★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
Tool comparison edition
Tool Comparison
GuruFocus vs Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research)
GuruFocus
Best for stock ideas and screeners
Free • From $549/yr
Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research)
Best for data visualizations and stock comparison
From $10/mo
GuruFocus
Best for stock ideas and screeners
Free • From $549/yr
Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research)
Best for data visualizations and stock comparison
From $10/mo
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The verdict
The bottom line
GuruFocus and Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) cover a lot of the same ground (4 shared categories, including stock comparison, ETF comparison, and data visualizations), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. GuruFocus simply does more: 48 categories to Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research)'s 4, including stock ideas, screeners, and ETF screeners, plus a mobile app. Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) counters by starting cheaper at $10/mo.
Key differences at a glance
- Mobile app
- GuruFocus
- Free plan
- GuruFocus
- Cheaper paid plan
- Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research)$10/mo vs $45.75/mo
- Free trial
- GuruFocus7 days
- Broader coverage
- GuruFocus48 vs 4 categories
- Beginner friendly
- GuruFocus
Choose
GuruFocus if…
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
- You'd rather start free and only pay if you outgrow it
- You care about stock ideas, screeners, and ETF screeners, things Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) doesn't offer
- You're newer to investing and want something approachable
Choose
Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) if…
- You want the cheaper way in: plans start at $10/mo instead of $45.75/mo
Comparison snapshot
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & plans | ||
Starting price | Free • From $549/yr | From $10/mo |
Free tier | Yes | No |
Free trial | 7 days | — |
Plan limits | 41 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 +39 more | 4 limits: RRG Online: universes: Pre-defined only, RRG Online: functionality: Limited (lightweight implementation) +2 more |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | Yes | No |
API access | Yes | Yes |
Broker sync | Yes | — |
Integrations | GuruFocus Data API, GuruFocus MCP Server +3 more | Optuma, Bloomberg +8 more |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +9 more | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +5 more |
Categories covered | 48 | 4 |
Regions | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa | Europe, North America, APAC |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | 5 signals: Latency: End of Day, Granularity: EOD +3 more | — |
Data partners | 5 partners: QuoteMedia, Morningstar +3 more | — |
Capabilities | 8 signals: Custom formulas, Ranking backtests +6 more | — |
Security | Status page and Encryption in transit | — |
| Try it | Visit GuruFocus | Visit Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) |
Standout features
What GuruFocus does best
- Research global stocks with long historical financials, valuation data, charts, comparisons, market valuation indicators, economic indicators, industry data, and company-level fundamentals.
- Use 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.
- Use GF Score to compare stocks through a 0-100 framework built around financial strength, profitability, growth, valuation, and momentum.
- Use GF Value to frame fair value from historical multiples, past returns, and analyst estimates, then classify stocks by valuation range.
What Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) does best
- Visualize how multiple securities rotate versus a common benchmark using relative strength and relative momentum concepts.
- Use RRG Online for interactive browser-based rotation charts across vendor-defined universes and benchmarks.
- Review sector, index, stock, currency, crypto, and asset-allocation universes where RRG Online provides predefined coverage.
- Animate historical rotations with trail-length controls, a brush-chart slider, and play controls.
- Toggle securities, zoom the plot or axes, drag the canvas, snap axes, and export screenshots from the web interface.
Data & access details
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsBondsMutual FundsOptionsFundsOther | StocksETFsBondsCurrenciesCryptosOther |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | IntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Retail TradersPro RetailLong-term InvestorsValue InvestorsQuality InvestorsDividend InvestorsAnalystsQuants/Developers+3 more | Retail TradersPro RetailInstitutional InvestorsAnalystsQuants/DevelopersAsset ManagersHedge Funds |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica | EuropeNorth AmericaAPAC |
Coverage details | Identifiers: Ticker and CIK | Not specified |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | End of Day | Not specified |
Data granularity | EOD | Not specified |
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 | OptumaBloombergLSEG WorkspaceStockCharts.comStateStreetHKEJ/EJFQAlphaStock VietnamStrike.money+2 more |
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 curvesAI summaries: Transcripts | Not specified |
Vendor & support | GuruFocus.com, LLCCountry: United StatesFounded 2004Support: Email, Chat, Phone, and Forum | RRG Consulting BV (trading name: RRG Research)Country: NetherlandsSupport: Email |
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Pricing breakdown
$549/yr
Starting price
Plans & pricing
- portfolio 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
- billing: Annual only
- data api requests: 200/month included with Premium membership
- +2 more
- billing: Annual only
- data api requests: 500/month included with Premium Plus membership
- +2 more
- billing: Annual only
- data api requests: 2,000/month included with Professional membership
- requests: 100/month
- billing: Billed annually
- monthly request limit: No limit
- +10 more
- billing: Billed annually
- monthly request limit: No limit
- +1 more
- initial top up: $100 credit
- company profile: $0.10/request
- +10 more
$10/mo
Lower starting price
Plans & pricing
- universes: Pre-defined only
- functionality: Limited (lightweight implementation)
- pricing: Depends on use-case (contact sales)
- pricing: Depends on scope and implementation needs (contact sales)
Coverage overlap
Shared categories
4Where the two tools cover the same ground.
GuruFocus strengths
44What you only get with GuruFocus.
Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) strengths
0What you only get with Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research).
No unique categories.
Community category leaders
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between GuruFocus and Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research)?
GuruFocus leans toward stock ideas, screeners, and ETF screeners, while Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) puts more weight on data visualizations, stock comparison, and ETF comparison. They overlap in 4 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
Is GuruFocus or Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) free to use?
GuruFocus has a free tier, so you can get started without paying anything. Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) 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 Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research)?
GuruFocus is the friendlier place to start; its interface takes less getting used to. Both work fine once you're past the basics.
Can I use GuruFocus or Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) on my phone?
GuruFocus lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web and API.
Do GuruFocus and Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) have APIs?
Yes, both offer API access, so developers and quants can pull data programmatically or wire up their own integrations.
Should I choose GuruFocus or Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research)?
It depends on what you're after. Pick GuruFocus if stock ideas and screeners matter to you; go with Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) if you prefer its overall approach. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do GuruFocus and Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) cover?
Both cover stocks, ETFs, bonds, and other. GuruFocus also handles mutual funds, options, and funds. Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) adds currencies and cryptos on top.
Can I export data from GuruFocus and Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research)?
GuruFocus exports to CSV and Excel. Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) is stingier about getting data out.
Which has a better stock screener: GuruFocus or Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research)?
GuruFocus has a stock screener for surfacing ideas; Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) doesn't, and focuses its energy elsewhere.
Can I track my portfolio with GuruFocus or Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research)?
GuruFocus handles portfolio tracking. Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) is really a research tool; you'd track your portfolio elsewhere.
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