★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
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Tool Comparison
GuruFocus vs Value Sense
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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 ETF screeners, top analysts, and ETF comparison, things Value Sense doesn't offer
Pick Value Sense instead if
Value Sense
Free • From $15/mo · Web
- You want the cheaper way in: plans start at $15/mo instead of $45.75/mo
- You care about earnings calls sentiment, 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 Value Sense cover a lot of the same ground (16 shared categories, including stock ideas, screeners, and stock comparison), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. GuruFocus simply does more: 48 categories to Value Sense's 17, including ETF screeners, top analysts, and ETF comparison, plus a mobile app. Value Sense counters by starting cheaper at $15/mo.
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Key differences at a glance
- Cheaper paid plan
- Value Sense$15/mo vs $45.75/mo
- Free trial
- GuruFocus7 days
- Broader coverage
- GuruFocus48 vs 17 categories
- Mobile app
- GuruFocus
- API access
- GuruFocus
- Asset coverage
- GuruFocusAdds ETFs and bonds
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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 $15/mo |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | 7 days | — |
Plan limits | 47 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 +45 more | 16 limits: Explorer: annual billing usd: 129, Explorer: stock views per week: 25 +14 more |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | Yes | No |
API access | Yes | No |
Broker sync | Yes | — |
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, Value Investors +1 more |
Categories covered | 48 | 17 |
Regions | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa | — |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | 5 signals: Latency: End of Day, Granularity: EOD +3 more | — |
Data partners | 5 partners: QuoteMedia, Morningstar +3 more | — |
Capabilities | 8 signals: Custom formulas, Ranking backtests +6 more | Ranking backtests and AI summaries: Transcripts |
Security | Status page and Encryption in transit | — |
| Try it | Visit GuruFocus | Visit Value Sense |
Where each one shines
What GuruFocus and Value Sense each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What GuruFocus and Value Sense 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.
- Backtest screener strategies across many countries with configurable stock count, ranking metric, sort order, date range, and rebalance frequency.
- GF Score to compare stocks through a 0-100 framework built around financial strength, profitability, growth, valuation, and momentum.
- GF Value to frame fair value from historical multiples, past returns, and analyst estimates, then classify stocks by valuation range.
What Value Sense does best
- Screening for stock ideas with presets, saved screeners, and stated backtesting support where included by plan.
- Valuation tools such as Intrinsic Value, Reverse DCF, Peter Lynch fair value, Earnings Power Value, and related fair-value workflows.
- Comparison tools for companies through fundamental charting, multi-company metric overlays, annual, quarterly, and trailing views, plus PNG exports.
- Views for reviewing KPI and segment data sourced from filings and company reports with annual, quarterly, trailing, and unit-toggle views.
- AI earnings overviews for call summaries, sentiment scoring, guidance extraction, and transcript visualizations.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for GuruFocus and Value Sense, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for GuruFocus and Value Sense, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsBondsMutual FundsOptionsFundsOther | Stocks |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Retail TradersPro RetailLong-term InvestorsValue InvestorsQuality InvestorsDividend InvestorsAnalystsQuants/Developers+3 more | Retail TradersValue InvestorsAnalysts |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica | Not specified |
Coverage details | Identifiers: Ticker and CIK | Identifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | End of Day | Not specified |
Data granularity | EOD | Not specified |
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 | Not specified |
Integrations | GuruFocus Data APIGuruFocus MCP ServerGuruFocus Excel Add-inGuruFocus Google Sheets Add-onSnapTrade | Not specified |
Export formats | CSVExcelJSON | ExcelImagePDF |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Status pageEncryption in transit | Not specified |
Capability signals | Custom formulasRanking backtestsUniverse builderFactors: Value, Quality, Momentum, and GrowthBroker syncMulti-currencyYield curvesAI summaries: Transcripts | Ranking backtestsAI summaries: Transcripts |
Vendor & support | GuruFocus.com, LLCCountry: United StatesFounded 2004Support: Email, Chat, Phone, and Forum | VALUESENSE INCCountry: USASupport: Email |
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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 | $15/mo“Explorer”annual billing usd: 129 · stock views per week: 25 · +5 more |
| Tier 2 | $1398/yr≈ $116.50/mo“Plus / Premium Plus”billing: Annual only · data api requests: 500/month included with Premium Plus membership · +2 more | $29/mo“Pro”annual billing usd: 189 · stock views: Unlimited · +6 more |
| Tier 3 | $200/mo“Data API Builder”billing: Billed annually · monthly request limit: No limit · +10 more | — |
| Tier 4 | $2448/yr≈ $204/mo“Pro / 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“ValueQuant Strategy”pricing model: Book demo / free trial |
| Free trial | 7 days | — |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between GuruFocus and Value Sense?
GuruFocus leans toward stock ideas, screeners, and ETF screeners, while Value Sense puts more weight on stock ideas, screeners, and backtesting. They overlap in 16 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do GuruFocus and Value Sense cost?
Good news: both GuruFocus and Value Sense have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Can I use GuruFocus or Value Sense on my phone?
GuruFocus lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. Value Sense doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web.
Does GuruFocus or Value Sense have an API?
GuruFocus has an API for programmatic access and custom integrations. Value Sense doesn't, so you're working through its interface.
Should I choose GuruFocus or Value Sense?
It depends on what you're after. Pick GuruFocus if ETF screeners and top analysts matter to you; go with Value Sense if you'd rather have earnings calls sentiment. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do GuruFocus and Value Sense cover?
Both cover stocks. GuruFocus also handles ETFs, bonds, and mutual funds.
Can I export data from GuruFocus and Value Sense?
Yes, both export to spreadsheets (Excel), which is handy if you like running your own numbers.
Are GuruFocus and Value Sense 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 Value Sense?
Both GuruFocus and Value Sense 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 Value Sense?
GuruFocus handles portfolio tracking. Value Sense is really a research tool; you'd track your portfolio elsewhere.
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