★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
Tool comparison edition
Tool Comparison
Gainify vs Zacks (Zacks.com)
Pick Gainify if
Gainify
Best for stock ideas and stock comparison
Free • From $9.92/yr · Web
- You want the cheaper way in: plans start at $9.92/mo instead of $20.75/mo
- You care about stock ideas, stock comparison, and data visualizations, things Zacks (Zacks.com) doesn't offer
- You're a long-term investor who cares more about fundamentals than headlines
Pick Zacks (Zacks.com) if
Zacks (Zacks.com)
Best for ETF screeners and news
Free • From $20.75/mo · Web · Mobile · 100% positive (1 vote)
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
- You care about ETF screeners, news, and ETF analysis, things Gainify doesn't offer
Skip both if: Neither one clicks with how you research; there are strong third options.
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The verdict
The bottom line
Gainify and Zacks (Zacks.com) cover a lot of the same ground (9 shared categories, including screeners, portfolio, and watchlist), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. Gainify simply does more: 24 categories to Zacks (Zacks.com)'s 12, including stock ideas, stock comparison, and data visualizations. Zacks (Zacks.com) counters by keeping things simpler.
Key differences at a glance
- Mobile app
- Zacks (Zacks.com)
- Cheaper paid plan
- Gainify$9.92/mo vs $20.75/mo
- Free trial
- Zacks (Zacks.com)30 days
- Broader coverage
- Gainify24 vs 12 categories
- Asset coverage
- Zacks (Zacks.com)Adds ETFs and mutual funds
- Free plan
- Both
Comparison snapshot
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & plans | ||
Starting price | Free • From $9.92/yr | Free • From $20.75/mo |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | — | 30 days |
Plan limits | 16 limits: Starter: ai chat queries: 10/month, Starter: watchlists: 1 +14 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 | No | No |
Broker sync | No | No |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +5 more | — |
Categories covered | 24 | 12 |
Regions | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa | North America, Europe |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | 3 signals: Latency: Real-time and End of Day, Granularity: EOD +1 more | 3 signals: Latency: Real-time and End of Day, Granularity: EOD +1 more |
Data partners | 3 partners: S&P Global Market Intelligence, Financial Modeling Prep +1 more | — |
Capabilities | 5 signals: Universe builder, Factors: Value, Quality, Momentum, and Growth +3 more | Factors: Value, Momentum, and Growth |
Security | Encryption in transit | — |
| Try it | Visit Gainify | Visit Zacks (Zacks.com) |
Standout features
What Gainify does best
- Treat Gainify as discontinued historical context rather than a live product to buy; the current homepage says the service is closed and no longer available.
- Use the legacy profile to understand an AI stock analysis workflow that combined global screening, stock reports, AI chat, earnings recaps, charting, watchlists, and portfolio tracking.
- Review the historical screener concept: 1,000+ filters, broad global ticker coverage, S&P Global data references, custom output columns, and fast watchlist workflows.
- Compare legacy stock reports that bundled company snapshots, Wall Street estimates, valuation metrics, ownership, dividends, financial history, forecasts, ratings, AI earnings summaries, and transcripts.
- Study the Gainify Rating and Gainify Score as examples of explainable, multi-factor stock scoring for quality, value, growth, and related research dimensions.
What Zacks (Zacks.com) does best
- Use the Zacks Rank system from #1 to #5 and Zacks Industry Rank on company pages to frame earnings-revision-driven research.
- Compare Value, Growth, and Momentum Style Scores alongside the rank when screening or reviewing individual stocks.
- Screen stocks, ETFs, and mutual funds with hundreds of filters, with 45+ Premium Screens gated behind paid access.
- Open 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.
Data & access details
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | Stocks | StocksETFsMutual Funds |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Retail TradersPro RetailLong-term InvestorsValue InvestorsGrowth InvestorsDividend InvestorsAnalysts | Not specified |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica | North AmericaEurope |
Coverage details | Identifiers: Ticker | Identifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | Real-timeEnd of Day | Real-timeEnd of Day |
Data granularity | EOD | EOD |
Pricing sources | VendorModel | Not specified |
Data partners | S&P Global Market IntelligenceFinancial Modeling PrepProprietary Derived Data | Not specified |
| Access & integrations | ||
Import methods | Manual | Manual |
Export formats | Image | Not specified |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Encryption in transit | Not specified |
Capability signals | Universe builderFactors: Value, Quality, Momentum, and GrowthPerformance attributionPortfolio attributionAI summaries: Transcripts | Factors: Value, Momentum, and Growth |
Vendor & support | GainifyCountry: LithuaniaFounded 2024Support: Email | Zacks Investment Research |
Curation ratings | Methodology 3/5Reliability 3/5UX 4/5 | Methodology 3/5Reliability 4/5UX 4/5 |
Green tags are exclusive to that tool in this comparison.
Pricing breakdown
$9.92/yr
Lower starting price
Plans & pricing
- ai chat queries: 10/month
- watchlists: 1
- +2 more
- billing: $14.99 monthly or $9.92/month billed yearly.
- ai chat queries: 50/month
- +4 more
- billing: $36.99 monthly or $26.99/month billed yearly.
- ai chat queries: 500/month
- +4 more
$20.75/mo
Starting price
Plans & pricing
- annual price usd: 249
- trial promo: $1 for 30 days shown on current product page
- annual price usd: 2,995
- trial promo: $1 for 30 days shown on current product page
Coverage overlap
Shared categories
9Where the two tools cover the same ground.
Gainify strengths
15Zacks (Zacks.com) strengths
3What you only get with Zacks (Zacks.com).
Community category leaders
Vote sentiment comparison
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between Gainify and Zacks (Zacks.com)?
Gainify leans toward stock ideas, screeners, and stock comparison, while Zacks (Zacks.com) puts more weight on screeners, ETF screeners, and watchlist. They overlap in 9 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do Gainify and Zacks (Zacks.com) cost?
Good news: both Gainify 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 Gainify or Zacks (Zacks.com) on my phone?
Zacks (Zacks.com) lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. Gainify doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web.
Should I choose Gainify or Zacks (Zacks.com)?
It depends on what you're after. Pick Gainify if stock ideas and stock comparison matter to you; go with Zacks (Zacks.com) if you'd rather have ETF screeners and news. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do Gainify and Zacks (Zacks.com) cover?
Both cover stocks. Zacks (Zacks.com) adds ETFs and mutual funds on top.
Do Gainify and Zacks (Zacks.com) offer real-time data?
Yes, both serve real-time market data, so either works when timing matters.
Which has a better stock screener: Gainify or Zacks (Zacks.com)?
Both Gainify 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 Gainify or Zacks (Zacks.com)?
Yes, both do portfolio tracking: holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.
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