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Tool Comparison
GuruFocus vs Stockcircle
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GuruFocus
Free • From $549/yr · Web · Mobile · API
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
- You want an API so you can script or automate things
- You care about top analysts, stock comparison, and ETF comparison, things Stockcircle doesn't offer
Pick Stockcircle instead if
Stockcircle
Free • From $99/yr · Web
- You want the cheaper way in: plans start at $8.25/mo instead of $45.75/mo
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 Stockcircle cover a lot of the same ground (11 shared categories, including stock ideas, screeners, and ETF screeners), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. GuruFocus simply does more: 48 categories to Stockcircle's 11, including top analysts, stock comparison, and ETF comparison, plus a mobile app. Stockcircle counters by starting cheaper at $8.25/mo.
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Key differences at a glance
- Cheaper paid plan
- Stockcircle$8.25/mo vs $45.75/mo
- Free trial
- GuruFocus7 days
- Broader coverage
- GuruFocus48 vs 11 categories
- Mobile app
- GuruFocus
- API access
- GuruFocus
- Asset coverage
- GuruFocusAdds mutual funds and options
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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 • From $99/yr |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | 7 days | — |
Plan limits | 41 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 +39 more | 3 limits: Free: screener: "Join Stockcircle Pro to see all stocks" on screener., Free: notifications: Pro page: "Without Pro, you only receive one monthly recap email." +1 more |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | Yes | No |
API access | Yes | No |
Broker sync | Yes | — |
Integrations | GuruFocus Data API, GuruFocus MCP Server +3 more | — |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate |
Best for | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +9 more | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +1 more |
Categories covered | 48 | 11 |
Regions | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa | — |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | 5 signals: Latency: End of Day, Granularity: EOD +3 more | — |
Data partners | 5 partners: QuoteMedia, Morningstar +3 more | 3 partners: Financial Modeling Prep, FRED +1 more |
Capabilities | 8 signals: Custom formulas, Ranking backtests +6 more | Universe builder and AI summaries: Transcripts |
Security | Status page and Encryption in transit | — |
| Try it | Visit GuruFocus | Visit Stockcircle |
Where each one shines
What GuruFocus and Stockcircle each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What GuruFocus and Stockcircle each do best.What GuruFocus does best
- Research global stocks with long historical financials, valuation data, charts, comparisons, market valuation indicators, economic indicators, industry data, and company-level fundamentals.
- Use 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.
- Use GF Score to compare stocks through a 0-100 framework built around financial strength, profitability, growth, valuation, and momentum.
- Use GF Value to frame fair value from historical multiples, past returns, and analyst estimates, then classify stocks by valuation range.
What Stockcircle does best
- Track investment-guru holdings and transactions from SEC-reported Form 13F and insider Forms 3/4 data.
- Review holdings lists, transaction history, and estimated purchase prices based on the average stock price during the reporting period.
- Follow email notifications for newly reported transactions, with Pro positioned around instant notifications and non-Pro users receiving monthly recap email.
- Monitor U.S.
- Review insider trades from executives and directors with price-at-trade data and change since trade.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for GuruFocus and Stockcircle, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for GuruFocus and Stockcircle, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsBondsMutual FundsOptionsFundsOther | StocksETFsBondsOther |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediate |
Target audience | Retail TradersPro RetailLong-term InvestorsValue InvestorsQuality InvestorsDividend InvestorsAnalystsQuants/Developers+3 more | Retail TradersPro RetailLong-term Investors |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica | Not specified |
Coverage details | Identifiers: Ticker and CIK | Identifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | End of Day | Not specified |
Data granularity | EOD | Not specified |
Pricing sources | ExchangeVendorModel | Not specified |
Data partners | QuoteMediaMorningstarRefinitivFREDSEC / local regulators | Financial Modeling PrepFREDParqet |
| 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 | 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 builderAI summaries: Transcripts |
Vendor & support | GuruFocus.com, LLCCountry: United StatesFounded 2004Support: Email, Chat, Phone, and Forum | BIT Enterprises UG (haftungsbeschrankt)Country: GermanySupport: 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 | Freescreener: "Join Stockcircle Pro to see all stocks" on screener. · notifications: Pro page: "Without Pro, you only receive one monthly recap email." · +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 | $99/yr≈ $8.25/mo“Pro (Annual)” |
| 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 | $16.49/mo“Pro (Monthly)” |
| Tier 3 | $200/mo“Data API Builder”billing: Billed annually · monthly request limit: No limit · +10 more | — |
| Tier 4 | $2448/yr≈ $204/mo“Pro / 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 · company profile: $0.10/request · +10 more | — |
| Custom / enterprise | Contact sales“Custom API / Enterprise Package” | — |
| Free trial | 7 days | — |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between GuruFocus and Stockcircle?
GuruFocus leans toward stock ideas, screeners, and ETF screeners, while Stockcircle puts more weight on institutional ownership, insider data, and US government trades. They overlap in 11 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do GuruFocus and Stockcircle cost?
Good news: both GuruFocus and Stockcircle have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Which is better for beginners: GuruFocus or Stockcircle?
Honestly, neither is aimed at beginners. Expect a learning curve either way; that's the trade-off for the depth they offer.
Can I use GuruFocus or Stockcircle on my phone?
GuruFocus lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. Stockcircle doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web.
Does GuruFocus or Stockcircle have an API?
GuruFocus has an API for programmatic access and custom integrations. Stockcircle doesn't, so you're working through its interface.
Should I choose GuruFocus or Stockcircle?
It depends on what you're after. Pick GuruFocus if top analysts and stock comparison matter to you; go with Stockcircle if you prefer its overall approach. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do GuruFocus and Stockcircle cover?
Both cover stocks, ETFs, bonds, and other. GuruFocus also handles mutual funds, options, and funds.
Can I export data from GuruFocus and Stockcircle?
GuruFocus exports to CSV and Excel. Stockcircle is stingier about getting data out.
Are GuruFocus and Stockcircle 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 Stockcircle?
Both GuruFocus and Stockcircle 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 Stockcircle?
GuruFocus handles portfolio tracking. Stockcircle is really a research tool; you'd track your portfolio elsewhere.
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