VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ FINANCIAL TOOLS & SERVICES DIRECTORY ★

PRICE: 5 CENTS

Sunday, October 5, 2025

Head-to-head

GuruFocus vs TIKR comparison

Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.

Quick takeaways

GuruFocus adds Stock Ideas, Stock Comparison, Portfolio, Backtesting, US Government Trades, Alerts, Calendar, GDP, Interest Rates, Inflation Rates, Unemployment Rates, Commitment of Traders (COT), Yield Curves, Scores, Insider Data, 13F, ETF Overview, ETF Holdings, APIs & SDKs, and Sheets / Excel Add-ins coverage that TIKR skips.

TIKR includes Watchlist, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Price Targets, Analyst Recommendations, and Dividends categories that GuruFocus omits.

GuruFocus highlights: All-in-One Screener with hundreds of filters, historical screening, and custom filter creation., Backtesting with survivorship-bias-free data. Windows vary by plan: up to 3 years for Premium and up to 10 years for Premium Plus. Global coverage spans 80+ countries., and Guru portfolios tracking 13F and mutual fund holdings, real-time picks, and portfolio downloads to Excel..

TIKR is known for: Global equity screener spanning ~100,000 stocks across 92 countries and 136 exchanges., Tiered plans: Free (US-only, five years of data), Plus (global markets, 10 years), Pro (global, 20 years, five years of estimates)., and Analyst estimates available by tier: two years (Free), three years (Plus), five years (Pro). Data is standardized by S&P Capital IQ..

GuruFocus ships a mobile app. TIKR is web/desktop only.

GuruFocus

gurufocus.com

Editor’s pick Hands-on review

A global equity research and value-investing platform with robust screening, backtesting, and portfolio tools. Features and data access depend on plan tier—Premium vs. Premium Plus—while enterprise-level users can license data directly via API. Add-ins for Excel and Google Sheets extend workflows, though usage caps apply to lower tiers. Alerts and mobile apps are included across paid plans.

Platforms

Web

Mobile

API

Pricing

Free

Subscription

Quick highlights

All-in-One Screener with hundreds of filters, historical screening, and custom filter creation.
Backtesting with survivorship-bias-free data. Windows vary by plan: up to 3 years for Premium and up to 10 years for Premium Plus. Global coverage spans 80+ countries.
Guru portfolios tracking 13F and mutual fund holdings, real-time picks, and portfolio downloads to Excel.
Specialty trackers for insider trading and U.S. politician trades.
ETF profiles with current and historical holdings, including N-PORT data and timestamps.

Community votes (overall)

0% upvotes 0% downvotes

You haven't voted yet

View full profile Visit site

TIKR

tikr.com

Editor’s pick Hands-on review

A global equities research terminal and screener covering more than 100,000 stocks. Free plans are limited to US coverage, while Plus expands to global markets with 10 years of history, and Pro extends to 20 years, five years of analyst estimates, full transcript history with search, Excel exports, and deep fund ownership search. The platform is web-only, with no public API or dedicated mobile app.

Platforms

Web

Pricing

Free

Subscription

Quick highlights

Global equity screener spanning ~100,000 stocks across 92 countries and 136 exchanges.
Tiered plans: Free (US-only, five years of data), Plus (global markets, 10 years), Pro (global, 20 years, five years of estimates).
Analyst estimates available by tier: two years (Free), three years (Plus), five years (Pro). Data is standardized by S&P Capital IQ.
Transcript access by tier: 90 days (Free), three years (Plus), or full searchable history (Pro).
Ownership data includes Top 40 “guru” funds on Free, with Pro unlocking 10,000+ fund filings and international disclosures.

Community votes (overall)

0% upvotes 0% downvotes

You haven't voted yet

View full profile Visit site

Overlap

Shared focus areas

6 overlaps

Mutual strengths include Screeners, Investor Holdings, and News plus 3 more areas.

Where they differ

GuruFocus

Distinct strengths include:

All-in-One Screener with hundreds of filters, historical screening, and custom filter creation.
Backtesting with survivorship-bias-free data. Windows vary by plan: up to 3 years for Premium and up to 10 years for Premium Plus. Global coverage spans 80+ countries.
Guru portfolios tracking 13F and mutual fund holdings, real-time picks, and portfolio downloads to Excel.
Specialty trackers for insider trading and U.S. politician trades.

TIKR

Distinct strengths include:

Watchlist

Analyst Forecasts

Analyst Price Targets

Analyst Recommendations

Dividends

Global equity screener spanning ~100,000 stocks across 92 countries and 136 exchanges.
Tiered plans: Free (US-only, five years of data), Plus (global markets, 10 years), Pro (global, 20 years, five years of estimates).
Analyst estimates available by tier: two years (Free), three years (Plus), five years (Pro). Data is standardized by S&P Capital IQ.
Transcript access by tier: 90 days (Free), three years (Plus), or full searchable history (Pro).

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	GuruFocus	TIKR
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: Screeners, Investor Holdings, News, Financials, Valuation Models, Transcripts Unique: Stock Ideas, Stock Comparison, Portfolio, Backtesting, US Government Trades, Alerts, Calendar, GDP, Interest Rates, Inflation Rates, Unemployment Rates, Commitment of Traders (COT), Yield Curves, Scores, Insider Data, 13F, ETF Overview, ETF Holdings, APIs & SDKs, Sheets / Excel Add-ins	Shared: Screeners, Investor Holdings, News, Financials, Valuation Models, Transcripts Unique: Watchlist, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Price Targets, Analyst Recommendations, Dividends
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds	Stocks
Experience levels Who each product is built for	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Platforms Where you can access the product	Web, Mobile, API	Web
Pricing High-level pricing models	Free, Subscription	Free, Subscription
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor	Unique All-in-One Screener with hundreds of filters, historical screening, and custom filter creation. Backtesting with survivorship-bias-free data. Windows vary by plan: up to 3 years for Premium and up to 10 years for Premium Plus. Global coverage spans 80+ countries. Guru portfolios tracking 13F and mutual fund holdings, real-time picks, and portfolio downloads to Excel. Specialty trackers for insider trading and U.S. politician trades. ETF profiles with current and historical holdings, including N-PORT data and timestamps. Valuation and scoring tools: discounted cash flow calculators, GF Value, and GF Score frameworks.	Unique Global equity screener spanning ~100,000 stocks across 92 countries and 136 exchanges. Tiered plans: Free (US-only, five years of data), Plus (global markets, 10 years), Pro (global, 20 years, five years of estimates). Analyst estimates available by tier: two years (Free), three years (Plus), five years (Pro). Data is standardized by S&P Capital IQ. Transcript access by tier: 90 days (Free), three years (Plus), or full searchable history (Pro). Ownership data includes Top 40 “guru” funds on Free, with Pro unlocking 10,000+ fund filings and international disclosures. Custom market newsfeeds with Reuters-sourced real-time coverage.
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat	Yes	Yes
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists	Highlighted	Highlighted

Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do GuruFocus and TIKR both support?

Both platforms cover Screeners, Investor Holdings, News, Financials, Valuation Models, and Transcripts workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.

Do GuruFocus and TIKR require subscriptions?

Both GuruFocus and TIKR keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.

Which tool has mobile access?

GuruFocus ships a dedicated mobile experience, while TIKR focuses on web or desktop access.

What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?

GuruFocus differentiates itself with All-in-One Screener with hundreds of filters, historical screening, and custom filter creation., Backtesting with survivorship-bias-free data. Windows vary by plan: up to 3 years for Premium and up to 10 years for Premium Plus. Global coverage spans 80+ countries., and Guru portfolios tracking 13F and mutual fund holdings, real-time picks, and portfolio downloads to Excel., whereas TIKR stands out for Global equity screener spanning ~100,000 stocks across 92 countries and 136 exchanges., Tiered plans: Free (US-only, five years of data), Plus (global markets, 10 years), Pro (global, 20 years, five years of estimates)., and Analyst estimates available by tier: two years (Free), three years (Plus), five years (Pro). Data is standardized by S&P Capital IQ..

Keep exploring

Stay on top of related tools

Browse the categories and profiles that overlap most with this comparison to round out your shortlist.