★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
Source check: Zacks (Zacks.com) checked August 4, 2026
Tool Comparison
justETF vs Zacks (Zacks.com)
Pick justETF if
justETF
Free • Paid plans available · Web · Mobile
- You care about ETF comparison, backtesting, and which ETF includes this stock?, things Zacks (Zacks.com) doesn't offer
Pick Zacks (Zacks.com) if
Zacks (Zacks.com)
Free • From $20.75/mo · Web · Mobile
- You care about screeners, news, and calendar, things justETF doesn't offer
Skip both if: Neither one clicks with how you research; there are strong third options.
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Our take
The bottom line
justETF and Zacks (Zacks.com) cover a lot of the same ground (5 shared categories, including ETF screeners, portfolio, and watchlist), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. Zacks (Zacks.com) simply does more: 12 categories to justETF's 9, including screeners, news, and calendar. justETF counters by being completely free.
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Key differences at a glance
- Broader coverage
- Zacks (Zacks.com)12 vs 9 categories
- Free trial
- Zacks (Zacks.com)30 days
- 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 • Paid plans available | Free • From $20.75/mo |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | — | 30 days |
Plan limits | — | 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 | Yes | Yes |
API access | No | No |
Broker sync | No | No |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | — | — |
Categories covered | 9 | 12 |
Regions | Europe | North America, Europe |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | 3 signals: Latency: Real-time, 15-min Delayed, and End of Day, Granularity: EOD +1 more | 3 signals: Latency: Real-time and End of Day, Granularity: EOD +1 more |
Capabilities | 4 signals: Universe builder, Performance attribution +2 more | Factors: Value, Momentum, and Growth |
| Try it | Visit justETF | Visit Zacks (Zacks.com) |
Where each one shines
What justETF and Zacks (Zacks.com) each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What justETF and Zacks (Zacks.com) each do best.What justETF does best
- Screening for European ETFs and physically backed ETCs by region, asset class, index, provider, costs, distribution policy, replication, fund size, performance, and other ETF-specific fields.
- Comparison tools for ETFs side by side using fund profiles, performance, risk metrics, holdings, listings, and exchange availability.
- Stock profile pages to see which ETFs include a company and how ETF exposure is distributed.
- Tracking a transaction-based ETF portfolio with dividend booking on ex-date and performance views over time.
- Strategy Builder for ETF savings plans, including recurring investments that can be automatically recorded.
What Zacks (Zacks.com) does best
- The Zacks Rank system from #1 to #5 and Zacks Industry Rank on company pages to frame earnings-revision-driven 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.
- Views for reviewing Price-Consensus-EPS Surprise charts that connect historical estimates, actual earnings, and surprise patterns.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for justETF and Zacks (Zacks.com), side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for justETF and Zacks (Zacks.com), side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | ETFsCommoditiesStocks | StocksETFsMutual Funds |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Regions | Europe | North AmericaEurope |
Coverage details | Identifiers: ISIN and Ticker | Identifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | Real-time15-min DelayedEnd of Day | Real-timeEnd of Day |
Data granularity | EOD | EOD |
| Access & integrations | ||
Import methods | Manual | Manual |
Export formats | ExcelImage | Not specified |
| Plans & trust | ||
Capability signals | Universe builderPerformance attributionPortfolio attributionRebalancing | Factors: Value, Momentum, and Growth |
Vendor & support | justETF GmbHCountry: GermanySupport: 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 | Free | Free |
| Entry paid plan | Subscription“Premium 5 (€9.90/mo annual or €14.90/mo quarterly)” | $20.75/mo“Premium Annual”annual price usd: 249 |
| Tier 2 | Subscription“Premium 25 (€19.90/mo annual or €24.90/mo quarterly)” | $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 | — | 30 days |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between justETF and Zacks (Zacks.com)?
justETF leans toward ETF screeners, ETF comparison, and portfolio, while Zacks (Zacks.com) puts more weight on screeners, ETF screeners, and watchlist. They overlap in 5 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do justETF and Zacks (Zacks.com) cost?
Good news: both justETF and Zacks (Zacks.com) have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Should I choose justETF or Zacks (Zacks.com)?
It depends on what you're after. Pick justETF if ETF comparison and backtesting matter to you; go with Zacks (Zacks.com) if you'd rather have screeners and news. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do justETF and Zacks (Zacks.com) cover?
Both cover ETFs and stocks. justETF also handles commodities. Zacks (Zacks.com) adds mutual funds on top.
Do justETF and Zacks (Zacks.com) offer real-time data?
Yes, both serve real-time market data, so either works when timing matters.
Can I export data from justETF and Zacks (Zacks.com)?
justETF exports to Excel. Zacks (Zacks.com) is stingier about getting data out.
Which has a better stock screener: justETF or Zacks (Zacks.com)?
Both justETF 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 justETF or Zacks (Zacks.com)?
Yes, both do portfolio tracking: holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.
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