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★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★

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Thursday, February 19, 2026

Tool Comparison

ETF Research Center vs Zacks (Zacks.com) comparison

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

ETF Research Center logo

ETF Research Center

etfrc.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb
Hands-on review
Zacks (Zacks.com) logo

Zacks (Zacks.com)

zacks.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb, Mobile
Hands-on review
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At a glance

Platforms
ETF Research CenterWeb
Zacks (Zacks.com)Web, Mobile
Categories
ETF Research Center15
Zacks (Zacks.com)14
Pricing details

Tool

ETF Research Center

$29/mo

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial30 days

Plans & pricing

BasicFree
Individual$29/mo
Professional$99/mo

Tool

Zacks (Zacks.com)

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial30 days

Plans & pricing

FreeFree
PremiumSubscription
UltimateSubscription
Investor CollectionSubscription
Category leaders
ScreenersZacks (Zacks.com)
BacktestingETF Research Center
NewsZacks (Zacks.com)
AlertsZacks (Zacks.com)
Data VisualizationsETF Research Center
TranscriptsZacks (Zacks.com)
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Platform details

AttributeETF Research CenterZacks (Zacks.com)
Asset types
ETFs
StocksETFsMutual Funds
Experience
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Regions
North America
North AmericaEurope
Data freshness
End of Day
Real-timeEnd of Day
API access
Not specifiedNot specified
Export formats
CSVPDF
Not specified

Coverage overlap

Shared categories6

Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.

Zacks (Zacks.com) strengths8

Categories covered by Zacks (Zacks.com) only.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between ETF Research Center and Zacks (Zacks.com)?

ETF Research Center focuses on ETF Screeners, ETF Comparison, and ETF Overview while Zacks (Zacks.com) specializes in Screeners, ETF Screeners, and Watchlist. They overlap in 6 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

How much do ETF Research Center and Zacks (Zacks.com) cost?

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

Can I use ETF Research Center or Zacks (Zacks.com) on my phone?

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

Should I choose ETF Research Center or Zacks (Zacks.com)?

Choose ETF Research Center if you need Equity Power Screener to filter ETFs by performance, technical indicators (beta, volatility, RSI), fundamentals, valuations, and ratings (advanced criteria gated to premium plans)., and Fund Finder with multi-tab views across general, equity, and fixed income metrics; many criteria reserved for Individual and Professional tiers.. 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 ETF Research Center and Zacks (Zacks.com) cover?

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

Does ETF Research Center or Zacks (Zacks.com) have real-time data?

Zacks (Zacks.com) offers real-time data feeds, which is essential for active traders. ETF Research Center uses delayed or end-of-day data, which works fine for longer-term investors who don't need up-to-the-second quotes.

Can I export data from ETF Research Center and Zacks (Zacks.com)?

ETF Research Center supports data exports to CSV, and PDF. Zacks (Zacks.com) has more limited export options.

Which has a better stock screener—ETF Research Center or Zacks (Zacks.com)?

Both ETF Research Center and Zacks (Zacks.com) include stock screeners. Try each to see which filtering options and interface you prefer.

Can I track my portfolio with ETF Research Center or Zacks (Zacks.com)?

Both platforms include portfolio tracking, so you can monitor your holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.

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