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GuruFocus vs MacroMicro
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GuruFocus
Free • From $549/yr · Web · Mobile · API
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
- You care about stock ideas, screeners, and top analysts, things MacroMicro doesn't offer
- You're a long-term investor who cares more about fundamentals than headlines
Pick MacroMicro instead if
MacroMicro
Free • From $20/mo · Web · API
- You want the cheaper way in: plans start at $20/mo instead of $45.75/mo
- You care about which ETF includes this stock?, 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 MacroMicro cover a lot of the same ground (13 shared categories, including ETF screeners, ETF comparison, and data visualizations), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. GuruFocus simply does more: 49 categories to MacroMicro's 14, including stock ideas, screeners, and top analysts, plus a mobile app. MacroMicro counters by starting cheaper at $20/mo.
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Key differences at a glance
- Cheaper paid plan
- MacroMicro$20/mo vs $45.75/mo
- Broader coverage
- GuruFocus49 vs 14 categories
- Mobile app
- GuruFocus
- Broker sync
- 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 • From $20/mo |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | 7 days | 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 | Yes |
Broker sync | Yes | No |
Integrations | GuruFocus Data API, GuruFocus MCP Server +3 more | Google Calendar and Apple Calendar |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +9 more | — |
Categories covered | 49 | 14 |
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 | 3 signals: Latency: End of Day, Granularity: EOD +1 more |
Data partners | 5 partners: QuoteMedia, Morningstar +3 more | — |
Capabilities | 9 signals: Custom formulas, Ranking backtests +7 more | 4 signals: Custom formulas, Universe builder +2 more |
Security | Status page and Encryption in transit | — |
| Try it | Visit GuruFocus | Visit MacroMicro |
Where each one shines
What GuruFocus and MacroMicro each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What GuruFocus and MacroMicro 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 MacroMicro does best
- Tools for exploring a global macro and market database with 40M+ data points, 100+ countries, and coverage across stocks, ETFs, bonds, commodities, currencies, and crypto.
- Macro charts and economic-cycle visualizations to monitor growth, inflation, rates, liquidity, commodities, credit, and cross-asset regimes.
- ETF screening, comparison, and reverse lookup, including tools for finding which ETFs include a given stock.
- The toolbox for arithmetic operators, analytical templates, correlation charts, and basic quantitative backtesting.
- Tracking key dates with the Economic Calendar, including Google and Apple Calendar sync for annual-plan subscribers.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for GuruFocus and MacroMicro, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for GuruFocus and MacroMicro, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsBondsMutual FundsOptionsFundsOther | StocksETFsBondsCommoditiesCurrenciesCryptos |
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 |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | End of Day | End 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 | Not specified |
Integrations | GuruFocus Data APIGuruFocus MCP ServerGuruFocus Excel Add-inGuruFocus Google Sheets Add-onSnapTrade | Google CalendarApple Calendar |
Export formats | CSVExcelJSON | CSV |
| 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 | Custom formulasUniverse builderCorrelationAI summaries: Transcripts |
Vendor & support | GuruFocus.com, LLCCountry: United StatesFounded 2004Support: Email, Chat, Phone, and Forum | MacroMicroCountry: TaiwanSupport: Email |
Curation ratings | Not specified | Methodology 3/5Reliability 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 | Free |
| Entry paid plan | $549/yr≈ $45.75/mo“Premium”billing: Annual only · data api requests: 200/month included with Premium membership · +2 more | $20/mo“MM PRO” |
| Tier 2 | $1398/yr≈ $116.50/mo“Premium Plus”billing: Annual only · data api requests: 500/month included with Premium Plus membership · +2 more | $25/mo“MM Prime” |
| Tier 3 | $200/mo“Data API Builder”billing: Billed annually · monthly request limit: No limit · +12 more | $28/mo“MM Max” |
| Tier 4 | $2448/yr≈ $204/mo“Professional”billing: Annual only · data api requests: 2,000/month included with Professional membership | $500/mo“MM Business” |
| Tier 5 | $2000/mo“Data API Commercial”billing: Billed annually · monthly request limit: No limit · +1 more | Subscription“API Essential” |
| 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 | 7 days |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between GuruFocus and MacroMicro?
GuruFocus leans toward stock ideas, screeners, and ETF screeners, while MacroMicro puts more weight on data visualizations, ETF screeners, and ETF comparison. They overlap in 13 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do GuruFocus and MacroMicro cost?
Good news: both GuruFocus and MacroMicro have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Can I use GuruFocus or MacroMicro on my phone?
GuruFocus lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. MacroMicro doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web and API.
Do GuruFocus and MacroMicro 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 MacroMicro?
It depends on what you're after. Pick GuruFocus if stock ideas and screeners matter to you; go with MacroMicro if you'd rather have which ETF includes this stock?. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do GuruFocus and MacroMicro cover?
Both cover stocks, ETFs, and bonds. GuruFocus also handles mutual funds, options, and funds. MacroMicro adds commodities, currencies, and cryptos on top.
Can I export data from GuruFocus and MacroMicro?
Yes, both export to spreadsheets (CSV), which is handy if you like running your own numbers.
Can GuruFocus or MacroMicro connect to my broker?
GuruFocus syncs with brokers automatically. With MacroMicro, you're entering holdings by hand or importing files.
Which has a better stock screener: GuruFocus or MacroMicro?
Both GuruFocus and MacroMicro 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 MacroMicro?
GuruFocus handles portfolio tracking. MacroMicro is really a research tool; you'd track your portfolio elsewhere.
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