VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON
Tool details checked August 23, 2026
Tool Comparison
GuruFocus vs The Ledger Terminal
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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 want ETF screeners, top analysts, and ETF comparison.
Pick The Ledger Terminal instead if
The Ledger Terminal
Free • From $100.80/yr · Web
- You want the cheaper way in: plans start at $8.4/mo instead of $45.75/mo
- You want checklist and risk metrics.
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 The Ledger Terminal cover a lot of the same ground (15 shared categories, including stock ideas, screeners, and stock comparison), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. GuruFocus simply does more: 49 categories to The Ledger Terminal's 17, including ETF screeners, top analysts, and ETF comparison, plus a mobile app. The Ledger Terminal counters by starting cheaper at $8.4/mo.
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Key differences at a glance
- Cheaper paid plan
- The Ledger Terminal$8.4/mo vs $45.75/mo
- Broader coverage
- GuruFocus49 vs 17 categories
- Mobile app
- GuruFocus
- API access
- GuruFocus
- Broker sync
- GuruFocus
- Asset coverage
- GuruFocusAdds ETFs and bonds
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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 $100.80/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 | 9 limits: Free: anonymous daily stock views: 1, Free: authenticated daily stock views: 6 +7 more |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | Yes | No |
API access | Yes | No |
Broker sync | Yes | No |
Integrations | GuruFocus Data API, GuruFocus MCP Server +3 more | SEC EDGAR source links and Third-party financial data |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +9 more | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +7 more |
Categories covered | 49 | 17 |
Regions | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa | North America, Europe |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | 5 signals: Latency: End of Day, Granularity: EOD +3 more | 3 signals: Latency: End of Day, Granularity: EOD +1 more |
Data partners | 5 partners: QuoteMedia, Morningstar +3 more | 3 partners: SEC EDGAR, Third-party financial data +1 more |
Capabilities | 9 signals: Custom formulas, Ranking backtests +7 more | Universe builder and Factors: Value, Quality, Growth, and Size |
Security | Status page and Encryption in transit | Data residency: EU and Other and Encryption in transit |
| Try it | Visit GuruFocus | Visit The Ledger Terminal |
Where each one shines
What GuruFocus and The Ledger Terminal each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What GuruFocus and The Ledger Terminal 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 The Ledger Terminal does best
- Direct access to one-page stock tearsheets that combine business description, historical financials, valuation visuals, quality checks, SEC filing links, and relevant news.
- More than 10,000 US stocks, plus UK companies sourced from ESEF filings.
- Review SEC EDGAR-derived financial-statement history with source filing links, automated QA checks, annual and quarterly data, and trailing twelve months where available.
- Log-scale valuation charts to compare price against fair value views such as P/E, P/FCF, P/CF, and P/OE owner earnings.
- Support for applying a 9-point quality checklist covering profitability, growth, capital efficiency, shareholder returns, fair value, and balance-sheet health.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for GuruFocus and The Ledger Terminal, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for GuruFocus and The Ledger Terminal, 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 RetailLong-term InvestorsValue InvestorsQuality InvestorsGrowth InvestorsDividend InvestorsAnalysts+1 more |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica | North AmericaEurope |
Coverage details | Identifiers: Ticker and CIK | Countries: US and GBIdentifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | End of Day | End of Day |
Data granularity | EOD | EOD |
Pricing sources | ExchangeVendorModel | VendorModel |
Data partners | QuoteMediaMorningstarRefinitivFREDSEC / local regulators | SEC EDGARThird-party financial dataFinancial outlets and wire services |
| Access & integrations | ||
API protocols | REST | Not specified |
API auth & delivery | Auth: APIKeySDKs: Python and GoDocs | Not specified |
Import methods | CSVBrokerOAuthManual | Manual |
Integrations | GuruFocus Data APIGuruFocus MCP ServerGuruFocus Excel Add-inGuruFocus Google Sheets Add-onSnapTrade | SEC EDGAR source linksThird-party financial data |
Export formats | CSVExcelJSON | Excel |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Status pageEncryption in transit | Data residency: EU and OtherEncryption in transit |
Capability signals | Custom formulasRanking backtestsUniverse builderFactors: Value, Quality, Momentum, and GrowthBroker syncMulti-currencyYield curvesCredit ratings+1 more | Universe builderFactors: Value, Quality, Growth, and Size |
Vendor & support | GuruFocus.com, LLCCountry: United StatesFounded 2004Support: Email, Chat, Phone, and Forum | The Ledger TerminalCountry: PortugalSupport: 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 | Freeanonymous daily stock views: 1 · authenticated daily stock views: 6 · +2 more |
| Entry paid plan | $549/yr≈ $45.75/mo“Premium”billing: Annual only · data api requests: 200/month included with Premium membership · +2 more | $100.80/yr≈ $8.40/mo“Pro (Annual)”public starting price monthly usd: 12 · introductory first year usd: 100.8 · +3 more |
| 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” | — |
| Free trial | 7 days | 7 days |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between GuruFocus and The Ledger Terminal?
GuruFocus leans toward stock ideas, screeners, and ETF screeners, while The Ledger Terminal puts more weight on stock ideas, screeners, and stock comparison. They overlap in 15 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do GuruFocus and The Ledger Terminal cost?
Good news: both GuruFocus and The Ledger Terminal have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Can I use GuruFocus or The Ledger Terminal on my phone?
GuruFocus lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. The Ledger Terminal doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web.
Does GuruFocus or The Ledger Terminal have an API?
GuruFocus has an API for programmatic access and custom integrations. The Ledger Terminal doesn't, so you're working through its interface.
Should I choose GuruFocus or The Ledger Terminal?
It depends on what you're after. Pick GuruFocus if ETF screeners and top analysts matter to you; go with The Ledger Terminal if you'd rather have checklist and risk metrics. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do GuruFocus and The Ledger Terminal cover?
Both cover stocks. GuruFocus also handles ETFs, bonds, and mutual funds.
Can I export data from GuruFocus and The Ledger Terminal?
Yes, both export to spreadsheets (Excel), which is handy if you like running your own numbers.
Can GuruFocus or The Ledger Terminal connect to my broker?
GuruFocus syncs with brokers automatically. With The Ledger Terminal, you're entering holdings by hand or importing files.
Are GuruFocus and The Ledger Terminal 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 The Ledger Terminal?
Both GuruFocus and The Ledger Terminal 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 The Ledger Terminal?
GuruFocus handles portfolio tracking. The Ledger Terminal is really a research tool; you'd track your portfolio elsewhere.
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