Main Street Data adds Data Visualizations, Stock Comparison, Financials, and Interest Rates coverage that Zacks (Zacks.com) skips.
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Main Street Data vs Zacks (Zacks.com) comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Quick takeaways
Zacks (Zacks.com) includes ETF Screeners, Portfolio, News, Alerts, Scores, Analyst Price Targets, ETF Overview, ETF Performance, and ETF Holdings categories that Main Street Data omits.
Main Street Data highlights: Visual dashboards and customizable curated charts for listed companies., Stock screener with simplified charting for fundamentals and performance., and KPI library with 1,100+ company-specific operating metrics, over 10 years of history, and updates within hours of earnings releases (with retroactive adjustments for reporting changes)..
Zacks (Zacks.com) is known for: Zacks Rank system (#1–#5) and Zacks Industry Rank shown on company pages., Style Scores across Value, Growth, and Momentum factors., and Stock, ETF, and mutual fund screeners with hundreds of filters..
Zacks (Zacks.com) offers mobile access, which Main Street Data skips.
Main Street Data
mainstreetdata.com
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Visual-first stock research platform with two tiers: Starter (free) includes curated charts, 10 years of financials, basic charting, and an earnings calendar. The Plus plan ($468/year) adds a KPI library, 30+ years of financial data, advanced charting, company comparisons, call transcripts, analyst estimates, calendar sync, curated groups, and multiple watchlists.
Categories
Platforms
Web
Pricing
Free
Subscription
Quick highlights
- Visual dashboards and customizable curated charts for listed companies.
- Stock screener with simplified charting for fundamentals and performance.
- KPI library with 1,100+ company-specific operating metrics, over 10 years of history, and updates within hours of earnings releases (with retroactive adjustments for reporting changes).
- Standardized financials sourced from Finnhub (with Financial Modeling Prep referenced in pricing materials). KPI data comes directly from SEC filings and company reports.
- Earnings calendar included in the free plan; calendar sync available in Plus.
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Zacks (Zacks.com)
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Equity and fund research platform best known for the Zacks Rank system, Style Scores, and detailed earnings analysis. Free users get access to basic screeners and research pages, while Premium unlocks the full #1 Rank list, Equity Research Reports, and 45+ premium screens. The Earnings ESP filter is exclusive to Premium, and Zacks Ultimate bundles all of the firm’s private portfolios. The mobile app includes subscriber alerts and real-time ECN quotes.
Categories
Platforms
Web
Mobile
Pricing
Free
Subscription
Quick highlights
- Zacks Rank system (#1–#5) and Zacks Industry Rank shown on company pages.
- Style Scores across Value, Growth, and Momentum factors.
- Stock, ETF, and mutual fund screeners with hundreds of filters.
- Per-ticker pages with analyst forecasts, price targets, and earnings estimates.
- Unique Price-Consensus-EPS Surprise charts that map historical estimate accuracy and surprises.
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Overlap
Shared focus areas
5 overlapsMutual strengths include Screeners, Watchlist, and Calendar plus 2 more areas.
Where they differ
Main Street Data
Distinct strengths include:
- Visual dashboards and customizable curated charts for listed companies.
- Stock screener with simplified charting for fundamentals and performance.
- KPI library with 1,100+ company-specific operating metrics, over 10 years of history, and updates within hours of earnings releases (with retroactive adjustments for reporting changes).
- Standardized financials sourced from Finnhub (with Financial Modeling Prep referenced in pricing materials). KPI data comes directly from SEC filings and company reports.
Zacks (Zacks.com)
Distinct strengths include:
- Zacks Rank system (#1–#5) and Zacks Industry Rank shown on company pages.
- Style Scores across Value, Growth, and Momentum factors.
- Stock, ETF, and mutual fund screeners with hundreds of filters.
- Per-ticker pages with analyst forecasts, price targets, and earnings estimates.
Feature-by-feature breakdown
| Attribute | Main Street Data | Zacks (Zacks.com) |
|---|---|---|
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets | Shared: Screeners, Watchlist, Calendar, Transcripts, Analyst Forecasts Unique: Data Visualizations, Stock Comparison, Financials, Interest Rates | Shared: Screeners, Watchlist, Calendar, Transcripts, Analyst Forecasts Unique: ETF Screeners, Portfolio, News, Alerts, Scores, Analyst Price Targets, ETF Overview, ETF Performance, ETF Holdings |
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks | Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds |
Experience levels Who each product is built for | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Platforms Where you can access the product | Web | Web, Mobile |
Pricing High-level pricing models | Free, Subscription | Free, Subscription |
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor | Unique
| Unique
|
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat | Yes | Yes |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Standard listing | Standard listing |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do Main Street Data and Zacks (Zacks.com) both support?
Both platforms cover Screeners, Watchlist, Calendar, Transcripts, and Analyst Forecasts workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Do Main Street Data and Zacks (Zacks.com) require subscriptions?
Both Main Street Data and Zacks (Zacks.com) keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.
Which tool has mobile access?
Zacks (Zacks.com) ships a dedicated mobile experience, while Main Street Data focuses on web or desktop access.
What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?
Main Street Data differentiates itself with Visual dashboards and customizable curated charts for listed companies., Stock screener with simplified charting for fundamentals and performance., and KPI library with 1,100+ company-specific operating metrics, over 10 years of history, and updates within hours of earnings releases (with retroactive adjustments for reporting changes)., whereas Zacks (Zacks.com) stands out for Zacks Rank system (#1–#5) and Zacks Industry Rank shown on company pages., Style Scores across Value, Growth, and Momentum factors., and Stock, ETF, and mutual fund screeners with hundreds of filters..
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