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GuruFocus vs U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) comparison

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

Quick takeaways

GuruFocus adds Screeners, Stock Ideas, Stock Comparison, Portfolio, Backtesting, Investor Holdings, US Government Trades, News, Alerts, GDP, Interest Rates, Commitment of Traders (COT), Yield Curves, Financials, Valuation Models, Scores, Transcripts, Insider Data, 13F, ETF Overview, ETF Holdings, APIs & SDKs, and Sheets / Excel Add-ins coverage that U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) skips.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) includes Data APIs, and Education 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..

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) is known for: Public Data API v2: JSON and Excel (.xlsx) output; single or batched series; optional calculations, annual averages, aspects & catalog metadata for registered users., Usage limits (v2): up to 50 series per query, up to 20 years per query, ~50 requests per 10 seconds; daily cap 500 queries (registered) or 25 (unregistered)., and Data Tools: Series Report (direct series ID lookup), Top Picks, One‑screen/Multi‑screen table builders, Data Finder, charts for news releases, CPI Inflation Calculator..

GuruFocus

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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.

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U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)

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Primary U.S. source for official labor‑market, inflation and productivity statistics. Offers a free Public Data API (v2) with JSON/XLSX responses, extensive web data tools (Series Report, Top Picks, Data Finder), and an official release calendar with RSS/iCal. Coverage spans CPI/PPI/Import‑Export prices, Employment Situation (payrolls & unemployment rate), JOLTS, ECI, productivity, QCEW and more. Registered API users get higher limits and can request calculations and catalog metadata.

Platforms

Web

API

Mobile

Pricing

Free

Quick highlights

Public Data API v2: JSON and Excel (.xlsx) output; single or batched series; optional calculations, annual averages, aspects & catalog metadata for registered users.
Usage limits (v2): up to 50 series per query, up to 20 years per query, ~50 requests per 10 seconds; daily cap 500 queries (registered) or 25 (unregistered).
Data Tools: Series Report (direct series ID lookup), Top Picks, One‑screen/Multi‑screen table builders, Data Finder, charts for news releases, CPI Inflation Calculator.
Official release schedules & feeds: per‑release pages (e.g., Employment Situation) show dates/times (typically 8:30 a.m. ET); global calendar with RSS and iCal (ICS) subscription.
Mobile: “BLS Local Data” app for iOS/Android surfaces local labor market stats (states, metros, counties) and includes QCEW content.

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Overlap

Shared focus areas

3 overlaps

Mutual strengths include Calendar, Inflation Rates, and Unemployment Rates.

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.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)

Distinct strengths include:

Data APIs

Education

Public Data API v2: JSON and Excel (.xlsx) output; single or batched series; optional calculations, annual averages, aspects & catalog metadata for registered users.
Usage limits (v2): up to 50 series per query, up to 20 years per query, ~50 requests per 10 seconds; daily cap 500 queries (registered) or 25 (unregistered).
Data Tools: Series Report (direct series ID lookup), Top Picks, One‑screen/Multi‑screen table builders, Data Finder, charts for news releases, CPI Inflation Calculator.
Official release schedules & feeds: per‑release pages (e.g., Employment Situation) show dates/times (typically 8:30 a.m. ET); global calendar with RSS and iCal (ICS) subscription.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	GuruFocus	U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: Calendar, Inflation Rates, Unemployment Rates Unique: Screeners, Stock Ideas, Stock Comparison, Portfolio, Backtesting, Investor Holdings, US Government Trades, News, Alerts, GDP, Interest Rates, Commitment of Traders (COT), Yield Curves, Financials, Valuation Models, Scores, Transcripts, Insider Data, 13F, ETF Overview, ETF Holdings, APIs & SDKs, Sheets / Excel Add-ins	Shared: Calendar, Inflation Rates, Unemployment Rates Unique: Data APIs, Education
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds	Other
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, API, Mobile
Pricing High-level pricing models	Free, Subscription	Free
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 Public Data API v2: JSON and Excel (.xlsx) output; single or batched series; optional calculations, annual averages, aspects & catalog metadata for registered users. Usage limits (v2): up to 50 series per query, up to 20 years per query, ~50 requests per 10 seconds; daily cap 500 queries (registered) or 25 (unregistered). Data Tools: Series Report (direct series ID lookup), Top Picks, One‑screen/Multi‑screen table builders, Data Finder, charts for news releases, CPI Inflation Calculator. Official release schedules & feeds: per‑release pages (e.g., Employment Situation) show dates/times (typically 8:30 a.m. ET); global calendar with RSS and iCal (ICS) subscription. Mobile: “BLS Local Data” app for iOS/Android surfaces local labor market stats (states, metros, counties) and includes QCEW content. Mission/authority & confidentiality: Principal U.S. fact‑finding agency for labor economics; data collected and protected under CIPSEA and other federal laws.
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat	Yes	Not yet
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists	Highlighted	Standard listing

Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do GuruFocus and U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) both support?

Both platforms cover Calendar, Inflation Rates, and Unemployment Rates workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.

Do GuruFocus and U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) require subscriptions?

Both GuruFocus and U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.

How can you access GuruFocus and U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)?

Both GuruFocus and U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) support web and mobile access, making it easy to keep tabs on research away from the desk.

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 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) stands out for Public Data API v2: JSON and Excel (.xlsx) output; single or batched series; optional calculations, annual averages, aspects & catalog metadata for registered users., Usage limits (v2): up to 50 series per query, up to 20 years per query, ~50 requests per 10 seconds; daily cap 500 queries (registered) or 25 (unregistered)., and Data Tools: Series Report (direct series ID lookup), Top Picks, One‑screen/Multi‑screen table builders, Data Finder, charts for news releases, CPI Inflation Calculator..

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