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Friday, January 9, 2026
Tool Comparison
GuruFocus vs Interactive Brokers (IBKR) comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
GuruFocus
gurufocus.com
Interactive Brokers (IBKR)
interactivebrokers.co.uk
Comparison highlights
- Tool score: the chart below shows community vote sentiment over the last 8 weeks. Use it as a signal, not a verdict.
- Overlap: both cover Screeners, Portfolio, and News and 1 other categories.
- Coverage tilt: GuruFocus has 42 categories you won't get in Interactive Brokers (IBKR); Interactive Brokers (IBKR) has 10 unique categories.
- Pricing: GuruFocus is Free, Subscription; Interactive Brokers (IBKR) is Other, Subscription.
Category leaders
- Screeners: GuruFocus leads (+2 vs 0 net votes for Interactive Brokers (IBKR)).
- Portfolio: GuruFocus leads (+2 vs 0 net votes for Interactive Brokers (IBKR)).
- Watchlist: Interactive Brokers (IBKR) is tagged for this workflow; GuruFocus has no category votes yet.
- News: GuruFocus leads (+3 vs 0 net votes for Interactive Brokers (IBKR)).
- Data Visualizations: GuruFocus is tagged for this workflow; Interactive Brokers (IBKR) has no category votes yet.
Vote sentiment comparison
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Side-by-side metrics
| Attribute | GuruFocus | Interactive Brokers (IBKR) |
|---|---|---|
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Options, Funds | Stocks, ETFs, Options, Futures, Currencies, Bonds, Mutual Funds, Commodities, Other |
Experience levels Who each product is built for | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Platforms Where you can access the product | Web, Mobile, Desktop, API | Web, Mobile, Desktop, API |
Pricing High-level pricing models | Free, Subscription | Other, Subscription |
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat | Yes | Yes |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Highlighted | Highlighted |
Coverage overlap
Shared categories
Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.
GuruFocus strengths
Categories covered by GuruFocus but not Interactive Brokers (IBKR).
Interactive Brokers (IBKR) strengths
Categories covered by Interactive Brokers (IBKR) but not GuruFocus.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do GuruFocus and Interactive Brokers (IBKR) both support?
Both platforms cover Screeners, Portfolio, News, and Data APIs workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Which tool offers a free plan?
GuruFocus offers a free entry point, while Interactive Brokers (IBKR) requires a paid subscription. Review the pricing table to see how the paid tiers compare.
How can you access GuruFocus and Interactive Brokers (IBKR)?
Both GuruFocus and Interactive Brokers (IBKR) support web and mobile access, making it easy to keep tabs on research away from the desk.
What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?
GuruFocus differentiates itself with Global value-investing research platform covering ~100,000 stocks in ~100 markets plus 8,000+ institutional investors and 15,000+ mutual funds holdings, designed to provide historical financial and valuation data for long-term investors., All-in-One Screener offers 500+ fundamental, valuation, profitability, growth, dividend, guru and insider filters, supports custom filters/formulas and screening by regions, countries, exchanges and user portfolios., and Stock pages combine up to 30-year financial statements, valuation ratios, proprietary GF Score (quality, value, growth, momentum and GF value), dividend data, ownership, operating/segment metrics, filings, transcripts, PDF reports and downloadable charts/tables., whereas Interactive Brokers (IBKR) stands out for Platforms: Client Portal (web), Trader Workstation (TWS) and IBKR Desktop (desktop), IBKR Mobile / GlobalTrader (mobile), plus IBKR APIs; feature availability differs by platform/product., Supported instruments include stocks/ETFs, options (incl. combos), mutual funds, futures (incl. futures options), spot FX, bonds, physical metals, structured products and CFDs., and Execution features include IB SmartRouting plus a large library of order types/algos and conditional/bracket-style order workflows across platforms..
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Curation & Accuracy
This directory blends AI‑assisted discovery with human curation. Entries are reviewed, edited, and organized with the goal of expanding coverage and sharpening quality over time. Your feedback helps steer improvements (because no single human can capture everything all at once).
Details change. Pricing, features, and availability may be incomplete or out of date. Treat listings as a starting point and verify on the provider’s site before making decisions. If you spot an error or a gap, send a quick note and I’ll adjust.