VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON
Tool details checked August 23, 2026
Tool Comparison
FINVIZ vs Zacks (Zacks.com)
Pick FINVIZ if
FINVIZ
Free • From $299.50/yr · Web · API
- You want an API so you can script or automate things
- You want stock comparison, data visualizations, and correlation.
- You trade often and need tooling built for speed
Pick Zacks (Zacks.com) if
Zacks (Zacks.com)
Free • From $20.75/mo · Web · Mobile
- You want the cheaper way in: plans start at $20.75/mo instead of $24.96/mo
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
- You want watchlist, scores, and analyst forecasts.
Skip both if: Neither one clicks with how you research; there are strong third options.
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Our take
The bottom line
FINVIZ and Zacks (Zacks.com) cover a lot of the same ground (7 shared categories, including screeners, ETF screeners, and portfolio), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. FINVIZ simply does more: 17 categories to Zacks (Zacks.com)'s 12, including stock comparison, data visualizations, and correlation. Zacks (Zacks.com) counters by starting cheaper at $20.75/mo.
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Key differences at a glance
- Cheaper paid plan
- Zacks (Zacks.com)$20.75/mo vs $24.96/mo
- Broader coverage
- FINVIZ17 vs 12 categories
- Mobile app
- Zacks (Zacks.com)
- API access
- FINVIZ
- Global coverage
- Zacks (Zacks.com)
- Free plan
- Both
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How they stack up
The side-by-side table: pricing, platforms, data, and coverage at a glance.ShowHide
How they stack up
The side-by-side table: pricing, platforms, data, and coverage at a glance.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & plans | ||
Starting price | Free • From $299.50/yr | Free • From $20.75/mo |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | 7 days | 30 days |
Plan limits | 18 limits: Free: screener presets: 50, Free: items per page: 20 (table) / 36 (charts) / 10 (snapshots) +16 more | 4 limits: Premium Annual: annual price usd: 249, Ultimate Monthly: trial promo: $1 for 30 days shown on current product page +2 more |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | No | Yes |
API access | Yes | No |
Broker sync | No | No |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +3 more | — |
Categories covered | 17 | 12 |
Regions | North America | North America, Europe |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | Latency: Real-time | 3 signals: Latency: Real-time and End of Day, Granularity: EOD +1 more |
Capabilities | Universe builder and Correlation | Factors: Value, Momentum, and Growth |
| Try it | Visit FINVIZ | Visit Zacks (Zacks.com) |
Where each one shines
What FINVIZ and Zacks (Zacks.com) each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What FINVIZ and Zacks (Zacks.com) each do best.What FINVIZ does best
- Screening for U.S. stocks and ETFs with a mix of valuation, growth, profitability, technical, ownership, dividend, and performance filters.
- Heat maps, sector/group views, and snapshot pages to spot where market strength, weakness, and unusual moves are clustering.
- Saved screener presets with table, chart and snapshot result views.
- Quote pages support ticker-level research with links to financials, charts, news, insider trades, filings, options, short interest, and peer comparisons.
- Review fundamental context with financial statements, EPS and sales charts, ownership pages, insider transactions, and 13F manager holdings.
What Zacks (Zacks.com) does best
- Zacks Rank scores from #1 to #5 and Zacks Industry Rank on company pages for earnings-revision research.
- Comparison tools for Value, Growth, and Momentum Style Scores alongside the rank when screening or reviewing individual stocks.
- Screening for stocks, ETFs, and mutual funds with hundreds of filters, with 45+ Premium Screens gated behind paid access.
- Direct access to ticker pages with analyst forecasts, earnings estimates, price targets, company research, and related market context.
- Review Price-Consensus-EPS Surprise charts that connect historical estimates, actual earnings, and surprise patterns.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for FINVIZ and Zacks (Zacks.com), side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for FINVIZ and Zacks (Zacks.com), side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsOptions | StocksETFsMutual Funds |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Retail TradersPro RetailDay TradersSwing TradersLong-term Investors | Not specified |
Regions | North America | North AmericaEurope |
Coverage details | Countries: USIdentifiers: Ticker | Identifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | Real-time | Real-timeEnd of Day |
Data granularity | Not specified | EOD |
| Access & integrations | ||
Import methods | Not specified | Manual |
Export formats | Excel | Not specified |
| Plans & trust | ||
Capability signals | Universe builderCorrelation | Factors: Value, Momentum, and Growth |
Vendor & support | Support: Email | Zacks Investment Research |
Curation ratings | Not specified | Methodology 3/5Reliability 4/5UX 4/5 |
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What you'll actually pay
Plans, billing, trials, and per-month pricing for both tools.ShowHide
What you'll actually pay
Plans, billing, trials, and per-month pricing for both tools.| Tier | ||
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Freescreener presets: 50 · items per page: 20 (table) / 36 (charts) / 10 (snapshots) · +5 more | Free |
| Entry paid plan | $299.50/yr≈ $24.96/mo“Elite annual”screener presets: 200 · portfolios: 100 · +2 more | $20.75/mo“Premium Annual”annual price usd: 249 |
| Tier 2 | $39.50/mo“Elite monthly”screener presets: 200 · items per page: Up to 100 (table) / 120 (charts) / 50 (snapshots) · +5 more | $41.25/mo“Investor Collection Annual” |
| Tier 3 | — | $59/mo“Investor Collection Monthly” |
| Tier 4 | — | $249.58/mo“Ultimate Annual”annual price usd: 2,995 · trial promo: $1 for 30 days shown on current product page |
| Top plan | — | $299/mo“Ultimate Monthly”trial promo: $1 for 30 days shown on current product page |
| Free trial | 7 days | 30 days |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between FINVIZ and Zacks (Zacks.com)?
FINVIZ leans toward screeners, ETF screeners, and stock comparison, while Zacks (Zacks.com) puts more weight on screeners, ETF screeners, and watchlist. They overlap in 7 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do FINVIZ and Zacks (Zacks.com) cost?
Good news: both FINVIZ and Zacks (Zacks.com) have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Can I use FINVIZ or Zacks (Zacks.com) on my phone?
Zacks (Zacks.com) lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. FINVIZ doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web and API.
Does FINVIZ or Zacks (Zacks.com) have an API?
FINVIZ has an API for programmatic access and custom integrations. Zacks (Zacks.com) doesn't, so you're working through its interface.
Should I choose FINVIZ or Zacks (Zacks.com)?
It depends on what you're after. Pick FINVIZ if stock comparison and data visualizations matter to you; go with Zacks (Zacks.com) if you'd rather have watchlist and scores. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do FINVIZ and Zacks (Zacks.com) cover?
Both cover stocks and ETFs. FINVIZ also handles options. Zacks (Zacks.com) adds mutual funds on top.
Do FINVIZ and Zacks (Zacks.com) offer real-time data?
Yes, both serve real-time market data, so either works when timing matters.
Which covers international markets: FINVIZ or Zacks (Zacks.com)?
Zacks (Zacks.com) has documented international coverage (North America and Europe), so it's the safer bet if you hold non-US stocks. FINVIZ is more region-specific, mainly North America.
Can I export data from FINVIZ and Zacks (Zacks.com)?
FINVIZ exports to Excel. Zacks (Zacks.com) is stingier about getting data out.
Is FINVIZ or Zacks (Zacks.com) better for day trading?
FINVIZ is the one positioned more for active traders. Zacks (Zacks.com) is the better fit if you care less about fast trading workflows and more about a calmer research process.
Which has a better stock screener: FINVIZ or Zacks (Zacks.com)?
Both FINVIZ and Zacks (Zacks.com) include stock screeners, and they differ more in interface than raw power; try both and see which one clicks for you.
Can I track my portfolio with FINVIZ or Zacks (Zacks.com)?
Yes, both do portfolio tracking: holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.
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