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Tool Comparison
GuruFocus vs Stockopedia
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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 an API so you can script or automate things
- You care about ETF screeners, top analysts, and stock comparison, things Stockopedia doesn't offer
Pick Stockopedia instead if
Stockopedia
Subscription · Web · Mobile
- You care about checklist, 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 Stockopedia cover a lot of the same ground (15 shared categories, including stock ideas, screeners, and data visualizations), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. GuruFocus simply does more: 48 categories to Stockopedia's 16, including ETF screeners, top analysts, and stock comparison. Stockopedia counters by keeping things simpler.
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Key differences at a glance
- Free plan
- GuruFocus
- Broader coverage
- GuruFocus48 vs 16 categories
- API access
- GuruFocus
- Broker sync
- 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 | Subscription |
Free tier | Yes | No |
Free trial | 7 days | 14 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 | 3 limits: Europe incl UK (Annual): stock reports: 9,000+, US and Europe incl UK (Annual): stock reports: 19,000+ +1 more |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | Yes | Yes |
API access | Yes | No |
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 | — |
Categories covered | 48 | 16 |
Regions | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa | Europe, North America, APAC |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | 5 signals: Latency: End of Day, Granularity: EOD +3 more | 4 signals: Latency: 15-min Delayed and End of Day, Granularity: EOD +2 more |
Data partners | 5 partners: QuoteMedia, Morningstar +3 more | — |
Capabilities | 8 signals: Custom formulas, Ranking backtests +6 more | Universe builder and Factors: Value, Quality, and Momentum |
Security | Status page and Encryption in transit | — |
| Try it | Visit GuruFocus | Visit Stockopedia |
Where each one shines
What GuruFocus and Stockopedia each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What GuruFocus and Stockopedia 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 Stockopedia does best
- StockRanks to compare stocks through Quality, Value, and Momentum ratings, with additional risk ratings and style classifications.
- Research coverage for companies through StockReports that combine ranks, financials, forecasts, charts, news, valuation context, risk flags, and key investment signals.
- Screening for stocks with more than 350 criteria across fundamentals, valuation, quality, momentum, dividends, technicals, forecasts, and market data.
- Starting point: prebuilt GuruScreens and strategy templates when you want proven screening recipes instead of building every rule from scratch.
- Tracking portfolios with Folios, time-weighted returns, company announcements, reporting calendars, holdings context, and portfolio-level monitoring.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for GuruFocus and Stockopedia, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for GuruFocus and Stockopedia, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsBondsMutual FundsOptionsFundsOther | StocksETFsClosed-End Funds |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Retail TradersPro RetailLong-term InvestorsValue InvestorsQuality InvestorsDividend InvestorsAnalystsQuants/Developers+3 more | Not specified |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica | EuropeNorth AmericaAPAC |
Coverage details | Identifiers: Ticker and CIK | Identifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | End of Day | 15-min DelayedEnd of Day |
Data granularity | EOD | EOD |
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 | CSVManual |
Integrations | GuruFocus Data APIGuruFocus MCP ServerGuruFocus Excel Add-inGuruFocus Google Sheets Add-onSnapTrade | Not specified |
Export formats | CSVExcelJSON | CSVExcel |
| 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 builderFactors: Value, Quality, and Momentum |
Vendor & support | GuruFocus.com, LLCCountry: United StatesFounded 2004Support: Email, Chat, Phone, and Forum | Stockopedia LtdCountry: United KingdomSupport: Email and Chat |
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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 | €550/yr“Europe incl UK (Annual)”stock reports: 9,000+ |
| 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 | €725/yr“US and Europe incl UK (Annual)”stock reports: 19,000+ |
| Tier 3 | $200/mo“Data API Builder”billing: Billed annually · monthly request limit: No limit · +10 more | Subscription“Custom (regions)”stock reports: Up to 35,000+ |
| 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 · stock daily prices: $0.05/request · +16 more | — |
| Custom / enterprise | Contact sales“Custom API / Enterprise Package” | — |
| Free trial | 7 days | 14 days |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between GuruFocus and Stockopedia?
GuruFocus leans toward stock ideas, screeners, and ETF screeners, while Stockopedia puts more weight on screeners, stock ideas, and financials. They overlap in 15 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
Is GuruFocus or Stockopedia free to use?
GuruFocus has a free tier, so you can get started without paying anything. Stockopedia is paid-only. If budget matters, start with GuruFocus and see how far it takes you before opening your wallet.
Does GuruFocus or Stockopedia have an API?
GuruFocus has an API for programmatic access and custom integrations. Stockopedia doesn't, so you're working through its interface.
Should I choose GuruFocus or Stockopedia?
It depends on what you're after. Pick GuruFocus if ETF screeners and top analysts matter to you; go with Stockopedia if you'd rather have checklist. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do GuruFocus and Stockopedia cover?
Both cover stocks and ETFs. GuruFocus also handles bonds, mutual funds, and options. Stockopedia adds closed-end funds on top.
Can I export data from GuruFocus and Stockopedia?
Yes, both export to spreadsheets (CSV and Excel), which is handy if you like running your own numbers.
Can GuruFocus or Stockopedia connect to my broker?
GuruFocus syncs with brokers automatically. With Stockopedia, you're entering holdings by hand or importing files.
Which has a better stock screener: GuruFocus or Stockopedia?
Both GuruFocus and Stockopedia 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 Stockopedia?
Yes, both do portfolio tracking: holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.
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