Compare · September 2026
The Open Stock vs GuruFocus
GuruFocus is 13F / superinvestor tracking plus deep value metrics. The Open Stock does not track Buffett’s filings. It is a personal research desk. Overlap is financials and screening, not guru portfolios.
Independent comparison of The Open Stock (theopenstock.com) and GuruFocus. Not affiliated with GuruFocus.
Quick verdict
Choose GuruFocus if
You clone 13F holdings and want value scores.
Choose The Open Stock if
You do not need guru tracking to research a ticker.
Feature comparison
The Open Stock free tier: Charts, screener, heatmaps, calendars, financials, Fear & Greed — ads-supported. Paid from $4.99/mo ads-free; AI from $9.99/mo. GuruFocus free tier: Limited guru pages and some data; paywall for depth. Paid from Premium often $299+/yr.
| Feature | The Open Stock | GuruFocus |
|---|---|---|
| 13F / gurus | No | Core |
| Value screener | Presets including value/dividends | Deep value toolkit |
| Charts & calendars | Yes | Secondary |
| Local AI | Optional Ollama (local), BYOK, or hosted AI | No |
| Paid from | $4.99/mo | Hundreds $/yr |
Where GuruFocus wins
- Superinvestor 13F tracking
- Value metrics (GF score, DCF-style tools)
- Screener aimed at value investors
Where The Open Stock wins
- Free daily charts, calendars, heatmaps
- Much lower paid entry
- Local AI instead of a guru-data paywall
FAQ
- Does The Open Stock show what famous investors hold?
- No. Use GuruFocus, Dataraoma, or 13F tools for that. The Open Stock is your own screening and charting.
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