★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
Tool comparison edition
Tool Comparison
GuruFocus vs TIKR
GuruFocus
Best for ETF screeners and top analysts
Free • From $549/yr
TIKR
Best for screeners and stock ideas
Free • From $24.95/mo
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The verdict
The bottom line
GuruFocus and TIKR cover a lot of the same ground (18 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: 48 categories to TIKR's 18, including ETF screeners, top analysts, and ETF comparison, plus a mobile app. TIKR counters by starting cheaper at $24.95/mo.
Key differences at a glance
- Mobile app
- GuruFocus
- Cheaper paid plan
- TIKR$24.95/mo vs $45.75/mo
- Free trial
- GuruFocus7 days
- Broader coverage
- GuruFocus48 vs 18 categories
- API access
- GuruFocus
- Broker sync
- GuruFocus
Choose
GuruFocus if…
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
- You want an API so you can script or automate things
- You care about ETF screeners, top analysts, and ETF comparison, things TIKR doesn't offer
Comparison snapshot
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & plans | ||
Starting price | Free • From $549/yr | Free • From $24.95/mo |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | 7 days | — |
Plan limits | 38 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 +36 more | 33 limits: Free: geographic coverage: US only, Free: financial history years: 3 +31 more |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | Yes | No |
API access | Yes | No |
Broker sync | Yes | No |
Integrations | GuruFocus Data API, GuruFocus Excel Add-in +6 more | — |
| 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 | 48 | 18 |
Regions | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | 5 signals: Latency: End of Day, Granularity: EOD +3 more | — |
Data partners | 5 partners: QuoteMedia, Morningstar +3 more | 3 partners: S&P Global Market Intelligence, Morningstar +1 more |
Capabilities | 8 signals: Custom formulas, Ranking backtests +6 more | Universe builder |
Security | Status page and Encryption in transit | — |
| Try it | Visit GuruFocus | Visit TIKR |
Standout features
What GuruFocus does best
- Global value-investing research platform with historical financial and valuation data, screeners, charts, comparisons, institutional-investor trading histories, executive trading histories, market valuation data, economic indicators, and industry indicators.
- Large global coverage footprint: GuruFocus says it serves more than 1 million users worldwide, covers 100,000 stocks in 100 markets, tracks 8,000+ institutional investors’ trading histories, and tracks 15,000+ mutual fund holdings; API documentation separately describes 60,000+ companies across 9 regions.
- All-in-One Screener with 500+ filters across fundamentals, valuation, profitability, growth, dividends, guru holdings, insider trades, predefined value screens, custom filters, saved screens, downloadable results, and portfolio workflow integration.
- Screener backtesting for more than 80 countries, with U.S. backtests starting January 1, 2006 and non-U.S. country backtests generally starting January 1, 2016; parameters include stock count, ranking metric, sort order, start/end date, and rebalance frequency.
- GuruFocus states that screener backtests are designed to be free of survivorship bias by considering historical mergers, acquisitions, spin-offs, and delistings.
What TIKR does best
- Institutional‑quality fundamental database with S&P Global CapitalIQ–powered financials and Morningstar data on 100,000+ stocks across 92 countries and 136 exchanges, including full statements and ratios for most listed equities.
- Detailed Financials tab exposing Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow and Ratio views with configurable units/decimals and interactive tables, plus the ability to chart rows and compare multiple tickers over up to 20 years of history on Pro.
- Global equity screener covering 100,000+ stocks across 92 countries and 136 exchanges, allowing filters by region, industry, financials, ratios, valuation multiples, Wall Street forecasts, growth rates, margins and more, with “Browse All Data” to explore all available criteria.
- Valuation tooling with extensive forward and trailing multiples (e.g., EV/Sales, EV/EBITDA, P/FCF, P/E, REIT metrics like P/FFO and P/AFFO), historical multiple charts, peer comparisons via a Competitors tab and a Valuation Model Builder (Guided and Advanced) with plan‑based limits on saved models.
- Estimates tab showing aggregated, normalized (largely Non‑GAAP) Wall Street forecasts for revenue, EBITDA, EPS and other metrics alongside historical actuals, with access to 1, 2 or 4 years of forward projections depending on tier and Pro‑only breakdown and beats/misses review.
Data & access details
| 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 InvestorsGrowth InvestorsDividend InvestorsAnalystsFinancial Advisors+1 more |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica |
Coverage details | Identifiers: Ticker and CIK | Identifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | End of Day | Not specified |
Data granularity | EOD | Not specified |
Pricing sources | ExchangeVendorModel | Not specified |
Data partners | QuoteMediaMorningstarRefinitivFREDSEC / local regulators | S&P Global Market IntelligenceMorningstarReuters |
| 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 Excel Add-inGuruFocus Google Sheets Add-onSnapTradeSchwabFidelityRobinhoodInteractive Brokers | Not specified |
Export formats | CSVExcelJSON | Excel |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Status pageEncryption in transit | Not specified |
Capability signals | Custom formulasRanking backtestsUniverse builderFactors: Value, Quality, Momentum, and GrowthBroker syncMulti-currencyYield curvesAI summaries: Transcripts | Universe builder |
Vendor & support | GuruFocus.com, LLCCountry: United StatesFounded 2004Support: Email, Chat, Phone, and Forum | TIKRSupport: Email |
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Pricing breakdown
$549/yr
Starting price
Plans & pricing
- portfolio 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
- billing: Annual only
- data api requests: 200/month included with Premium membership
- +2 more
- billing: Annual only
- data api requests: 500/month included with Premium Plus membership
- +2 more
- billing: Annual only
- data api requests: 2,000/month included with Professional membership
- requests: 100/month
- billing: Billed annually
- canada add on: $100/month
- +8 more
- billing: Billed annually
- initial top up: $100 credit
- company profile: $0.10/request
- +11 more
$24.95/mo
Lower starting price
Plans & pricing
- geographic coverage: US only
- financial history years: 3
- +9 more
- geographic coverage: Global
- financial history years: 10
- +9 more
- geographic coverage: Global
- financial history years: 20
- +9 more
Coverage overlap
Shared categories
18GuruFocus strengths
30What you only get with GuruFocus.
TIKR strengths
0What you only get with TIKR.
No unique categories.
Community category leaders
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between GuruFocus and TIKR?
GuruFocus leans toward stock ideas, screeners, and ETF screeners, while TIKR puts more weight on screeners, stock ideas, and data visualizations. They overlap in 18 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do GuruFocus and TIKR cost?
Good news: both GuruFocus and TIKR have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Can I use GuruFocus or TIKR on my phone?
GuruFocus lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. TIKR doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web.
Does GuruFocus or TIKR have an API?
GuruFocus has an API for programmatic access and custom integrations. TIKR doesn't, so you're working through its interface.
Should I choose GuruFocus or TIKR?
It depends on what you're after. Pick GuruFocus if ETF screeners and top analysts matter to you; go with TIKR if you prefer its overall approach. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do GuruFocus and TIKR cover?
Both cover stocks. GuruFocus also handles ETFs, bonds, and mutual funds.
Can I export data from GuruFocus and TIKR?
Yes, both export to spreadsheets (Excel), which is handy if you like running your own numbers.
Can GuruFocus or TIKR connect to my broker?
GuruFocus syncs with brokers automatically. With TIKR, you're entering holdings by hand or importing files.
Are GuruFocus and TIKR 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 TIKR?
Both GuruFocus and TIKR 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 TIKR?
Yes, both do portfolio tracking: holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.
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