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Tool Comparison
GuruFocus vs Invesst
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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, ETF screeners, and top analysts, things Invesst doesn't offer
Pick Invesst instead if
Invesst
Free • Paid plans available · Web
- 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 Invesst cover a lot of the same ground (5 shared categories, including screeners, portfolio, and valuation models), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. GuruFocus simply does more: 49 categories to Invesst's 5, including stock ideas, ETF screeners, and top analysts, plus a mobile app. Invesst counters by being completely free.
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Key differences at a glance
- Real-time data
- Invesst
- Free trial
- GuruFocus7 days
- Broader coverage
- GuruFocus49 vs 5 categories
- Mobile app
- GuruFocus
- API access
- GuruFocus
- Free plan
- Both
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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 • Paid plans available |
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 | Yes |
Integrations | GuruFocus Data API, GuruFocus MCP Server +3 more | SnapTrade |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +9 more | — |
Categories covered | 49 | 5 |
Regions | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa | — |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | 5 signals: Latency: End of Day, Granularity: EOD +3 more | Latency: Real-time and End of Day and Granularity: EOD |
Data partners | 5 partners: QuoteMedia, Morningstar +3 more | — |
Capabilities | 9 signals: Custom formulas, Ranking backtests +7 more | Broker sync |
Security | Status page and Encryption in transit | — |
| Try it | Visit GuruFocus | Visit Invesst |
Where each one shines
What GuruFocus and Invesst each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What GuruFocus and Invesst 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 Invesst does best
- Support for asking natural-language investing questions through AI research agents designed for stock, ETF, crypto, market, and portfolio research workflows.
- AI-assisted screeners to filter stocks and ETFs across multiple metrics instead of relying only on static preset lists.
- Tools for building valuation context with automated models such as DCF workflows, predictive analytics, and customizable valuation assumptions.
- Tracking watchlists and market data in a browser-based workspace with a public start-for-free entry point.
- Connections for supported brokerages through SnapTrade for read-only portfolio insights rather than order placement.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for GuruFocus and Invesst, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for GuruFocus and Invesst, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsBondsMutual FundsOptionsFundsOther | StocksETFsCryptos |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Retail TradersPro RetailLong-term InvestorsValue InvestorsQuality InvestorsDividend InvestorsAnalystsQuants/Developers+3 more | Not specified |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica | Not specified |
Coverage details | Identifiers: Ticker and CIK | Identifiers: Ticker |
| 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 | BrokerOAuth |
Integrations | GuruFocus Data APIGuruFocus MCP ServerGuruFocus Excel Add-inGuruFocus Google Sheets Add-onSnapTrade | SnapTrade |
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 | Broker sync |
Vendor & support | GuruFocus.com, LLCCountry: United StatesFounded 2004Support: Email, Chat, Phone, and Forum | Invesst Inc.Country: United StatesSupport: Email |
Curation ratings | Not specified | Methodology 2/5Reliability 3/5UX 3/5 |
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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 | Free“Start for Free” |
| Entry paid plan | $549/yr≈ $45.75/mo“Premium”billing: Annual only · data api requests: 200/month included with Premium membership · +2 more | Subscription“Subscription (Monthly)” |
| Tier 2 | $1398/yr≈ $116.50/mo“Premium Plus”billing: Annual only · data api requests: 500/month included with Premium Plus membership · +2 more | Subscription“Subscription (Annual)” |
| 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 Invesst?
GuruFocus leans toward stock ideas, screeners, and ETF screeners, while Invesst puts more weight on screeners, valuation models, and portfolio. They overlap in 5 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do GuruFocus and Invesst cost?
Good news: both GuruFocus and Invesst have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Can I use GuruFocus or Invesst on my phone?
GuruFocus lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. Invesst doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web.
Does GuruFocus or Invesst have an API?
GuruFocus has an API for programmatic access and custom integrations. Invesst doesn't, so you're working through its interface.
Should I choose GuruFocus or Invesst?
It depends on what you're after. Pick GuruFocus if stock ideas and ETF screeners matter to you; go with Invesst if you prefer its overall approach. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do GuruFocus and Invesst cover?
Both cover stocks and ETFs. GuruFocus also handles bonds, mutual funds, and options. Invesst adds cryptos on top.
Does GuruFocus or Invesst have real-time data?
Invesst 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 Invesst?
GuruFocus exports to CSV and Excel. Invesst is stingier about getting data out.
Can GuruFocus or Invesst connect to my broker?
Yes, both connect to brokers, so your portfolio syncs automatically instead of you keying in every trade.
Which has a better stock screener: GuruFocus or Invesst?
Both GuruFocus and Invesst 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 Invesst?
Yes, both do portfolio tracking: holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.
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