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Tool Comparison
GammaWins Calculator vs GuruFocus
Pick GammaWins Calculator instead if
GammaWins Calculator
Free · Web
- You care about options p&l, 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, screeners, and ETF screeners, things GammaWins Calculator 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
GammaWins Calculator and GuruFocus cover a lot of the same ground (2 shared categories, options and data visualizations), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. GuruFocus simply does more: 49 categories to GammaWins Calculator's 3, including stock ideas, screeners, and ETF screeners, plus a mobile app. GammaWins Calculator counters by being completely free.
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Key differences at a glance
- Mobile app
- GuruFocus
- Free trial
- GuruFocus7 days
- Broader coverage
- GuruFocus49 vs 3 categories
- API access
- GuruFocus
- Asset coverage
- GuruFocusAdds ETFs and bonds
- Beginner friendly
- 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 | Free • From $549/yr |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | — | 7 days |
Plan limits | Free: data latency: 15-minute delayed and Free: share links retention: >= 90 days after last open | 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 | — | Yes |
Integrations | — | GuruFocus Data API, GuruFocus MCP Server +3 more |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Retail Traders and Pro Retail | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +9 more |
Categories covered | 3 | 49 |
Regions | North America, Europe | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | Latency: 15-min Delayed | 5 signals: Latency: End of Day, Granularity: EOD +3 more |
Data partners | OPRA | 5 partners: QuoteMedia, Morningstar +3 more |
Capabilities | Multi-leg options and Greeks | 9 signals: Custom formulas, Ranking backtests +7 more |
Security | — | Status page and Encryption in transit |
| Try it | Visit GammaWins Calculator | Visit GuruFocus |
Where each one shines
What GammaWins Calculator and GuruFocus each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What GammaWins Calculator and GuruFocus each do best.What GammaWins Calculator does best
- Modeling for options strategies with payoff and strategy-value visualizations over time and underlying price.
- Overlay Greeks and review strategy metrics such as max profit, max loss, breakeven ranges, profit probability, premium yields, and intrinsic/extrinsic value.
- Starting point: common strategy presets or build custom multi-leg, multi-expiry strategies with per-leg controls.
- Strike selection by delta or absolute price for spreads and other options structures.
- Views for reviewing volatility inputs including realized volatility, ATM implied volatility, model-free implied volatility, and IV/RV ranks or percentiles.
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 GammaWins Calculator and GuruFocus, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for GammaWins Calculator and GuruFocus, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | OptionsStocks | StocksETFsBondsMutual FundsOptionsFundsOther |
Experience | IntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Retail TradersPro Retail | Retail TradersPro RetailLong-term InvestorsValue InvestorsQuality InvestorsDividend InvestorsAnalystsQuants/Developers+3 more |
Regions | North AmericaEurope | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica |
Coverage details | 4 countriesIdentifiers: Ticker | Identifiers: Ticker and CIK |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | 15-min Delayed | End of Day |
Data granularity | Not specified | EOD |
Pricing sources | Not specified | ExchangeVendorModel |
Data partners | OPRA | 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 | Multi-leg optionsGreeks | Custom formulasRanking backtestsUniverse builderFactors: Value, Quality, Momentum, and GrowthBroker syncMulti-currencyYield curvesCredit ratings+1 more |
Vendor & support | GammaWins ABCountry: SwedenSupport: Email and Forum | 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 | Freedata latency: 15-minute delayed · share links retention: >= 90 days after last open | 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“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 | — | 7 days |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between GammaWins Calculator and GuruFocus?
GammaWins Calculator leans toward options p&l, options, and data visualizations, while GuruFocus puts more weight on stock ideas, screeners, and ETF screeners. They overlap in 2 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do GammaWins Calculator and GuruFocus cost?
Good news: both GammaWins Calculator 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: GammaWins Calculator 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 GammaWins Calculator or GuruFocus on my phone?
GuruFocus lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. GammaWins Calculator doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web.
Does GammaWins Calculator or GuruFocus have an API?
GuruFocus has an API for programmatic access and custom integrations. GammaWins Calculator doesn't, so you're working through its interface.
Should I choose GammaWins Calculator or GuruFocus?
It depends on what you're after. Pick GammaWins Calculator if options p&l 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 GammaWins Calculator and GuruFocus cover?
Both cover options and stocks. GuruFocus adds ETFs, bonds, and mutual funds on top.
Can I export data from GammaWins Calculator and GuruFocus?
GuruFocus exports to CSV and Excel. GammaWins Calculator is stingier about getting data out.
Which has a better stock screener: GammaWins Calculator or GuruFocus?
GuruFocus has a stock screener for surfacing ideas; GammaWins Calculator doesn't, and focuses its energy elsewhere.
Can I track my portfolio with GammaWins Calculator or GuruFocus?
GuruFocus handles portfolio tracking. GammaWins Calculator is really a research tool; you'd track your portfolio elsewhere.
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