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Tool Comparison
GuruFocus vs SpotGamma
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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 $74.25/mo
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
Pick SpotGamma instead if
SpotGamma
From $74.25/mo · Web
- Delayed quotes won't cut it; you need real-time data
- You care about courses & certs, something 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 SpotGamma cover a lot of the same ground (5 shared categories, including screeners, data visualizations, and alerts), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. GuruFocus simply does more: 48 categories to SpotGamma's 6, including stock ideas, ETF screeners, and top analysts, plus a mobile app. SpotGamma 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 $74.25/mo
- Free trial
- GuruFocus7 days
- Broader coverage
- GuruFocus48 vs 6 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 $74.25/mo |
Free tier | Yes | No |
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 | 5 limits: Essential (Annual): annual price usd: 891, Essential (Annual): advertised monthly equivalent usd: 74 +3 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 | TradingView, TrendSpider +7 more |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +9 more | — |
Categories covered | 48 | 6 |
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 | 3 signals: Latency: Streaming, Real-time, and End of Day, Granularity: Second and EOD +1 more |
Data partners | 5 partners: QuoteMedia, Morningstar +3 more | — |
Capabilities | 8 signals: Custom formulas, Ranking backtests +6 more | 3 signals: Universe builder, Greeks +1 more |
Security | Status page and Encryption in transit | — |
| Try it | Visit GuruFocus | Visit SpotGamma |
Where each one shines
What GuruFocus and SpotGamma each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What GuruFocus and SpotGamma 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 SpotGamma does best
- HIRO to view real-time options activity and estimated hedging impact where included by plan.
- Equity Hub for proprietary key levels, buy and sell indicators, and alerts across thousands of U.S. stocks and indices.
- Analysis of implied volatility across strikes and expirations through the Volatility Dashboard.
- TRACE heatmaps for real-time S&P 500 support, resistance, and volatility-zone context.
- Views for reviewing 0DTE, delta, vanna, and gamma modeling to understand options-positioning pressure around major indices.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for GuruFocus and SpotGamma, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for GuruFocus and SpotGamma, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsBondsMutual FundsOptionsFundsOther | StocksETFsOptions |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | IntermediateAdvanced |
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: USExchanges: XNAS, XNYS, and ARCXIdentifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | End of Day | StreamingReal-timeEnd of Day |
Data granularity | EOD | SecondEOD |
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 | TradingViewTrendSpiderBookmapNinjaTraderJigsaweSignalSierra ChartThinkorSwim+1 more |
Export formats | CSVExcelJSON | Not specified |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Status pageEncryption in transit | Not specified |
Capability signals | Custom formulasRanking backtestsUniverse builderFactors: Value, Quality, Momentum, and GrowthBroker syncMulti-currencyYield curvesAI summaries: Transcripts | Universe builderGreeksIV surface |
Vendor & support | GuruFocus.com, LLCCountry: United StatesFounded 2004Support: Email, Chat, Phone, and Forum | TenTen Capital LLC d/b/a SpotGammaCountry: USSupport: Email |
Curation ratings | Not specified | Methodology 3/5Reliability 3/5UX 4/5 |
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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 | $74.25/mo“Essential (Annual)”annual price usd: 891 · advertised monthly equivalent usd: 74 |
| 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 | $99/mo“Essential (Monthly)” |
| Tier 3 | $200/mo“Data API Builder”billing: Billed annually · monthly request limit: No limit · +10 more | $224.25/mo“Alpha (Annual)”annual price usd: 2,691 · advertised monthly equivalent usd: 224 |
| Tier 4 | $2448/yr≈ $204/mo“Pro / Professional”billing: Annual only · data api requests: 2,000/month included with Professional membership | $299/mo“Alpha (Monthly)” |
| 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” | Contact sales“Institutional”starting price usdper month: 1,999 |
| Free trial | 7 days | — |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between GuruFocus and SpotGamma?
GuruFocus leans toward stock ideas, screeners, and ETF screeners, while SpotGamma puts more weight on options, screeners, and data visualizations. They overlap in 5 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
Is GuruFocus or SpotGamma free to use?
GuruFocus has a free tier, so you can get started without paying anything. SpotGamma is paid-only. If budget matters, start with GuruFocus and see how far it takes you before opening your wallet.
Which is better for beginners: GuruFocus or SpotGamma?
GuruFocus is the friendlier place to start; its interface takes less getting used to. Both work fine once you're past the basics.
Can I use GuruFocus or SpotGamma on my phone?
GuruFocus lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. SpotGamma doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web.
Does GuruFocus or SpotGamma have an API?
GuruFocus has an API for programmatic access and custom integrations. SpotGamma doesn't, so you're working through its interface.
Should I choose GuruFocus or SpotGamma?
It depends on what you're after. Pick GuruFocus if stock ideas and ETF screeners matter to you; go with SpotGamma if you'd rather have courses & certs. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do GuruFocus and SpotGamma cover?
Both cover stocks, ETFs, and options. GuruFocus also handles bonds, mutual funds, and funds.
Does GuruFocus or SpotGamma have real-time data?
SpotGamma offers real-time data, which matters if you trade actively. GuruFocus runs on delayed or end-of-day data, which is perfectly fine for longer-term investors who don't live and die by the tick.
Which covers international markets: GuruFocus or SpotGamma?
GuruFocus has documented international coverage (North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, and more), so it's the safer bet if you hold non-US stocks. SpotGamma is more region-specific, mainly North America.
Can I export data from GuruFocus and SpotGamma?
GuruFocus exports to CSV and Excel. SpotGamma is stingier about getting data out.
Can GuruFocus or SpotGamma connect to my broker?
GuruFocus syncs with brokers automatically. With SpotGamma, you're entering holdings by hand or importing files.
Which has a better stock screener: GuruFocus or SpotGamma?
Both GuruFocus and SpotGamma 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 SpotGamma?
GuruFocus handles portfolio tracking. SpotGamma is really a research tool; you'd track your portfolio elsewhere.
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