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Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) vs GuruFocus comparison

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

Quick takeaways

Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) adds Data APIs, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Price Targets, Analyst Recommendations, News Sentiment, Dividends, Splits, Which ETF includes this Stock?, and ESG Ratings coverage that GuruFocus skips.

GuruFocus includes Screeners, Stock Ideas, Stock Comparison, Portfolio, Backtesting, Investor Holdings, Alerts, Yield Curves, Valuation Models, Scores, ETF Overview, and Sheets / Excel Add-ins categories that Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) omits.

GuruFocus offers mobile access, which Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) skips.

In depth comparison

Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) logo

Financial Modeling Prep (FMP)

site.financialmodelingprep.com

Editor’s pick Hands-on review

Market data delivered through REST and WebSocket APIs. Plans scale by geography and depth: Starter covers U.S. markets, Premium adds UK/Canada and extended history, and Ultimate unlocks global coverage, transcripts, fund and 13F data, one-minute intraday, and bulk delivery options. Bandwidth and query limits vary by plan.

Platforms

WebAPI

Pricing

FreeSubscription

Quick highlights

  • Tiered access: Starter (U.S.), Premium (adds UK/Canada and up to 30 years of history), Ultimate (global markets, transcripts, ETFs, mutual funds, 13F data, one-minute intraday, bulk/batch delivery).
  • REST APIs secured with API keys; calls made by appending the key to endpoints.
  • WebSocket streaming for real-time equities, forex, and crypto feeds.
  • Historical and intraday chart data with resolutions from one minute to four hours, including dividend-adjusted series.
  • Economic datasets covering GDP, CPI, unemployment, interest rates, and Treasury yields, alongside event and release calendars.

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GuruFocus

gurufocus.com

Editor’s pick Hands-on review

A global equity research and value-investing platform with robust screening, backtesting, and portfolio tools. Features and data access depend on plan tier—Premium vs. Premium Plus—while enterprise-level users can license data directly via API. Add-ins for Excel and Google Sheets extend workflows, though usage caps apply to lower tiers. Alerts and mobile apps are included across paid plans.

Platforms

WebMobileAPI

Pricing

FreeSubscription

Quick highlights

  • All-in-One Screener with hundreds of filters, historical screening, and custom filter creation.
  • Backtesting with survivorship-bias-free data. Windows vary by plan: up to 3 years for Premium and up to 10 years for Premium Plus. Global coverage spans 80+ countries.
  • Guru portfolios tracking 13F and mutual fund holdings, real-time picks, and portfolio downloads to Excel.
  • Specialty trackers for insider trading and U.S. politician trades.
  • ETF profiles with current and historical holdings, including N-PORT data and timestamps.

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Where they differ

Financial Modeling Prep (FMP)

Distinct strengths include:

Data APIsAnalyst ForecastsAnalyst Price TargetsAnalyst RecommendationsNews SentimentDividendsSplitsWhich ETF includes this Stock?
  • Tiered access: Starter (U.S.), Premium (adds UK/Canada and up to 30 years of history), Ultimate (global markets, transcripts, ETFs, mutual funds, 13F data, one-minute intraday, bulk/batch delivery).
  • REST APIs secured with API keys; calls made by appending the key to endpoints.
  • WebSocket streaming for real-time equities, forex, and crypto feeds.
  • Historical and intraday chart data with resolutions from one minute to four hours, including dividend-adjusted series.

GuruFocus

Distinct strengths include:

ScreenersStock IdeasStock ComparisonPortfolioBacktestingInvestor HoldingsAlertsYield Curves
  • All-in-One Screener with hundreds of filters, historical screening, and custom filter creation.
  • Backtesting with survivorship-bias-free data. Windows vary by plan: up to 3 years for Premium and up to 10 years for Premium Plus. Global coverage spans 80+ countries.
  • Guru portfolios tracking 13F and mutual fund holdings, real-time picks, and portfolio downloads to Excel.
  • Specialty trackers for insider trading and U.S. politician trades.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

AttributeFinancial Modeling Prep (FMP)GuruFocus
Categories

Which research workflows each platform targets

Shared: Financials, ETF Holdings, 13F, Insider Data, Transcripts, News, Calendar, GDP, Interest Rates, Unemployment Rates, Inflation Rates, Commitment of Traders (COT), US Government Trades, APIs & SDKs

Unique: Data APIs, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Price Targets, Analyst Recommendations, News Sentiment, Dividends, Splits, Which ETF includes this Stock?, ESG Ratings

Shared: Financials, ETF Holdings, 13F, Insider Data, Transcripts, News, Calendar, GDP, Interest Rates, Unemployment Rates, Inflation Rates, Commitment of Traders (COT), US Government Trades, APIs & SDKs

Unique: Screeners, Stock Ideas, Stock Comparison, Portfolio, Backtesting, Investor Holdings, Alerts, Yield Curves, Valuation Models, Scores, ETF Overview, Sheets / Excel Add-ins

Asset types

Supported asset classes and universes

Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Commodities, Currencies, Cryptos

Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds

Experience levels

Who each product is built for

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Platforms

Where you can access the product

Web, API

Web, Mobile, API

Pricing

High-level pricing models

Free, Subscription

Free, Subscription

Key features

Core capabilities called out by each vendor

Unique

  • Tiered access: Starter (U.S.), Premium (adds UK/Canada and up to 30 years of history), Ultimate (global markets, transcripts, ETFs, mutual funds, 13F data, one-minute intraday, bulk/batch delivery).
  • REST APIs secured with API keys; calls made by appending the key to endpoints.
  • WebSocket streaming for real-time equities, forex, and crypto feeds.
  • Historical and intraday chart data with resolutions from one minute to four hours, including dividend-adjusted series.
  • Economic datasets covering GDP, CPI, unemployment, interest rates, and Treasury yields, alongside event and release calendars.
  • Insider trading and U.S. Congress trading activity datasets, with detailed insider statistics.

Unique

  • All-in-One Screener with hundreds of filters, historical screening, and custom filter creation.
  • Backtesting with survivorship-bias-free data. Windows vary by plan: up to 3 years for Premium and up to 10 years for Premium Plus. Global coverage spans 80+ countries.
  • Guru portfolios tracking 13F and mutual fund holdings, real-time picks, and portfolio downloads to Excel.
  • Specialty trackers for insider trading and U.S. politician trades.
  • ETF profiles with current and historical holdings, including N-PORT data and timestamps.
  • Valuation and scoring tools: discounted cash flow calculators, GF Value, and GF Score frameworks.
Tested

Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat

Yes

Yes

Editor pick

Featured inside curated shortlists

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) and GuruFocus both support?

Both platforms cover Financials, ETF Holdings, 13F, Insider Data, Transcripts, News, Calendar, GDP, Interest Rates, Unemployment Rates, Inflation Rates, Commitment of Traders (COT), US Government Trades, and APIs & SDKs workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.

Do Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) and GuruFocus require subscriptions?

Both Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) and GuruFocus keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.

Which tool has mobile access?

GuruFocus ships a dedicated mobile experience, while Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) focuses on web or desktop access.

What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?

Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) differentiates itself with Tiered access: Starter (U.S.), Premium (adds UK/Canada and up to 30 years of history), Ultimate (global markets, transcripts, ETFs, mutual funds, 13F data, one-minute intraday, bulk/batch delivery)., REST APIs secured with API keys; calls made by appending the key to endpoints., and WebSocket streaming for real-time equities, forex, and crypto feeds., whereas GuruFocus stands out for All-in-One Screener with hundreds of filters, historical screening, and custom filter creation., Backtesting with survivorship-bias-free data. Windows vary by plan: up to 3 years for Premium and up to 10 years for Premium Plus. Global coverage spans 80+ countries., and Guru portfolios tracking 13F and mutual fund holdings, real-time picks, and portfolio downloads to Excel..

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