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GuruFocus vs Intrinio
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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 $150/mo
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
Pick Intrinio instead if
Intrinio
From $150/mo · Web · API
- Delayed quotes won't cut it; you need real-time data
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 Intrinio cover a lot of the same ground (10 shared categories, including institutional ownership, news, and APIs & data feeds), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. GuruFocus simply does more: 49 categories to Intrinio's 10, including stock ideas, screeners, and ETF screeners, plus a mobile app. Intrinio 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 $150/mo
- Broader coverage
- GuruFocus49 vs 10 categories
- Mobile app
- GuruFocus
- Real-time data
- Intrinio
- Broker sync
- 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 | From $150/mo |
Free tier | Yes | No |
Free trial | 7 days | Yes |
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 | Yes |
Broker sync | Yes | No |
Integrations | GuruFocus Data API, GuruFocus MCP Server +3 more | Snowflake, AWS S3 +1 more |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +9 more | — |
Categories covered | 49 | 10 |
Regions | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | 5 signals: Latency: End of Day, Granularity: EOD +3 more | 4 signals: Latency: Streaming, Real-time, 15-min Delayed, and End of Day, Granularity: Tick, Minute, and EOD +2 more |
Data partners | 5 partners: QuoteMedia, Morningstar +3 more | — |
Capabilities | 9 signals: Custom formulas, Ranking backtests +7 more | Greeks |
Security | Status page and Encryption in transit | Status page |
| Try it | Visit GuruFocus | Visit Intrinio |
Where each one shines
What GuruFocus and Intrinio each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What GuruFocus and Intrinio 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 Intrinio does best
- REST APIs with JSON output for fundamentals, prices, options, ETFs, mutual funds, news, analyst data, corporate actions, and other licensed datasets.
- Stream supported market data through WebSocket workflows where the selected feed and entitlement allow it.
- Tools for building with published documentation, examples, GitHub SDK resources, and an OpenAPI-backed developer workflow.
- Access to U.S. fundamentals in standardized and as-reported forms back to 2006, with updates as SEC filings arrive.
- Options include equity price feeds based on entitlement needs, including IEX real-time, Nasdaq Basic, delayed SIP, CBOE One delayed, and 50+ years of end-of-day history with split and dividend adjustments.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for GuruFocus and Intrinio, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for GuruFocus and Intrinio, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsBondsMutual FundsOptionsFundsOther | StocksETFsOptionsMutual Funds |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Retail TradersPro RetailLong-term InvestorsValue InvestorsQuality InvestorsDividend InvestorsAnalystsQuants/Developers+3 more | Not specified |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica |
Coverage details | Identifiers: Ticker and CIK | Identifiers: Ticker, FIGI, ISIN, and CUSIP |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | End of Day | StreamingReal-time15-min DelayedEnd of Day |
Data granularity | EOD | TickMinuteEOD |
Pricing sources | ExchangeVendorModel | Not specified |
Data partners | QuoteMediaMorningstarRefinitivFREDSEC / local regulators | Not specified |
| Access & integrations | ||
API protocols | REST | RESTWebSocket |
API auth & delivery | Auth: APIKeySDKs: Python and GoDocs | Auth: APIKeySDKs: Python and R |
Import methods | CSVBrokerOAuthManual | Not specified |
Integrations | GuruFocus Data APIGuruFocus MCP ServerGuruFocus Excel Add-inGuruFocus Google Sheets Add-onSnapTrade | SnowflakeAWS S3FTP |
Export formats | CSVExcelJSON | CSVJSON |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Status pageEncryption in transit | Status page |
Capability signals | Custom formulasRanking backtestsUniverse builderFactors: Value, Quality, Momentum, and GrowthBroker syncMulti-currencyYield curvesCredit ratings+1 more | Greeks |
Vendor & support | GuruFocus.com, LLCCountry: United StatesFounded 2004Support: Email, Chat, Phone, and Forum | Intrinio Inc.Country: United StatesFounded 2013Support: Email, Chat, and Phone |
Curation ratings | Not specified | Methodology 4/5Reliability 4/5UX 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 | $150/mo“Individual AI-Ready” |
| Tier 2 | $1398/yr≈ $116.50/mo“Premium Plus”billing: Annual only · data api requests: 500/month included with Premium Plus membership · +2 more | $333/mo“Startup” |
| Tier 3 | $200/mo“Data API Builder”billing: Billed annually · monthly request limit: No limit · +12 more | Subscription“Dataset subscriptions” |
| Tier 4 | $2448/yr≈ $204/mo“Professional”billing: Annual only · data api requests: 2,000/month included with Professional membership | One-time“Bulk one-time downloads” |
| 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” | Contact sales“Enterprise” |
| Free trial | 7 days | Yes |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between GuruFocus and Intrinio?
GuruFocus leans toward stock ideas, screeners, and ETF screeners, while Intrinio puts more weight on APIs & data feeds, options, and news. They overlap in 10 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
Is GuruFocus or Intrinio free to use?
GuruFocus has a free tier, so you can get started without paying anything. Intrinio 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 Intrinio on my phone?
GuruFocus lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. Intrinio doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web and API.
Do GuruFocus and Intrinio have APIs?
Yes, both offer API access, so developers and quants can pull data programmatically or wire up their own integrations.
Should I choose GuruFocus or Intrinio?
It depends on what you're after. Pick GuruFocus if stock ideas and screeners matter to you; go with Intrinio if you prefer its overall approach. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do GuruFocus and Intrinio cover?
Both cover stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, and options. GuruFocus also handles bonds, funds, and other.
Does GuruFocus or Intrinio have real-time data?
Intrinio 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.
Can I export data from GuruFocus and Intrinio?
Yes, both export to spreadsheets (CSV), which is handy if you like running your own numbers.
Can GuruFocus or Intrinio connect to my broker?
GuruFocus syncs with brokers automatically. With Intrinio, you're entering holdings by hand or importing files.
Which has a better stock screener: GuruFocus or Intrinio?
GuruFocus has a stock screener for surfacing ideas; Intrinio doesn't, and focuses its energy elsewhere.
Can I track my portfolio with GuruFocus or Intrinio?
GuruFocus handles portfolio tracking. Intrinio is really a research tool; you'd track your portfolio elsewhere.
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