?

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

Can I use ETF Central or GuruFocus on my phone?

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

Does ETF Central or GuruFocus have an API?

GuruFocus provides API access for programmatic data retrieval and custom integrations. ETF Central doesn't currently offer an API, so you'll need to use their web interface.

Should I choose ETF Central or GuruFocus?

Choose ETF Central if you need ETF screener: filter and sort ETFs, browse themes via Trackinsight’s Thematic Taxonomy, and use “smart presets.”, and ETF comparison pages: side‑by‑side analysis across performance, liquidity, risk, exposure, and holdings.. 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 Central and GuruFocus cover?

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

Can I export data from ETF Central 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 Central or GuruFocus?

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

Can I track my portfolio with ETF Central or GuruFocus?

GuruFocus offers portfolio tracking features. ETF Central is more focused on research and analysis.

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