★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
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Tool Comparison
GuruFocus vs OpenBB
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GuruFocus
Free • From $549/yr · Web · Mobile · API
- You care about stock ideas, ETF screeners, and top analysts, things OpenBB doesn't offer
- You're newer to investing and want something approachable
- You're a long-term investor who cares more about fundamentals than headlines
Pick OpenBB instead if
OpenBB
Free • From $500/yr · Web · Desktop · Mobile
- You want the cheaper way in: plans start at $41.67/mo instead of $45.75/mo
- You care about research templates, 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 OpenBB cover a lot of the same ground (11 shared categories, including screeners, data visualizations, and APIs & data feeds), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. GuruFocus simply does more: 49 categories to OpenBB's 12, including stock ideas, ETF screeners, and top analysts. OpenBB counters by starting cheaper at $41.67/mo.
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Key differences at a glance
- Cheaper paid plan
- OpenBB$41.67/mo vs $45.75/mo
- Free trial
- GuruFocus7 days
- Broader coverage
- GuruFocus49 vs 12 categories
- Desktop app
- OpenBB
- Beginner friendly
- 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 $500/yr |
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 | 11 limits: Workspace Community: copilot queries per day: 20, Workspace Community: excel add in: No (per plan comparison) +9 more |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Desktop app | No | Yes |
Mobile app | Yes | Yes |
API access | Yes | Yes |
Broker sync | Yes | — |
Integrations | GuruFocus Data API, GuruFocus MCP Server +3 more | OpenBB Skills, Workspace MCP server +2 more |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +9 more | Institutional Investors, Analysts +2 more |
Categories covered | 49 | 12 |
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 | 9 signals: Custom formulas, Ranking backtests +7 more | IV surface and Yield curves |
Security | Status page and Encryption in transit | 6 signals: SOC2, SSO: SAML and OIDC +4 more |
| Try it | Visit GuruFocus | Visit OpenBB |
Where each one shines
What GuruFocus and OpenBB each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What GuruFocus and OpenBB 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 OpenBB does best
- The open-source Open Data Platform locally under AGPL for unified financial and economic data access through provider connectors.
- Work across Python, REST API, notebooks, Workspace, and Excel-oriented workflows depending on whether you are coding, analyzing, or building dashboards.
- Connections for third-party data providers and your own API keys; OpenBB does not host or redistribute production market data for you.
- Tools for building Workspace dashboards with customizable UI components, apps, widgets, and firm-specific data integrations.
- Support for adding proprietary or internal data by exposing an API plus a widgets.json definition for custom Workspace widgets.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for GuruFocus and OpenBB, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for GuruFocus and OpenBB, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsBondsMutual FundsOptionsFundsOther | StocksETFsCryptosCurrenciesCommoditiesBondsOptionsFutures |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | IntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Retail TradersPro RetailLong-term InvestorsValue InvestorsQuality InvestorsDividend InvestorsAnalystsQuants/Developers+3 more | Institutional InvestorsAnalystsQuants/DevelopersStudents/Researchers |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica | Not specified |
Coverage details | Identifiers: Ticker and CIK | Identifiers: Ticker |
| 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 | REST |
API auth & delivery | Auth: APIKeySDKs: Python and GoDocs | Auth: NoneSDKs: PythonDocs |
Import methods | CSVBrokerOAuthManual | Not specified |
Integrations | GuruFocus Data APIGuruFocus MCP ServerGuruFocus Excel Add-inGuruFocus Google Sheets Add-onSnapTrade | OpenBB SkillsWorkspace MCP serverMCP serversExcel Add-in |
Export formats | CSVExcelJSON | CSVExcel |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Status pageEncryption in transit | SOC2SSO: SAML and OIDCStatus pageEncryption at restEncryption in transitRole-based access |
Capability signals | Custom formulasRanking backtestsUniverse builderFactors: Value, Quality, Momentum, and GrowthBroker syncMulti-currencyYield curvesCredit ratings+1 more | IV surfaceYield curves |
Vendor & support | GuruFocus.com, LLCCountry: United StatesFounded 2004Support: Email, Chat, Phone, and Forum | OpenBB Inc.Founded 2021Support: Email and Forum |
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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“Workspace Community”copilot queries per day: 20 · excel add in: No (per plan comparison) · +1 more |
| Entry paid plan | $549/yr≈ $45.75/mo“Premium”billing: Annual only · data api requests: 200/month included with Premium membership · +2 more | $500/yr≈ $41.67/mo“Snowflake Native App” |
| Tier 2 | $1398/yr≈ $116.50/mo“Premium Plus”billing: Annual only · data api requests: 500/month included with Premium Plus membership · +2 more | $2400/yr≈ $200/mo“Workspace Lite”team size: Designed for teams under 10 · promotional price: $1,200/year through August 31, 2026 (time-limited offer observed on v... · +2 more |
| Tier 3 | $200/mo“Data API Builder”billing: Billed annually · monthly request limit: No limit · +12 more | — |
| 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” | Contact sales“Workspace Pro”pricing model: Custom team license (contact sales) · support: 8 hours/day, 5 days/week (EST) |
| Free trial | 7 days | — |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between GuruFocus and OpenBB?
GuruFocus leans toward stock ideas, screeners, and ETF screeners, while OpenBB puts more weight on APIs & data feeds, sheets / excel add-ins, and data visualizations. They overlap in 11 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do GuruFocus and OpenBB cost?
Good news: both GuruFocus and OpenBB 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 OpenBB?
GuruFocus is the friendlier place to start; its interface takes less getting used to. Both work fine once you're past the basics.
Do GuruFocus and OpenBB 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 OpenBB?
It depends on what you're after. Pick GuruFocus if stock ideas and ETF screeners matter to you; go with OpenBB if you'd rather have research templates. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do GuruFocus and OpenBB cover?
Both cover stocks, ETFs, bonds, and options. GuruFocus also handles mutual funds, funds, and other. OpenBB adds cryptos, currencies, and commodities on top.
Can I export data from GuruFocus and OpenBB?
Yes, both export to spreadsheets (CSV and Excel), which is handy if you like running your own numbers.
Which has a better stock screener: GuruFocus or OpenBB?
Both GuruFocus and OpenBB 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 OpenBB?
GuruFocus handles portfolio tracking. OpenBB is really a research tool; you'd track your portfolio elsewhere.
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