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Thursday, January 22, 2026

Tool Comparison

CEO Watcher vs Zacks (Zacks.com) comparison

Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.

CEO Watcher logo

CEO Watcher

ceowatcher.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb
Zacks (Zacks.com) logo

Zacks (Zacks.com)

zacks.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb, Mobile
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At a glance

Platforms
CEO WatcherWeb
Zacks (Zacks.com)Web, Mobile
Categories
CEO Watcher6
Zacks (Zacks.com)14
Pricing details
CEO WatcherZacks (Zacks.com)
Free tier
Free trial30 days30 days
Starting price$40/mo
Enterprise option
Available plansFree (Newsletter), Premium (Annual), Bundle (Yellowbrick + CEO Watcher, Annual)Free, Premium, Ultimate, Investor Collection
Category leaders
ScreenersZacks (Zacks.com)
PortfolioZacks (Zacks.com)
WatchlistZacks (Zacks.com)
NewsTied
AlertsTied
Insider DataCEO Watcher
TranscriptsZacks (Zacks.com)
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CEO WatcherZacks (Zacks.com)

Platform details

AttributeCEO WatcherZacks (Zacks.com)
Asset types
Stocks
StocksETFsMutual Funds
Experience
IntermediateAdvanced
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Regions
North America
North AmericaEurope
Data freshness
Real-timeEnd of Day
Real-timeEnd of Day
API access
Not specifiedNot specified
Export formats
Not specifiedNot specified

Coverage overlap

Shared categories3

Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.

CEO Watcher strengths3

Categories covered by CEO Watcher only.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between CEO Watcher and Zacks (Zacks.com)?

CEO Watcher focuses on Insider Data, Alerts, and News while Zacks (Zacks.com) specializes in Screeners, ETF Screeners, and Watchlist. They overlap in 3 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

How much do CEO Watcher and Zacks (Zacks.com) cost?

Good news—both CEO Watcher and Zacks (Zacks.com) offer free plans. You can try each platform without commitment and only pay when you need premium features.

Which is better for beginners—CEO Watcher or Zacks (Zacks.com)?

Zacks (Zacks.com) is more beginner-friendly with an approachable interface. Both can work for intermediate users.

Can I use CEO Watcher or Zacks (Zacks.com) on my phone?

Zacks (Zacks.com) has a mobile app so you can check your research on the go. CEO Watcher is web-only, so you'll need a browser to access it from mobile devices.

Should I choose CEO Watcher or Zacks (Zacks.com)?

Choose CEO Watcher if you need Calculates each insider’s historical forward returns after their trades to rank signal quality., and Daily pre‑market email with top insider buys/sells (proprietary ranking), largest buys/sells, and companies with most insider activity.. Go with Zacks (Zacks.com) if Zacks Rank system (#1–#5) and Zacks Industry Rank shown on company pages., and Style Scores across Value, Growth, and Momentum factors. better fits how you invest.

What asset classes do CEO Watcher and Zacks (Zacks.com) cover?

Both cover Stocks. Zacks (Zacks.com) adds coverage for ETFs, and Mutual Funds.

Do CEO Watcher and Zacks (Zacks.com) offer real-time data?

Yes, both platforms provide real-time market data. This makes either suitable for active trading strategies where timing matters.

Which has a better stock screener—CEO Watcher or Zacks (Zacks.com)?

Zacks (Zacks.com) includes a stock screener for finding investment ideas. CEO Watcher focuses on other analytical tools.

Can I track my portfolio with CEO Watcher or Zacks (Zacks.com)?

Zacks (Zacks.com) offers portfolio tracking features. CEO Watcher is more focused on research and analysis.

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