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VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
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Tool Comparison
GuruFocus vs Quicken (Simplifi & Classic)
Pick GuruFocus if
GuruFocus
Free • From $549/yr · Web · Mobile · API
- You'd rather start free and only pay if you outgrow it
- You want an API so you can script or automate things
- You care about stock ideas, screeners, and ETF screeners, things Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) doesn't offer
Pick Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) if
Quicken (Simplifi & Classic)
Subscription · Desktop · Web · Mobile
- Delayed quotes won't cut it; you need real-time data
- You care about tax lots / lot optimization, capital gains estimator, and downloadable tax reports, things 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 Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) cover a lot of the same ground (6 shared categories, including portfolio, watchlist, and news), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. GuruFocus simply does more: 48 categories to Quicken (Simplifi & Classic)'s 9, including stock ideas, screeners, and ETF screeners. Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) counters by keeping things simpler.
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Key differences at a glance
- Free plan
- GuruFocus
- Free trial
- GuruFocus7 days
- Broader coverage
- GuruFocus48 vs 9 categories
- Desktop app
- Quicken (Simplifi & Classic)
- API access
- GuruFocus
- Real-time data
- Quicken (Simplifi & Classic)
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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 | Subscription |
Free tier | Yes | No |
Free trial | 7 days | — |
Plan limits | 47 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 +45 more | Quicken Business & Personal: businesses: 10 |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Desktop app | No | Yes |
Mobile app | Yes | Yes |
API access | Yes | No |
Broker sync | Yes | Yes |
Integrations | GuruFocus Data API, GuruFocus MCP Server +3 more | TurboTax |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate |
Best for | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +9 more | Retail Traders and Long-term Investors |
Categories covered | 48 | 9 |
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 | 5 signals: Latency: Real-time and End of Day, Granularity: EOD +3 more |
Data partners | 5 partners: QuoteMedia, Morningstar +3 more | — |
Capabilities | 8 signals: Custom formulas, Ranking backtests +6 more | 4 signals: Broker sync, Tax lots +2 more |
Security | Status page and Encryption in transit | Encryption at rest and Encryption in transit |
| Try it | Visit GuruFocus | Visit Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) |
Where each one shines
What GuruFocus and Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What GuruFocus and Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) 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.
- Backtest screener strategies across many countries with configurable stock count, ranking metric, sort order, date range, and rebalance frequency.
- GF Score to compare stocks through a 0-100 framework built around financial strength, profitability, growth, valuation, and momentum.
- GF Value to frame fair value from historical multiples, past returns, and analyst estimates, then classify stocks by valuation range.
What Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) does best
- Aggregate investment, retirement, brokerage, bank, credit, loan, and other household accounts across supported financial institutions.
- Simplifi on web and mobile for investment dashboards with holdings, balances, IRR, TWR, real-time prices, and a news feed based on owned securities.
- Quicken Classic desktop for deeper investment views, including performance, realized gains, asset-class grouping, account grouping, and historical snapshots.
- Tools for running Portfolio Analyzer in Classic for average annual return, asset allocation, standard-deviation-based risk, largest holdings, account concentration, and tax-implication summaries.
- Portfolio X-Ray in Classic to look through mutual funds, ETFs, and equity funds and understand underlying stock exposure.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for GuruFocus and Quicken (Simplifi & Classic), side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for GuruFocus and Quicken (Simplifi & Classic), side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsBondsMutual FundsOptionsFundsOther | StocksETFsMutual FundsBondsCryptosFunds |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediate |
Target audience | Retail TradersPro RetailLong-term InvestorsValue InvestorsQuality InvestorsDividend InvestorsAnalystsQuants/Developers+3 more | Retail TradersLong-term Investors |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica | North America |
Coverage details | Identifiers: Ticker and CIK | Countries: US and CAIdentifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | End of Day | Real-timeEnd of Day |
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 | Manual |
Integrations | GuruFocus Data APIGuruFocus MCP ServerGuruFocus Excel Add-inGuruFocus Google Sheets Add-onSnapTrade | TurboTax |
Export formats | CSVExcelJSON | CSVExcel |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Status pageEncryption in transit | Encryption at restEncryption in transit |
Capability signals | Custom formulasRanking backtestsUniverse builderFactors: Value, Quality, Momentum, and GrowthBroker syncMulti-currencyYield curvesAI summaries: Transcripts | Broker syncTax lotsMulti-currencyCost basis: FIFO and LIFO |
Vendor & support | GuruFocus.com, LLCCountry: United StatesFounded 2004Support: Email, Chat, Phone, and Forum | Quicken Inc.Country: USFounded 1983Support: Chat, Phone, 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 | — |
| Entry paid plan | $549/yr≈ $45.75/mo“Premium”billing: Annual only · data api requests: 200/month included with Premium membership · +2 more | Subscription“Quicken Simplifi” |
| Tier 2 | $1398/yr≈ $116.50/mo“Plus / Premium Plus”billing: Annual only · data api requests: 500/month included with Premium Plus membership · +2 more | Subscription“Quicken Business & Personal”businesses: 10 |
| Tier 3 | $200/mo“Data API Builder”billing: Billed annually · monthly request limit: No limit · +10 more | Subscription“Quicken Classic Deluxe” |
| Tier 4 | $2448/yr≈ $204/mo“Pro / Professional”billing: Annual only · data api requests: 2,000/month included with Professional membership | Subscription“Quicken Classic Premier” |
| Tier 5 | $2000/mo“Data API Commercial”billing: Billed annually · monthly request limit: No limit · +1 more | Subscription“Quicken Classic Family Enterprise” |
| Top plan | $100 per unit“Data API Pay As You Go”initial top up: $100 credit · stock daily prices: $0.05/request · +16 more | Subscription“Quicken Classic Business & Personal” |
| Custom / enterprise | Contact sales“Custom API / Enterprise Package” | — |
| Free trial | 7 days | — |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between GuruFocus and Quicken (Simplifi & Classic)?
GuruFocus leans toward stock ideas, screeners, and ETF screeners, while Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) puts more weight on portfolio, watchlist, and tax lots / lot optimization. They overlap in 6 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
Is GuruFocus or Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) free to use?
GuruFocus has a free tier, so you can get started without paying anything. Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) is paid-only. If budget matters, start with GuruFocus and see how far it takes you before opening your wallet.
Which is better for beginners: GuruFocus or Quicken (Simplifi & Classic)?
Honestly, neither is aimed at beginners. Expect a learning curve either way; that's the trade-off for the depth they offer.
Does GuruFocus or Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) have an API?
GuruFocus has an API for programmatic access and custom integrations. Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) doesn't, so you're working through its interface.
Should I choose GuruFocus or Quicken (Simplifi & Classic)?
It depends on what you're after. Pick GuruFocus if stock ideas and screeners matter to you; go with Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) if you'd rather have tax lots / lot optimization and capital gains estimator. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do GuruFocus and Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) cover?
Both cover stocks, ETFs, bonds, and mutual funds. GuruFocus also handles options and other. Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) adds cryptos on top.
Does GuruFocus or Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) have real-time data?
Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) offers real-time data, which matters if you trade actively. GuruFocus runs on delayed or end-of-day data, which is perfectly fine for longer-term investors who don't live and die by the tick.
Which covers international markets: GuruFocus or Quicken (Simplifi & Classic)?
GuruFocus has documented international coverage (North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, and more), so it's the safer bet if you hold non-US stocks. Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) is more region-specific, mainly North America.
Can I export data from GuruFocus and Quicken (Simplifi & Classic)?
Yes, both export to spreadsheets (CSV and Excel), which is handy if you like running your own numbers.
Can GuruFocus or Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) connect to my broker?
Yes, both connect to brokers, so your portfolio syncs automatically instead of you keying in every trade.
Are GuruFocus and Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) good for long-term investing?
Yes, both are aimed squarely at long-term investors. Compare their coverage, workflow, and price before assuming they solve the same long-term research job.
Which has a better stock screener: GuruFocus or Quicken (Simplifi & Classic)?
GuruFocus has a stock screener for surfacing ideas; Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) doesn't, and focuses its energy elsewhere.
Can I track my portfolio with GuruFocus or Quicken (Simplifi & Classic)?
Yes, both do portfolio tracking: holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.
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