VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON
Tool details checked August 23, 2026
Tool Comparison
Scalable Capital vs Zacks (Zacks.com)
Pick Scalable Capital if
Scalable Capital
Transaction-priced · Fees vary by offer and jurisdiction · Web · Mobile
- You want brokerage, wealth management, and downloadable tax reports.
Pick Zacks (Zacks.com) if
Zacks (Zacks.com)
Free • From $20.75/mo · Web · Mobile
- You'd rather start free and only pay if you outgrow it
- Delayed quotes won't cut it; you need real-time data
- You want screeners, ETF screeners, and news.
Skip both if: Neither one clicks with how you research; there are strong third options.
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Our take
The bottom line
Scalable Capital and Zacks (Zacks.com) cover a lot of the same ground (2 shared categories, portfolio and watchlist), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. Zacks (Zacks.com) simply does more: 12 categories to Scalable Capital's 5, including screeners, ETF screeners, and news. Scalable Capital counters by keeping things simpler.
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Key differences at a glance
- Free plan
- Zacks (Zacks.com)
- Free trial
- Zacks (Zacks.com)30 days
- Broader coverage
- Zacks (Zacks.com)12 vs 5 categories
- Real-time data
- Zacks (Zacks.com)
- Asset coverage
- Scalable CapitalAdds bonds
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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 | Transaction-priced · Fees vary by offer and jurisdiction | Free • From $20.75/mo |
Free tier | No | 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 | No | No |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | — | — |
Categories covered | 5 | 12 |
Regions | Europe | North America, Europe |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | Timezone: Europe/Berlin | 3 signals: Latency: Real-time and End of Day, Granularity: EOD +1 more |
Capabilities | — | Factors: Value, Momentum, and Growth |
Security | Status page | — |
| Try it | Visit Scalable Capital | Visit Zacks (Zacks.com) |
Where each one shines
What Scalable Capital and Zacks (Zacks.com) each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What Scalable Capital and Zacks (Zacks.com) each do best.What Scalable Capital does best
- Stock and ETF trading through supported European venues, with FREE and PRIME+ plans using different fee rules and order-size assumptions.
- Free savings plans, including small recurring investments where supported.
- PRIME+ offers flat broker pricing for eligible trades instead of a fee per order on the FREE plan.
- Supported stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, bonds, derivatives, and crypto ETPs from a web or mobile brokerage workflow.
- Scalable Wealth runs automated ETF-based portfolios, with management fees that step down at higher account sizes.
What Zacks (Zacks.com) does best
- Zacks Rank scores from #1 to #5 and Zacks Industry Rank on company pages for earnings-revision 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.
- Review Price-Consensus-EPS Surprise charts that connect historical estimates, actual earnings, and surprise patterns.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Scalable Capital and Zacks (Zacks.com), side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Scalable Capital and Zacks (Zacks.com), side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsMutual FundsBonds | StocksETFsMutual Funds |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Regions | Europe | North AmericaEurope |
Coverage details | 6 countriesExchanges: XETR, XMUN, and European Investor ExchangeIdentifiers: Ticker | Identifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | Not specified | Real-timeEnd of Day |
Data granularity | Not specified | EOD |
| Access & integrations | ||
Import methods | Not specified | Manual |
Export formats | CSVPDF | Not specified |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Status page | Not specified |
Capability signals | Not specified | Factors: Value, Momentum, and Growth |
Vendor & support | Scalable Capital GmbHCountry: GermanyFounded 2014Support: Email | 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 | €4.99/mo“PRIME+ Broker” | $20.75/mo“Premium Annual”annual price usd: 249 |
| Tier 2 | — | $41.25/mo“Investor Collection Annual” |
| Tier 3 | — | $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 Scalable Capital and Zacks (Zacks.com)?
Scalable Capital leans toward brokerage, wealth management, and portfolio, while Zacks (Zacks.com) puts more weight on screeners, ETF screeners, and watchlist. They overlap in 2 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
Is Scalable Capital or Zacks (Zacks.com) free to use?
Zacks (Zacks.com) has a free tier, so you can get started without paying anything. Scalable Capital is paid-only. If budget matters, start with Zacks (Zacks.com) and see how far it takes you before opening your wallet.
Should I choose Scalable Capital or Zacks (Zacks.com)?
It depends on what you're after. Pick Scalable Capital if brokerage and wealth management matter to you; go with Zacks (Zacks.com) if you'd rather have screeners and ETF screeners. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do Scalable Capital and Zacks (Zacks.com) cover?
Both cover stocks, ETFs, and mutual funds. Scalable Capital also handles bonds.
Does Scalable Capital or Zacks (Zacks.com) have real-time data?
Zacks (Zacks.com) offers real-time data, which matters if you trade actively. Scalable Capital 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.
Can I export data from Scalable Capital and Zacks (Zacks.com)?
Scalable Capital exports to CSV. Zacks (Zacks.com) is stingier about getting data out.
Which has a better stock screener: Scalable Capital or Zacks (Zacks.com)?
Zacks (Zacks.com) has a stock screener for surfacing ideas; Scalable Capital doesn't, and focuses its energy elsewhere.
Can I track my portfolio with Scalable Capital or Zacks (Zacks.com)?
Yes, both do portfolio tracking: holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.
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