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VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
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Tool Comparison
FullRatio vs GuruFocus
Pick FullRatio instead if
FullRatio
Free • From $9.99/mo · Web
- You want the cheaper way in: plans start at $9.99/mo instead of $45.75/mo
- You care about checklist, something GuruFocus doesn't offer
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GuruFocus
Free • From $549/yr · Web · Mobile · API
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
- You want an API so you can script or automate things
- You care about stock ideas, ETF screeners, and top analysts, things FullRatio doesn't offer
Skip both if: Neither one clicks with how you research; there are strong third options.
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Our take
The bottom line
FullRatio and GuruFocus cover a lot of the same ground (7 shared categories, including screeners, data visualizations, and stock comparison), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. GuruFocus simply does more: 48 categories to FullRatio's 8, including stock ideas, ETF screeners, and top analysts, plus a mobile app. FullRatio counters by starting cheaper at $9.99/mo.
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Key differences at a glance
- Cheaper paid plan
- FullRatio$9.99/mo vs $45.75/mo
- Broader coverage
- GuruFocus48 vs 8 categories
- Mobile app
- GuruFocus
- API access
- GuruFocus
- Broker sync
- GuruFocus
- Global coverage
- 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 | Free • From $9.99/mo | Free • From $549/yr |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | 7 days | 7 days |
Plan limits | 3 limits: Free: history: Up to 10 years, Premium (Annual billing): annual price usd: 119.88 +1 more | 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 |
Mobile app | No | Yes |
API access | No | Yes |
Broker sync | No | Yes |
Integrations | — | GuruFocus Data API, GuruFocus MCP Server +3 more |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | — | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +9 more |
Categories covered | 8 | 48 |
Regions | North America | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | 3 signals: Latency: 15-min Delayed and End of Day, Granularity: EOD +1 more | 5 signals: Latency: End of Day, Granularity: EOD +3 more |
Data partners | — | 5 partners: QuoteMedia, Morningstar +3 more |
Capabilities | — | 8 signals: Custom formulas, Ranking backtests +6 more |
Security | — | Status page and Encryption in transit |
| Try it | Visit FullRatio | Visit GuruFocus |
Where each one shines
What FullRatio and GuruFocus each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What FullRatio and GuruFocus each do best.What FullRatio does best
- Screening for U.S.-listed stocks by fundamental, valuation, dividend, and ratio-oriented criteria.
- Research coverage for per-stock dashboards covering TTM fundamentals, valuation, earnings, dividend pages, and delayed price context.
- Comparison tools for stocks visually with Data Comparison charts and Bubble charts.
- The Price vs Fair Value chart with configurable fair P/E assumptions, either custom or auto-calculated.
- Views for reviewing industry benchmark pages for ratios such as P/E, P/S, current ratio, quick ratio, debt-to-equity, and return on equity.
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 FullRatio and GuruFocus, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for FullRatio and GuruFocus, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | Stocks | StocksETFsBondsMutual FundsOptionsFundsOther |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediate | 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: USExchanges: XNAS, XNYS, and XASEIdentifiers: Ticker | Identifiers: Ticker and CIK |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | 15-min DelayedEnd of Day | End of Day |
Data granularity | EOD | 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 | Not specified | CSVBrokerOAuthManual |
Integrations | Not specified | GuruFocus Data APIGuruFocus MCP ServerGuruFocus Excel Add-inGuruFocus Google Sheets Add-onSnapTrade |
Export formats | CSV | CSVExcelJSON |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Not specified | Status pageEncryption in transit |
Capability signals | Not specified | Custom formulasRanking backtestsUniverse builderFactors: Value, Quality, Momentum, and GrowthBroker syncMulti-currencyYield curvesAI summaries: Transcripts |
Vendor & support | FullRatioSupport: Email | GuruFocus.com, LLCCountry: United StatesFounded 2004Support: Email, Chat, Phone, and Forum |
Curation ratings | Methodology 3/5Reliability 3/5UX 4/5 | 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 | Freehistory: Up to 10 years | 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 | $9.99/mo“Premium (Annual billing)”annual price usd: 119.88 · history: Up to 20 years | $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“Custom API / Enterprise Package” |
| Free trial | 7 days | 7 days |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between FullRatio and GuruFocus?
FullRatio leans toward screeners, data visualizations, and stock comparison, while GuruFocus puts more weight on stock ideas, screeners, and ETF screeners. They overlap in 7 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do FullRatio and GuruFocus cost?
Good news: both FullRatio 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: FullRatio or GuruFocus?
Honestly, neither is aimed at beginners. Expect a learning curve either way; that's the trade-off for the depth they offer.
Can I use FullRatio or GuruFocus on my phone?
GuruFocus lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. FullRatio doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web.
Does FullRatio or GuruFocus have an API?
GuruFocus has an API for programmatic access and custom integrations. FullRatio doesn't, so you're working through its interface.
Should I choose FullRatio or GuruFocus?
It depends on what you're after. Pick FullRatio if checklist 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 FullRatio and GuruFocus cover?
Both cover stocks. GuruFocus adds ETFs, bonds, and mutual funds on top.
Which covers international markets: FullRatio 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. FullRatio is more region-specific, mainly North America.
Can I export data from FullRatio and GuruFocus?
Yes, both export to spreadsheets (CSV), which is handy if you like running your own numbers.
Can FullRatio or GuruFocus connect to my broker?
GuruFocus syncs with brokers automatically. With FullRatio, you're entering holdings by hand or importing files.
Which has a better stock screener: FullRatio or GuruFocus?
Both FullRatio 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 FullRatio or GuruFocus?
GuruFocus handles portfolio tracking. FullRatio is really a research tool; you'd track your portfolio elsewhere.
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