★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
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Tool Comparison
FX Replay vs GuruFocus
Pick FX Replay if
FX Replay
Free • From $17.99/mo · Web
- You want the cheaper way in: plans start at $17.99/mo instead of $45.75/mo
- You care about paper trading, risk metrics, and monte carlo, things GuruFocus doesn't offer
Pick GuruFocus if
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, screeners, and ETF screeners, things FX Replay 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
FX Replay and GuruFocus cover a lot of the same ground (3 shared categories, backtesting, data visualizations, and calendar), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. GuruFocus simply does more: 49 categories to FX Replay's 6, including stock ideas, screeners, and ETF screeners, plus a mobile app. FX Replay counters by starting cheaper at $17.99/mo.
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Key differences at a glance
- Cheaper paid plan
- FX Replay$17.99/mo vs $45.75/mo
- Broader coverage
- GuruFocus49 vs 6 categories
- Mobile app
- GuruFocus
- API access
- GuruFocus
- Broker sync
- GuruFocus
- Free plan
- Both
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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 $17.99/mo | Free • From $549/yr |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | 5 days | 7 days |
Plan limits | 11 limits: Intermediate: annual price: $180/year, Intermediate: sessions: 10 +9 more | 49 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 +47 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, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | — | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +9 more |
Categories covered | 6 | 49 |
Regions | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | Latency: End of Day and Granularity: Second, Minute, and EOD | 5 signals: Latency: End of Day, Granularity: EOD +3 more |
Data partners | — | 5 partners: QuoteMedia, Morningstar +3 more |
Capabilities | Monte Carlo | 9 signals: Custom formulas, Ranking backtests +7 more |
Security | — | Status page and Encryption in transit |
| Try it | Visit FX Replay | Visit GuruFocus |
Where each one shines
What FX Replay and GuruFocus each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What FX Replay and GuruFocus each do best.What FX Replay does best
- Manual backtesting and bar replay with one-minute data, with seconds-level data available on Pro.
- Replay forex, index, energy, agricultural, crypto, futures, and related market sessions from a browser-based workspace.
- Data sourced from Dukascopy and OANDA for FX and CME for futures.
- Tools for running MultiPair sessions when the strategy needs to test several assets at the same time.
- MultiChart layouts, with two charts on Intermediate and unlimited charts on Pro.
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.
- ETF Screener and ETF GF Scores for filtering and comparing more than 5,000 U.S.
- Corporate and government bond screening by yield, maturity, ratings, coupon structure, outstanding amount, issuer, and industry, plus company-level bond tabs.
- Backtest screener strategies across many countries with configurable stock count, ranking metric, sort order, date range, and rebalance frequency; current membership terms give Premium the latest five years and Premium Plus/Professional history back to 2006.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for FX Replay and GuruFocus, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for FX Replay and GuruFocus, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | CurrenciesFuturesCommoditiesCryptos | StocksETFsBondsMutual FundsOptionsFundsOther |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Not specified | Retail TradersPro RetailLong-term InvestorsValue InvestorsQuality InvestorsDividend InvestorsAnalystsQuants/Developers+3 more |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica |
Coverage details | Exchanges: XCMEIdentifiers: Ticker | Identifiers: Ticker and CIK |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | End of Day | End of Day |
Data granularity | SecondMinuteEOD | 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 | Not specified | CSVExcelJSON |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Not specified | Status pageEncryption in transit |
Capability signals | Monte Carlo | Custom formulasRanking backtestsUniverse builderFactors: Value, Quality, Momentum, and GrowthBroker syncMulti-currencyYield curvesCredit ratings+1 more |
Vendor & support | FX ReplayFounded 2022Support: Email and Forum | 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 | Free“Beginner” | 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 | $17.99/mo“Intermediate”annual price: $180/year · sessions: 10 · +4 more | $549/yr≈ $45.75/mo“Premium”billing: Annual only · data api requests: 200/month included with Premium membership · +2 more |
| Tier 2 | $35/mo“Pro”annual price: $350/year · sessions: Unlimited · +3 more | $1398/yr≈ $116.50/mo“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 · +12 more |
| Tier 4 | — | $2448/yr≈ $204/mo“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 | 5 days | 7 days |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between FX Replay and GuruFocus?
FX Replay leans toward backtesting, paper trading, and data visualizations, while GuruFocus puts more weight on stock ideas, screeners, and ETF screeners. They overlap in 3 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do FX Replay and GuruFocus cost?
Good news: both FX Replay and GuruFocus have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Can I use FX Replay or GuruFocus on my phone?
GuruFocus lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. FX Replay doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web.
Does FX Replay or GuruFocus have an API?
GuruFocus has an API for programmatic access and custom integrations. FX Replay doesn't, so you're working through its interface.
Should I choose FX Replay or GuruFocus?
It depends on what you're after. Pick FX Replay if paper trading and risk metrics 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 FX Replay and GuruFocus cover?
FX Replay covers currencies, futures, and commodities. GuruFocus covers stocks, ETFs, and bonds.
Can I export data from FX Replay and GuruFocus?
GuruFocus exports to CSV and Excel. FX Replay is stingier about getting data out.
Can FX Replay or GuruFocus connect to my broker?
GuruFocus syncs with brokers automatically. With FX Replay, you're entering holdings by hand or importing files.
Which has a better stock screener: FX Replay or GuruFocus?
GuruFocus has a stock screener for surfacing ideas; FX Replay doesn't, and focuses its energy elsewhere.
Can I track my portfolio with FX Replay or GuruFocus?
GuruFocus handles portfolio tracking. FX Replay is really a research tool; you'd track your portfolio elsewhere.
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