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GuruFocus vs Tiingo
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GuruFocus
Free • From $549/yr · Web · Mobile · API
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
- You care about stock ideas, screeners, and ETF screeners, things Tiingo doesn't offer
- You're a long-term investor who cares more about fundamentals than headlines
Pick Tiingo instead if
Tiingo
Free • From $30/mo · Web · API
- You want the cheaper way in: plans start at $30/mo instead of $45.75/mo
- Delayed quotes won't cut it; you need real-time data
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 Tiingo cover a lot of the same ground (4 shared categories, including news, APIs & data feeds, and dividends), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. GuruFocus simply does more: 48 categories to Tiingo's 4, including stock ideas, screeners, and ETF screeners, plus a mobile app. Tiingo counters by starting cheaper at $30/mo.
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Key differences at a glance
- Cheaper paid plan
- Tiingo$30/mo vs $45.75/mo
- Free trial
- GuruFocus7 days
- Broader coverage
- GuruFocus48 vs 4 categories
- Mobile app
- GuruFocus
- Real-time data
- Tiingo
- 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 | Free • From $30/mo |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | 7 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: Power (Individual): annual price usd: 300, Business / Organization: annual price usd: 499 +1 more |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | Yes | No |
API access | Yes | Yes |
Broker sync | Yes | No |
Integrations | GuruFocus Data API, GuruFocus MCP Server +3 more | AmiBroker |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +9 more | — |
Categories covered | 48 | 4 |
Regions | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa | North America, APAC |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | 5 signals: Latency: End of Day, Granularity: EOD +3 more | 3 signals: Latency: Streaming, Real-time, and End of Day, Granularity: Tick and EOD +1 more |
Data partners | 5 partners: QuoteMedia, Morningstar +3 more | — |
Capabilities | 8 signals: Custom formulas, Ranking backtests +6 more | — |
Security | Status page and Encryption in transit | Status page |
| Try it | Visit GuruFocus | Visit Tiingo |
Where each one shines
What GuruFocus and Tiingo each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What GuruFocus and Tiingo 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 Tiingo does best
- End-of-day price APIs with proprietary error checking and broad historical coverage for U.S. stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, ADRs, and supported international data.
- Access to corporate-actions data for dividends and splits, including historical and announced events where covered.
- Stream or request IEX real-time U.S. equity data through REST and WebSocket endpoints.
- Access to real-time and historical forex data for 140+ currency pairs.
- Crypto REST and WebSocket APIs that aggregate data from multiple exchanges.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for GuruFocus and Tiingo, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for GuruFocus and Tiingo, side by side.| 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 | Not specified |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica | North AmericaAPAC |
Coverage details | Identifiers: Ticker and CIK | Countries: US and CNIdentifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | End of Day | StreamingReal-timeEnd of Day |
Data granularity | EOD | TickEOD |
Pricing sources | ExchangeVendorModel | Not specified |
Data partners | QuoteMediaMorningstarRefinitivFREDSEC / local regulators | Not specified |
| Access & integrations | ||
API protocols | REST | RESTWebSocket |
API auth & delivery | Auth: APIKeySDKs: Python and GoDocs | Auth: APIKeySDKs: Python |
Import methods | CSVBrokerOAuthManual | Not specified |
Integrations | GuruFocus Data APIGuruFocus MCP ServerGuruFocus Excel Add-inGuruFocus Google Sheets Add-onSnapTrade | AmiBroker |
Export formats | CSVExcelJSON | JSONCSV |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Status pageEncryption in transit | Status page |
Capability signals | Custom formulasRanking backtestsUniverse builderFactors: Value, Quality, Momentum, and GrowthBroker syncMulti-currencyYield curvesAI summaries: Transcripts | Not specified |
Vendor & support | GuruFocus.com, LLCCountry: United StatesFounded 2004Support: Email, Chat, Phone, and Forum | Tiingo Inc.Country: USFounded 2014Support: Email |
Curation ratings | Not specified | Methodology 4/5Reliability 4/5UX 4/5 |
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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“Starter” |
| Entry paid plan | $549/yr≈ $45.75/mo“Premium”billing: Annual only · data api requests: 200/month included with Premium membership · +2 more | $30/mo“Power (Individual)”annual price usd: 300 |
| 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 | $50/mo“Business / Organization”annual price usd: 499 · commercial use: Internal business/organization use |
| Tier 3 | $200/mo“Data API Builder”billing: Billed annually · monthly request limit: No limit · +10 more | — |
| 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 | — |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between GuruFocus and Tiingo?
GuruFocus leans toward stock ideas, screeners, and ETF screeners, while Tiingo puts more weight on APIs & data feeds, news, and dividends. They overlap in 4 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do GuruFocus and Tiingo cost?
Good news: both GuruFocus and Tiingo have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Can I use GuruFocus or Tiingo on my phone?
GuruFocus lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. Tiingo doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web and API.
Do GuruFocus and Tiingo 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 Tiingo?
It depends on what you're after. Pick GuruFocus if stock ideas and screeners matter to you; go with Tiingo if you prefer its overall approach. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do GuruFocus and Tiingo cover?
Both cover stocks, ETFs, and mutual funds. GuruFocus also handles bonds, options, and funds. Tiingo adds cryptos and currencies on top.
Does GuruFocus or Tiingo have real-time data?
Tiingo 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 Tiingo?
Yes, both export to spreadsheets (CSV), which is handy if you like running your own numbers.
Can GuruFocus or Tiingo connect to my broker?
GuruFocus syncs with brokers automatically. With Tiingo, you're entering holdings by hand or importing files.
Which has a better stock screener: GuruFocus or Tiingo?
GuruFocus has a stock screener for surfacing ideas; Tiingo doesn't, and focuses its energy elsewhere.
Can I track my portfolio with GuruFocus or Tiingo?
GuruFocus handles portfolio tracking. Tiingo is really a research tool; you'd track your portfolio elsewhere.
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