★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
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Tool Comparison
GuruFocus vs Macrotrends
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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 Macrotrends doesn't offer
Pick Macrotrends instead if
Macrotrends
Free • Paid plans available · 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 Macrotrends cover a lot of the same ground (7 shared categories, including screeners, stock comparison, and data visualizations), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. GuruFocus simply does more: 48 categories to Macrotrends's 7, including stock ideas, ETF screeners, and top analysts, plus a mobile app. Macrotrends counters by being completely free.
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Key differences at a glance
- Mobile app
- GuruFocus
- Free trial
- GuruFocus7 days
- Broader coverage
- GuruFocus48 vs 7 categories
- 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 | 47 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 +45 more | Premium Access: billing cadence: No monthly billing; pricing shown at checkout |
| 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, Advanced |
Best for | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +9 more | Retail Traders and Long-term Investors |
Categories covered | 48 | 7 |
Regions | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa | — |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | 5 signals: Latency: End of Day, Granularity: EOD +3 more | — |
Data partners | 5 partners: QuoteMedia, Morningstar +3 more | — |
Capabilities | 8 signals: Custom formulas, Ranking backtests +6 more | Universe builder |
Security | Status page and Encryption in transit | — |
| Try it | Visit GuruFocus | Visit Macrotrends |
Where each one shines
What GuruFocus and Macrotrends each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What GuruFocus and Macrotrends 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.
- Backtest screener strategies across many countries with configurable stock count, ranking metric, sort order, date range, and rebalance frequency.
- GF Score to compare stocks through a 0-100 framework built around financial strength, profitability, growth, valuation, and momentum.
- GF Value to frame fair value from historical multiples, past returns, and analyst estimates, then classify stocks by valuation range.
What Macrotrends does best
- Browsing access to long-run historical charts across stocks, market indices, precious metals, oil and gas, commodities, exchange rates, interest rates, economy pages, global metrics, and real estate-style data.
- The stock screener to filter U.S. and international stocks by 50+ performance, fundamental, and technical criteria.
- Research coverage for and compare thousands of U.S. and foreign equities by price performance, region, investment focus, fundamentals, and chart context.
- Views for reviewing 50+ years of historical stock price and dividend data where available.
- 10 years of quarterly stock fundamental data for quick company-history context.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for GuruFocus and Macrotrends, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for GuruFocus and Macrotrends, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsBondsMutual FundsOptionsFundsOther | StocksBondsCommoditiesCurrenciesReal EstateOther |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Retail TradersPro RetailLong-term InvestorsValue InvestorsQuality InvestorsDividend InvestorsAnalystsQuants/Developers+3 more | Retail TradersLong-term Investors |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica | Not specified |
Coverage details | Identifiers: Ticker and CIK | Not specified |
| 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 curvesAI summaries: Transcripts | Universe builder |
Vendor & support | GuruFocus.com, LLCCountry: United StatesFounded 2004Support: Email, Chat, Phone, and Forum | Macrotrends LLC. |
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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 | Subscription“Premium Access”billing cadence: No monthly billing; pricing shown at checkout |
| Tier 2 | $1398/yr≈ $116.50/mo“Plus / 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 · +10 more | — |
| Tier 4 | $2448/yr≈ $204/mo“Pro / 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 Macrotrends?
GuruFocus leans toward stock ideas, screeners, and ETF screeners, while Macrotrends puts more weight on screeners, stock comparison, and data visualizations. They overlap in 7 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do GuruFocus and Macrotrends cost?
Good news: both GuruFocus and Macrotrends have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Can I use GuruFocus or Macrotrends on my phone?
GuruFocus lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. Macrotrends doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web.
Does GuruFocus or Macrotrends have an API?
GuruFocus has an API for programmatic access and custom integrations. Macrotrends doesn't, so you're working through its interface.
Should I choose GuruFocus or Macrotrends?
It depends on what you're after. Pick GuruFocus if stock ideas and ETF screeners matter to you; go with Macrotrends if you prefer its overall approach. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do GuruFocus and Macrotrends cover?
Both cover stocks, bonds, and other. GuruFocus also handles ETFs, mutual funds, and options. Macrotrends adds commodities, currencies, and real estate on top.
Can I export data from GuruFocus and Macrotrends?
GuruFocus exports to CSV and Excel. Macrotrends is stingier about getting data out.
Are GuruFocus and Macrotrends good for long-term investing?
Yes, both are aimed squarely at long-term investors. Compare their coverage, workflow, and price before assuming they solve the same long-term research job.
Which has a better stock screener: GuruFocus or Macrotrends?
Both GuruFocus and Macrotrends 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 Macrotrends?
GuruFocus handles portfolio tracking. Macrotrends is really a research tool; you'd track your portfolio elsewhere.
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