★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
Source check: Tradervue checked August 4, 2026
Tool Comparison
GuruFocus vs Tradervue
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GuruFocus
Free • From $549/yr · Web · Mobile · API
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
- You want an API so you can script or automate things
- You care about stock ideas, screeners, and ETF screeners, things Tradervue doesn't offer
Pick Tradervue instead if
Tradervue
Free • From $26.96/mo · Web
- You want the cheaper way in: plans start at $26.96/mo instead of $45.75/mo
- You care about risk metrics, something 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 Tradervue cover a lot of the same ground (4 shared categories, including data visualizations, portfolio, and APIs & data feeds), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. GuruFocus simply does more: 49 categories to Tradervue's 5, including stock ideas, screeners, and ETF screeners, plus a mobile app. Tradervue counters by starting cheaper at $26.96/mo.
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Key differences at a glance
- Cheaper paid plan
- Tradervue$26.96/mo vs $45.75/mo
- Broader coverage
- GuruFocus49 vs 5 categories
- Mobile app
- GuruFocus
- API access
- 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
The side-by-side table: pricing, platforms, data, and coverage at a glance.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & plans | ||
Starting price | Free • From $549/yr | Free • From $26.96/mo |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | 7 days | 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 | No |
Broker sync | Yes | Yes |
Integrations | GuruFocus Data API, GuruFocus MCP Server +3 more | Interactive Brokers, TD Ameritrade / thinkorswim +5 more |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +9 more | — |
Categories covered | 49 | 5 |
Regions | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa | North America, Europe, APAC |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | 5 signals: Latency: End of Day, Granularity: EOD +3 more | 3 signals: Granularity: Minute and EOD, Adjustments: Splits +1 more |
Data partners | 5 partners: QuoteMedia, Morningstar +3 more | — |
Capabilities | 9 signals: Custom formulas, Ranking backtests +7 more | Broker sync |
Security | Status page and Encryption in transit | — |
| Try it | Visit GuruFocus | Visit Tradervue |
Where each one shines
What GuruFocus and Tradervue each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What GuruFocus and Tradervue 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 Tradervue does best
- Importing and reviewing trades across stocks, ETFs, futures, forex, and options, with options support available on paid tiers.
- CSV or XLSX templates and Broker Sync integrations for daily or near real-time updates from supported brokers.
- Views for reviewing auto-generated trade charts with entries and exits across multiple timeframes down to one minute.
- TradingView-powered charting, drawing tools, studies, and symbol comparisons on Silver and Gold plans.
- Analysis of performance with 100+ advanced reports, drill-down analytics, and MFE/MAE metrics on paid plans.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for GuruFocus and Tradervue, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for GuruFocus and Tradervue, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsBondsMutual FundsOptionsFundsOther | StocksETFsOptionsFuturesCurrencies |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Retail TradersPro RetailLong-term InvestorsValue InvestorsQuality InvestorsDividend InvestorsAnalystsQuants/Developers+3 more | Not specified |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica | North AmericaEuropeAPAC |
Coverage details | Identifiers: Ticker and CIK | Identifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | End of Day | Not specified |
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 | CSVManual |
Integrations | GuruFocus Data APIGuruFocus MCP ServerGuruFocus Excel Add-inGuruFocus Google Sheets Add-onSnapTrade | Interactive BrokersTD Ameritrade / thinkorswimE*TRADELightspeedRobinhoodDAS Trader ProSterling Trader Pro |
Export formats | CSVExcelJSON | CSV |
| 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 | Broker sync |
Vendor & support | GuruFocus.com, LLCCountry: United StatesFounded 2004Support: Email, Chat, Phone, and Forum | SureSwift Capital, Inc.Support: 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 |
| Entry paid plan | $549/yr≈ $45.75/mo“Premium”billing: Annual only · data api requests: 200/month included with Premium membership · +2 more | $26.96/mo“Silver Annual” |
| Tier 2 | $1398/yr≈ $116.50/mo“Premium Plus”billing: Annual only · data api requests: 500/month included with Premium Plus membership · +2 more | $29.95/mo“Silver” |
| Tier 3 | $200/mo“Data API Builder”billing: Billed annually · monthly request limit: No limit · +12 more | $39.96/mo“Gold Annual” |
| Tier 4 | $2448/yr≈ $204/mo“Professional”billing: Annual only · data api requests: 2,000/month included with Professional membership | $49.95/mo“Gold” |
| 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 | 7 days |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between GuruFocus and Tradervue?
GuruFocus leans toward stock ideas, screeners, and ETF screeners, while Tradervue puts more weight on portfolio, risk metrics, and data visualizations. They overlap in 4 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do GuruFocus and Tradervue cost?
Good news: both GuruFocus and Tradervue have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Can I use GuruFocus or Tradervue on my phone?
GuruFocus lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. Tradervue doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web.
Does GuruFocus or Tradervue have an API?
GuruFocus has an API for programmatic access and custom integrations. Tradervue doesn't, so you're working through its interface.
Should I choose GuruFocus or Tradervue?
It depends on what you're after. Pick GuruFocus if stock ideas and screeners matter to you; go with Tradervue if you'd rather have risk metrics. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do GuruFocus and Tradervue cover?
Both cover stocks, ETFs, and options. GuruFocus also handles bonds, mutual funds, and funds. Tradervue adds futures and currencies on top.
Can I export data from GuruFocus and Tradervue?
Yes, both export to spreadsheets (CSV), which is handy if you like running your own numbers.
Can GuruFocus or Tradervue connect to my broker?
Yes, both connect to brokers, so your portfolio syncs automatically instead of you keying in every trade.
Which has a better stock screener: GuruFocus or Tradervue?
GuruFocus has a stock screener for surfacing ideas; Tradervue doesn't, and focuses its energy elsewhere.
Can I track my portfolio with GuruFocus or Tradervue?
Yes, both do portfolio tracking: holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.
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