VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★

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Thursday, February 19, 2026

Tool Comparison

GuruFocus vs Portfolio123 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
Portfolio123 logo

Portfolio123

portfolio123.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb, API, Desktop
Editor's pickHands-on review
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At a glance

Platforms
GuruFocusWeb, Mobile, Desktop, API
Portfolio123Web, API, Desktop
Categories
GuruFocus46
Portfolio12320
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

Portfolio123

$25/mo

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial

Plans & pricing

Manage (Free)Free
Retail Research Plans$25/mo
Professional / API & Data LicensesContact sales
Research TrialOne-time
Category leaders
ScreenersPortfolio123
Stock IdeasGuruFocus
PortfolioGuruFocus
WatchlistPortfolio123
NewsGuruFocus
AlertsGuruFocus
DividendsGuruFocus
FinancialsGuruFocus
Insider DataGuruFocus
TranscriptsGuruFocus
Browse the #1 tool in 90+ categories

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Platform details

AttributeGuruFocusPortfolio123
Asset types
StocksETFsMutual FundsOptionsFunds
StocksETFsClosed-End Funds
Experience
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Regions
North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica
North AmericaEurope
Data freshness
End of Day
Real-timeEnd of Day
API access
REST
REST
Export formats
ExcelImagePDFJSON
JSON

Coverage overlap

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between GuruFocus and Portfolio123?

GuruFocus focuses on Screeners, Stock Ideas, and Stock Comparison while Portfolio123 specializes in Screeners, Data Visualizations, and Quant. They overlap in 13 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

How much do GuruFocus and Portfolio123 cost?

Good news—both GuruFocus and Portfolio123 offer free plans. You can try each platform without commitment and only pay when you need premium features.

Can I use GuruFocus or Portfolio123 on my phone?

GuruFocus has a mobile app so you can check your research on the go. Portfolio123 is web-only, so you'll need a browser to access it from mobile devices.

Do GuruFocus and Portfolio123 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 Portfolio123?

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 Portfolio123 if Web‑based quant research terminal for building multifactor ranking systems, stock/ETF screens, and complete rules‑based strategies with no programming, powered by point‑in‑time FactSet data and marketed as free of survivorship and look‑ahead bias., and Supports realistic simulations and backtests over roughly 20 years of history for US, Canadian, and European equities, with custom universes, separate buy/sell rules, position sizing, hedging, and “Book of Strategies” to combine and analyze correlated systems. better fits how you invest.

What asset classes do GuruFocus and Portfolio123 cover?

Both cover Stocks, and ETFs. GuruFocus also includes Mutual Funds, Options, and Funds. Portfolio123 adds coverage for Closed-End Funds.

Does GuruFocus or Portfolio123 have real-time data?

Portfolio123 offers real-time data feeds, which is essential for active traders. GuruFocus uses delayed or end-of-day data, which works fine for longer-term investors who don't need up-to-the-second quotes.

Can I export data from GuruFocus and Portfolio123?

GuruFocus supports data exports to Excel, Image, PDF, and JSON. Portfolio123 has more limited export options.

Can GuruFocus or Portfolio123 connect to my broker?

Portfolio123 connects with brokers for portfolio syncing. GuruFocus requires manual portfolio entry or data import.

Which has a better stock screener—GuruFocus or Portfolio123?

Both GuruFocus and Portfolio123 include stock screeners. Try each to see which filtering options and interface you prefer.

Can I track my portfolio with GuruFocus or Portfolio123?

Both platforms include portfolio tracking, so you can monitor your holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.

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