VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON
Tool details checked September 24, 2026
Tool Comparison
GuruFocus vs IPOWala.in
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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 want stock ideas, screeners, and ETF screeners.
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IPOWala.in
Free · Web
- Go this way if it's completely free.
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 IPOWala.in cover a lot of the same ground (4 shared categories, including data visualizations, calendar, and corporate actions & special situations), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. GuruFocus simply does more: 49 categories to IPOWala.in's 4, including stock ideas, screeners, and ETF screeners, plus a mobile app. IPOWala.in counters by being completely free.
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Key differences at a glance
- Mobile app
- GuruFocus
- Free trial
- GuruFocus7 days
- Broader coverage
- GuruFocus49 vs 4 categories
- API access
- GuruFocus
- Asset coverage
- GuruFocusAdds ETFs and bonds
- 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
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & plans | ||
Starting price | Free • From $549/yr | Free |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | 7 days | — |
Plan limits | 57 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 +55 more | — |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | Yes | No |
API access | Yes | No |
Broker sync | Yes | — |
Integrations | GuruFocus Data API, GuruFocus MCP Server +3 more | — |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate |
Best for | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +9 more | Retail Traders |
Categories covered | 49 | 4 |
Regions | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa | APAC |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | 5 signals: Latency: End of Day, Granularity: EOD +3 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 | — |
| Try it | Visit GuruFocus | Visit IPOWala.in |
Where each one shines
What GuruFocus and IPOWala.in each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
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 IPOWala.in does best
- Read current mainboard and SME IPO articles with available GMP, Kostak, and subject-to-Sauda estimates.
- Check issue dates, price bands, lot sizes, prospectus links, subscription multiples, and registrar details.
- Follow allotment and listing dates, listing gains or losses, and current or past buyback offers.
- Use the IPO GMP category for current posts because the standalone live-GMP table is stale.
- Verify all figures before making a decision because grey-market data is unofficial.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for GuruFocus and IPOWala.in, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsBondsMutual FundsOptionsFundsOther | Stocks |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediate |
Target audience | Retail TradersPro RetailLong-term InvestorsValue InvestorsQuality InvestorsDividend InvestorsAnalystsQuants/Developers+3 more | Retail Traders |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica | APAC |
Coverage details | Identifiers: Ticker and CIK | Countries: IN |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | End of Day | Not specified |
Data granularity | EOD | Not specified |
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 | 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 curvesCredit ratings+1 more | Not specified |
Vendor & support | GuruFocus.com, LLCCountry: United StatesFounded 2004Support: Email, Chat, Phone, and Forum | IPOWala.inSupport: Email |
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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
| 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“Free public pages” |
| Entry paid plan | $549/yr≈ $45.75/mo“Premium”billing: Annual only · region price: $549/year for USA, Asia, or Europe; $369/year for several other regions · +7 more | — |
| Tier 2 | $200/mo“Data API Builder”billing: Billed annually · monthly request limit: No limit · +12 more | — |
| Tier 3 | $2000/mo“Data API Commercial”billing: Billed annually · monthly request limit: No limit · +1 more | — |
| Tier 4 | Subscription“Premium Plus”billing: Annual only · public price: Current rendered pricing could not establish the Premium Plus amount · +4 more | — |
| Tier 5 | Subscription“Professional”billing: Annual only · public price: Current rendered pricing could not establish the Professional amount · +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 IPOWala.in?
GuruFocus leans toward stock ideas, screeners, and ETF screeners, while IPOWala.in puts more weight on IPO, calendar, and corporate actions & special situations. They overlap in 4 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do GuruFocus and IPOWala.in cost?
Good news: both GuruFocus and IPOWala.in have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Which is better for beginners: GuruFocus or IPOWala.in?
Honestly, neither is aimed at beginners. Expect a learning curve either way; that's the trade-off for the depth they offer.
Can I use GuruFocus or IPOWala.in on my phone?
GuruFocus lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. IPOWala.in doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web.
Does GuruFocus or IPOWala.in have an API?
GuruFocus has an API for programmatic access and custom integrations. IPOWala.in doesn't, so you're working through its interface.
Should I choose GuruFocus or IPOWala.in?
It depends on what you're after. Pick GuruFocus if stock ideas and screeners matter to you; go with IPOWala.in if you prefer its overall approach. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do GuruFocus and IPOWala.in cover?
Both cover stocks. GuruFocus also handles ETFs, bonds, and mutual funds.
Can I export data from GuruFocus and IPOWala.in?
GuruFocus exports to CSV and Excel. IPOWala.in is stingier about getting data out.
Which has a better stock screener: GuruFocus or IPOWala.in?
GuruFocus has a stock screener for surfacing ideas; IPOWala.in doesn't, and focuses its energy elsewhere.
Can I track my portfolio with GuruFocus or IPOWala.in?
GuruFocus handles portfolio tracking. IPOWala.in is really a research tool; you'd track your portfolio elsewhere.
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