★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
Source check: Trackinsight checked August 4, 2026
Tool Comparison
GuruFocus vs Trackinsight
Pick GuruFocus if
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 top analysts, things Trackinsight doesn't offer
Pick Trackinsight if
Trackinsight
Free • Contact for pricing · Web · API
- You care about ETF factors, factor exposure, and ESG ratings, things GuruFocus doesn't offer
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 Trackinsight cover a lot of the same ground (11 shared categories, including ETF screeners, ETF comparison, and data visualizations), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. GuruFocus simply does more: 49 categories to Trackinsight's 14, including stock ideas, screeners, and top analysts, plus a mobile app. Trackinsight counters by being completely free.
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Key differences at a glance
- Mobile app
- GuruFocus
- Free trial
- GuruFocus7 days
- Broader coverage
- GuruFocus49 vs 14 categories
- Broker sync
- GuruFocus
- Asset coverage
- GuruFocusAdds stocks and bonds
- 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
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 | 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 +5 more |
Categories covered | 49 | 14 |
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 | Latency: End of Day and Granularity: EOD |
Data partners | 5 partners: QuoteMedia, Morningstar +3 more | Nasdaq Data Link |
Capabilities | 9 signals: Custom formulas, Ranking backtests +7 more | 3 signals: Universe builder, Factor exposure +1 more |
Security | Status page and Encryption in transit | — |
| Try it | Visit GuruFocus | Visit Trackinsight |
Where each one shines
What GuruFocus and Trackinsight each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What GuruFocus and Trackinsight 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 Trackinsight does best
- Screening for a global ETF and ETP universe with filters for objectives, regions, themes, ESG characteristics, benchmarks, and other fund attributes.
- Comparison tools for ETFs side by side on replication method, Trackinsight replication rating, tracking error and difference, performance, costs, and sustainability metrics.
- Tools for creating personal ETF lists to monitor funds through a watchlist-style workflow before narrowing the research set.
- ETF Portfolio Insights for portfolio-level performance, exposure, factor, risk, optimization, and backtesting workflows where included by account or package.
- Research coverage for ESG ETFs through ESG-focused screens, scores, strategies, SFDR categories, SDG alignment, news, and educational content.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for GuruFocus and Trackinsight, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for GuruFocus and Trackinsight, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsBondsMutual FundsOptionsFundsOther | ETFs |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Retail TradersPro RetailLong-term InvestorsValue InvestorsQuality InvestorsDividend InvestorsAnalystsQuants/Developers+3 more | Retail TradersPro RetailInstitutional InvestorsLong-term InvestorsIndex/Passive InvestorsAnalystsFinancial Advisors |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica |
Coverage details | Identifiers: Ticker and CIK | Identifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | End of Day | End of Day |
Data granularity | EOD | EOD |
Pricing sources | ExchangeVendorModel | Not specified |
Data partners | QuoteMediaMorningstarRefinitivFREDSEC / local regulators | Nasdaq Data Link |
| Access & integrations | ||
API protocols | REST | REST |
API auth & delivery | Auth: APIKeySDKs: Python and GoDocs | Auth: APIKeyDocs |
Import methods | CSVBrokerOAuthManual | Manual |
Integrations | GuruFocus Data APIGuruFocus MCP ServerGuruFocus Excel Add-inGuruFocus Google Sheets Add-onSnapTrade | Not specified |
Export formats | CSVExcelJSON | CSVExcelJSON |
| 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 builderFactor exposurePortfolio factor exposure |
Vendor & support | GuruFocus.com, LLCCountry: United StatesFounded 2004Support: Email, Chat, Phone, and Forum | TrackinsightCountry: FranceFounded 2014 |
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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“Essentials” |
| 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“Enterprise” |
| Free trial | 7 days | — |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between GuruFocus and Trackinsight?
GuruFocus leans toward stock ideas, screeners, and ETF screeners, while Trackinsight puts more weight on ETF screeners, ETF comparison, and ETF analysis. They overlap in 11 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do GuruFocus and Trackinsight cost?
Good news: both GuruFocus and Trackinsight have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Can I use GuruFocus or Trackinsight on my phone?
GuruFocus lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. Trackinsight doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web and API.
Do GuruFocus and Trackinsight 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 Trackinsight?
It depends on what you're after. Pick GuruFocus if stock ideas and screeners matter to you; go with Trackinsight if you'd rather have ETF factors and factor exposure. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do GuruFocus and Trackinsight cover?
Both cover ETFs. GuruFocus also handles stocks, bonds, and mutual funds.
Can I export data from GuruFocus and Trackinsight?
Yes, both export to spreadsheets (CSV and Excel), which is handy if you like running your own numbers.
Can GuruFocus or Trackinsight connect to my broker?
GuruFocus syncs with brokers automatically. With Trackinsight, you're entering holdings by hand or importing files.
Are GuruFocus and Trackinsight 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 Trackinsight?
Both GuruFocus and Trackinsight 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 Trackinsight?
Yes, both do portfolio tracking: holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.
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