★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
Source check: StockInsights.ai checked August 4, 2026
Tool Comparison
GuruFocus vs StockInsights.ai
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GuruFocus
Free • From $549/yr · Web · Mobile · API
- 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
Pick StockInsights.ai instead if
StockInsights.ai
Free • From $200/yr · Web · API
- You want the cheaper way in: plans start at $17/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 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: 49 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.
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Key differences at a glance
- Cheaper paid plan
- StockInsights.ai$17/mo vs $45.75/mo
- Broader coverage
- GuruFocus49 vs 8 categories
- Mobile app
- GuruFocus
- Broker sync
- GuruFocus
- Asset coverage
- GuruFocusAdds ETFs and bonds
- Free plan
- Both
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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 $200/yr |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | 7 days | 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 | 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 | 49 | 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 | 9 signals: Custom formulas, Ranking backtests +7 more | AI summaries: Filings and Transcripts |
Security | Status page and Encryption in transit | — |
| Try it | Visit GuruFocus | Visit StockInsights.ai |
Where each one shines
What GuruFocus and StockInsights.ai each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What GuruFocus and StockInsights.ai 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 StockInsights.ai does best
- Support for asking questions across company filings and earnings transcripts.
- Reading access to AI-generated earnings-call summaries and AI-categorized 8-K filings.
- Latest SEC filing feeds and a full SEC filing dashboard on paid self-serve plans.
- Tracking watchlist alerts with free and paid limits.
- API documentation when integrating StockInsights.ai outputs into internal tools.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for GuruFocus and StockInsights.ai, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for GuruFocus and StockInsights.ai, 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 | 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 curvesCredit ratings+1 more | 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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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 | Free“Product Free”earnings call summaries: 10 · call and ten ksearches: 10 · +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 | $200/yr≈ $17/mo“Product Pro”watchlist stocks: 700 |
| Tier 2 | $1398/yr≈ $116.50/mo“Premium Plus”billing: Annual only · data api requests: 500/month included with Premium Plus membership · +2 more | — |
| 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” | Contact sales“Developer API”trial api calls: 100 |
| Free trial | 7 days | 7 days |
Questions we keep getting
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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