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GuruFocus vs ShortSqueeze.com
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GuruFocus
Free • From $549/yr · Web · Mobile · API
- You'd rather start free and only pay if you outgrow it
- You want the cheaper way in: plans start at $45.75/mo instead of $49.99/mo
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
Pick ShortSqueeze.com instead if
ShortSqueeze.com
From $49.99/mo · Web
- Go this way if you prefer a simpler, more focused tool.
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 ShortSqueeze.com cover a lot of the same ground (3 shared categories, screeners, scores, and short interest), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. GuruFocus simply does more: 49 categories to ShortSqueeze.com's 3, including stock ideas, ETF screeners, and top analysts, plus a mobile app. ShortSqueeze.com counters by keeping things simpler.
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Key differences at a glance
- Free plan
- GuruFocus
- Cheaper paid plan
- GuruFocus$45.75/mo vs $49.99/mo
- Free trial
- GuruFocus7 days
- Broader coverage
- GuruFocus49 vs 3 categories
- Mobile app
- GuruFocus
- API access
- GuruFocus
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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 | From $49.99/mo |
Free tier | Yes | No |
Free trial | 7 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 | — |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | Yes | No |
API access | Yes | No |
Broker sync | Yes | No |
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 | 49 | 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 | Latency: 15-min Delayed and End of Day and Granularity: EOD |
Data partners | 5 partners: QuoteMedia, Morningstar +3 more | — |
Capabilities | 9 signals: Custom formulas, Ranking backtests +7 more | Universe builder |
Security | Status page and Encryption in transit | — |
| Try it | Visit GuruFocus | Visit ShortSqueeze.com |
Where each one shines
What GuruFocus and ShortSqueeze.com each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What GuruFocus and ShortSqueeze.com 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 ShortSqueeze.com does best
- Screening for more than 15,000 U.S.-listed equities across NASDAQ, NYSE, AMEX, OTCBB, and Pink Sheets for short-interest conditions.
- Download support for an Excel Master Spreadsheet with updated market-wide short-interest statistics for member research workflows.
- Two years of rolling historical short-interest data with membership, with older archives available separately.
- Filters for the Short Screener by short interest, days-to-cover, short percent float, short-interest changes, ownership percent, 52-week range, moving averages, sector, industry, volume, and performance.
- Views for reviewing proprietary member lists such as Squeeze Alert, Long Squeeze, Top 100, and Short Squeeze Ranking.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for GuruFocus and ShortSqueeze.com, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for GuruFocus and ShortSqueeze.com, 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: US4 exchangesIdentifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | End of Day | 15-min DelayedEnd of Day |
Data granularity | EOD | EOD |
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 | Excel |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Status pageEncryption in transit | Not specified |
Capability signals | Custom formulasRanking backtestsUniverse builderFactors: Value, Quality, Momentum, and GrowthBroker syncMulti-currencyYield curvesCredit ratings+1 more | Universe builder |
Vendor & support | GuruFocus.com, LLCCountry: United StatesFounded 2004Support: Email, Chat, Phone, and Forum | Wetherill Investment Inc (d/b/a ShortSqueeze)Country: USSupport: Email |
Curation ratings | Not specified | Methodology 2/5Reliability 3/5UX 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 | — |
| Entry paid plan | $549/yr≈ $45.75/mo“Premium”billing: Annual only · data api requests: 200/month included with Premium membership · +2 more | $49.99/mo“Annual Membership” |
| Tier 2 | $1398/yr≈ $116.50/mo“Premium Plus”billing: Annual only · data api requests: 500/month included with Premium Plus membership · +2 more | $59.99/mo“Monthly Membership” |
| Tier 3 | $200/mo“Data API Builder”billing: Billed annually · monthly request limit: No limit · +12 more | — |
| Tier 4 | $2448/yr≈ $204/mo“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 ShortSqueeze.com?
GuruFocus leans toward stock ideas, screeners, and ETF screeners, while ShortSqueeze.com puts more weight on screeners, short interest, and scores. They overlap in 3 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
Is GuruFocus or ShortSqueeze.com free to use?
GuruFocus has a free tier, so you can get started without paying anything. ShortSqueeze.com is paid-only. If budget matters, start with GuruFocus and see how far it takes you before opening your wallet.
Can I use GuruFocus or ShortSqueeze.com on my phone?
GuruFocus lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. ShortSqueeze.com doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web.
Does GuruFocus or ShortSqueeze.com have an API?
GuruFocus has an API for programmatic access and custom integrations. ShortSqueeze.com doesn't, so you're working through its interface.
Should I choose GuruFocus or ShortSqueeze.com?
It depends on what you're after. Pick GuruFocus if stock ideas and ETF screeners matter to you; go with ShortSqueeze.com if you prefer its overall approach. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do GuruFocus and ShortSqueeze.com cover?
Both cover stocks. GuruFocus also handles ETFs, bonds, and mutual funds.
Which covers international markets: GuruFocus or ShortSqueeze.com?
GuruFocus has documented international coverage (North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, and more), so it's the safer bet if you hold non-US stocks. ShortSqueeze.com is more region-specific, mainly North America.
Can I export data from GuruFocus and ShortSqueeze.com?
Yes, both export to spreadsheets (Excel), which is handy if you like running your own numbers.
Can GuruFocus or ShortSqueeze.com connect to my broker?
GuruFocus syncs with brokers automatically. With ShortSqueeze.com, you're entering holdings by hand or importing files.
Which has a better stock screener: GuruFocus or ShortSqueeze.com?
Both GuruFocus and ShortSqueeze.com include stock screeners, and they differ more in interface than raw power; try both and see which one clicks for you.
Can I track my portfolio with GuruFocus or ShortSqueeze.com?
GuruFocus handles portfolio tracking. ShortSqueeze.com is really a research tool; you'd track your portfolio elsewhere.
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