★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
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Tool Comparison
GuruFocus vs Sharesight
Pick GuruFocus if
GuruFocus
Free • From $549/yr · Web · Mobile · API
- You care about stock ideas, screeners, and ETF screeners, things Sharesight doesn't offer
Pick Sharesight if
Sharesight
Free • Paid plans available · Web · Mobile · API
- You care about risk metrics, performance attribution, 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 Sharesight cover a lot of the same ground (5 shared categories, including portfolio, alerts, and APIs & data feeds), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. GuruFocus simply does more: 49 categories to Sharesight's 13, including stock ideas, screeners, and ETF screeners. Sharesight counters by being completely free.
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Key differences at a glance
- Broader coverage
- GuruFocus49 vs 13 categories
- Free plan
- Both
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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 • Paid plans available |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | 7 days | 14 days |
Plan limits | 49 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 +47 more | 14 limits: Free: portfolios: 1, Free: holdings: 10 +12 more |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | Yes | Yes |
API access | Yes | Yes |
Broker sync | Yes | Yes |
Integrations | GuruFocus Data API, GuruFocus MCP Server +3 more | Interactive Brokers, Trading 212 +4 more |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +9 more | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +6 more |
Categories covered | 49 | 13 |
Regions | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | 5 signals: Latency: End of Day, Granularity: EOD +3 more | 5 signals: Latency: End of Day, Granularity: EOD +3 more |
Data partners | 5 partners: QuoteMedia, Morningstar +3 more | — |
Capabilities | 9 signals: Custom formulas, Ranking backtests +7 more | 11 signals: Broker sync, Portfolio attribution +9 more |
Security | Status page and Encryption in transit | 5 signals: SOC2, Data residency: Other +3 more |
| Try it | Visit GuruFocus | Visit Sharesight |
Where each one shines
What GuruFocus and Sharesight each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What GuruFocus and Sharesight 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.
- ETF Screener and ETF GF Scores for filtering and comparing more than 5,000 U.S.
- Corporate and government bond screening by yield, maturity, ratings, coupon structure, outstanding amount, issuer, and industry, plus company-level bond tabs.
- Backtest screener strategies across many countries with configurable stock count, ranking metric, sort order, date range, and rebalance frequency; current membership terms give Premium the latest five years and Premium Plus/Professional history back to 2006.
What Sharesight does best
- Tracking listed and unlisted investments across global markets, including stocks, ETFs, funds, bonds, crypto, cash, property, and custom investments.
- Import support for trades from supported brokers and finance apps or use CSV and manual workflows when a broker connection is unavailable.
- Metrics for portfolio performance with reports for returns, multi-period performance, diversity, exposure, contribution analysis, drawdown risk, and benchmarks where supported by plan.
- Tracking dividends, dividend reinvestment plans, splits, and other corporate actions with income and tax reports tied to portfolio tax residency.
- Handle multi-currency portfolios with automatic base-currency conversion plus valuation and FX-impact reporting.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for GuruFocus and Sharesight, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for GuruFocus and Sharesight, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsBondsMutual FundsOptionsFundsOther | StocksETFsMutual FundsFundsBondsCryptosReal EstateOther |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Retail TradersPro RetailLong-term InvestorsValue InvestorsQuality InvestorsDividend InvestorsAnalystsQuants/Developers+3 more | Retail TradersPro RetailLong-term InvestorsDividend InvestorsIndex/Passive InvestorsFinancial AdvisorsRIAs / Wealth FirmsFamily Offices |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica |
Coverage details | Identifiers: Ticker and CIK | Identifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | End of Day | End of Day |
Data granularity | EOD | EOD |
Pricing sources | ExchangeVendorModel | Not specified |
Data partners | QuoteMediaMorningstarRefinitivFREDSEC / local regulators | Not specified |
| Access & integrations | ||
API protocols | REST | REST |
API auth & delivery | Auth: APIKeySDKs: Python and GoDocs | Auth: OAuth2Docs |
Import methods | CSVBrokerOAuthManual | CSVBrokerOAuthManual |
Integrations | GuruFocus Data APIGuruFocus MCP ServerGuruFocus Excel Add-inGuruFocus Google Sheets Add-onSnapTrade | Interactive BrokersTrading 212Hargreaves LansdownDEGIRORobinhoodXero |
Export formats | CSVExcelJSON | CSVPDF |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Status pageEncryption in transit | SOC2Data residency: OtherEncryption at restEncryption in transitRole-based access |
Capability signals | Custom formulasRanking backtestsUniverse builderFactors: Value, Quality, Momentum, and GrowthBroker syncMulti-currencyYield curvesCredit ratings+1 more | Broker syncPortfolio attributionTax lotsMulti-currencyHouseholdingAlternatives supportClient reportingWhite label+3 more |
Vendor & support | GuruFocus.com, LLCCountry: United StatesFounded 2004Support: Email, Chat, Phone, and Forum | Sharesight Pty LtdCountry: AustraliaSupport: Email |
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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 | Freeportfolios: 1 · holdings: 10 · +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 | €7/mo“Starter”portfolios: 1 · holdings: 30 · +1 more |
| Tier 2 | $1398/yr≈ $116.50/mo“Premium Plus”billing: Annual only · data api requests: 500/month included with Premium Plus membership · +2 more | €17/mo“Standard”portfolios: 4 · holdings: Unlimited · +1 more |
| Tier 3 | $200/mo“Data API Builder”billing: Billed annually · monthly request limit: No limit · +12 more | €23/mo“Premium”portfolios: 10 · holdings: Unlimited · +1 more |
| Tier 4 | $2448/yr≈ $204/mo“Professional”billing: Annual only · data api requests: 2,000/month included with Professional membership | €13.50/mo“Business”min portfolios: 5 · tiers: 5–19: €13.5; 20–49: €12; 50–99: €10.5; 100+: €9.2 per portfolio/month... |
| 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 | 14 days |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between GuruFocus and Sharesight?
GuruFocus leans toward stock ideas, screeners, and ETF screeners, while Sharesight puts more weight on portfolio, risk metrics, and performance attribution. They overlap in 5 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do GuruFocus and Sharesight cost?
Good news: both GuruFocus and Sharesight have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Do GuruFocus and Sharesight 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 Sharesight?
It depends on what you're after. Pick GuruFocus if stock ideas and screeners matter to you; go with Sharesight if you'd rather have risk metrics and performance attribution. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do GuruFocus and Sharesight cover?
Both cover stocks, ETFs, bonds, and mutual funds. GuruFocus also handles options. Sharesight adds cryptos and real estate on top.
Can I export data from GuruFocus and Sharesight?
Yes, both export to spreadsheets (CSV), which is handy if you like running your own numbers.
Can GuruFocus or Sharesight connect to my broker?
Yes, both connect to brokers, so your portfolio syncs automatically instead of you keying in every trade.
Are GuruFocus and Sharesight 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 Sharesight?
GuruFocus has a stock screener for surfacing ideas; Sharesight doesn't, and focuses its energy elsewhere.
Can I track my portfolio with GuruFocus or Sharesight?
Yes, both do portfolio tracking: holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.
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