★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
Tool comparison edition
Tool Comparison
MarketScreener vs Ziggma
Pick MarketScreener if
MarketScreener
Free • From $34/mo · Web · Mobile
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
- You care about news, calendar, and data visualizations, things Ziggma doesn't offer
Pick Ziggma if
Ziggma
Free • From $6.99/mo · Web
- You want the cheaper way in: plans start at $6.99/mo instead of $34/mo
- Delayed quotes won't cut it; you need real-time data
- You care about ETF screeners, backtesting, and dividends, things MarketScreener 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
MarketScreener and Ziggma cover a lot of the same ground (7 shared categories, including alerts, screeners, and stock ideas), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. MarketScreener simply does more: 16 categories to Ziggma's 10, including news, calendar, and data visualizations, plus a mobile app. Ziggma counters by starting cheaper at $6.99/mo.
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Key differences at a glance
- Cheaper paid plan
- Ziggma$6.99/mo vs $34/mo
- Free trial
- Ziggma7 days
- Broader coverage
- MarketScreener16 vs 10 categories
- Mobile app
- MarketScreener
- Real-time data
- Ziggma
- Broker sync
- Ziggma
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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 • From $34/mo | Free • From $6.99/mo |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | — | 7 days |
Plan limits | 6 limits: Access: annual equivalent monthly usd: 28, Access: annual billing usd: 336 +4 more | 13 limits: Free: virtual portfolios: 3, Starter (Monthly): brokerage links: 1 +11 more |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | Yes | No |
API access | No | No |
Broker sync | No | Yes |
Integrations | — | Plaid and SnapTrade |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +4 more | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +4 more |
Categories covered | 16 | 10 |
Regions | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa | North America |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | — | 4 signals: Latency: Real-time and End of Day, Granularity: EOD +2 more |
Data partners | 3 partners: FactSet, Morningstar +1 more | 4 partners: Intrinio, Plaid +2 more |
Capabilities | Universe builder | Universe builder and Broker sync |
Security | — | 3 signals: Data residency: US, Encryption at rest +1 more |
| Try it | Visit MarketScreener | Visit Ziggma |
Where each one shines
What MarketScreener and Ziggma each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What MarketScreener and Ziggma each do best.What MarketScreener does best
- Monitoring market news and quotes across equities, ETFs, commodities, currencies, forex, and cryptocurrencies.
- Tools for building custom watchlists with quotes, news, earnings releases, valuation trends, broker recommendations, and smart email alerts.
- Screening for stocks globally with hundreds of fundamental and technical criteria, with higher filter counts reserved for Premium and Expert tiers.
- Dynamic charts with configurable technical indicators and quick switching between individual stocks and personal lists.
- Tools for exploring thematic investment lists for idea discovery and compare themes against index trends and historical performance.
What Ziggma does best
- Tracking portfolios across linked brokerage and retirement accounts, CSV uploads, and manual or virtual portfolios, with consolidated performance, allocation, and risk views.
- Account linking through third-party aggregation providers where supported; Ziggma states it does not access or store broker login credentials and uses OAuth where available.
- Screening for stocks and ETFs with slider-based filters, real-time-updating results, saved screen presets, and watchlist actions.
- Ziggma Stock Score for a 0-100 fundamentals-based rating built around growth, profitability, valuation, financial strength, and related quality dimensions.
- Monitoring dividend income, portfolio yield, and dividend opportunities across accounts and holdings.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for MarketScreener and Ziggma, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for MarketScreener and Ziggma, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsCommoditiesCurrenciesCryptos | StocksETFsMutual Funds |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Retail TradersPro RetailLong-term InvestorsValue InvestorsGrowth InvestorsDividend Investors | Retail TradersPro RetailLong-term InvestorsDividend InvestorsValue InvestorsGrowth Investors |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica | North America |
Coverage details | Identifiers: Ticker and ISIN | Countries: USIdentifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | Not specified | Real-timeEnd of Day |
Data granularity | Not specified | EOD |
Pricing sources | Not specified | Vendor |
Data partners | FactSetMorningstarS&P Global Market Intelligence | IntrinioPlaidSnapTradeAWS |
| Access & integrations | ||
Import methods | Not specified | BrokerOAuthPlaidCSVManual |
Integrations | Not specified | PlaidSnapTrade |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Not specified | Data residency: USEncryption at restEncryption in transit |
Capability signals | Universe builder | Universe builderBroker sync |
Vendor & support | Surperformance SASCountry: France | Ziggma Analytics Inc.Country: USFounded 2019Support: Email |
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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 (Member)” | Freevirtual portfolios: 3 |
| Entry paid plan | $34/mo“Access”annual equivalent monthly usd: 28 · annual billing usd: 336 | $6.99/mo“Starter (Annual billing)”brokerage links: 1 · virtual portfolios: 5 |
| Tier 2 | $59/mo“Premium”annual billing usd: 600 · annual equivalent monthly usd: 50 | $9.99/mo“Starter (Monthly)”brokerage links: 1 · virtual portfolios: 5 |
| Tier 3 | $279/mo“Expert”annual billing usd: 2,628 · annual equivalent monthly usd: 219 | $10.49/mo“Investor (Annual billing)”brokerage links: 5 · virtual portfolios: 10 |
| Tier 4 | — | $13.99/mo“Expert (Annual billing)”brokerage links: Unlimited · virtual portfolios: Unlimited |
| Tier 5 | — | $14.99/mo“Investor (Monthly)”brokerage links: 5 · virtual portfolios: 10 |
| Top plan | — | $19.99/mo“Expert (Monthly)”brokerage links: Unlimited · virtual portfolios: Unlimited |
| Free trial | — | 7 days |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between MarketScreener and Ziggma?
MarketScreener leans toward news, alerts, and calendar, while Ziggma puts more weight on stock ideas, screeners, and ETF screeners. They overlap in 7 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do MarketScreener and Ziggma cost?
Good news: both MarketScreener and Ziggma have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Can I use MarketScreener or Ziggma on my phone?
MarketScreener lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. Ziggma doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web.
Should I choose MarketScreener or Ziggma?
It depends on what you're after. Pick MarketScreener if news and calendar matter to you; go with Ziggma if you'd rather have ETF screeners and backtesting. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do MarketScreener and Ziggma cover?
Both cover stocks and ETFs. MarketScreener also handles commodities, currencies, and cryptos. Ziggma adds mutual funds on top.
Does MarketScreener or Ziggma have real-time data?
Ziggma offers real-time data, which matters if you trade actively. MarketScreener runs on delayed or end-of-day data, which is perfectly fine for longer-term investors who don't live and die by the tick.
Which covers international markets: MarketScreener or Ziggma?
MarketScreener has documented international coverage (North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, and more), so it's the safer bet if you hold non-US stocks. Ziggma is more region-specific, mainly North America.
Can MarketScreener or Ziggma connect to my broker?
Ziggma syncs with brokers automatically. With MarketScreener, you're entering holdings by hand or importing files.
Are MarketScreener and Ziggma good for long-term investing?
Yes, both are aimed squarely at long-term investors. Compare their coverage, workflow, and price before assuming they solve the same long-term research job.
Which has a better stock screener: MarketScreener or Ziggma?
Both MarketScreener and Ziggma 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 MarketScreener or Ziggma?
Yes, both do portfolio tracking: holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.
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