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Tool Comparison
GuruFocus vs MarketInOut
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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 MarketInOut doesn't offer
Pick MarketInOut instead if
MarketInOut
Free • Paid plans available · Web
- You want the cheaper way in: plans start at $14.96/mo instead of $45.75/mo
- 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 MarketInOut cover a lot of the same ground (7 shared categories, including screeners, backtesting, and correlation), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. GuruFocus simply does more: 49 categories to MarketInOut's 7, including stock ideas, ETF screeners, and top analysts, plus a mobile app. MarketInOut counters by starting cheaper at $14.96/mo.
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Key differences at a glance
- Cheaper paid plan
- MarketInOut$14.96/mo vs $45.75/mo
- Free trial
- GuruFocus7 days
- Broader coverage
- GuruFocus49 vs 7 categories
- Mobile app
- GuruFocus
- API access
- GuruFocus
- Real-time data
- MarketInOut
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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 | 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 | No |
Broker sync | Yes | No |
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 | — |
Categories covered | 49 | 7 |
Regions | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa | North America, Europe, APAC, Middle East |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | 5 signals: Latency: End of Day, Granularity: EOD +3 more | 5 signals: Latency: Real-time, 15-min Delayed, and End of Day, Granularity: Minute and EOD +3 more |
Data partners | 5 partners: QuoteMedia, Morningstar +3 more | — |
Capabilities | 9 signals: Custom formulas, Ranking backtests +7 more | Custom formulas and Universe builder |
Security | Status page and Encryption in transit | — |
| Try it | Visit GuruFocus | Visit MarketInOut |
Where each one shines
What GuruFocus and MarketInOut each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What GuruFocus and MarketInOut 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 MarketInOut does best
- Screening for 40+ exchanges with technical and fundamental filters across stocks, ETFs, forex, and crypto.
- Filters for by exchange, sector, industry, index, or watchlist, with hourly, daily, weekly, and monthly timeframes where supported.
- Formula Screener conditions with AND, OR, NOT logic, multi-timeframe rules, historical and range screening, ticker references, index references, and regime filters.
- Tools for running strategy backtests with entry rules, exit rules, stop-loss, take-profit, and position-maintenance logic.
- Survivorship-bias-free backtesting data that includes delisted stocks.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for GuruFocus and MarketInOut, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for GuruFocus and MarketInOut, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsBondsMutual FundsOptionsFundsOther | StocksETFsCurrenciesCryptos |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Retail TradersPro RetailLong-term InvestorsValue InvestorsQuality InvestorsDividend InvestorsAnalystsQuants/Developers+3 more | Not specified |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica | North AmericaEuropeAPACMiddle East |
Coverage details | Identifiers: Ticker and CIK | Identifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | End of Day | Real-time15-min DelayedEnd of Day |
Data granularity | EOD | MinuteEOD |
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 | Excel |
| 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 builder |
Vendor & support | GuruFocus.com, LLCCountry: United StatesFounded 2004Support: Email, Chat, Phone, and Forum | MarketInOut LimitedSupport: Email |
Curation ratings | Not specified | Methodology 3/5Reliability 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 | One-time“2-Year Membership” |
| Tier 2 | $1398/yr≈ $116.50/mo“Premium Plus”billing: Annual only · data api requests: 500/month included with Premium Plus membership · +2 more | One-time“1-Year Membership” |
| Tier 3 | $200/mo“Data API Builder”billing: Billed annually · monthly request limit: No limit · +12 more | One-time“6-Month Membership” |
| 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 MarketInOut?
GuruFocus leans toward stock ideas, screeners, and ETF screeners, while MarketInOut puts more weight on screeners, backtesting, and watchlist. They overlap in 7 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do GuruFocus and MarketInOut cost?
Good news: both GuruFocus and MarketInOut have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Can I use GuruFocus or MarketInOut on my phone?
GuruFocus lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. MarketInOut doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web.
Does GuruFocus or MarketInOut have an API?
GuruFocus has an API for programmatic access and custom integrations. MarketInOut doesn't, so you're working through its interface.
Should I choose GuruFocus or MarketInOut?
It depends on what you're after. Pick GuruFocus if stock ideas and ETF screeners matter to you; go with MarketInOut if you prefer its overall approach. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do GuruFocus and MarketInOut cover?
Both cover stocks and ETFs. GuruFocus also handles bonds, mutual funds, and options. MarketInOut adds currencies and cryptos on top.
Does GuruFocus or MarketInOut have real-time data?
MarketInOut 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 MarketInOut?
Yes, both export to spreadsheets (Excel), which is handy if you like running your own numbers.
Can GuruFocus or MarketInOut connect to my broker?
GuruFocus syncs with brokers automatically. With MarketInOut, you're entering holdings by hand or importing files.
Which has a better stock screener: GuruFocus or MarketInOut?
Both GuruFocus and MarketInOut 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 MarketInOut?
Yes, both do portfolio tracking: holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.
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