GuruFocus adds Stock Ideas, Stock Comparison, Portfolio, Backtesting, Investor Holdings, US Government Trades, Alerts, Calendar, GDP, Interest Rates, Inflation Rates, Unemployment Rates, Commitment of Traders (COT), Yield Curves, Valuation Models, Scores, Insider Data, 13F, ETF Overview, ETF Holdings, and APIs & SDKs coverage that Roic AI skips.
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Head-to-head
GuruFocus vs Roic AI comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Quick takeaways
Roic AI includes Data APIs, Splits, and Stock Handbook 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..
Roic AI is known for: Company pages combine business summaries with 30+ years of financial statements and earnings call transcripts., Tiered access: Free plan gives US annuals only; Individual unlocks global coverage, quarterly and TTM data, plus Excel export; Professional adds unlimited exports, a personal-use API connection, and the Excel plugin; Enterprise allows multi-user access, unlimited API bandwidth, and commercial usage rights., and Earnings call transcripts are provided for US companies, available via the site and through API endpoints..
GuruFocus ships a mobile app. Roic AI is web/desktop only.
GuruFocus
gurufocus.com
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.
Categories
Platforms
Pricing
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.
Community votes (overall)
Roic AI
roic.ai
Roic AI offers financial data, transcripts, screeners, and exports under a tiered plan structure. Free users get US-only annual financials with no downloads. Paid tiers expand to global coverage with quarterly/TTM data, Excel export, API access, and unlimited downloads. Enterprise plans unlock multi-user access, commercial API rights, and higher bandwidth. Earnings call transcripts are limited to US companies across all plans.
Platforms
Pricing
Quick highlights
- Company pages combine business summaries with 30+ years of financial statements and earnings call transcripts.
- Tiered access: Free plan gives US annuals only; Individual unlocks global coverage, quarterly and TTM data, plus Excel export; Professional adds unlimited exports, a personal-use API connection, and the Excel plugin; Enterprise allows multi-user access, unlimited API bandwidth, and commercial usage rights.
- Earnings call transcripts are provided for US companies, available via the site and through API endpoints.
- Powerful stock screener with filters for exchange, industry, revenue, market cap, operating margin, and more. Saved searches and export features included.
- API v2 is REST-based with API key authentication. Returns JSON by default, with CSV available as an option. API and Excel plugin require a Professional or higher plan.
Community votes (overall)
Shared focus areas
5 overlapsMutual strengths include Screeners, News, and Financials plus 2 more areas.
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.
Roic AI
Distinct strengths include:
- Company pages combine business summaries with 30+ years of financial statements and earnings call transcripts.
- Tiered access: Free plan gives US annuals only; Individual unlocks global coverage, quarterly and TTM data, plus Excel export; Professional adds unlimited exports, a personal-use API connection, and the Excel plugin; Enterprise allows multi-user access, unlimited API bandwidth, and commercial usage rights.
- Earnings call transcripts are provided for US companies, available via the site and through API endpoints.
- Powerful stock screener with filters for exchange, industry, revenue, market cap, operating margin, and more. Saved searches and export features included.
Feature-by-feature breakdown
Attribute | GuruFocus | Roic AI |
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Categories Which research workflows each platform targets | Shared: Screeners, News, Financials, Transcripts, Sheets / Excel Add-ins Unique: Stock Ideas, Stock Comparison, Portfolio, Backtesting, Investor Holdings, US Government Trades, Alerts, Calendar, GDP, Interest Rates, Inflation Rates, Unemployment Rates, Commitment of Traders (COT), Yield Curves, Valuation Models, Scores, Insider Data, 13F, ETF Overview, ETF Holdings, APIs & SDKs | Shared: Screeners, News, Financials, Transcripts, Sheets / Excel Add-ins Unique: Data APIs, Splits, Stock Handbook |
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds | Stocks, ETFs, Closed-End Funds |
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, API |
Pricing High-level pricing models | Free, Subscription | Free, Subscription |
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor | Unique
| Unique
|
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat | Yes | Yes |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Highlighted | Highlighted |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do GuruFocus and Roic AI both support?
Both platforms cover Screeners, News, Financials, Transcripts, and Sheets / Excel Add-ins workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Do GuruFocus and Roic AI require subscriptions?
Both GuruFocus and Roic AI keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.
Which tool has mobile access?
GuruFocus ships a dedicated mobile experience, while Roic AI focuses on web or desktop access.
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 Roic AI stands out for Company pages combine business summaries with 30+ years of financial statements and earnings call transcripts., Tiered access: Free plan gives US annuals only; Individual unlocks global coverage, quarterly and TTM data, plus Excel export; Professional adds unlimited exports, a personal-use API connection, and the Excel plugin; Enterprise allows multi-user access, unlimited API bandwidth, and commercial usage rights., and Earnings call transcripts are provided for US companies, available via the site and through API endpoints..
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