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Tool Comparison
GuruFocus vs Ziggma
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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 top analysts, stock comparison, and ETF comparison, things Ziggma doesn't offer
Pick Ziggma instead if
Ziggma
Free • From $6.99/mo · Web
- You want the cheaper way in: plans start at $6.99/mo instead of $45.75/mo
- Delayed quotes won't cut it; you need real-time data
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 Ziggma cover a lot of the same ground (9 shared categories, including stock ideas, screeners, and ETF screeners), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. GuruFocus simply does more: 48 categories to Ziggma's 10, including top analysts, stock comparison, and ETF comparison, plus a mobile app. Ziggma counters by starting cheaper at $6.99/mo.
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Key differences at a glance
- Cheaper paid plan
- Ziggma$6.99/mo vs $45.75/mo
- Broader coverage
- GuruFocus48 vs 10 categories
- Mobile app
- GuruFocus
- API access
- GuruFocus
- Real-time data
- Ziggma
- Global coverage
- GuruFocus
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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 $6.99/mo |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | 7 days | 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 | 13 limits: Free: virtual portfolios: 3, Starter (Monthly): brokerage links: 1 +11 more |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | Yes | No |
API access | Yes | No |
Broker sync | Yes | Yes |
Integrations | GuruFocus Data API, GuruFocus MCP Server +3 more | Plaid and SnapTrade |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +9 more | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +4 more |
Categories covered | 48 | 10 |
Regions | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa | North America |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | 5 signals: Latency: End of Day, Granularity: EOD +3 more | 4 signals: Latency: Real-time and End of Day, Granularity: EOD +2 more |
Data partners | 5 partners: QuoteMedia, Morningstar +3 more | 4 partners: Intrinio, Plaid +2 more |
Capabilities | 8 signals: Custom formulas, Ranking backtests +6 more | Universe builder and Broker sync |
Security | Status page and Encryption in transit | 3 signals: Data residency: US, Encryption at rest +1 more |
| Try it | Visit GuruFocus | Visit Ziggma |
Where each one shines
What GuruFocus and Ziggma each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What GuruFocus and Ziggma 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 Ziggma does best
- Tracking portfolios across linked brokerage and retirement accounts, CSV uploads, and manual or virtual portfolios, with consolidated performance, allocation, and risk views.
- Account linking through third-party aggregation providers where supported; Ziggma states it does not access or store broker login credentials and uses OAuth where available.
- Screening for stocks and ETFs with slider-based filters, real-time-updating results, saved screen presets, and watchlist actions.
- Ziggma Stock Score for a 0-100 fundamentals-based rating built around growth, profitability, valuation, financial strength, and related quality dimensions.
- Monitoring dividend income, portfolio yield, and dividend opportunities across accounts and holdings.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for GuruFocus and Ziggma, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for GuruFocus and Ziggma, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsBondsMutual FundsOptionsFundsOther | StocksETFsMutual Funds |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Retail TradersPro RetailLong-term InvestorsValue InvestorsQuality InvestorsDividend InvestorsAnalystsQuants/Developers+3 more | Retail TradersPro RetailLong-term InvestorsDividend InvestorsValue InvestorsGrowth Investors |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica | North America |
Coverage details | Identifiers: Ticker and CIK | Countries: USIdentifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | End of Day | Real-timeEnd of Day |
Data granularity | EOD | EOD |
Pricing sources | ExchangeVendorModel | Vendor |
Data partners | QuoteMediaMorningstarRefinitivFREDSEC / local regulators | IntrinioPlaidSnapTradeAWS |
| Access & integrations | ||
API protocols | REST | Not specified |
API auth & delivery | Auth: APIKeySDKs: Python and GoDocs | Not specified |
Import methods | CSVBrokerOAuthManual | BrokerOAuthPlaidCSVManual |
Integrations | GuruFocus Data APIGuruFocus MCP ServerGuruFocus Excel Add-inGuruFocus Google Sheets Add-onSnapTrade | PlaidSnapTrade |
Export formats | CSVExcelJSON | Not specified |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Status pageEncryption in transit | Data residency: USEncryption at restEncryption in transit |
Capability signals | Custom formulasRanking backtestsUniverse builderFactors: Value, Quality, Momentum, and GrowthBroker syncMulti-currencyYield curvesAI summaries: Transcripts | Universe builderBroker sync |
Vendor & support | GuruFocus.com, LLCCountry: United StatesFounded 2004Support: Email, Chat, Phone, and Forum | Ziggma Analytics Inc.Country: USFounded 2019Support: 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 | Freevirtual portfolios: 3 |
| Entry paid plan | $549/yr≈ $45.75/mo“Premium”billing: Annual only · data api requests: 200/month included with Premium membership · +2 more | $6.99/mo“Starter (Annual billing)”brokerage links: 1 · virtual portfolios: 5 |
| 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 | $9.99/mo“Starter (Monthly)”brokerage links: 1 · virtual portfolios: 5 |
| Tier 3 | $200/mo“Data API Builder”billing: Billed annually · monthly request limit: No limit · +10 more | $10.49/mo“Investor (Annual billing)”brokerage links: 5 · virtual portfolios: 10 |
| Tier 4 | $2448/yr≈ $204/mo“Pro / Professional”billing: Annual only · data api requests: 2,000/month included with Professional membership | $13.99/mo“Expert (Annual billing)”brokerage links: Unlimited · virtual portfolios: Unlimited |
| Tier 5 | $2000/mo“Data API Commercial”billing: Billed annually · monthly request limit: No limit · +1 more | $14.99/mo“Investor (Monthly)”brokerage links: 5 · virtual portfolios: 10 |
| Top plan | $100 per unit“Data API Pay As You Go”initial top up: $100 credit · stock daily prices: $0.05/request · +16 more | $19.99/mo“Expert (Monthly)”brokerage links: Unlimited · virtual portfolios: Unlimited |
| Custom / enterprise | Contact sales“Custom API / Enterprise Package” | — |
| Free trial | 7 days | 7 days |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between GuruFocus and Ziggma?
GuruFocus leans toward stock ideas, screeners, and ETF screeners, while Ziggma puts more weight on stock ideas, screeners, and ETF screeners. They overlap in 9 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do GuruFocus and Ziggma cost?
Good news: both GuruFocus and Ziggma have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Can I use GuruFocus or Ziggma on my phone?
GuruFocus lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. Ziggma doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web.
Does GuruFocus or Ziggma have an API?
GuruFocus has an API for programmatic access and custom integrations. Ziggma doesn't, so you're working through its interface.
Should I choose GuruFocus or Ziggma?
It depends on what you're after. Pick GuruFocus if top analysts and stock comparison matter to you; go with Ziggma if you'd rather have ESG ratings. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do GuruFocus and Ziggma cover?
Both cover stocks, ETFs, and mutual funds. GuruFocus also handles bonds, options, and funds.
Does GuruFocus or Ziggma have real-time data?
Ziggma offers real-time data, which matters if you trade actively. GuruFocus runs on delayed or end-of-day data, which is perfectly fine for longer-term investors who don't live and die by the tick.
Which covers international markets: GuruFocus or Ziggma?
GuruFocus has documented international coverage (North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, and more), so it's the safer bet if you hold non-US stocks. Ziggma is more region-specific, mainly North America.
Can I export data from GuruFocus and Ziggma?
GuruFocus exports to CSV and Excel. Ziggma is stingier about getting data out.
Can GuruFocus or Ziggma connect to my broker?
Yes, both connect to brokers, so your portfolio syncs automatically instead of you keying in every trade.
Are GuruFocus and Ziggma 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 Ziggma?
Both GuruFocus and Ziggma 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 Ziggma?
Yes, both do portfolio tracking: holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.
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