VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★

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Thursday, February 19, 2026

Tool Comparison

GuruFocus vs OpenBB comparison

Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.

GuruFocus logo

GuruFocus

gurufocus.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb, Mobile, Desktop, API
Editor's pickHands-on review
OpenBB logo

OpenBB

openbb.co

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb, Desktop, Mobile, API
Top 50 Investing ToolsThe global ranking of the best investing tools, ranked by community votes.

At a glance

Platforms
GuruFocusWeb, Mobile, Desktop, API
OpenBBWeb, Desktop, Mobile, API
Categories
GuruFocus46
OpenBB12
Pricing details

Tool

GuruFocus

$41.58/mo

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial7 days

Plans & pricing

FreeFree
Premium (Annual, USA)$499/yr
Premium (Monthly, USA)$69/mo
PremiumPlus (Annual, USA)$1348/yr
PremiumPlus (Monthly, USA)$169/mo
Professional (Annual, USA)$2398/yr
Professional (Monthly, USA)$299/mo
GuruAPI Data LicensingContact sales

Tool

OpenBB

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial

Plans & pricing

Workspace CommunityFree
Workspace ProContact sales
Open Data Platform (ODP)Free
Category leaders
ScreenersGuruFocus
Stock IdeasGuruFocus
PortfolioGuruFocus
BacktestingGuruFocus
NewsGuruFocus
AlertsGuruFocus
DividendsGuruFocus
Insider DataGuruFocus
TranscriptsGuruFocus
Browse the #1 tool in 90+ categories

Vote sentiment comparison

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Platform details

AttributeGuruFocusOpenBB
Asset types
StocksETFsMutual FundsOptionsFunds
StocksETFsCryptosCurrenciesCommoditiesBondsOptionsFutures
Experience
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
IntermediateAdvanced
Regions
North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica
Not specified
Data freshness
End of Day
Not specified
API access
REST
REST
Export formats
ExcelImagePDFJSON
Not specified

Coverage overlap

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between GuruFocus and OpenBB?

GuruFocus focuses on Screeners, Stock Ideas, and Stock Comparison while OpenBB specializes in Data APIs, APIs & SDKs, and Sheets / Excel Add-ins. They overlap in 8 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

How much do GuruFocus and OpenBB cost?

Good news—both GuruFocus and OpenBB offer free plans. You can try each platform without commitment and only pay when you need premium features.

Which is better for beginners—GuruFocus or OpenBB?

GuruFocus is more beginner-friendly with an approachable interface. Both can work for intermediate users.

Do GuruFocus and OpenBB have APIs?

Yes, both platforms offer API access for developers and quants who want to build custom integrations or automate their workflows.

Should I choose GuruFocus or OpenBB?

Choose GuruFocus if you need Global value-investing research platform covering ~100,000 stocks in ~100 markets plus 8,000+ institutional investors and 15,000+ mutual funds holdings, designed to provide historical financial and valuation data for long-term investors., and All-in-One Screener offers 500+ fundamental, valuation, profitability, growth, dividend, guru and insider filters, supports custom filters/formulas and screening by regions, countries, exchanges and user portfolios.. Go with OpenBB if Open Data Platform (ODP): open-source (AGPL) unified financial & economic data access; runs locally., and ODP supports multiple interfaces, including Python and REST API (plus Notebook/Workspace/Excel listed by OpenBB). better fits how you invest.

What asset classes do GuruFocus and OpenBB cover?

Both cover Stocks, ETFs, and Options. GuruFocus also includes Mutual Funds, and Funds. OpenBB adds coverage for Cryptos, Currencies, Commodities, Bonds, and Futures.

Can I export data from GuruFocus and OpenBB?

GuruFocus supports data exports to Excel, Image, PDF, and JSON. OpenBB has more limited export options.

Which has a better stock screener—GuruFocus or OpenBB?

Both GuruFocus and OpenBB include stock screeners. Try each to see which filtering options and interface you prefer.

Can I track my portfolio with GuruFocus or OpenBB?

GuruFocus offers portfolio tracking features. OpenBB is more focused on research and analysis.

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