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GuruFocus vs Qfinr comparison

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

Quick takeaways

GuruFocus adds Stock Comparison, Investor Holdings, US Government Trades, News, Alerts, Calendar, GDP, Interest Rates, Inflation Rates, Unemployment Rates, Commitment of Traders (COT), Yield Curves, Financials, Valuation Models, Scores, Transcripts, Insider Data, 13F, ETF Overview, ETF Holdings, APIs & SDKs, and Sheets / Excel Add-ins coverage that Qfinr skips.

Qfinr includes Watchlist, Scenario & Stress Tests, ETF Screeners, and Quant categories that GuruFocus omits.

GuruFocus highlights: All-in-One Screener with hundreds of filters, historical screening, and custom filter creation., Backtesting with survivorship-bias-free data. Windows vary by plan: up to 3 years for Premium and up to 10 years for Premium Plus. Global coverage spans 80+ countries., and Guru portfolios tracking 13F and mutual fund holdings, real-time picks, and portfolio downloads to Excel..

Qfinr is known for: Multi-country, multi-asset portfolio tracking and analysis covering stocks, bonds, ETFs, mutual funds, commodities, and deposits., Portfolio import via manual entry, Excel/CSV templates, or statements from Indian custodians and brokers, including CAMS, KFintech, NSDL, CDSL, Zerodha, HDFC Securities, ICICI Securities, and Kotak Securities., and Screeners for stocks, mutual funds, and ETFs, along with a “Discover Ideas” module for new opportunities..

GuruFocus has a free tier, while Qfinr requires a paid plan.

GuruFocus

gurufocus.com

Editor’s pick Hands-on review

A global equity research and value-investing platform with robust screening, backtesting, and portfolio tools. Features and data access depend on plan tier—Premium vs. Premium Plus—while enterprise-level users can license data directly via API. Add-ins for Excel and Google Sheets extend workflows, though usage caps apply to lower tiers. Alerts and mobile apps are included across paid plans.

Platforms

Web

Mobile

API

Pricing

Free

Subscription

Quick highlights

All-in-One Screener with hundreds of filters, historical screening, and custom filter creation.
Backtesting with survivorship-bias-free data. Windows vary by plan: up to 3 years for Premium and up to 10 years for Premium Plus. Global coverage spans 80+ countries.
Guru portfolios tracking 13F and mutual fund holdings, real-time picks, and portfolio downloads to Excel.
Specialty trackers for insider trading and U.S. politician trades.
ETF profiles with current and historical holdings, including N-PORT data and timestamps.

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Qfinr

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Subscription-based portfolio analytics platform with support for multiple asset classes. Portfolios can be imported via CSV templates or broker/custodian statements. No direct broker sync is advertised. A developer API is linked from the site, though not publicly documented. Pricing is subscription-only and not published on the site.

Platforms

Web

Mobile

Pricing

Subscription

Quick highlights

Multi-country, multi-asset portfolio tracking and analysis covering stocks, bonds, ETFs, mutual funds, commodities, and deposits.
Portfolio import via manual entry, Excel/CSV templates, or statements from Indian custodians and brokers, including CAMS, KFintech, NSDL, CDSL, Zerodha, HDFC Securities, ICICI Securities, and Kotak Securities.
Screeners for stocks, mutual funds, and ETFs, along with a “Discover Ideas” module for new opportunities.
Portfolio risk and stress testing tools with daily return benchmarking and what-if analysis.
Backtested stock ideas with the ability to generate customized strategies and view results.

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Overlap

Shared focus areas

4 overlaps

Mutual strengths include Screeners, Stock Ideas, and Portfolio plus 1 more area.

Where they differ

GuruFocus

Distinct strengths include:

All-in-One Screener with hundreds of filters, historical screening, and custom filter creation.
Backtesting with survivorship-bias-free data. Windows vary by plan: up to 3 years for Premium and up to 10 years for Premium Plus. Global coverage spans 80+ countries.
Guru portfolios tracking 13F and mutual fund holdings, real-time picks, and portfolio downloads to Excel.
Specialty trackers for insider trading and U.S. politician trades.

Qfinr

Distinct strengths include:

Watchlist

Scenario & Stress Tests

ETF Screeners

Quant

Multi-country, multi-asset portfolio tracking and analysis covering stocks, bonds, ETFs, mutual funds, commodities, and deposits.
Portfolio import via manual entry, Excel/CSV templates, or statements from Indian custodians and brokers, including CAMS, KFintech, NSDL, CDSL, Zerodha, HDFC Securities, ICICI Securities, and Kotak Securities.
Screeners for stocks, mutual funds, and ETFs, along with a “Discover Ideas” module for new opportunities.
Portfolio risk and stress testing tools with daily return benchmarking and what-if analysis.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	GuruFocus	Qfinr
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: Screeners, Stock Ideas, Portfolio, Backtesting Unique: Stock Comparison, Investor Holdings, US Government Trades, News, Alerts, Calendar, GDP, Interest Rates, Inflation Rates, Unemployment Rates, Commitment of Traders (COT), Yield Curves, Financials, Valuation Models, Scores, Transcripts, Insider Data, 13F, ETF Overview, ETF Holdings, APIs & SDKs, Sheets / Excel Add-ins	Shared: Screeners, Stock Ideas, Portfolio, Backtesting Unique: Watchlist, Scenario & Stress Tests, ETF Screeners, Quant
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds	Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Bonds, Commodities, Other
Experience levels Who each product is built for	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Platforms Where you can access the product	Web, Mobile, API	Web, Mobile
Pricing High-level pricing models	Free, Subscription	Subscription
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor	Unique All-in-One Screener with hundreds of filters, historical screening, and custom filter creation. Backtesting with survivorship-bias-free data. Windows vary by plan: up to 3 years for Premium and up to 10 years for Premium Plus. Global coverage spans 80+ countries. Guru portfolios tracking 13F and mutual fund holdings, real-time picks, and portfolio downloads to Excel. Specialty trackers for insider trading and U.S. politician trades. ETF profiles with current and historical holdings, including N-PORT data and timestamps. Valuation and scoring tools: discounted cash flow calculators, GF Value, and GF Score frameworks.	Unique Multi-country, multi-asset portfolio tracking and analysis covering stocks, bonds, ETFs, mutual funds, commodities, and deposits. Portfolio import via manual entry, Excel/CSV templates, or statements from Indian custodians and brokers, including CAMS, KFintech, NSDL, CDSL, Zerodha, HDFC Securities, ICICI Securities, and Kotak Securities. Screeners for stocks, mutual funds, and ETFs, along with a “Discover Ideas” module for new opportunities. Portfolio risk and stress testing tools with daily return benchmarking and what-if analysis. Backtested stock ideas with the ability to generate customized strategies and view results. Market and fundamentals data sourced from Refinitiv and exchanges; redistribution restricted per terms.
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat	Yes	Not yet
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists	Highlighted	Standard listing

Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do GuruFocus and Qfinr both support?

Both platforms cover Screeners, Stock Ideas, Portfolio, and Backtesting workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.

Which tool offers a free plan?

GuruFocus offers a free entry point, while Qfinr requires a paid subscription. Review the pricing table to see how the paid tiers compare.

How can you access GuruFocus and Qfinr?

Both GuruFocus and Qfinr support web and mobile access, making it easy to keep tabs on research away from the desk.

What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?

GuruFocus differentiates itself with All-in-One Screener with hundreds of filters, historical screening, and custom filter creation., Backtesting with survivorship-bias-free data. Windows vary by plan: up to 3 years for Premium and up to 10 years for Premium Plus. Global coverage spans 80+ countries., and Guru portfolios tracking 13F and mutual fund holdings, real-time picks, and portfolio downloads to Excel., whereas Qfinr stands out for Multi-country, multi-asset portfolio tracking and analysis covering stocks, bonds, ETFs, mutual funds, commodities, and deposits., Portfolio import via manual entry, Excel/CSV templates, or statements from Indian custodians and brokers, including CAMS, KFintech, NSDL, CDSL, Zerodha, HDFC Securities, ICICI Securities, and Kotak Securities., and Screeners for stocks, mutual funds, and ETFs, along with a “Discover Ideas” module for new opportunities..

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