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GuruFocus vs IPO Watch (ipowatch.in)
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GuruFocus
Free • From $549/yr · Web · Mobile · API
- You want an API so you can script or automate things
- You care about stock ideas, screeners, and ETF screeners, things IPO Watch (ipowatch.in) doesn't offer
- You're a long-term investor who cares more about fundamentals than headlines
Pick IPO Watch (ipowatch.in) instead if
IPO Watch (ipowatch.in)
Free · Web · Mobile
- Delayed quotes won't cut it; you need real-time data
- You care about new issues & calendars, something 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 IPO Watch (ipowatch.in) cover a lot of the same ground (8 shared categories, including news, alerts, and calendar), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. GuruFocus simply does more: 49 categories to IPO Watch (ipowatch.in)'s 9, including stock ideas, screeners, and ETF screeners. IPO Watch (ipowatch.in) counters by being completely free.
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Key differences at a glance
- Real-time data
- IPO Watch (ipowatch.in)
- Free trial
- GuruFocus7 days
- Broader coverage
- GuruFocus49 vs 9 categories
- API access
- GuruFocus
- Broker sync
- GuruFocus
- Asset coverage
- GuruFocusAdds ETFs and mutual funds
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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 | Yes |
API access | Yes | No |
Broker sync | Yes | No |
Integrations | GuruFocus Data API, GuruFocus MCP Server +3 more | BSE (links), NSE (links) +4 more |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +9 more | — |
Categories covered | 49 | 9 |
Regions | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa | APAC |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | 5 signals: Latency: End of Day, Granularity: EOD +3 more | 3 signals: Latency: End of Day and Real-time, Granularity: EOD +1 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 | Data residency: Other |
| Try it | Visit GuruFocus | Visit IPO Watch (ipowatch.in) |
Where each one shines
What GuruFocus and IPO Watch (ipowatch.in) each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What GuruFocus and IPO Watch (ipowatch.in) 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 IPO Watch (ipowatch.in) does best
- Tracking upcoming mainboard and SME IPOs with calendars, deal pages, dates, price bands, lot sizes, and issue timelines.
- Monitoring IPO GMP today coverage for grey-market premium context, listing-gain talk, and changing market sentiment around Indian IPOs.
- Views for reviewing subscription updates with day-wise or intraday-style bid commentary for retail, NII, QIB, and other categories where available.
- Allotment-status guidance that points users to official registrars such as Bigshare, KFintech, and Link Intime.
- Post-listing coverage for listing price versus issue price and quick listing-gain notes.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for GuruFocus and IPO Watch (ipowatch.in), side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for GuruFocus and IPO Watch (ipowatch.in), side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsBondsMutual FundsOptionsFundsOther | StocksBondsFundsOther |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Retail TradersPro RetailLong-term InvestorsValue InvestorsQuality InvestorsDividend InvestorsAnalystsQuants/Developers+3 more | Not specified |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica | APAC |
Coverage details | Identifiers: Ticker and CIK | Countries: INExchanges: XBOM and XNSEIdentifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | End of Day | End of DayReal-time |
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 | Not specified |
Integrations | GuruFocus Data APIGuruFocus MCP ServerGuruFocus Excel Add-inGuruFocus Google Sheets Add-onSnapTrade | BSE (links)NSE (links)KFintech (links)Link Intime (links)Bigshare Services (links)Google News (publisher) |
Export formats | CSVExcelJSON | Not specified |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Status pageEncryption in transit | Data residency: Other |
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 | Pravivansh EnterpriseCountry: INFounded 2010Support: 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 |
| 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 IPO Watch (ipowatch.in)?
GuruFocus leans toward stock ideas, screeners, and ETF screeners, while IPO Watch (ipowatch.in) puts more weight on IPO, corporate actions & special situations, and dividends. They overlap in 8 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do GuruFocus and IPO Watch (ipowatch.in) cost?
Good news: both GuruFocus and IPO Watch (ipowatch.in) have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Does GuruFocus or IPO Watch (ipowatch.in) have an API?
GuruFocus has an API for programmatic access and custom integrations. IPO Watch (ipowatch.in) doesn't, so you're working through its interface.
Should I choose GuruFocus or IPO Watch (ipowatch.in)?
It depends on what you're after. Pick GuruFocus if stock ideas and screeners matter to you; go with IPO Watch (ipowatch.in) if you'd rather have new issues & calendars. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do GuruFocus and IPO Watch (ipowatch.in) cover?
Both cover stocks, bonds, funds, and other. GuruFocus also handles ETFs, mutual funds, and options.
Does GuruFocus or IPO Watch (ipowatch.in) have real-time data?
IPO Watch (ipowatch.in) 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 IPO Watch (ipowatch.in)?
GuruFocus exports to CSV and Excel. IPO Watch (ipowatch.in) is stingier about getting data out.
Can GuruFocus or IPO Watch (ipowatch.in) connect to my broker?
GuruFocus syncs with brokers automatically. With IPO Watch (ipowatch.in), you're entering holdings by hand or importing files.
Which has a better stock screener: GuruFocus or IPO Watch (ipowatch.in)?
GuruFocus has a stock screener for surfacing ideas; IPO Watch (ipowatch.in) doesn't, and focuses its energy elsewhere.
Can I track my portfolio with GuruFocus or IPO Watch (ipowatch.in)?
GuruFocus handles portfolio tracking. IPO Watch (ipowatch.in) is really a research tool; you'd track your portfolio elsewhere.
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