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Saturday, February 14, 2026

Tool Comparison

Seeking Alpha vs Zacks (Zacks.com) comparison

Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.

Seeking Alpha logo

Seeking Alpha

seekingalpha.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb, Mobile
Editor's pickHands-on review
Zacks (Zacks.com) logo

Zacks (Zacks.com)

zacks.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb, Mobile
Hands-on review
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At a glance

Platforms
Seeking AlphaWeb, Mobile
Zacks (Zacks.com)Web, Mobile
Categories
Seeking Alpha19
Zacks (Zacks.com)14
Pricing details

Tool

Seeking Alpha

$24.92/mo

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial

Plans & pricing

BasicFree
Premium (Monthly)$29.99/mo
Premium (Annual)$299/yr
PROSubscription
Alpha Picks$499/yr

Tool

Zacks (Zacks.com)

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial30 days

Plans & pricing

FreeFree
PremiumSubscription
UltimateSubscription
Investor CollectionSubscription
Category leaders
Stock IdeasSeeking Alpha
PortfolioSeeking Alpha
NewsTied
AlertsTied
FinancialsSeeking Alpha
Browse the #1 tool in 90+ categories

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Platform details

AttributeSeeking AlphaZacks (Zacks.com)
Asset types
StocksETFsMutual FundsCommoditiesCryptos
StocksETFsMutual Funds
Experience
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Regions
Not specified
North AmericaEurope
Data freshness
Real-time15-min Delayed
Real-timeEnd of Day
API access
Not specifiedNot specified
Export formats
ExcelPDF
Not specified

Coverage overlap

Zacks (Zacks.com) strengths3

Categories covered by Zacks (Zacks.com) only.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between Seeking Alpha and Zacks (Zacks.com)?

Seeking Alpha focuses on News, Alerts, and Calendar while Zacks (Zacks.com) specializes in Screeners, ETF Screeners, and Watchlist. They overlap in 11 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

How much do Seeking Alpha and Zacks (Zacks.com) cost?

Good news—both Seeking Alpha and Zacks (Zacks.com) offer free plans. You can try each platform without commitment and only pay when you need premium features.

Should I choose Seeking Alpha or Zacks (Zacks.com)?

Choose Seeking Alpha if you need Real-time financial news and market-moving analysis with alerting controls (content + ratings/price + portfolio digests)., and Portfolio tracker supports manual lot entry (shares, price, date, transaction type) and downloads/export to Excel (.xlsx).. Go with Zacks (Zacks.com) if Zacks Rank system (#1–#5) and Zacks Industry Rank shown on company pages., and Style Scores across Value, Growth, and Momentum factors. better fits how you invest.

What asset classes do Seeking Alpha and Zacks (Zacks.com) cover?

Both cover Stocks, ETFs, and Mutual Funds. Seeking Alpha also includes Commodities, and Cryptos.

Do Seeking Alpha and Zacks (Zacks.com) offer real-time data?

Yes, both platforms provide real-time market data. This makes either suitable for active trading strategies where timing matters.

Can I export data from Seeking Alpha and Zacks (Zacks.com)?

Seeking Alpha supports data exports to Excel, and PDF. Zacks (Zacks.com) has more limited export options.

Which has a better stock screener—Seeking Alpha or Zacks (Zacks.com)?

Both Seeking Alpha and Zacks (Zacks.com) include stock screeners. Try each to see which filtering options and interface you prefer.

Can I track my portfolio with Seeking Alpha or Zacks (Zacks.com)?

Both platforms include portfolio tracking, so you can monitor your holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.

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