VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON
Tool details checked September 24, 2026
Tool Comparison
GuruFocus vs Marketgenius
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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, ETF screeners, and top analysts.
Pick Marketgenius instead if
Marketgenius
Free · 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 Marketgenius cover a lot of the same ground (10 shared categories, including screeners, data visualizations, and institutional ownership), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. GuruFocus simply does more: 49 categories to Marketgenius's 10, including stock ideas, ETF screeners, and top analysts, plus a mobile app. Marketgenius counters by being completely free.
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Key differences at a glance
- Real-time data
- Marketgenius
- Free trial
- GuruFocus7 days
- Broader coverage
- GuruFocus49 vs 10 categories
- Mobile app
- GuruFocus
- API access
- GuruFocus
- Asset coverage
- GuruFocusAdds ETFs and bonds
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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 and Pro Retail |
Categories covered | 49 | 10 |
Regions | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa | North America, Europe, LatAm |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | 5 signals: Latency: End of Day, Granularity: EOD +3 more | Latency: Real-time |
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 Marketgenius |
Where each one shines
What GuruFocus and Marketgenius 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 Marketgenius does best
- Forty index heatmaps across 18 countries, including the S&P 500, Nasdaq 100, Dow 30, FTSE 100, DAX, and IBEX 35.
- Twenty-seven superinvestor portfolio pages show reported holdings and quarterly changes from 13F filings.
- Tile size and color identify outliers across performance, valuation, profitability, and risk metrics.
- Switch heatmap metrics beyond percent change, including examples such as price-to-book and gross profit margin.
- Stock pages for prices, charts, market cap, P/E, PEG, revenue, earnings, cash flow, margins, and more than 40 metrics.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for GuruFocus and Marketgenius, 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 TradersPro Retail |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica | North AmericaEuropeLatAm |
Coverage details | Identifiers: Ticker and CIK | 18 countriesIdentifiers: Ticker, CIK, CUSIP, ISIN, LEI, and SEDOL |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | End of Day | Real-time |
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 | Support: 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 |
| 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 Marketgenius?
GuruFocus leans toward stock ideas, screeners, and ETF screeners, while Marketgenius puts more weight on data visualizations, screeners, and institutional ownership. They overlap in 10 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do GuruFocus and Marketgenius cost?
Good news: both GuruFocus and Marketgenius 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 Marketgenius?
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 Marketgenius on my phone?
GuruFocus lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. Marketgenius doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web.
Does GuruFocus or Marketgenius have an API?
GuruFocus has an API for programmatic access and custom integrations. Marketgenius doesn't, so you're working through its interface.
Should I choose GuruFocus or Marketgenius?
It depends on what you're after. Pick GuruFocus if stock ideas and ETF screeners matter to you; go with Marketgenius if you prefer its overall approach. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do GuruFocus and Marketgenius cover?
Both cover stocks. GuruFocus also handles ETFs, bonds, and mutual funds.
Does GuruFocus or Marketgenius have real-time data?
Marketgenius 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 Marketgenius?
GuruFocus exports to CSV and Excel. Marketgenius is stingier about getting data out.
Which has a better stock screener: GuruFocus or Marketgenius?
Both GuruFocus and Marketgenius 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 Marketgenius?
GuruFocus handles portfolio tracking. Marketgenius is really a research tool; you'd track your portfolio elsewhere.
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