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Sunday, October 5, 2025

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Koyfin vs The Zen of Investing comparison

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

Quick takeaways

Koyfin adds Screeners, ETF Screeners, Data Visualizations, News, Alerts, Financials, Transcripts, ETF Overview, ETF Performance, ETF Holdings, ETF Overlap, ETF Fundamentals, ETF Valuation, Watchlist, Portfolio, Short Interest, and Dividends coverage that The Zen of Investing skips.

The Zen of Investing includes Spin-offs, and Blogs categories that Koyfin omits.

Koyfin highlights: Plan tiers: Free, Plus ($39/mo), Premium ($79/mo), Advisor Core ($209/mo), and Advisor Pro ($299/mo), with a published plan comparison., Global equities coverage with prices, financial statements, valuation, analyst estimates, filings, news, and transcripts. US quotes are live or 15-minute delayed, Canadian quotes are 15-minute delayed, and most international markets are end-of-day., and Stock Screener covering ~100,000 global equities with nearly 6,000 filter criteria. Results can be saved to watchlists or exported to CSV, though some data exports are restricted..

The Zen of Investing is known for: Covers U.S. spinoffs and select international cases, with a clear focus on special situations., “Upcoming Spinoffs” list tracks definitively announced events, often with links to presentations and filings., and “Recent Spinoffs” page compiles completed transactions, including prospectuses and investor decks..

Koyfin ships a mobile app. The Zen of Investing is web/desktop only.

Koyfin

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Global market analytics platform combining screeners, financials, charting, news, and portfolio tools. US equity data is a mix of live and 15-minute delayed quotes, Canada is delayed 15 minutes, and other markets are end-of-day. CSV exports are available, but certain fields such as detailed financials and analyst estimates are restricted. Advisor plans add client portfolio management, custodian integrations, and professional reporting. Options functionality is announced but not yet live.

Platforms

Web

Mobile

Pricing

Free

Subscription

Quick highlights

Plan tiers: Free, Plus ($39/mo), Premium ($79/mo), Advisor Core ($209/mo), and Advisor Pro ($299/mo), with a published plan comparison.
Global equities coverage with prices, financial statements, valuation, analyst estimates, filings, news, and transcripts. US quotes are live or 15-minute delayed, Canadian quotes are 15-minute delayed, and most international markets are end-of-day.
Stock Screener covering ~100,000 global equities with nearly 6,000 filter criteria. Results can be saved to watchlists or exported to CSV, though some data exports are restricted.
Custom Formulas & Calculations for table columns. Limits vary by plan: Free (1), Plus (up to 10), Premium (unlimited).
Mobile apps for iOS and Android with synced watchlists, price alerts, and access to core features.

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The Zen of Investing

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A free, niche site dedicated to spinoffs and special situations. It maintains curated lists of upcoming and recent spinoffs, often linking directly to investor decks, prospectuses, and filings. The site also offers RSS feeds for SEC prospectus and tender-offer filings, making it a useful resource for event-driven investors. No subscriptions, paywalls, or API access are offered.

Platforms

Web

Pricing

Free

Quick highlights

Covers U.S. spinoffs and select international cases, with a clear focus on special situations.
“Upcoming Spinoffs” list tracks definitively announced events, often with links to presentations and filings.
“Recent Spinoffs” page compiles completed transactions, including prospectuses and investor decks.
Archives investor-relations PDFs from major spinoff companies, such as DuPont or GE Vernova.
Publishes RSS feeds that surface SEC prospectus and tender-offer filings for easy monitoring.

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Overlap

Shared focus areas

1 overlap

Both tools cover this research theme.

Calendar

Where they differ

Koyfin

Distinct strengths include:

Plan tiers: Free, Plus ($39/mo), Premium ($79/mo), Advisor Core ($209/mo), and Advisor Pro ($299/mo), with a published plan comparison.
Global equities coverage with prices, financial statements, valuation, analyst estimates, filings, news, and transcripts. US quotes are live or 15-minute delayed, Canadian quotes are 15-minute delayed, and most international markets are end-of-day.
Stock Screener covering ~100,000 global equities with nearly 6,000 filter criteria. Results can be saved to watchlists or exported to CSV, though some data exports are restricted.
Custom Formulas & Calculations for table columns. Limits vary by plan: Free (1), Plus (up to 10), Premium (unlimited).

The Zen of Investing

Distinct strengths include:

Spin-offs

Blogs

Covers U.S. spinoffs and select international cases, with a clear focus on special situations.
“Upcoming Spinoffs” list tracks definitively announced events, often with links to presentations and filings.
“Recent Spinoffs” page compiles completed transactions, including prospectuses and investor decks.
Archives investor-relations PDFs from major spinoff companies, such as DuPont or GE Vernova.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	Koyfin	The Zen of Investing
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: Calendar Unique: Screeners, ETF Screeners, Data Visualizations, News, Alerts, Financials, Transcripts, ETF Overview, ETF Performance, ETF Holdings, ETF Overlap, ETF Fundamentals, ETF Valuation, Watchlist, Portfolio, Short Interest, Dividends	Shared: Calendar Unique: Spin-offs, Blogs
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Closed-End Funds, Bonds, Commodities, Currencies, Cryptos	Stocks
Experience levels Who each product is built for	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Platforms Where you can access the product	Web, Mobile	Web
Pricing High-level pricing models	Free, Subscription	Free
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor	Unique Plan tiers: Free, Plus ($39/mo), Premium ($79/mo), Advisor Core ($209/mo), and Advisor Pro ($299/mo), with a published plan comparison. Global equities coverage with prices, financial statements, valuation, analyst estimates, filings, news, and transcripts. US quotes are live or 15-minute delayed, Canadian quotes are 15-minute delayed, and most international markets are end-of-day. Stock Screener covering ~100,000 global equities with nearly 6,000 filter criteria. Results can be saved to watchlists or exported to CSV, though some data exports are restricted. Custom Formulas & Calculations for table columns. Limits vary by plan: Free (1), Plus (up to 10), Premium (unlimited). Mobile apps for iOS and Android with synced watchlists, price alerts, and access to core features. Portfolio and Model Portfolios with analytics including performance, drawdown, beta, and correlations. Advisor plans include client-ready PDF reports with tiered monthly limits.	Unique Covers U.S. spinoffs and select international cases, with a clear focus on special situations. “Upcoming Spinoffs” list tracks definitively announced events, often with links to presentations and filings. “Recent Spinoffs” page compiles completed transactions, including prospectuses and investor decks. Archives investor-relations PDFs from major spinoff companies, such as DuPont or GE Vernova. Publishes RSS feeds that surface SEC prospectus and tender-offer filings for easy monitoring. Simple, free access with a contact form for inquiries; no paid plans or gated features.
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat	Yes	Not yet
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists	Highlighted	Standard listing

Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do Koyfin and The Zen of Investing both support?

Both platforms cover Calendar workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.

Do Koyfin and The Zen of Investing require subscriptions?

Both Koyfin and The Zen of Investing keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.

Which tool has mobile access?

Koyfin ships a dedicated mobile experience, while The Zen of Investing focuses on web or desktop access.

What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?

Koyfin differentiates itself with Plan tiers: Free, Plus ($39/mo), Premium ($79/mo), Advisor Core ($209/mo), and Advisor Pro ($299/mo), with a published plan comparison., Global equities coverage with prices, financial statements, valuation, analyst estimates, filings, news, and transcripts. US quotes are live or 15-minute delayed, Canadian quotes are 15-minute delayed, and most international markets are end-of-day., and Stock Screener covering ~100,000 global equities with nearly 6,000 filter criteria. Results can be saved to watchlists or exported to CSV, though some data exports are restricted., whereas The Zen of Investing stands out for Covers U.S. spinoffs and select international cases, with a clear focus on special situations., “Upcoming Spinoffs” list tracks definitively announced events, often with links to presentations and filings., and “Recent Spinoffs” page compiles completed transactions, including prospectuses and investor decks..

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