VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON
Source checks: GuruFocus checked September 24, 2026 · Tickeron checked August 23, 2026
Tool Comparison
GuruFocus vs Tickeron
Pick GuruFocus if
GuruFocus
Free • From $549/yr · Web · Mobile · API
- You want ETF screeners, top analysts, and ETF comparison.
- You're a long-term investor who cares more about fundamentals than headlines
Pick Tickeron if
Tickeron
Free • From $20/mo · Web · Mobile · API
- You want the cheaper way in: plans start at $20/mo instead of $45.75/mo
- Delayed quotes won't cut it; you need real-time data
- You want auto-trading & bots, copy/social trading, and paper trading.
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 Tickeron cover a lot of the same ground (11 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 Tickeron's 15, including ETF screeners, top analysts, and ETF comparison. Tickeron counters by starting cheaper at $20/mo.
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Key differences at a glance
- Cheaper paid plan
- Tickeron$20/mo vs $45.75/mo
- Broader coverage
- GuruFocus49 vs 15 categories
- Real-time data
- Tickeron
- Broker sync
- GuruFocus
- 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
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & plans | ||
Starting price | Free • From $549/yr | Free • From $20/mo |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | 7 days | 14 days |
Plan limits | 57 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 +55 more | — |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | Yes | Yes |
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 +2 more |
Categories covered | 49 | 15 |
Regions | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa | — |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | 5 signals: Latency: End of Day, Granularity: EOD +3 more | Latency: Real-time and End of Day and Granularity: Minute and EOD |
Data partners | 5 partners: QuoteMedia, Morningstar +3 more | — |
Capabilities | 9 signals: Custom formulas, Ranking backtests +7 more | Universe builder |
Security | Status page and Encryption in transit | — |
| Try it | Visit GuruFocus | Visit Tickeron |
Where each one shines
What GuruFocus and Tickeron each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
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 Tickeron does best
- AI Robots publish open and closed simulated trades, potential-profit targets, stop-loss levels, and alerts.
- The AI Screener covers stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, cryptocurrencies, and currency pairs.
- Real Time Patterns scans intraday charts from five-minute through daily intervals and reports breakout prices, target prices, and historical pattern statistics.
- The Trend Prediction Engine produces one-week or one-month directional opinions from end-of-day data.
- The Pattern Search Engine scans end-of-day charts for formations and reports breakout and target prices.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for GuruFocus and Tickeron, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsBondsMutual FundsOptionsFundsOther | StocksETFsMutual FundsCryptosCurrencies |
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 | Not specified |
Coverage details | Identifiers: Ticker and CIK | Identifiers: 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 | 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 | 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 builder |
Vendor & support | GuruFocus.com, LLCCountry: United StatesFounded 2004Support: Email, Chat, Phone, and Forum | Tickeron Inc.Country: United StatesSupport: Email 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
| 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“Member” |
| Entry paid plan | $549/yr≈ $45.75/mo“Premium”billing: Annual only · region price: $549/year for USA, Asia, or Europe; $369/year for several other regions · +7 more | $20/mo“Real Time Patterns (Standalone)” |
| Tier 2 | $200/mo“Data API Builder”billing: Billed annually · monthly request limit: No limit · +12 more | $30/mo“Trend Prediction Engine (Standalone)” |
| Tier 3 | $2000/mo“Data API Commercial”billing: Billed annually · monthly request limit: No limit · +1 more | $30/mo“Pattern Search Engine (Standalone)” |
| Tier 4 | Subscription“Premium Plus”billing: Annual only · public price: Current rendered pricing could not establish the Premium Plus amount · +4 more | $80/mo“Beginner” |
| Tier 5 | Subscription“Professional”billing: Annual only · public price: Current rendered pricing could not establish the Professional amount · +1 more | $90/mo“Swing Trader” |
| Tier 6 | $100 per unit“Data API Pay As You Go”initial top up: $100 credit · stock daily prices: $0.05/request · +16 more | $250/mo“Day Trader” |
| Tier 7 | — | Subscription“Expert” |
| Top plan | — | Subscription“Daily Trade Signal Feed” |
| 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 Tickeron?
GuruFocus leans toward stock ideas, screeners, and ETF screeners, while Tickeron puts more weight on screeners, stock ideas, and stock comparison. They overlap in 11 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do GuruFocus and Tickeron cost?
Good news: both GuruFocus and Tickeron have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Do GuruFocus and Tickeron 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 Tickeron?
It depends on what you're after. Pick GuruFocus if ETF screeners and top analysts matter to you; go with Tickeron if you'd rather have auto-trading & bots and copy/social trading. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do GuruFocus and Tickeron cover?
Both cover stocks, ETFs, and mutual funds. GuruFocus also handles bonds, options, and funds. Tickeron adds cryptos and currencies on top.
Does GuruFocus or Tickeron have real-time data?
Tickeron 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 Tickeron?
GuruFocus exports to CSV and Excel. Tickeron is stingier about getting data out.
Can GuruFocus or Tickeron connect to my broker?
GuruFocus syncs with brokers automatically. With Tickeron, you're entering holdings by hand or importing files.
Is GuruFocus or Tickeron better for day trading?
Tickeron 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 Tickeron?
Both GuruFocus and Tickeron 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 Tickeron?
Yes, both do portfolio tracking: holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.
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