ScreenerHero vs GuruFocus
GuruFocus is $449/year for US research.
We cover US + Canada + Europe for €29/mo.
GuruFocus is purpose-built for deep value research on US equities — 30-year history, DCF tools, guru portfolio tracking. ScreenerHero is built for filter-driven screening across US, Canadian, and European stocks in one tool, with a free tier.
GuruFocus Premium
$50/mo
ScreenerHero Pro
€29/mo
TL;DR
If you rely on DCF models, intrinsic value scores, or guru portfolio tracking, GuruFocus is purpose-built for that — at $449–$599/year. If you want to apply your own filters to US, Canadian, and European stocks including microcaps in a fast, screening-first tool, ScreenerHero does it for €29/mo with a permanent free tier.
At a glance
| Feature | ScreenerHero | GuruFocus |
|---|---|---|
| US stock coverage | Full NYSE, NASDAQ, NYSE American | Excellent — 30-year financial history, deep US fundamental data |
| Canadian stock coverage | Yes — TSX and TSXV alongside US stocks | Limited — not a primary focus |
| European stock coverage | All major European exchanges including microcaps | Some international data but not screening-grade EU depth |
| Screener | Filter-first — P/E, P/B, ROE, EV/EBITDA, margins, beta, momentum across all markets | Screener available with US focus — strong on value metrics (Graham, Buffett) |
| DCF / intrinsic value tools | Not included — raw metrics only | Yes — DCF models, GF Value, margin of safety calculations |
| Financial history depth | Annual statements — standard coverage | Up to 30 years of financial history — best in class for US equities |
| Insider tracking | Insider transactions on quote pages (Pro) | Comprehensive insider tracking — a core GuruFocus feature |
| Price | Free tier + €29/mo Pro (€20/mo annual) | $449/year Basic · $599/year Premium (~$37–$50/mo) |
| Free tier | Yes — full screener, no account required | Very limited free tier — most features require subscription |
| UI focus | Desktop-first screener — filter-driven, data-dense | Research-oriented — detailed pages per stock, less filter-focused |
Where the differences actually matter
Screener vs research tool
GuruFocus is research-first. Its strength is deep per-stock analysis — 30 years of financial history, DCF models, GF Value, and guru holdings data. The screener exists but it is secondary to the individual stock research workflow.
ScreenerHero is screener-first. The core workflow is applying combinations of fundamental and technical filters to a universe of US, Canadian, and European stocks simultaneously, then drilling into the results. If you spend most of your time running screens and building watchlists from filter results, the design difference is significant.
European coverage
GuruFocus has some international data but European stock coverage — especially for continental microcaps — is not a core product priority. Liquidity data, sector classification, and screener depth for European names are inconsistent.
ScreenerHero covers all active instruments on BME, Euronext Paris, XETRA, Borsa Italiana, LSE, and Nordic exchanges — including illiquid small caps on growth segments. European coverage is a first-class feature, not an afterthought.
Price — $449/year vs €240/year
GuruFocus Basic starts at $449/year ($37.40/month); Premium with DCF tools is $599/year ($49.90/month). The free tier is heavily limited — most meaningful features require a paid plan.
ScreenerHero Pro is €29/month or €240/year (€20/month). The permanent free tier includes the full screener with up to 5 filters — no account required. You can evaluate data quality across European and US names before committing.
ScreenerHero is the better fit if…
- Investors who screen US, Canadian, and European stocks in a single workflow
- Anyone covering European small and microcap names most tools skip entirely
- Analysts who prefer dense filter-driven tables over narrative research pages
- Users who want a screener-first tool without paying $449/year
- Investors who build their own valuation framework and need clean raw metrics
GuruFocus is the better fit if…
- Deep value investors who rely on DCF models and margin-of-safety calculations
- Investors who track Buffett, Munger, Lynch, and other guru portfolios
- US-focused researchers who want 20–30 years of financial history per stock
- Analysts who use GuruFocus's proprietary GF Value metric as a screening anchor
Try the screener for free
Filter US, Canadian, and European stocks by P/E, ROE, EV/EBITDA, and more. No account needed to start.
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