★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
Source check: Wise (Interest & Stocks) checked August 4, 2026
Tool Comparison
GuruFocus vs Wise (Interest & Stocks)
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GuruFocus
Free • From $549/yr · Web · Mobile · API
- You care about stock ideas, screeners, and ETF screeners, things Wise (Interest & Stocks) doesn't offer
- You're a long-term investor who cares more about fundamentals than headlines
Pick Wise (Interest & Stocks) instead if
Wise (Interest & Stocks)
Free · Web · Mobile · API
- You care about wealth management and downloadable tax reports, things 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 simply does more: 49 categories to Wise (Interest & Stocks)'s 3, including stock ideas, screeners, and ETF screeners. Wise (Interest & Stocks) counters by being completely free. On paper they're closely matched, so let pricing, platform fit, and the details below break the tie.
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Key differences at a glance
- Broker sync
- GuruFocus
- Free trial
- GuruFocus7 days
- Broader coverage
- GuruFocus49 vs 3 categories
- Free plan
- Both
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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 |
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 | Yes |
API access | Yes | Yes |
Broker sync | Yes | No |
Integrations | GuruFocus Data API, GuruFocus MCP Server +3 more | Xero and QuickBooks |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +9 more | — |
Categories covered | 49 | 3 |
Regions | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa | Europe, North America |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | 5 signals: Latency: End of Day, Granularity: EOD +3 more | — |
Data partners | 5 partners: QuoteMedia, Morningstar +3 more | — |
Capabilities | 9 signals: Custom formulas, Ranking backtests +7 more | — |
Security | Status page and Encryption in transit | Status page |
| Try it | Visit GuruFocus | Visit Wise (Interest & Stocks) |
Where each one shines
What GuruFocus and Wise (Interest & Stocks) each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What GuruFocus and Wise (Interest & Stocks) 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 Wise (Interest & Stocks) does best
- Wise Interest in eligible UK and EEA markets where balances are allocated to government money-market funds, with capital at risk.
- U.S.
- Investment access for available balances or jars through Stocks where eligible, using a selected index fund rather than choosing individual stocks or ETFs.
- The fund route by market: UK and EEA Stocks use BlackRock iShares World Equity Index Fund, while Singapore uses LionGlobal Infinity Global Stock Index Fund USD Class.
- Views for reviewing regional fee tables before using Stocks, including Wise service fees and embedded fund manager fees that differ by market.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for GuruFocus and Wise (Interest & Stocks), side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for GuruFocus and Wise (Interest & Stocks), side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsBondsMutual FundsOptionsFundsOther | Mutual FundsCurrencies |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Retail TradersPro RetailLong-term InvestorsValue InvestorsQuality InvestorsDividend InvestorsAnalystsQuants/Developers+3 more | Not specified |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica | EuropeNorth America |
Coverage details | Identifiers: Ticker and CIK | 20 countriesIdentifiers: ISIN |
| 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 | REST |
API auth & delivery | Auth: APIKeySDKs: Python and GoDocs | Auth: OAuth2Webhooks |
Import methods | CSVBrokerOAuthManual | Not specified |
Integrations | GuruFocus Data APIGuruFocus MCP ServerGuruFocus Excel Add-inGuruFocus Google Sheets Add-onSnapTrade | XeroQuickBooks |
Export formats | CSVExcelJSON | CSVExcelPDF |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Status pageEncryption in transit | Status page |
Capability signals | Custom formulasRanking backtestsUniverse builderFactors: Value, Quality, Momentum, and GrowthBroker syncMulti-currencyYield curvesCredit ratings+1 more | Not specified |
Vendor & support | GuruFocus.com, LLCCountry: United StatesFounded 2004Support: Email, Chat, Phone, and Forum | Wise plcCountry: United KingdomFounded 2011Support: Email, Chat, and Phone |
Curation ratings | Not specified | Methodology 3/5Reliability 4/5UX 4/5 |
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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 | — |
| Tier 2 | $1398/yr≈ $116.50/mo“Premium Plus”billing: Annual only · data api requests: 500/month included with Premium Plus membership · +2 more | — |
| Tier 3 | $200/mo“Data API Builder”billing: Billed annually · monthly request limit: No limit · +12 more | — |
| Tier 4 | $2448/yr≈ $204/mo“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” | — |
| Free trial | 7 days | — |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between GuruFocus and Wise (Interest & Stocks)?
GuruFocus leans toward stock ideas, screeners, and ETF screeners, while Wise (Interest & Stocks) puts more weight on wealth management, downloadable tax reports, and APIs & data feeds. They overlap in 1 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do GuruFocus and Wise (Interest & Stocks) cost?
Good news: both GuruFocus and Wise (Interest & Stocks) have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Do GuruFocus and Wise (Interest & Stocks) have APIs?
Yes, both offer API access, so developers and quants can pull data programmatically or wire up their own integrations.
Should I choose GuruFocus or Wise (Interest & Stocks)?
It depends on what you're after. Pick GuruFocus if stock ideas and screeners matter to you; go with Wise (Interest & Stocks) if you'd rather have wealth management and downloadable tax reports. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do GuruFocus and Wise (Interest & Stocks) cover?
Both cover mutual funds. GuruFocus also handles stocks, ETFs, and bonds. Wise (Interest & Stocks) adds currencies on top.
Can I export data from GuruFocus and Wise (Interest & Stocks)?
Yes, both export to spreadsheets (CSV and Excel), which is handy if you like running your own numbers.
Can GuruFocus or Wise (Interest & Stocks) connect to my broker?
GuruFocus syncs with brokers automatically. With Wise (Interest & Stocks), you're entering holdings by hand or importing files.
Which has a better stock screener: GuruFocus or Wise (Interest & Stocks)?
GuruFocus has a stock screener for surfacing ideas; Wise (Interest & Stocks) doesn't, and focuses its energy elsewhere.
Can I track my portfolio with GuruFocus or Wise (Interest & Stocks)?
GuruFocus handles portfolio tracking. Wise (Interest & Stocks) is really a research tool; you'd track your portfolio elsewhere.
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