The core difference in one sentence
Stock Rover is a research platform — screeners, fair value, dividend safety, and portfolio analytics oriented around picking and evaluating stocks. Guardfolio is a risk monitor — it watches synced holdings for concentration, overlap, drift, drawdown, and volatility, then alerts you when thresholds are crossed.
Quick verdict
If you spend time on screeners and fundamental scores, Stock Rover fits. If you need automated alerts when portfolio structure changes, Guardfolio is the better tool.
At a glance
- Sync-based portfolio risk monitoring
- ETF overlap & concentration alerts
- Multi-account unified risk view
- Read-only sync across 30+ brokers
- Stock screeners & ranking systems
- Fair value & dividend analytics
- Portfolio dashboards with research scores
- Research reports & watchlists
+ 30 more
Six risk dimensions Guardfolio watches
Stock Rover is strong for fundamental research and screening. These are six structural risk dimensions Guardfolio monitors on synced holdings with threshold-based alerts after each broker sync.
1. Concentration
Single-holding exposure across accounts as a share of investable portfolio.
2. Allocation drift
Distance between actual allocation and your target mix.
3. ETF overlap
Look-through detection of the same underlying holdings across ETFs.
4. Drawdown
Peak-to-trough drawdown per holding and at portfolio level.
5. Volatility
Rolling volatility per holding and portfolio with band alerts.
6. Sector exposure
Sector weights with caps — catches tech or energy creep early.
See all six metrics on your own portfolio
Connect your accounts and Guardfolio surfaces concentration, ETF overlap, allocation drift, drawdown, volatility, and sector exposure after each sync. Start with a 7-day free trial.
Start Free Trial → 7-day free trial · Cancel anytime · Read-only broker accessFeature comparison
| Feature | Guardfolio | Stock Rover |
|---|---|---|
| Primary focus | Portfolio risk monitoring | Stock research & screening |
| ETF overlap look-through | ~ Limited overlap workflow | |
| Stock screeners & fair value | ||
| Brokerage sync | ||
| Proactive risk alerts | ||
| Dividend safety scores | ||
| Allocation drift alerts | ~ Static allocation views | |
| Drawdown & volatility alerts | ||
| Research reports | ||
| Free risk check (no signup) |
Pricing snapshot
What you pay vs what you get
| Plan | Price | Core value |
|---|---|---|
| Stock Rover Essential | Paid tiers | Screening, portfolios, research |
| Stock Rover Premium | Higher tiers | Advanced research & integrations |
| Guardfolio Free | $0 | One-time risk snapshot |
| Guardian Pro / Elite | From $29.99/mo | Ongoing monitoring & alerts |
Pricing changes on third-party sites — confirm on official pages. Guardfolio offers a free risk snapshot with no signup.
Best for
Best for Guardfolio
- Investors who want alerts when portfolio structure changes
- ETF-heavy portfolios needing overlap detection
- Multi-account investors who already know what they own
- Users who want monitoring, not another research terminal
Best for Stock Rover
- Stock pickers who rely on screeners and fair value
- Dividend investors evaluating payout safety
- Researchers comparing fundamental scores across holdings
- Investors who want research dashboards in one app
Can you use both?
Yes. Stock Rover helps you research and score individual positions. Guardfolio watches the combined portfolio for structural risk. Research tells you what to buy; monitoring tells you when exposure drifts.
A practical workflow: use Stock Rover for screening and Guardfolio for overlap, concentration, and drift alerts after each sync.
Migration path
Adding Guardfolio alongside Stock Rover takes minutes:
- Step 1: Run a free risk snapshot (no signup required)
- Step 2: Connect brokerages via read-only API during the 7-day trial
- Step 3: Keep Stock Rover for its core workflow; let Guardfolio handle risk monitoring
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Guardfolio and Stock Rover?
Stock Rover is research-first: screeners, fundamentals, fair value, and dividend analytics. Guardfolio is monitoring-first: concentration, ETF overlap, drift, drawdown, and volatility alerts on synced holdings.
Does Stock Rover detect ETF overlap?
Stock Rover offers portfolio analytics oriented around research scores. Guardfolio is purpose-built for look-through ETF overlap and concentration alerts across multiple funds.
What is the best Stock Rover alternative for risk alerts?
Guardfolio is a strong choice when you need sync-based portfolio risk monitoring rather than fundamental research. It complements research tools instead of replacing them.
Can I use both tools together?
Yes. Many investors research in Stock Rover and monitor structural risk in Guardfolio across the same brokerage accounts.
Can I try Guardfolio for free?
Yes. Start with the free risk snapshot or a 7-day trial.
Stock Rover researches stocks. Guardfolio monitors portfolio risk.
Fundamental scores help you pick. Guardfolio alerts you when overlap and concentration drift on synced holdings.
- Concentration & ETF overlap alerts after sync
- Drift, drawdown & volatility monitoring
- Read-only sync across 30+ brokers