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VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
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Tool Comparison
GuruFocus vs InsideArbitrage
Pick GuruFocus if
GuruFocus
Free • From $549/yr · Web · Mobile · API
- You'd rather start free and only pay if you outgrow it
- You want the cheaper way in: plans start at $45.75/mo instead of $100/mo
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
Pick InsideArbitrage if
InsideArbitrage
From $100/mo · Web
- Delayed quotes won't cut it; you need real-time data
- You care about regulatory filings monitoring, playbooks & case studies, and PDF annotation, things GuruFocus 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
GuruFocus and InsideArbitrage cover a lot of the same ground (15 shared categories, including screeners, data visualizations, and portfolio), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. GuruFocus simply does more: 48 categories to InsideArbitrage's 18, including stock ideas, ETF screeners, and top analysts, plus a mobile app. InsideArbitrage counters by keeping things simpler.
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Key differences at a glance
- Free plan
- GuruFocus
- Cheaper paid plan
- GuruFocus$45.75/mo vs $100/mo
- Free trial
- GuruFocus7 days
- Broader coverage
- GuruFocus48 vs 18 categories
- Mobile app
- GuruFocus
- API access
- GuruFocus
See for yourself
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 | From $100/mo |
Free tier | Yes | No |
Free trial | 7 days | — |
Plan limits | 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 | 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 | 48 | 18 |
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 | 4 signals: Latency: Real-time and End of Day, Granularity: EOD +2 more |
Data partners | 5 partners: QuoteMedia, Morningstar +3 more | — |
Capabilities | 8 signals: Custom formulas, Ranking backtests +6 more | Universe builder |
Security | Status page and Encryption in transit | — |
| Try it | Visit GuruFocus | Visit InsideArbitrage |
Where each one shines
What GuruFocus and InsideArbitrage each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What GuruFocus and InsideArbitrage 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.
- 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.
What InsideArbitrage does best
- Tracking announced merger-arbitrage deals with spread context, calendars, deal updates, Deals in the Works, and post-mortem research.
- Tracked-deal workflows to filter relevant news, SEC filings, and tweets around the active-deal symbols a premium user follows.
- Research coverage for insider activity with Insider Weekends, cluster buys, buys near highs, flip-floppers, top-performing insiders, sector heat maps, and premium insider screens.
- Monitoring buyback situations through daily buyback announcements, searchable buyback history, Buyback Wednesdays, and Double Dipper screens that combine insider buying with repurchases.
- Monitoring spinoffs, completed spinoffs, Spinsider ideas, CVR deals, CVR outcomes, tender offers, reverse splits, activist campaigns, C-suite transitions, and M&A news feeds.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for GuruFocus and InsideArbitrage, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for GuruFocus and InsideArbitrage, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsBondsMutual FundsOptionsFundsOther | StocksETFs |
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: XNYS, XNAS, and ARCXIdentifiers: Ticker and CIK |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | End of Day | Real-timeEnd of Day |
Data granularity | EOD | EOD |
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 | Manual |
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 curvesAI summaries: Transcripts | Universe builder |
Vendor & support | GuruFocus.com, LLCCountry: United StatesFounded 2004Support: Email, Chat, Phone, and Forum | InsideArbitrageCountry: USSupport: Email |
Curation ratings | Not specified | Methodology 3/5Reliability 3/5UX 4/5 |
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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 | — |
| Entry paid plan | $549/yr≈ $45.75/mo“Premium”billing: Annual only · data api requests: 200/month included with Premium membership · +2 more | $100/mo“Premium – Annual” |
| 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 | $150/mo“Premium – Monthly” |
| Tier 3 | $200/mo“Data API Builder”billing: Billed annually · monthly request limit: No limit · +10 more | $300/mo“IA Professional – Annual” |
| Tier 4 | $2448/yr≈ $204/mo“Pro / Professional”billing: Annual only · data api requests: 2,000/month included with Professional membership | $400/mo“IA Professional (4 seats)” |
| 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 InsideArbitrage?
GuruFocus leans toward stock ideas, screeners, and ETF screeners, while InsideArbitrage puts more weight on news, alerts, and calendar. They overlap in 15 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
Is GuruFocus or InsideArbitrage free to use?
GuruFocus has a free tier, so you can get started without paying anything. InsideArbitrage is paid-only. If budget matters, start with GuruFocus and see how far it takes you before opening your wallet.
Can I use GuruFocus or InsideArbitrage on my phone?
GuruFocus lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. InsideArbitrage doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web.
Does GuruFocus or InsideArbitrage have an API?
GuruFocus has an API for programmatic access and custom integrations. InsideArbitrage doesn't, so you're working through its interface.
Should I choose GuruFocus or InsideArbitrage?
It depends on what you're after. Pick GuruFocus if stock ideas and ETF screeners matter to you; go with InsideArbitrage if you'd rather have regulatory filings monitoring and playbooks & case studies. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do GuruFocus and InsideArbitrage cover?
Both cover stocks and ETFs. GuruFocus also handles bonds, mutual funds, and options.
Does GuruFocus or InsideArbitrage have real-time data?
InsideArbitrage 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.
Which covers international markets: GuruFocus or InsideArbitrage?
GuruFocus has documented international coverage (North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, and more), so it's the safer bet if you hold non-US stocks. InsideArbitrage is more region-specific, mainly North America.
Can I export data from GuruFocus and InsideArbitrage?
GuruFocus exports to CSV and Excel. InsideArbitrage is stingier about getting data out.
Can GuruFocus or InsideArbitrage connect to my broker?
GuruFocus syncs with brokers automatically. With InsideArbitrage, you're entering holdings by hand or importing files.
Which has a better stock screener: GuruFocus or InsideArbitrage?
Both GuruFocus and InsideArbitrage 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 GuruFocus or InsideArbitrage?
Yes, both do portfolio tracking: holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.
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