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Tool Comparison
GuruFocus vs RetailRoadshow
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GuruFocus
Free • From $549/yr · Web · Mobile · API
- 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
Pick RetailRoadshow instead if
RetailRoadshow
Free · Web
- Go this way if it's completely free.
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 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.
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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
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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 | Free |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
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 | — |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | Yes | No |
API access | Yes | No |
Broker sync | Yes | — |
Integrations | GuruFocus Data API, GuruFocus MCP Server +3 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 |
Where each one shines
What GuruFocus and RetailRoadshow each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What GuruFocus and RetailRoadshow 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 RetailRoadshow does best
- Monitoring for retail electronic roadshow presentations from issuer management teams for available registered public offerings.
- RetailRoadshow supports IPO and follow-on offering research when official roadshow video adds context beyond the prospectus.
- Access to the active presentation hub to see which public offering roadshows are currently available.
- Register to view a specific presentation when viewer access is open.
- Deal-specific entry codes or secure links when the underwriting syndicate requires restricted access.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for GuruFocus and RetailRoadshow, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for GuruFocus and RetailRoadshow, side by side.| 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 MCP ServerGuruFocus Excel Add-inGuruFocus Google Sheets Add-onSnapTrade | 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 |
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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 | Free“Viewer Access” |
| Entry paid plan | $549/yr≈ $45.75/mo“Premium”billing: Annual only · data api requests: 200/month included with Premium membership · +2 more | — |
| 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 | — |
| Tier 3 | $200/mo“Data API Builder”billing: Billed annually · monthly request limit: No limit · +10 more | — |
| Tier 4 | $2448/yr≈ $204/mo“Pro / Professional”billing: Annual only · data api requests: 2,000/month included with Professional membership | — |
| Tier 5 | $2000/mo“Data API Commercial”billing: Billed annually · monthly request limit: No limit · +1 more | — |
| Top plan | $100 per unit“Data API Pay As You Go”initial top up: $100 credit · stock daily prices: $0.05/request · +16 more | — |
| Custom / enterprise | Contact sales“Custom API / Enterprise Package” | — |
| Free trial | 7 days | — |
Questions we keep getting
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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