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Tool Comparison
Fey vs GuruFocus
Pick Fey instead if
Fey
Contact for pricing · Desktop · Web
- Delayed quotes won't cut it; you need real-time data
- You care about news sentiment and factor exposure, things GuruFocus doesn't offer
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GuruFocus
Free • From $549/yr · Web · Mobile · API
- You'd rather start free and only pay if you outgrow it
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
- You want an API so you can script or automate things
Skip both if: Neither one clicks with how you research; there are strong third options.
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Our take
The bottom line
Fey and GuruFocus cover a lot of the same ground (11 shared categories, including screeners, portfolio, and watchlist), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. GuruFocus simply does more: 48 categories to Fey's 13, including stock ideas, ETF screeners, and top analysts, plus a mobile app. Fey counters by keeping things simpler.
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Key differences at a glance
- Free plan
- GuruFocus
- Free trial
- GuruFocus7 days
- Broader coverage
- GuruFocus48 vs 13 categories
- Mobile app
- GuruFocus
- Desktop app
- Fey
- API access
- GuruFocus
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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 | Contact for pricing | Free • From $549/yr |
Free tier | No | Yes |
Free trial | — | 7 days |
Plan limits | — | 47 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 +45 more |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Desktop app | Yes | No |
Mobile app | No | Yes |
API access | No | Yes |
Broker sync | Yes | Yes |
Integrations | Plaid, Interactive Brokers +1 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 +9 more |
Categories covered | 13 | 48 |
Regions | North America | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | 5 signals: Latency: Real-time and End of Day, Granularity: Minute and EOD +3 more | 5 signals: Latency: End of Day, Granularity: EOD +3 more |
Data partners | — | 5 partners: QuoteMedia, Morningstar +3 more |
Capabilities | 5 signals: Universe builder, Factors: Value, Growth, Momentum, Quality, and Size +3 more | 8 signals: Custom formulas, Ranking backtests +6 more |
Security | Data residency: Other | Status page and Encryption in transit |
| Try it | Visit Fey | Visit GuruFocus |
Where each one shines
What Fey and GuruFocus each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What Fey and GuruFocus each do best.What Fey does best
- Fey as a historical reference for AI investing UX rather than a live product to buy; standalone signups are closed after the Wealthsimple acquisition.
- Research tools for studying its Finder workflow, which turned plain-English prompts like undervalued tech with insider buying into editable stock screens.
- Comparison tools for AI earnings workflows, including instant press-release summaries, live earnings calls, transcripts, and transcript summaries.
- Views for reviewing how Fey approached SEC filing research with on-demand AI summaries for 10-K and 10-Q sections such as revenue, strengths, challenges, and risks.
- The Portfolio Analyze concept as a model for benchmarking holdings, surfacing factor tilts, scanning mispricings, and prioritizing P&L-relevant headlines.
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.
- Backtest screener strategies across many countries with configurable stock count, ranking metric, sort order, date range, and rebalance frequency.
- GF Score to compare stocks through a 0-100 framework built around financial strength, profitability, growth, valuation, and momentum.
- GF Value to frame fair value from historical multiples, past returns, and analyst estimates, then classify stocks by valuation range.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Fey and GuruFocus, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Fey and GuruFocus, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFs | StocksETFsBondsMutual FundsOptionsFundsOther |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Not specified | Retail TradersPro RetailLong-term InvestorsValue InvestorsQuality InvestorsDividend InvestorsAnalystsQuants/Developers+3 more |
Regions | North America | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica |
Coverage details | Countries: US and CAIdentifiers: Ticker | Identifiers: Ticker and CIK |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | Real-timeEnd of Day | End of Day |
Data granularity | MinuteEOD | 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 | BrokerOAuthPlaidManual | CSVBrokerOAuthManual |
Integrations | PlaidInteractive BrokersE*TRADE | GuruFocus Data APIGuruFocus MCP ServerGuruFocus Excel Add-inGuruFocus Google Sheets Add-onSnapTrade |
Export formats | Excel | CSVExcelJSON |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Data residency: Other | Status pageEncryption in transit |
Capability signals | Universe builderFactors: Value, Growth, Momentum, Quality, and SizeBroker syncPortfolio factor exposureAI summaries: Filings, Transcripts, and News | Custom formulasRanking backtestsUniverse builderFactors: Value, Quality, Momentum, and GrowthBroker syncMulti-currencyYield curvesAI summaries: Transcripts |
Vendor & support | Fey Labs, Inc.Country: CanadaFounded 2021Support: Email | GuruFocus.com, LLCCountry: United StatesFounded 2004Support: Email, Chat, Phone, and Forum |
Curation ratings | Methodology 3/5Reliability 4/5UX 5/5 | Not specified |
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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 | — | 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 | — | $549/yr≈ $45.75/mo“Premium”billing: Annual only · data api requests: 200/month included with Premium membership · +2 more |
| Tier 2 | — | $1398/yr≈ $116.50/mo“Plus / 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 · +10 more |
| Tier 4 | — | $2448/yr≈ $204/mo“Pro / 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“Standalone Fey” | Contact sales“Custom API / Enterprise Package” |
| Free trial | — | 7 days |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between Fey and GuruFocus?
Fey leans toward screeners, portfolio, and watchlist, while GuruFocus puts more weight on stock ideas, screeners, and ETF screeners. They overlap in 11 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
Is Fey or GuruFocus free to use?
GuruFocus has a free tier, so you can get started without paying anything. Fey is paid-only. If budget matters, start with GuruFocus and see how far it takes you before opening your wallet.
Can I use Fey or GuruFocus on my phone?
GuruFocus lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. Fey doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is desktop and web.
Does Fey or GuruFocus have an API?
GuruFocus has an API for programmatic access and custom integrations. Fey doesn't, so you're working through its interface.
Should I choose Fey or GuruFocus?
It depends on what you're after. Pick Fey if news sentiment and factor exposure matter to you; go with GuruFocus if you'd rather have stock ideas and ETF screeners. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do Fey and GuruFocus cover?
Both cover stocks and ETFs. GuruFocus adds bonds, mutual funds, and options on top.
Does Fey or GuruFocus have real-time data?
Fey 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.
Which covers international markets: Fey or GuruFocus?
GuruFocus has documented international coverage (North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, and more), so it's the safer bet if you hold non-US stocks. Fey is more region-specific, mainly North America.
Can I export data from Fey and GuruFocus?
Yes, both export to spreadsheets (Excel), which is handy if you like running your own numbers.
Can Fey or GuruFocus connect to my broker?
Yes, both connect to brokers, so your portfolio syncs automatically instead of you keying in every trade.
Which has a better stock screener: Fey or GuruFocus?
Both Fey and GuruFocus include stock screeners, and they differ more in interface than raw power; try both and see which one clicks for you.
Can I track my portfolio with Fey or GuruFocus?
Yes, both do portfolio tracking: holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.
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