★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
Source check: StockInsights.ai checked June 25, 2026
Tool Comparison
GuruFocus vs StockInsights.ai
GuruFocus
Best for stock ideas and screeners
Free • From $549/yr
StockInsights.ai
Best for AI research and AI chat
Free • From $200/yr
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The verdict
The bottom line
GuruFocus and StockInsights.ai cover a lot of the same ground (8 shared categories, including watchlist, alerts, and APIs & data feeds), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. GuruFocus simply does more: 48 categories to StockInsights.ai's 8, including stock ideas, screeners, and ETF screeners, plus a mobile app. StockInsights.ai counters by starting cheaper at $17/mo.
Key differences at a glance
- Mobile app
- GuruFocus
- Cheaper paid plan
- StockInsights.ai$17/mo vs $45.75/mo
- Broader coverage
- GuruFocus48 vs 8 categories
- Broker sync
- GuruFocus
- Asset coverage
- GuruFocusAdds ETFs and bonds
- Free plan
- Both
Choose
GuruFocus if…
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
- You care about stock ideas, screeners, and ETF screeners, things StockInsights.ai doesn't offer
- You're a long-term investor who cares more about fundamentals than headlines
Choose
StockInsights.ai if…
- You want the cheaper way in: plans start at $17/mo instead of $45.75/mo
Comparison snapshot
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & plans | ||
Starting price | Free • From $549/yr | Free • From $200/yr |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | 7 days | 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 | 5 limits: Product Free: earnings call summaries: 10, Product Free: call and ten ksearches: 10 +3 more |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | Yes | No |
API access | Yes | Yes |
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 | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +3 more |
Categories covered | 48 | 8 |
Regions | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa | North America, APAC |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | 5 signals: Latency: End of Day, Granularity: EOD +3 more | Latency: End of Day and Granularity: EOD |
Data partners | 5 partners: QuoteMedia, Morningstar +3 more | — |
Capabilities | 8 signals: Custom formulas, Ranking backtests +6 more | AI summaries: Filings and Transcripts |
Security | Status page and Encryption in transit | — |
| Try it | Visit GuruFocus | Visit StockInsights.ai |
Standout features
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 StockInsights.ai does best
- Ask questions across company filings and earnings transcripts.
- Read AI-generated earnings-call summaries and AI-categorized 8-K filings.
- Use latest SEC filing feeds and a full SEC filing dashboard on paid self-serve plans.
- Track watchlist alerts with free and paid limits.
- Use API documentation when integrating StockInsights.ai outputs into internal tools.
Data & access details
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsBondsMutual FundsOptionsFundsOther | Stocks |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Retail TradersPro RetailLong-term InvestorsValue InvestorsQuality InvestorsDividend InvestorsAnalystsQuants/Developers+3 more | Retail TradersPro RetailAnalystsQuants/DevelopersStudents/Researchers |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica | North AmericaAPAC |
Coverage details | Identifiers: Ticker and CIK | Countries: US and INIdentifiers: Ticker and CIK |
| 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: APIKeyDocs |
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 | AI summaries: Filings and Transcripts |
Vendor & support | GuruFocus.com, LLCCountry: United StatesFounded 2004Support: Email, Chat, Phone, and Forum | Serendib Labs Technologies Pvt Ltd.Country: IndiaSupport: Email |
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Pricing breakdown
$549/yr
Starting price
Plans & pricing
- portfolio 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
- billing: Annual only
- data api requests: 200/month included with Premium membership
- +2 more
- billing: Annual only
- data api requests: 500/month included with Premium Plus membership
- +2 more
- billing: Annual only
- data api requests: 2,000/month included with Professional membership
- requests: 100/month
- billing: Billed annually
- monthly request limit: No limit
- +10 more
- billing: Billed annually
- monthly request limit: No limit
- +1 more
- initial top up: $100 credit
- company profile: $0.10/request
- +10 more
$200/yr
Lower starting price
Plans & pricing
- earnings call summaries: 10
- call and ten ksearches: 10
- +1 more
- watchlist stocks: 700
- trial api calls: 100
Coverage overlap
Shared categories
8Where the two tools cover the same ground.
GuruFocus strengths
40What you only get with GuruFocus.
StockInsights.ai strengths
0What you only get with StockInsights.ai.
No unique categories.
Community category leaders
Vote sentiment comparison
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between GuruFocus and StockInsights.ai?
GuruFocus leans toward stock ideas, screeners, and ETF screeners, while StockInsights.ai puts more weight on AI research, AI chat, and improved filings. They overlap in 8 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do GuruFocus and StockInsights.ai cost?
Good news: both GuruFocus and StockInsights.ai have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Can I use GuruFocus or StockInsights.ai on my phone?
GuruFocus lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. StockInsights.ai doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web and API.
Do GuruFocus and StockInsights.ai 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 StockInsights.ai?
It depends on what you're after. Pick GuruFocus if stock ideas and screeners matter to you; go with StockInsights.ai if you prefer its overall approach. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do GuruFocus and StockInsights.ai cover?
Both cover stocks. GuruFocus also handles ETFs, bonds, and mutual funds.
Can I export data from GuruFocus and StockInsights.ai?
GuruFocus exports to CSV and Excel. StockInsights.ai is stingier about getting data out.
Can GuruFocus or StockInsights.ai connect to my broker?
GuruFocus syncs with brokers automatically. With StockInsights.ai, you're entering holdings by hand or importing files.
Which has a better stock screener: GuruFocus or StockInsights.ai?
GuruFocus has a stock screener for surfacing ideas; StockInsights.ai doesn't, and focuses its energy elsewhere.
Can I track my portfolio with GuruFocus or StockInsights.ai?
GuruFocus handles portfolio tracking. StockInsights.ai is really a research tool; you'd track your portfolio elsewhere.
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