VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON
Source checks: GuruFocus checked August 23, 2026 · Strike Money checked September 5, 2026
Tool Comparison
GuruFocus vs Strike Money
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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 do a lot of your research from your phone
- You want an API so you can script or automate things
Pick Strike Money instead if
Strike Money
Subscription · Web
- Delayed quotes won't cut it; you need real-time data
- You care about market sentiment, 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 Strike Money cover a lot of the same ground (5 shared categories, including screeners, stock comparison, and data visualizations), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. GuruFocus simply does more: 49 categories to Strike Money's 6, including stock ideas, ETF screeners, and top analysts, plus a mobile app. Strike Money counters by keeping things simpler.
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Key differences at a glance
- Free plan
- GuruFocus
- Broader coverage
- GuruFocus49 vs 6 categories
- Mobile app
- GuruFocus
- API access
- GuruFocus
- Real-time data
- Strike Money
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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 | 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 | — |
| 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, Advanced |
Best for | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +9 more | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +2 more |
Categories covered | 49 | 6 |
Regions | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa | APAC |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | 5 signals: Latency: End of Day, Granularity: EOD +3 more | 3 signals: Latency: Real-time and End of Day, Granularity: Minute and EOD +1 more |
Data partners | 5 partners: QuoteMedia, Morningstar +3 more | RRG Research |
Capabilities | 9 signals: Custom formulas, Ranking backtests +7 more | 3 signals: Universe builder, Factors: Momentum +1 more |
Security | Status page and Encryption in transit | — |
| Try it | Visit GuruFocus | Visit Strike Money |
Where each one shines
What GuruFocus and Strike Money each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What GuruFocus and Strike Money 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 Strike Money does best
- Compare Indian stocks, sectors, or indices with a benchmark on an official Relative Rotation Graph.
- Track relative strength, momentum, directional movement, and transitions between the four RRG quadrants.
- Use price-action scanners, breadth and diffusion indicators, sentiment tools, heatmaps, ratio charts, and FII/DII data.
- Review Indian stock fundamentals, technical data, volume, delivery, futures, and options in a browser.
- RRG and the other Pro analytics are subscription features after the seven-day trial.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for GuruFocus and Strike Money, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for GuruFocus and Strike Money, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsBondsMutual FundsOptionsFundsOther | StocksETFsOptionsFutures |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Retail TradersPro RetailLong-term InvestorsValue InvestorsQuality InvestorsDividend InvestorsAnalystsQuants/Developers+3 more | Retail TradersPro RetailDay TradersSwing Traders |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica | APAC |
Coverage details | Identifiers: Ticker and CIK | Countries: INExchanges: XNSE and XBOMIdentifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | End of Day | Real-timeEnd of Day |
Data granularity | EOD | MinuteEOD |
Pricing sources | ExchangeVendorModel | Not specified |
Data partners | QuoteMediaMorningstarRefinitivFREDSEC / local regulators | RRG Research |
| 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 curvesCredit ratings+1 more | Universe builderFactors: MomentumGreeks |
Vendor & support | GuruFocus.com, LLCCountry: United StatesFounded 2004Support: Email, Chat, Phone, and Forum | StrikeCountry: INFounded 2023Support: Email, Chat, and Phone |
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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 | INR 649/mo“Strike Pro — 1 month” |
| Tier 2 | $1398/yr≈ $116.50/mo“Premium Plus”billing: Annual only · data api requests: 500/month included with Premium Plus membership · +2 more | INR 3600“Strike Pro — 6 months” |
| Tier 3 | $200/mo“Data API Builder”billing: Billed annually · monthly request limit: No limit · +12 more | INR 5610/yr“Strike Pro — 1 year” |
| Tier 4 | $2448/yr≈ $204/mo“Professional”billing: Annual only · data api requests: 2,000/month included with Professional membership | INR 10200“Strike Pro — 2 years” |
| 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 | 7 days |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between GuruFocus and Strike Money?
GuruFocus leans toward stock ideas, screeners, and ETF screeners, while Strike Money puts more weight on screeners, data visualizations, and stock comparison. They overlap in 5 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
Is GuruFocus or Strike Money free to use?
GuruFocus has a free tier, so you can get started without paying anything. Strike Money is paid-only. If budget matters, start with GuruFocus and see how far it takes you before opening your wallet.
Can I use GuruFocus or Strike Money on my phone?
GuruFocus lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. Strike Money doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web.
Does GuruFocus or Strike Money have an API?
GuruFocus has an API for programmatic access and custom integrations. Strike Money doesn't, so you're working through its interface.
Should I choose GuruFocus or Strike Money?
It depends on what you're after. Pick GuruFocus if stock ideas and ETF screeners matter to you; go with Strike Money if you'd rather have market sentiment. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do GuruFocus and Strike Money cover?
Both cover stocks, ETFs, and options. GuruFocus also handles bonds, mutual funds, and funds. Strike Money adds futures on top.
Does GuruFocus or Strike Money have real-time data?
Strike Money offers real-time data, which matters if you trade actively. GuruFocus runs on delayed or end-of-day data, which is perfectly fine for longer-term investors who don't live and die by the tick.
Can I export data from GuruFocus and Strike Money?
GuruFocus exports to CSV and Excel. Strike Money is stingier about getting data out.
Is GuruFocus or Strike Money better for day trading?
Strike Money is the one positioned more for active traders. GuruFocus is the better fit if you care less about fast trading workflows and more about a calmer research process.
Which has a better stock screener: GuruFocus or Strike Money?
Both GuruFocus and Strike Money 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 Strike Money?
GuruFocus handles portfolio tracking. Strike Money is really a research tool; you'd track your portfolio elsewhere.
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