VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON
Tool details checked August 23, 2026
Tool Comparison
GuruFocus vs Valuesider
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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 want stock ideas, ETF screeners, and top analysts.
Pick Valuesider instead if
Valuesider
Free • From $204/yr · Web
- You want the cheaper way in: plans start at $17/mo instead of $45.75/mo
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 Valuesider cover a lot of the same ground (6 shared categories, including screeners, data visualizations, and watchlist), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. GuruFocus simply does more: 49 categories to Valuesider's 6, including stock ideas, ETF screeners, and top analysts, plus a mobile app. Valuesider counters by starting cheaper at $17/mo.
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Key differences at a glance
- Cheaper paid plan
- Valuesider$17/mo vs $45.75/mo
- Free trial
- GuruFocus7 days
- Broader coverage
- GuruFocus49 vs 6 categories
- Mobile app
- GuruFocus
- API access
- GuruFocus
- Asset coverage
- ValuesiderAdds closed-end funds
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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 $204/yr |
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 | No |
Broker sync | Yes | — |
Integrations | GuruFocus Data API, GuruFocus MCP Server +3 more | — |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate |
Best for | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +9 more | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +4 more |
Categories covered | 49 | 6 |
Regions | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa | — |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | 5 signals: Latency: End of Day, Granularity: EOD +3 more | Adjustments: Splits |
Data partners | 5 partners: QuoteMedia, Morningstar +3 more | — |
Capabilities | 9 signals: Custom formulas, Ranking backtests +7 more | Universe builder |
Security | Status page and Encryption in transit | — |
| Try it | Visit GuruFocus | Visit Valuesider |
Where each one shines
What GuruFocus and Valuesider each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What GuruFocus and Valuesider 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 Valuesider does best
- Browse tracked value-investor portfolios with quarter-by-quarter holdings and activity from SEC 13F filings.
- Review homepage summaries such as top owned securities, top buys, top sells, and biggest aggregated investments across tracked gurus.
- The Holdings Screener to filter the aggregate guru portfolio by ownership, number of gurus, security type, and portfolio-impact fields.
- The Activity Screener to analyze aggregated buy and sell changes across investors and quarter windows.
- Export support for screener results to XLSX, XLS, or CSV for offline research notes and spreadsheets.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for GuruFocus and Valuesider, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for GuruFocus and Valuesider, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsBondsMutual FundsOptionsFundsOther | StocksETFsMutual FundsClosed-End FundsFundsBondsOptionsOther |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediate |
Target audience | Retail TradersPro RetailLong-term InvestorsValue InvestorsQuality InvestorsDividend InvestorsAnalystsQuants/Developers+3 more | Retail TradersPro RetailValue InvestorsLong-term InvestorsAnalystsStudents/Researchers |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica | Not specified |
Coverage details | Identifiers: Ticker and CIK | Identifiers: Ticker and CUSIP |
| 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 | CSVExcel |
| 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 builder |
Vendor & support | GuruFocus.com, LLCCountry: United StatesFounded 2004Support: Email, Chat, Phone, and Forum | Valuesider LLCSupport: 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“Basic” |
| Entry paid plan | $549/yr≈ $45.75/mo“Premium”billing: Annual only · data api requests: 200/month included with Premium membership · +2 more | $204/yr≈ $17/mo“Premium 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 | $25/mo“Premium” |
| Tier 3 | $200/mo“Data API Builder”billing: Billed annually · monthly request limit: No limit · +12 more | $444/yr≈ $37/mo“Elite annual” |
| Tier 4 | $2448/yr≈ $204/mo“Professional”billing: Annual only · data api requests: 2,000/month included with Professional membership | $55/mo“Elite” |
| 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 | — |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between GuruFocus and Valuesider?
GuruFocus leans toward stock ideas, screeners, and ETF screeners, while Valuesider puts more weight on screeners, institutional ownership, and data visualizations. They overlap in 6 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do GuruFocus and Valuesider cost?
Good news: both GuruFocus and Valuesider have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Which is better for beginners: GuruFocus or Valuesider?
Honestly, neither is aimed at beginners. Expect a learning curve either way; that's the trade-off for the depth they offer.
Can I use GuruFocus or Valuesider on my phone?
GuruFocus lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. Valuesider doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web.
Does GuruFocus or Valuesider have an API?
GuruFocus has an API for programmatic access and custom integrations. Valuesider doesn't, so you're working through its interface.
Should I choose GuruFocus or Valuesider?
It depends on what you're after. Pick GuruFocus if stock ideas and ETF screeners matter to you; go with Valuesider if you prefer its overall approach. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do GuruFocus and Valuesider cover?
Both cover stocks, ETFs, bonds, and mutual funds. Valuesider adds closed-end funds on top.
Can I export data from GuruFocus and Valuesider?
Yes, both export to spreadsheets (CSV and Excel), which is handy if you like running your own numbers.
Are GuruFocus and Valuesider 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 Valuesider?
Both GuruFocus and Valuesider 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 Valuesider?
GuruFocus handles portfolio tracking. Valuesider is really a research tool; you'd track your portfolio elsewhere.
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