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★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★

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Thursday, February 19, 2026

Tool Comparison

GuruFocus vs WhaleWisdom comparison

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

GuruFocus logo

GuruFocus

gurufocus.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb, Mobile, Desktop, API
Editor's pickHands-on review
WhaleWisdom logo

WhaleWisdom

whalewisdom.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb, API
Top 50 Investing ToolsThe global ranking of the best investing tools, ranked by community votes.

At a glance

Platforms
GuruFocusWeb, Mobile, Desktop, API
WhaleWisdomWeb, API
Categories
GuruFocus46
WhaleWisdom4
Pricing details

Tool

GuruFocus

$41.58/mo

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial7 days

Plans & pricing

FreeFree
Premium (Annual, USA)$499/yr
Premium (Monthly, USA)$69/mo
PremiumPlus (Annual, USA)$1348/yr
PremiumPlus (Monthly, USA)$169/mo
Professional (Annual, USA)$2398/yr
Professional (Monthly, USA)$299/mo
GuruAPI Data LicensingContact sales

Tool

WhaleWisdom

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial

Plans & pricing

FreeFree
PremiumSubscription
APISubscription
Category leaders
ScreenersGuruFocus
Stock IdeasGuruFocus
PortfolioGuruFocus
BacktestingGuruFocus
NewsGuruFocus
AlertsGuruFocus
DividendsGuruFocus
FinancialsGuruFocus
Insider DataGuruFocus
TranscriptsGuruFocus
Browse the #1 tool in 90+ categories

Vote sentiment comparison

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Platform details

AttributeGuruFocusWhaleWisdom
Asset types
StocksETFsMutual FundsOptionsFunds
StocksETFs
Experience
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Regions
North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica
North America
Data freshness
End of Day
Not specified
API access
REST
REST
Export formats
ExcelImagePDFJSON
CSV

Coverage overlap

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between GuruFocus and WhaleWisdom?

GuruFocus focuses on Screeners, Stock Ideas, and Stock Comparison while WhaleWisdom specializes in Institutional Data, 13F, and Investor Holdings. They overlap in 4 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

How much do GuruFocus and WhaleWisdom cost?

Good news—both GuruFocus and WhaleWisdom offer free plans. You can try each platform without commitment and only pay when you need premium features.

Can I use GuruFocus or WhaleWisdom on my phone?

GuruFocus has a mobile app so you can check your research on the go. WhaleWisdom is web-only, so you'll need a browser to access it from mobile devices.

Do GuruFocus and WhaleWisdom have APIs?

Yes, both platforms offer API access for developers and quants who want to build custom integrations or automate their workflows.

Should I choose GuruFocus or WhaleWisdom?

Choose GuruFocus if you need 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., and 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.. Go with WhaleWisdom if Rank hedge fund managers by performance, risk-adjusted returns, and recent filings., and Pull 13F, 13D/G, insider trades, and sector exposures into custom portfolios and alerts. better fits how you invest.

What asset classes do GuruFocus and WhaleWisdom cover?

Both cover Stocks, and ETFs. GuruFocus also includes Mutual Funds, Options, and Funds.

Can I export data from GuruFocus and WhaleWisdom?

Both platforms let you export data to spreadsheets (). This is useful for custom analysis or record-keeping.

Which has a better stock screener—GuruFocus or WhaleWisdom?

GuruFocus includes a stock screener for finding investment ideas. WhaleWisdom focuses on other analytical tools.

Can I track my portfolio with GuruFocus or WhaleWisdom?

GuruFocus offers portfolio tracking features. WhaleWisdom is more focused on research and analysis.

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