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GuruFocus vs Options Profit Calculator
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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, screeners, and ETF screeners, things Options Profit Calculator doesn't offer
Pick Options Profit Calculator instead if
Options Profit Calculator
Free • Paid plans available · Web
- You care about options p&l, 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 Options Profit Calculator cover a lot of the same ground (2 shared categories, backtesting and options), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. GuruFocus simply does more: 49 categories to Options Profit Calculator's 3, including stock ideas, screeners, and ETF screeners, plus a mobile app. Options Profit Calculator counters by being completely free.
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Key differences at a glance
- Mobile app
- GuruFocus
- Free trial
- GuruFocus7 days
- Broader coverage
- GuruFocus49 vs 3 categories
- API access
- GuruFocus
- Global coverage
- GuruFocus
- Asset coverage
- GuruFocusAdds stocks and ETFs
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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 | — |
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 | 3 |
Regions | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa | North America |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | 5 signals: Latency: End of Day, Granularity: EOD +3 more | Latency: 15-min Delayed and Granularity: EOD |
Data partners | 5 partners: QuoteMedia, Morningstar +3 more | — |
Capabilities | 9 signals: Custom formulas, Ranking backtests +7 more | Multi-leg options |
Security | Status page and Encryption in transit | — |
| Try it | Visit GuruFocus | Visit Options Profit Calculator |
Where each one shines
What GuruFocus and Options Profit Calculator each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What GuruFocus and Options Profit Calculator 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 Options Profit Calculator does best
- Modeling for calls, puts, spreads, and advanced multi-leg option structures with two to eight legs.
- Views for profit and loss across price and time using tables, payoff charts, and strategy visualizations.
- Comparison tools for stock performance against strategy outcomes where the calculator supports stock comparison lines.
- Option Finder to scan liquid contracts and suggest calls, puts, or spreads by target price and date.
- Views for reviewing Black-Scholes-based pricing and implied volatility derived from option and underlying prices.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for GuruFocus and Options Profit Calculator, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for GuruFocus and Options Profit Calculator, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsBondsMutual FundsOptionsFundsOther | Options |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Retail TradersPro RetailLong-term InvestorsValue InvestorsQuality InvestorsDividend InvestorsAnalystsQuants/Developers+3 more | Not specified |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica | North America |
Coverage details | Identifiers: Ticker and CIK | Countries: US and CAExchanges: XMODIdentifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | End of Day | 15-min Delayed |
Data granularity | EOD | EOD |
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 | Multi-leg options |
Vendor & support | GuruFocus.com, LLCCountry: United StatesFounded 2004Support: Email, Chat, Phone, and Forum | Options Profit Calculator Pty LtdCountry: AustraliaSupport: Email and Phone |
Curation ratings | Not specified | Methodology 3/5Reliability 3/5UX 4/5 |
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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“Free (Site)” |
| 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 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 | — |
| 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” | — |
| Free trial | 7 days | — |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between GuruFocus and Options Profit Calculator?
GuruFocus leans toward stock ideas, screeners, and ETF screeners, while Options Profit Calculator puts more weight on options p&l, options, and backtesting. They overlap in 2 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do GuruFocus and Options Profit Calculator cost?
Good news: both GuruFocus and Options Profit Calculator have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Can I use GuruFocus or Options Profit Calculator on my phone?
GuruFocus lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. Options Profit Calculator doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web.
Does GuruFocus or Options Profit Calculator have an API?
GuruFocus has an API for programmatic access and custom integrations. Options Profit Calculator doesn't, so you're working through its interface.
Should I choose GuruFocus or Options Profit Calculator?
It depends on what you're after. Pick GuruFocus if stock ideas and screeners matter to you; go with Options Profit Calculator if you'd rather have options p&l. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do GuruFocus and Options Profit Calculator cover?
Both cover options. GuruFocus also handles stocks, ETFs, and bonds.
Which covers international markets: GuruFocus or Options Profit Calculator?
GuruFocus has documented international coverage (North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, and more), so it's the safer bet if you hold non-US stocks. Options Profit Calculator is more region-specific, mainly North America.
Can I export data from GuruFocus and Options Profit Calculator?
GuruFocus exports to CSV and Excel. Options Profit Calculator is stingier about getting data out.
Which has a better stock screener: GuruFocus or Options Profit Calculator?
GuruFocus has a stock screener for surfacing ideas; Options Profit Calculator doesn't, and focuses its energy elsewhere.
Can I track my portfolio with GuruFocus or Options Profit Calculator?
GuruFocus handles portfolio tracking. Options Profit Calculator is really a research tool; you'd track your portfolio elsewhere.
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