Fey adds Stock Comparison, Data Visualizations, Financials, Analyst Recommendations, Factor Exposure, and Blogs coverage that Zacks (Zacks.com) skips.
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Friday, October 10, 2025
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Fey vs Zacks (Zacks.com) comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Quick takeaways
Zacks (Zacks.com) includes ETF Screeners, Scores, ETF Overview, ETF Performance, and ETF Holdings categories that Fey omits.
Fey highlights: Finder: natural‑language stock screening (e.g., “undervalued tech with insider buying”, “Pelosi portfolio”) with editable filters; ~2s query‑to‑results., Earnings in real time: instant press‑release detection with ~0.8‑second summaries, live in‑app call audio, transcripts, and clear highlight cards., and Live Pricing: vendor‑stated real‑time quotes (no 15‑min delay) for equities; analyst estimates, company financials, peer analysis, historical earnings, insider transactions..
Zacks (Zacks.com) is known for: Zacks Rank system (#1–#5) and Zacks Industry Rank shown on company pages., Style Scores across Value, Growth, and Momentum factors., and Stock, ETF, and mutual fund screeners with hundreds of filters..
Zacks (Zacks.com) offers mobile access, which Fey skips.
Fey
fey.com
Desktop‑first investing research tool with real‑time quotes, natural‑language stock Finder, curated news feed, and an earnings experience (instant press releases, live call audio, transcripts, summaries). Portfolio sync via Plaid (IBKR, Schwab, Robinhood, E*TRADE), plus manual entry. **Acquired by Wealthsimple on Aug 27, 2025**; standalone Fey service **winds down Sep 30, 2025** with refunds for remaining subscription balances.
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Quick highlights
- Finder: natural‑language stock screening (e.g., “undervalued tech with insider buying”, “Pelosi portfolio”) with editable filters; ~2s query‑to‑results.
- Earnings in real time: instant press‑release detection with ~0.8‑second summaries, live in‑app call audio, transcripts, and clear highlight cards.
- Live Pricing: vendor‑stated real‑time quotes (no 15‑min delay) for equities; analyst estimates, company financials, peer analysis, historical earnings, insider transactions.
- News & ‘For you’: curated, ad‑free news feed, daily recaps, and watchlist‑aware updates.
- Portfolio: broker sync via Plaid (Interactive Brokers, Charles Schwab, Robinhood, E*TRADE), multi‑account view, S&P comparison; optional manual portfolios; desktop widget.
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Zacks (Zacks.com)
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Equity and fund research platform best known for the Zacks Rank system, Style Scores, and detailed earnings analysis. Free users get access to basic screeners and research pages, while Premium unlocks the full #1 Rank list, Equity Research Reports, and 45+ premium screens. The Earnings ESP filter is exclusive to Premium, and Zacks Ultimate bundles all of the firm’s private portfolios. The mobile app includes subscriber alerts and real-time ECN quotes.
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Free
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Quick highlights
- Zacks Rank system (#1–#5) and Zacks Industry Rank shown on company pages.
- Style Scores across Value, Growth, and Momentum factors.
- Stock, ETF, and mutual fund screeners with hundreds of filters.
- Per-ticker pages with analyst forecasts, price targets, and earnings estimates.
- Unique Price-Consensus-EPS Surprise charts that map historical estimate accuracy and surprises.
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Overlap
Shared focus areas
9 overlapsMutual strengths include Screeners, Portfolio, and Watchlist plus 6 more areas.
Where they differ
Fey
Distinct strengths include:
- Finder: natural‑language stock screening (e.g., “undervalued tech with insider buying”, “Pelosi portfolio”) with editable filters; ~2s query‑to‑results.
- Earnings in real time: instant press‑release detection with ~0.8‑second summaries, live in‑app call audio, transcripts, and clear highlight cards.
- Live Pricing: vendor‑stated real‑time quotes (no 15‑min delay) for equities; analyst estimates, company financials, peer analysis, historical earnings, insider transactions.
- News & ‘For you’: curated, ad‑free news feed, daily recaps, and watchlist‑aware updates.
Zacks (Zacks.com)
Distinct strengths include:
- Zacks Rank system (#1–#5) and Zacks Industry Rank shown on company pages.
- Style Scores across Value, Growth, and Momentum factors.
- Stock, ETF, and mutual fund screeners with hundreds of filters.
- Per-ticker pages with analyst forecasts, price targets, and earnings estimates.
Feature-by-feature breakdown
| Attribute | Fey | Zacks (Zacks.com) |
|---|---|---|
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets | Shared: Screeners, Portfolio, Watchlist, News, Alerts, Calendar, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Price Targets, Transcripts Unique: Stock Comparison, Data Visualizations, Financials, Analyst Recommendations, Factor Exposure, Blogs | Shared: Screeners, Portfolio, Watchlist, News, Alerts, Calendar, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Price Targets, Transcripts Unique: ETF Screeners, Scores, ETF Overview, ETF Performance, ETF Holdings |
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks, ETFs | Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds |
Experience levels Who each product is built for | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Platforms Where you can access the product | Desktop, Web | Web, Mobile |
Pricing High-level pricing models | Subscription, Free, Other | Free, Subscription |
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor | Unique
| Unique
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Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat | Not yet | Yes |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Standard listing | Standard listing |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do Fey and Zacks (Zacks.com) both support?
Both platforms cover Screeners, Portfolio, Watchlist, News, Alerts, Calendar, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Price Targets, and Transcripts workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Do Fey and Zacks (Zacks.com) require subscriptions?
Both Fey and Zacks (Zacks.com) keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.
Which tool has mobile access?
Zacks (Zacks.com) ships a dedicated mobile experience, while Fey focuses on web or desktop access.
What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?
Fey differentiates itself with Finder: natural‑language stock screening (e.g., “undervalued tech with insider buying”, “Pelosi portfolio”) with editable filters; ~2s query‑to‑results., Earnings in real time: instant press‑release detection with ~0.8‑second summaries, live in‑app call audio, transcripts, and clear highlight cards., and Live Pricing: vendor‑stated real‑time quotes (no 15‑min delay) for equities; analyst estimates, company financials, peer analysis, historical earnings, insider transactions., whereas Zacks (Zacks.com) stands out for Zacks Rank system (#1–#5) and Zacks Industry Rank shown on company pages., Style Scores across Value, Growth, and Momentum factors., and Stock, ETF, and mutual fund screeners with hundreds of filters..
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