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Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Tool Comparison
GuruFocus vs Unusual Whales comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
GuruFocus
gurufocus.com
Unusual Whales
unusualwhales.com
Comparison highlights
- Tool score: the chart below shows community vote sentiment over the last 8 weeks. Use it as a signal, not a verdict.
- Overlap: both cover Screeners, Portfolio, and US Government Trades and 8 other categories.
- Coverage tilt: GuruFocus has 35 categories you won't get in Unusual Whales; Unusual Whales has 4 unique categories.
- Platforms: GuruFocus runs on Web, Mobile, Desktop, API; Unusual Whales runs on Web, Mobile, API.
Category leaders
- Screeners: GuruFocus leads (+2 vs -1 net votes for Unusual Whales).
- Portfolio: GuruFocus leads (+2 vs 0 net votes for Unusual Whales).
- News: GuruFocus leads (+3 vs 0 net votes for Unusual Whales).
- Data Visualizations: GuruFocus is tagged for this workflow; Unusual Whales has no category votes yet.
Vote sentiment comparison
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Side-by-side metrics
| Attribute | GuruFocus | Unusual Whales |
|---|---|---|
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Options, Funds | Stocks, ETFs, Options |
Experience levels Who each product is built for | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Platforms Where you can access the product | Web, Mobile, Desktop, API | Web, Mobile, API |
Pricing High-level pricing models | Free, Subscription | Free, Subscription |
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat | Yes | Yes |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Highlighted | Highlighted |
Coverage overlap
Shared categories
Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.
GuruFocus strengths
Categories covered by GuruFocus but not Unusual Whales.
Unusual Whales strengths
Categories covered by Unusual Whales but not GuruFocus.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do GuruFocus and Unusual Whales both support?
Both platforms cover Screeners, Portfolio, US Government Trades, News, Alerts, Calendar, Data APIs, Dividends, Insider Data, 13F, and Education workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Do GuruFocus and Unusual Whales require subscriptions?
Both GuruFocus and Unusual Whales keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.
How can you access GuruFocus and Unusual Whales?
Both GuruFocus and Unusual Whales 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 Global value-investing research platform covering ~100,000 stocks in ~100 markets plus 8,000+ institutional investors and 15,000+ mutual funds holdings, designed to provide historical financial and valuation data for long-term investors., All-in-One Screener offers 500+ fundamental, valuation, profitability, growth, dividend, guru and insider filters, supports custom filters/formulas and screening by regions, countries, exchanges and user portfolios., and Stock pages combine up to 30-year financial statements, valuation ratios, proprietary GF Score (quality, value, growth, momentum and GF value), dividend data, ownership, operating/segment metrics, filings, transcripts, PDF reports and downloadable charts/tables., whereas Unusual Whales stands out for Live options flow across all US options exchanges, with a status indicator so you know the feed is healthy., Dark-pool tape plus ‘Dark Pool Levels’ to surface recent prints and ticker-specific liquidity zones., and Options and stock screeners with filters for premium, volume, open interest, IV rank, and common technicals..
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Curation & Accuracy
This directory blends AI‑assisted discovery with human curation. Entries are reviewed, edited, and organized with the goal of expanding coverage and sharpening quality over time. Your feedback helps steer improvements (because no single human can capture everything all at once).
Details change. Pricing, features, and availability may be incomplete or out of date. Treat listings as a starting point and verify on the provider’s site before making decisions. If you spot an error or a gap, send a quick note and I’ll adjust.