★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
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Tool Comparison
FinancialData.Net vs GuruFocus
Pick FinancialData.Net instead if
FinancialData.Net
Free • From $19/mo · Web · API · Desktop
- You want the cheaper way in: plans start at $19/mo instead of $45.75/mo
- Delayed quotes won't cut it; you need real-time data
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GuruFocus
Free • From $549/yr · Web · Mobile · API
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
- You care about stock ideas, screeners, and ETF screeners, things FinancialData.Net doesn't offer
- You're newer to investing and want something approachable
Skip both if: Neither one clicks with how you research; there are strong third options.
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Our take
The bottom line
FinancialData.Net and GuruFocus cover a lot of the same ground (18 shared categories, including APIs & data feeds, sheets / excel add-ins, and quant), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. GuruFocus simply does more: 48 categories to FinancialData.Net's 20, including stock ideas, screeners, and ETF screeners, plus a mobile app. FinancialData.Net counters by starting cheaper at $19/mo.
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Key differences at a glance
- Cheaper paid plan
- FinancialData.Net$19/mo vs $45.75/mo
- Free trial
- GuruFocus7 days
- Broader coverage
- GuruFocus48 vs 20 categories
- Mobile app
- GuruFocus
- Desktop app
- FinancialData.Net
- Real-time data
- FinancialData.Net
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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 | Free • From $19/mo | Free • From $549/yr |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | — | 7 days |
Plan limits | 17 limits: Free: requests per day: 300, Free: annual price usd: 0 +15 more | 41 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 +39 more |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Desktop app | Yes | No |
Mobile app | No | Yes |
API access | Yes | Yes |
Broker sync | — | Yes |
Integrations | FinancialData.Net REST API, FinancialData.Net Python SDK / fdnpy +6 more | GuruFocus Data API, GuruFocus MCP Server +3 more |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Pro Retail, Institutional Investors +6 more | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +9 more |
Categories covered | 20 | 48 |
Regions | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | 6 signals: Latency: Real-time and End of Day, Granularity: Minute and EOD +4 more | 5 signals: Latency: End of Day, Granularity: EOD +3 more |
Data partners | SEC EDGAR and FINRA | 5 partners: QuoteMedia, Morningstar +3 more |
Capabilities | Greeks | 8 signals: Custom formulas, Ranking backtests +6 more |
Security | Data residency: EU | Status page and Encryption in transit |
| Try it | Visit FinancialData.Net | Visit GuruFocus |
Where each one shines
What FinancialData.Net and GuruFocus each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What FinancialData.Net and GuruFocus each do best.What FinancialData.Net does best
- Build against a REST API with API-key authentication, JSON and CSV responses, an official Python SDK, an Excel add-in, a web viewer, and MCP access on eligible plans.
- Cover real-time and historical prices, fundamentals, financial statements, ratios, market news, event calendars, options, futures, crypto, forex, commodities, OTC securities, indices, ETFs, and mutual funds.
- Use the advertised symbol universe for broad market coverage, including stocks, ETFs, commodities, OTC securities, indices, options, futures, crypto, forex, and mutual funds across 20+ exchanges.
- Pull market-data endpoints for quotes, prices, one-minute prices, option chains, option Greeks, futures prices, ETF holdings, crypto prices, forex prices, and index constituents.
- Use fundamental endpoints for company information, financial statements, key metrics, executive compensation, securities information, and liquidity, solvency, efficiency, profitability, and valuation ratios.
What GuruFocus does best
- Research global stocks with long historical financials, valuation data, charts, comparisons, market valuation indicators, economic indicators, industry data, and company-level fundamentals.
- Use 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.
- Use GF Score to compare stocks through a 0-100 framework built around financial strength, profitability, growth, valuation, and momentum.
- Use 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 FinancialData.Net and GuruFocus, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for FinancialData.Net and GuruFocus, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsMutual FundsFundsCommoditiesCurrenciesCryptosOptions+2 more | StocksETFsBondsMutual FundsOptionsFundsOther |
Experience | IntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Pro RetailInstitutional InvestorsAlgo TradersAnalystsQuants/DevelopersAsset ManagersHedge FundsStudents/Researchers | Retail TradersPro RetailLong-term InvestorsValue InvestorsQuality InvestorsDividend InvestorsAnalystsQuants/Developers+3 more |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAm | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica |
Coverage details | 15 countries15 exchangesIdentifiers: Ticker, CIK, CUSIP, ISIN, FIGI, LEI, and EIN | 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 | SEC EDGARFINRA | QuoteMediaMorningstarRefinitivFREDSEC / local regulators |
| Access & integrations | ||
API protocols | REST | REST |
API auth & delivery | Auth: APIKeySDKs: PythonDocs | Auth: APIKeySDKs: Python and GoDocs |
Import methods | Not specified | CSVBrokerOAuthManual |
Integrations | FinancialData.Net REST APIFinancialData.Net Python SDK / fdnpyFinancialData.Net Excel Add-inFinancialData.Net MCP ServerMicrosoft ExcelChatGPT via MCPClaude via MCPCursor via MCP | GuruFocus Data APIGuruFocus MCP ServerGuruFocus Excel Add-inGuruFocus Google Sheets Add-onSnapTrade |
Export formats | JSONCSVExcel | CSVExcelJSON |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Data residency: EU | Status pageEncryption in transit |
Capability signals | Greeks | Custom formulasRanking backtestsUniverse builderFactors: Value, Quality, Momentum, and GrowthBroker syncMulti-currencyYield curvesAI summaries: Transcripts |
Vendor & support | Afinec, SPSupport: 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 | Freerequests per day: 300 · annual price usd: 0 | 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 | $19/mo“Standard”requests per second: 10 · annual price usd: 159 · +1 more | $549/yr≈ $45.75/mo“Premium”billing: Annual only · data api requests: 200/month included with Premium membership · +2 more |
| Tier 2 | $49/mo“Premium”requests per second: 30 · annual price usd: 399 · +1 more | $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 | $99/mo“Professional”requests per second: 30 · annual price usd: 799 · +2 more | $200/mo“Data API Builder”billing: Billed annually · monthly request limit: No limit · +10 more |
| Tier 4 | $199/mo“Enterprise”requests per second: 50 · annual price usd: 1,599 · +3 more | $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 · company profile: $0.10/request · +10 more |
| Custom / enterprise | — | Contact sales“Custom API / Enterprise Package” |
| Free trial | — | 7 days |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between FinancialData.Net and GuruFocus?
FinancialData.Net leans toward APIs & data feeds, sheets / excel add-ins, and quant, while GuruFocus puts more weight on stock ideas, screeners, and ETF screeners. They overlap in 18 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do FinancialData.Net and GuruFocus cost?
Good news: both FinancialData.Net and GuruFocus have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Which is better for beginners: FinancialData.Net or GuruFocus?
GuruFocus is the friendlier place to start; its interface takes less getting used to. Both work fine once you're past the basics.
Can I use FinancialData.Net or GuruFocus on my phone?
GuruFocus lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. FinancialData.Net doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web, API, and desktop.
Do FinancialData.Net 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 FinancialData.Net or GuruFocus?
It depends on what you're after. Pick FinancialData.Net if ESG ratings and regulatory filings monitoring 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 FinancialData.Net and GuruFocus cover?
Both cover stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, and funds. FinancialData.Net also handles commodities, currencies, and cryptos. GuruFocus adds bonds on top.
Does FinancialData.Net or GuruFocus have real-time data?
FinancialData.Net 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 FinancialData.Net and GuruFocus?
Yes, both export to spreadsheets (CSV and Excel), which is handy if you like running your own numbers.
Which has a better stock screener: FinancialData.Net or GuruFocus?
GuruFocus has a stock screener for surfacing ideas; FinancialData.Net doesn't, and focuses its energy elsewhere.
Can I track my portfolio with FinancialData.Net or GuruFocus?
GuruFocus handles portfolio tracking. FinancialData.Net is really a research tool; you'd track your portfolio elsewhere.
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