VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON
Tool details checked August 23, 2026
Tool Comparison
GuruFocus vs This Is Not SEDAR
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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 stock ideas, screeners, and ETF screeners.
Pick This Is Not SEDAR instead if
This Is Not SEDAR
Free • Contact for pricing · Web
- You want regulatory filings monitoring.
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 simply does more: 49 categories to This Is Not SEDAR's 2, including stock ideas, screeners, and ETF screeners, plus a mobile app. This Is Not SEDAR counters by being completely free. On paper they're closely matched, so let pricing, platform fit, and the details below break the tie.
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Key differences at a glance
- Mobile app
- GuruFocus
- Free trial
- GuruFocus7 days
- Broader coverage
- GuruFocus49 vs 2 categories
- API access
- GuruFocus
- Broker sync
- GuruFocus
- Global coverage
- 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 | Free • Contact for pricing |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | 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 | 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 | 49 | 2 |
Regions | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa | North America |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | 5 signals: Latency: End of Day, Granularity: EOD +3 more | — |
Data partners | 5 partners: QuoteMedia, Morningstar +3 more | — |
Capabilities | 9 signals: Custom formulas, Ranking backtests +7 more | — |
Security | Status page and Encryption in transit | — |
| Try it | Visit GuruFocus | Visit This Is Not SEDAR |
Where each one shines
What GuruFocus and This Is Not SEDAR each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What GuruFocus and This Is Not SEDAR 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 This Is Not SEDAR does best
- Browse recent Canadian filings by company, category, filing date, and headline.
- Company search and company pages that organize filings, financial results, and related market context.
- SEDI insider-activity views and prospectus discovery alongside the main filing feed.
- Use the independent interface to find documents, then validate important records on official SEDAR+.
- Tracking Canadian stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, and fund filings across major Canadian listing venues where represented by the filings universe.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for GuruFocus and This Is Not SEDAR, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for GuruFocus and This Is Not SEDAR, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsBondsMutual FundsOptionsFundsOther | StocksETFsMutual FundsFunds |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Retail TradersPro RetailLong-term InvestorsValue InvestorsQuality InvestorsDividend InvestorsAnalystsQuants/Developers+3 more | Not specified |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica | North America |
Coverage details | Identifiers: Ticker and CIK | Countries: CAIdentifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | End of Day | Not specified |
Data granularity | EOD | Not specified |
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 | Not specified |
Integrations | GuruFocus Data APIGuruFocus MCP ServerGuruFocus Excel Add-inGuruFocus Google Sheets Add-onSnapTrade | Not specified |
Export formats | CSVExcelJSON | PDF |
| 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 | Not specified |
Vendor & support | GuruFocus.com, LLCCountry: United StatesFounded 2004Support: Email, Chat, Phone, and Forum | This Is Not SEDAR |
Curation ratings | Not specified | Methodology 2/5Reliability 3/5UX 3/5 |
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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“Public / account access” |
| Entry paid plan | $549/yr≈ $45.75/mo“Premium”billing: Annual only · data api requests: 200/month included with Premium membership · +2 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” | Contact sales“Institutional access” |
| Free trial | 7 days | — |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between GuruFocus and This Is Not SEDAR?
GuruFocus leans toward stock ideas, screeners, and ETF screeners, while This Is Not SEDAR puts more weight on regulatory filings monitoring and improved filings. They overlap in 1 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do GuruFocus and This Is Not SEDAR cost?
Good news: both GuruFocus and This Is Not SEDAR have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Can I use GuruFocus or This Is Not SEDAR on my phone?
GuruFocus lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. This Is Not SEDAR doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web.
Does GuruFocus or This Is Not SEDAR have an API?
GuruFocus has an API for programmatic access and custom integrations. This Is Not SEDAR doesn't, so you're working through its interface.
Should I choose GuruFocus or This Is Not SEDAR?
It depends on what you're after. Pick GuruFocus if stock ideas and screeners matter to you; go with This Is Not SEDAR if you'd rather have regulatory filings monitoring. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do GuruFocus and This Is Not SEDAR cover?
Both cover stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, and funds. GuruFocus also handles bonds, options, and other.
Which covers international markets: GuruFocus or This Is Not SEDAR?
GuruFocus has documented international coverage (North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, and more), so it's the safer bet if you hold non-US stocks. This Is Not SEDAR is more region-specific, mainly North America.
Can I export data from GuruFocus and This Is Not SEDAR?
GuruFocus exports to CSV and Excel. This Is Not SEDAR is stingier about getting data out.
Can GuruFocus or This Is Not SEDAR connect to my broker?
GuruFocus syncs with brokers automatically. With This Is Not SEDAR, you're entering holdings by hand or importing files.
Which has a better stock screener: GuruFocus or This Is Not SEDAR?
GuruFocus has a stock screener for surfacing ideas; This Is Not SEDAR doesn't, and focuses its energy elsewhere.
Can I track my portfolio with GuruFocus or This Is Not SEDAR?
GuruFocus handles portfolio tracking. This Is Not SEDAR is really a research tool; you'd track your portfolio elsewhere.
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