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Friday, February 20, 2026

Tool Comparison

GuruFocus vs Zacks (Zacks.com) comparison

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

GuruFocus logo

GuruFocus

gurufocus.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb, Mobile, Desktop, API
Editor's pickHands-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
GuruFocusWeb, Mobile, Desktop, API
Zacks (Zacks.com)Web, Mobile
Categories
GuruFocus46
Zacks (Zacks.com)14
Pricing details

Tool

GuruFocus

$41.58/mo

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial7 days

Plans & pricing

FreeFree
Premium (Annual, USA)$499/yr
Premium (Monthly, USA)$69/mo
PremiumPlus (Annual, USA)$1348/yr
PremiumPlus (Monthly, USA)$169/mo
Professional (Annual, USA)$2398/yr
Professional (Monthly, USA)$299/mo
GuruAPI Data LicensingContact sales

Tool

Zacks (Zacks.com)

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial30 days

Plans & pricing

FreeFree
PremiumSubscription
UltimateSubscription
Investor CollectionSubscription
Category leaders
ScreenersGuruFocus
Stock IdeasGuruFocus
PortfolioGuruFocus
WatchlistZacks (Zacks.com)
BacktestingGuruFocus
NewsGuruFocus
AlertsGuruFocus
DividendsGuruFocus
FinancialsGuruFocus
Insider DataGuruFocus
Browse the #1 tool in 90+ categories

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Platform details

AttributeGuruFocusZacks (Zacks.com)
Asset types
StocksETFsMutual FundsOptionsFunds
StocksETFsMutual Funds
Experience
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Regions
North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica
North AmericaEurope
Data freshness
End of Day
Real-timeEnd of Day
API access
REST
Not specified
Export formats
ExcelImagePDFJSON
Not specified

Coverage overlap

Frequently Asked Questions

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

GuruFocus focuses on Screeners, Stock Ideas, and Stock Comparison while Zacks (Zacks.com) specializes in Screeners, ETF Screeners, and Watchlist. They overlap in 11 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

How much do GuruFocus and Zacks (Zacks.com) cost?

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

Does GuruFocus or Zacks (Zacks.com) have an API?

GuruFocus provides API access for programmatic data retrieval and custom integrations. Zacks (Zacks.com) doesn't currently offer an API, so you'll need to use their web interface.

Should I choose GuruFocus or Zacks (Zacks.com)?

Choose GuruFocus if you need Global value-investing research platform covering ~100,000 stocks in ~100 markets plus 8,000+ institutional investors and 15,000+ mutual funds holdings, designed to provide historical financial and valuation data for long-term investors., and All-in-One Screener offers 500+ fundamental, valuation, profitability, growth, dividend, guru and insider filters, supports custom filters/formulas and screening by regions, countries, exchanges and user portfolios.. 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 GuruFocus and Zacks (Zacks.com) cover?

Both cover Stocks, ETFs, and Mutual Funds. GuruFocus also includes Options, and Funds.

Does GuruFocus or Zacks (Zacks.com) have real-time data?

Zacks (Zacks.com) offers real-time data feeds, which is essential for active traders. GuruFocus 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 GuruFocus and Zacks (Zacks.com)?

GuruFocus supports data exports to Excel, Image, PDF, and JSON. Zacks (Zacks.com) has more limited export options.

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

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

Can I track my portfolio with GuruFocus 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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