★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
Tool comparison edition
Tool Comparison
MarketScreener vs Ziggma
MarketScreener
Best for news and calendar
Free • From $59/mo
Ziggma
Best for ETF screeners and backtesting
Free • From $6.99/mo
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The verdict
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.
Key differences at a glance
- Mobile app
- MarketScreener
- Cheaper paid plan
- Ziggma$6.99/mo vs $59/mo
- Free trial
- Ziggma7 days
- Broader coverage
- MarketScreener16 vs 10 categories
- Real-time data
- Ziggma
- Broker sync
- Ziggma
Choose
MarketScreener if…
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
- You care about news, calendar, and data visualizations, things Ziggma doesn't offer
Choose
Ziggma if…
- Delayed quotes won't cut it; you need real-time data
- You want the cheaper way in: plans start at $6.99/mo instead of $59/mo
- You care about ETF screeners, backtesting, and dividends, things MarketScreener doesn't offer
Comparison snapshot
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & plans | ||
Starting price | Free • From $59/mo | Free • From $6.99/mo |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | — | 7 days |
Plan limits | 4 limits: Premium: annual billing usd: 600, Premium: annual equivalent monthly usd: 50 +2 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 |
Standout features
What MarketScreener does best
- Market news + quotes with broad coverage across equities, ETFs, commodities, currencies/forex and cryptocurrencies.
- Custom watchlists ("My lists") with real-time quotes, news, earnings releases, valuation trends, broker recommendations, and smart email alerts.
- Stock Screener with 650+ fundamental and technical criteria; current subscription pages describe Premium Stock Screener as +300 filters and Expert Stock Screener as +600 filters.
- Dynamic Chart with configurable technical indicators and quick switching between stocks and personal lists; technical indicators available on 30,000+ listed stocks.
- Thematic investment lists (70+) for idea discovery; cross-reference themes with the screener and compare against index trends / past performance.
What Ziggma does best
- Portfolio tracker that can aggregate multiple brokerage/retirement accounts into a single consolidated view, with analytics around performance, allocation, and risk.
- Account linking via third-party aggregation providers; Ziggma states it does not access or store broker login credentials and uses OAuth where available.
- Stock & ETF screener with slider-based filtering; results update in real time as screening parameters change; supports saving screen presets.
- “Ziggma Stock Score” (0–100) fundamentals-based rating using multiple dimensions like growth, profitability, valuation, and financial strength.
- Dividend tracker for monitoring portfolio income and overall yield; supports consolidating income across accounts and screening for dividend opportunities.
Data & access details
| 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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Pricing breakdown
$59/mo
Starting price
Plans & pricing
- annual billing usd: 600
- annual equivalent monthly usd: 50
- annual billing usd: 2,628
- annual equivalent monthly usd: 219
$6.99/mo
Lower starting price
Plans & pricing
- virtual portfolios: 3
- brokerage links: 1
- virtual portfolios: 5
- brokerage links: 5
- virtual portfolios: 10
- brokerage links: Unlimited
- virtual portfolios: Unlimited
- brokerage links: 1
- virtual portfolios: 5
- brokerage links: 5
- virtual portfolios: 10
- brokerage links: Unlimited
- virtual portfolios: Unlimited
Coverage overlap
Shared categories
7Where the two tools cover the same ground.
MarketScreener strengths
9What you only get with MarketScreener.
Ziggma strengths
3What you only get with Ziggma.
Community category leaders
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Frequently Asked Questions
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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