★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
Tool comparison edition
Tool Comparison
GuruFocus vs RetailRoadshow
GuruFocus
Best for stock ideas and screeners
Free • From $549/yr
RetailRoadshow
Best for IPO and corporate actions & special situations
Free
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The verdict
The bottom line
GuruFocus and RetailRoadshow cover a lot of the same ground (3 shared categories, corporate actions & special situations, IPO, and videos), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. GuruFocus simply does more: 48 categories to RetailRoadshow's 3, including stock ideas, screeners, and ETF screeners, plus a mobile app. RetailRoadshow counters by being completely free.
Key differences at a glance
- Mobile app
- GuruFocus
- Free trial
- GuruFocus7 days
- Broader coverage
- GuruFocus48 vs 3 categories
- API access
- GuruFocus
- Global coverage
- GuruFocus
- Asset coverage
- GuruFocusAdds ETFs and bonds
Choose
GuruFocus if…
- 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 RetailRoadshow doesn't offer
- You're a long-term investor who cares more about fundamentals than headlines
Choose
RetailRoadshow if…
- RetailRoadshow's overall approach simply feels right to you; they're close on paper
Comparison snapshot
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & plans | ||
Starting price | Free • From $549/yr | Free |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | 7 days | — |
Plan limits | 38 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 +36 more | — |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | Yes | No |
API access | Yes | No |
Broker sync | Yes | — |
Integrations | GuruFocus Data API, GuruFocus Excel Add-in +6 more | — |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +9 more | — |
Categories covered | 48 | 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 | — |
Data partners | 5 partners: QuoteMedia, Morningstar +3 more | — |
Capabilities | 8 signals: Custom formulas, Ranking backtests +6 more | — |
Security | Status page and Encryption in transit | 3 signals: SOC2, Data residency: US and EU +1 more |
| Try it | Visit GuruFocus | Visit RetailRoadshow |
Standout features
What GuruFocus does best
- Global value-investing research platform with historical financial and valuation data, screeners, charts, comparisons, institutional-investor trading histories, executive trading histories, market valuation data, economic indicators, and industry indicators.
- Large global coverage footprint: GuruFocus says it serves more than 1 million users worldwide, covers 100,000 stocks in 100 markets, tracks 8,000+ institutional investors’ trading histories, and tracks 15,000+ mutual fund holdings; API documentation separately describes 60,000+ companies across 9 regions.
- All-in-One Screener with 500+ filters across fundamentals, valuation, profitability, growth, dividends, guru holdings, insider trades, predefined value screens, custom filters, saved screens, downloadable results, and portfolio workflow integration.
- Screener backtesting for more than 80 countries, with U.S. backtests starting January 1, 2006 and non-U.S. country backtests generally starting January 1, 2016; parameters include stock count, ranking metric, sort order, start/end date, and rebalance frequency.
- GuruFocus states that screener backtests are designed to be free of survivorship bias by considering historical mergers, acquisitions, spin-offs, and delistings.
What RetailRoadshow does best
- US SEC‑compliant electronic roadshow platform purpose‑built for individual investors seeking information about registered public offerings.
- Streams recorded ‘retail’ versions of roadshow presentations from issuing companies’ management teams.
- Listing hub of live/active presentations; availability varies over time (periodically none active).
- Simple registration flow to view a specific presentation; some deals may require an entry code distributed by the syndicate.
- Prospectus for the offering is accessible on the presentation page and may be printed.
Data & access details
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsBondsMutual FundsOptionsFundsOther | Stocks |
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: USIdentifiers: Ticker |
| 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 Excel Add-inGuruFocus Google Sheets Add-onSnapTradeSchwabFidelityRobinhoodInteractive Brokers | Not specified |
Export formats | CSVExcelJSON | PDF |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Status pageEncryption in transit | SOC2Data residency: US and EUSSO: SAML |
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 | NetRoadshow, Inc.Support: Email |
Curation ratings | Not specified | Methodology 4/5Reliability 4/5UX 3/5 |
Green tags are exclusive to that tool in this comparison.
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
- canada add on: $100/month
- +8 more
- billing: Billed annually
- initial top up: $100 credit
- company profile: $0.10/request
- +11 more
Free
Lower starting price
Plans & pricing
Coverage overlap
Shared categories
3Where the two tools cover the same ground.
GuruFocus strengths
45What you only get with GuruFocus.
RetailRoadshow strengths
0What you only get with RetailRoadshow.
No unique categories.
Community category leaders
Vote sentiment comparison
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between GuruFocus and RetailRoadshow?
GuruFocus leans toward stock ideas, screeners, and ETF screeners, while RetailRoadshow puts more weight on IPO, corporate actions & special situations, and videos. They overlap in 3 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do GuruFocus and RetailRoadshow cost?
Good news: both GuruFocus and RetailRoadshow have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Can I use GuruFocus or RetailRoadshow on my phone?
GuruFocus lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. RetailRoadshow doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web.
Does GuruFocus or RetailRoadshow have an API?
GuruFocus has an API for programmatic access and custom integrations. RetailRoadshow doesn't, so you're working through its interface.
Should I choose GuruFocus or RetailRoadshow?
It depends on what you're after. Pick GuruFocus if stock ideas and screeners matter to you; go with RetailRoadshow if you prefer its overall approach. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do GuruFocus and RetailRoadshow cover?
Both cover stocks. GuruFocus also handles ETFs, bonds, and mutual funds.
Which covers international markets: GuruFocus or RetailRoadshow?
GuruFocus has documented international coverage (North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, and more), so it's the safer bet if you hold non-US stocks. RetailRoadshow is more region-specific, mainly North America.
Can I export data from GuruFocus and RetailRoadshow?
GuruFocus exports to CSV and Excel. RetailRoadshow is stingier about getting data out.
Which has a better stock screener: GuruFocus or RetailRoadshow?
GuruFocus has a stock screener for surfacing ideas; RetailRoadshow doesn't, and focuses its energy elsewhere.
Can I track my portfolio with GuruFocus or RetailRoadshow?
GuruFocus handles portfolio tracking. RetailRoadshow is really a research tool; you'd track your portfolio elsewhere.
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