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★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★

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Friday, January 23, 2026

Tool Comparison

GuruFocus vs StockAlert Pro comparison

Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.

GuruFocus logo

GuruFocus

gurufocus.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb, Mobile, Desktop, API
Editor's pickHands-on review
StockAlert Pro logo

StockAlert Pro

stockalert.pro

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb, API
Top 50 Investing ToolsThe global ranking of the best investing tools, ranked by community votes.

At a glance

Platforms
GuruFocusWeb, Mobile, Desktop, API
StockAlert ProWeb, API
Categories
GuruFocus46
StockAlert Pro12
Pricing details
GuruFocusStockAlert Pro
Free tier
Free trial7 days
Starting price$41.58/mo$14.99/mo
Enterprise option
Available plansFree, Premium (Annual, USA), Premium (Monthly, USA), PremiumPlus (Annual, USA), PremiumPlus (Monthly, USA), Professional (Annual, USA), Professional (Monthly, USA), GuruAPI Data LicensingBasic, Premium (Monthly)
Category leaders
ScreenersGuruFocus
Stock IdeasGuruFocus
PortfolioGuruFocus
WatchlistStockAlert Pro
BacktestingGuruFocus
NewsGuruFocus
AlertsGuruFocus
FinancialsGuruFocus
Insider DataGuruFocus
TranscriptsGuruFocus
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GuruFocusStockAlert Pro

Platform details

AttributeGuruFocusStockAlert Pro
Asset types
StocksETFsMutual FundsOptionsFunds
StocksETFs
Experience
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Regions
North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica
North AmericaEurope
Data freshness
End of Day
15-min DelayedEnd of Day
API access
REST
REST
Export formats
ExcelImagePDFJSON
JSON

Coverage overlap

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between GuruFocus and StockAlert Pro?

GuruFocus focuses on Screeners, Stock Ideas, and Stock Comparison while StockAlert Pro specializes in Alerts, Calendar, and Dividends. They overlap in 8 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

How much do GuruFocus and StockAlert Pro cost?

Good news—both GuruFocus and StockAlert Pro offer free plans. You can try each platform without commitment and only pay when you need premium features.

Can I use GuruFocus or StockAlert Pro on my phone?

GuruFocus has a mobile app so you can check your research on the go. StockAlert Pro is web-only, so you'll need a browser to access it from mobile devices.

Do GuruFocus and StockAlert Pro have APIs?

Yes, both platforms offer API access for developers and quants who want to build custom integrations or automate their workflows.

Should I choose GuruFocus or StockAlert Pro?

Choose GuruFocus if you need Global value-investing research platform covering ~100,000 stocks in ~100 markets plus 8,000+ institutional investors and 15,000+ mutual funds holdings, designed to provide historical financial and valuation data for long-term investors., and All-in-One Screener offers 500+ fundamental, valuation, profitability, growth, dividend, guru and insider filters, supports custom filters/formulas and screening by regions, countries, exchanges and user portfolios.. Go with StockAlert Pro if 21 alert types across price, technical (MA crosses, RSI), volume, fundamentals (P/E & forward P/E), dividends (ex‑date/payment), and time‑based reminders., and Minute‑by‑minute monitoring during regular, pre‑market, and after‑hours sessions; notifications within seconds when conditions are met. better fits how you invest.

What asset classes do GuruFocus and StockAlert Pro cover?

Both cover Stocks, and ETFs. GuruFocus also includes Mutual Funds, Options, and Funds.

Can I export data from GuruFocus and StockAlert Pro?

GuruFocus supports data exports to Excel, Image, PDF, and JSON. StockAlert Pro has more limited export options.

Which has a better stock screener—GuruFocus or StockAlert Pro?

Both GuruFocus and StockAlert Pro include stock screeners. Try each to see which filtering options and interface you prefer.

Can I track my portfolio with GuruFocus or StockAlert Pro?

GuruFocus offers portfolio tracking features. StockAlert Pro is more focused on research and analysis.

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