★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
Source check: Zacks (Zacks.com) checked August 4, 2026
Tool Comparison
Nasdaq.com vs Zacks (Zacks.com)
Pick Nasdaq.com if
Nasdaq.com
Free • From $18.95/mo · Web · Mobile
- You want the cheaper way in: plans start at $18.95/mo instead of $20.75/mo
- You care about dividends, splits, and IPO, 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 ETF screeners, alerts, and scores, things Nasdaq.com 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
Nasdaq.com and Zacks (Zacks.com) cover a lot of the same ground (8 shared categories, including screeners, portfolio, and watchlist), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. Nasdaq.com simply does more: 17 categories to Zacks (Zacks.com)'s 12, including dividends, splits, and IPO. Zacks (Zacks.com) counters by keeping things simpler.
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Key differences at a glance
- Cheaper paid plan
- Nasdaq.com$18.95/mo vs $20.75/mo
- Free trial
- Zacks (Zacks.com)30 days
- Broader coverage
- Nasdaq.com17 vs 12 categories
- Broker sync
- Nasdaq.com
- Asset coverage
- Nasdaq.comAdds options and cryptos
- 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 • From $18.95/mo | 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 | Yes | No |
Integrations | TipRanks and Nasdaq Data Link | — |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | — | — |
Categories covered | 17 | 12 |
Regions | North America, Europe | North America, Europe |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | 4 signals: Latency: Real-time, 15-min Delayed, and End of Day, Granularity: EOD +2 more | 3 signals: Latency: Real-time and End of Day, Granularity: EOD +1 more |
Capabilities | 3 signals: Universe builder, Greeks +1 more | Factors: Value, Momentum, and Growth |
| Try it | Visit Nasdaq.com | Visit Zacks (Zacks.com) |
Where each one shines
What Nasdaq.com and Zacks (Zacks.com) each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What Nasdaq.com and Zacks (Zacks.com) each do best.What Nasdaq.com does best
- Lookup tools for official Nasdaq.com quote and company pages with market data, company profiles, news, SEC filings, financial statements, and analyst context.
- Stock, ETF, and mutual-fund screeners with filterable metrics for idea generation and market exploration.
- Views for reviewing options chains with Greeks such as Delta, Gamma, and Vega for supported symbols.
- Tracking event calendars for earnings, dividends, IPOs, economic releases, splits, and other market dates.
- Research coverage for short interest, insider transactions, and institutional holdings, including 13F-style ownership context.
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 Nasdaq.com and Zacks (Zacks.com), side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Nasdaq.com and Zacks (Zacks.com), side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsMutual FundsOptionsCryptosCurrencies | StocksETFsMutual Funds |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Regions | North AmericaEurope | North AmericaEurope |
Coverage details | Countries: USIdentifiers: Ticker | Identifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | Real-time15-min DelayedEnd of Day | Real-timeEnd of Day |
Data granularity | EOD | EOD |
| Access & integrations | ||
Import methods | ManualBrokerOAuth | Manual |
Integrations | TipRanksNasdaq Data Link | Not specified |
| Plans & trust | ||
Capability signals | Universe builderGreeksBroker sync | Factors: Value, Momentum, and Growth |
Vendor & support | Nasdaq, Inc.Country: USSupport: Email and Phone | Zacks Investment Research |
Curation ratings | Methodology 3/5Reliability 4/5UX 4/5 | 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 | $18.95/mo“Smart Portfolio Pro – 2 Years” | $20.75/mo“Premium Annual”annual price usd: 249 |
| Tier 2 | $21.25/mo“Smart Portfolio Pro – Yearly” | $41.25/mo“Investor Collection Annual” |
| Tier 3 | $24.95/mo“Smart Portfolio Pro – Quarterly” | $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 Nasdaq.com and Zacks (Zacks.com)?
Nasdaq.com leans toward screeners, portfolio, and watchlist, while Zacks (Zacks.com) puts more weight on screeners, ETF screeners, and watchlist. They overlap in 8 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do Nasdaq.com and Zacks (Zacks.com) cost?
Good news: both Nasdaq.com 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 Nasdaq.com or Zacks (Zacks.com)?
It depends on what you're after. Pick Nasdaq.com if dividends and splits matter to you; go with Zacks (Zacks.com) if you'd rather have ETF screeners and alerts. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do Nasdaq.com and Zacks (Zacks.com) cover?
Both cover stocks, ETFs, and mutual funds. Nasdaq.com also handles options, cryptos, and currencies.
Do Nasdaq.com and Zacks (Zacks.com) offer real-time data?
Yes, both serve real-time market data, so either works when timing matters.
Can Nasdaq.com or Zacks (Zacks.com) connect to my broker?
Nasdaq.com syncs with brokers automatically. With Zacks (Zacks.com), you're entering holdings by hand or importing files.
Which has a better stock screener: Nasdaq.com or Zacks (Zacks.com)?
Both Nasdaq.com 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 Nasdaq.com or Zacks (Zacks.com)?
Yes, both do portfolio tracking: holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.
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