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Tool Comparison
GuruFocus vs HighShortInterest.com
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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 HighShortInterest.com doesn't offer
Pick HighShortInterest.com instead if
HighShortInterest.com
Free · Web
- Go this way if it's completely free.
Skip both if: Neither one clicks with how you research; there are strong third options.
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Our take
The bottom line
GuruFocus simply does more: 49 categories to HighShortInterest.com's 1, including stock ideas, screeners, and ETF screeners, plus a mobile app. HighShortInterest.com counters by being completely free. On paper they're closely matched, so let pricing, platform fit, and the details below break the tie.
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Key differences at a glance
- Mobile app
- GuruFocus
- Free trial
- GuruFocus7 days
- Broader coverage
- GuruFocus49 vs 1 categories
- 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 $549/yr | Free |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | 7 days | — |
Plan limits | 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 | Yes | No |
API access | Yes | No |
Broker sync | Yes | No |
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 | 49 | 1 |
Regions | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa | North America |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | 5 signals: Latency: End of Day, Granularity: EOD +3 more | — |
Data partners | 5 partners: QuoteMedia, Morningstar +3 more | — |
Capabilities | 9 signals: Custom formulas, Ranking backtests +7 more | — |
Security | Status page and Encryption in transit | — |
| Try it | Visit GuruFocus | Visit HighShortInterest.com |
Where each one shines
What GuruFocus and HighShortInterest.com each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What GuruFocus and HighShortInterest.com each do best.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.
What HighShortInterest.com does best
- Browsing access to a free list of U.S. stocks with short interest greater than 20%.
- Filters for visually through exchange tabs for All, Nasdaq, NYSE, and AMEX.
- Views for reviewing table columns including ticker, company, exchange, short interest percentage, float, shares outstanding, and industry.
- Direct access to ticker links directly in Yahoo Finance for a next research step.
- The visible last-updated stamp to decide whether the list is fresh enough for your workflow.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for GuruFocus and HighShortInterest.com, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for GuruFocus and HighShortInterest.com, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsBondsMutual FundsOptionsFundsOther | Stocks |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Retail TradersPro RetailLong-term InvestorsValue InvestorsQuality InvestorsDividend InvestorsAnalystsQuants/Developers+3 more | Not specified |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica | North America |
Coverage details | Identifiers: Ticker and CIK | Countries: USExchanges: XNAS, XNYS, and XASEIdentifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | End of Day | Not specified |
Data granularity | EOD | Not specified |
Pricing sources | ExchangeVendorModel | Not specified |
Data partners | QuoteMediaMorningstarRefinitivFREDSEC / local regulators | Not specified |
| Access & integrations | ||
API protocols | REST | Not specified |
API auth & delivery | Auth: APIKeySDKs: Python and GoDocs | Not specified |
Import methods | CSVBrokerOAuthManual | Not specified |
Integrations | GuruFocus Data APIGuruFocus MCP ServerGuruFocus Excel Add-inGuruFocus Google Sheets Add-onSnapTrade | Not specified |
Export formats | CSVExcelJSON | Not specified |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Status pageEncryption in transit | Not specified |
Capability signals | Custom formulasRanking backtestsUniverse builderFactors: Value, Quality, Momentum, and GrowthBroker syncMulti-currencyYield curvesCredit ratings+1 more | Not specified |
Vendor & support | GuruFocus.com, LLCCountry: United StatesFounded 2004Support: Email, Chat, Phone, and Forum | 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 | 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 | Free |
| 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 GuruFocus and HighShortInterest.com?
GuruFocus leans toward stock ideas, screeners, and ETF screeners, while HighShortInterest.com puts more weight on short interest. They overlap in 1 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do GuruFocus and HighShortInterest.com cost?
Good news: both GuruFocus and HighShortInterest.com have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Can I use GuruFocus or HighShortInterest.com on my phone?
GuruFocus lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. HighShortInterest.com doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web.
Does GuruFocus or HighShortInterest.com have an API?
GuruFocus has an API for programmatic access and custom integrations. HighShortInterest.com doesn't, so you're working through its interface.
Should I choose GuruFocus or HighShortInterest.com?
It depends on what you're after. Pick GuruFocus if stock ideas and screeners matter to you; go with HighShortInterest.com if you prefer its overall approach. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do GuruFocus and HighShortInterest.com cover?
Both cover stocks. GuruFocus also handles ETFs, bonds, and mutual funds.
Which covers international markets: GuruFocus or HighShortInterest.com?
GuruFocus has documented international coverage (North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, and more), so it's the safer bet if you hold non-US stocks. HighShortInterest.com is more region-specific, mainly North America.
Can I export data from GuruFocus and HighShortInterest.com?
GuruFocus exports to CSV and Excel. HighShortInterest.com is stingier about getting data out.
Can GuruFocus or HighShortInterest.com connect to my broker?
GuruFocus syncs with brokers automatically. With HighShortInterest.com, you're entering holdings by hand or importing files.
Which has a better stock screener: GuruFocus or HighShortInterest.com?
GuruFocus has a stock screener for surfacing ideas; HighShortInterest.com doesn't, and focuses its energy elsewhere.
Can I track my portfolio with GuruFocus or HighShortInterest.com?
GuruFocus handles portfolio tracking. HighShortInterest.com is really a research tool; you'd track your portfolio elsewhere.
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