VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON
Tool details checked August 23, 2026
Tool Comparison
ShortSqueeze.com vs Zacks (Zacks.com)
Pick ShortSqueeze.com instead if
ShortSqueeze.com
From $49.99/mo · Web
- You want short interest.
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Zacks (Zacks.com)
Free • From $20.75/mo · Web · Mobile
- You'd rather start free and only pay if you outgrow it
- You want the cheaper way in: plans start at $20.75/mo instead of $49.99/mo
- Delayed quotes won't cut it; you need real-time data
Skip both if: Neither one clicks with how you research; there are strong third options.
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Our take
The bottom line
ShortSqueeze.com and Zacks (Zacks.com) cover a lot of the same ground (2 shared categories, screeners and scores), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. Zacks (Zacks.com) simply does more: 12 categories to ShortSqueeze.com's 3, including ETF screeners, watchlist, and portfolio, plus a mobile app. ShortSqueeze.com counters by keeping things simpler.
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Key differences at a glance
- Free plan
- Zacks (Zacks.com)
- Cheaper paid plan
- Zacks (Zacks.com)$20.75/mo vs $49.99/mo
- Free trial
- Zacks (Zacks.com)30 days
- Broader coverage
- Zacks (Zacks.com)12 vs 3 categories
- Mobile app
- Zacks (Zacks.com)
- Real-time data
- Zacks (Zacks.com)
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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 | From $49.99/mo | 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 | No | Yes |
API access | No | No |
Broker sync | No | No |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | — | — |
Categories covered | 3 | 12 |
Regions | North America | North America, Europe |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | Latency: 15-min Delayed and End of Day and Granularity: EOD | 3 signals: Latency: Real-time and End of Day, Granularity: EOD +1 more |
Capabilities | Universe builder | Factors: Value, Momentum, and Growth |
| Try it | Visit ShortSqueeze.com | Visit Zacks (Zacks.com) |
Where each one shines
What ShortSqueeze.com and Zacks (Zacks.com) each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What ShortSqueeze.com and Zacks (Zacks.com) each do best.What ShortSqueeze.com does best
- Screening for more than 15,000 U.S.-listed equities across NASDAQ, NYSE, AMEX, OTCBB, and Pink Sheets for short-interest conditions.
- Download support for an Excel Master Spreadsheet with updated market-wide short-interest statistics for member research workflows.
- Two years of rolling historical short-interest data with membership, with older archives available separately.
- Filters for the Short Screener by short interest, days-to-cover, short percent float, short-interest changes, ownership percent, 52-week range, moving averages, sector, industry, volume, and performance.
- Review proprietary member lists such as Squeeze Alert, Long Squeeze, Top 100, and Short Squeeze Ranking.
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 ShortSqueeze.com and Zacks (Zacks.com), side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for ShortSqueeze.com and Zacks (Zacks.com), side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | Stocks | StocksETFsMutual Funds |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Regions | North America | North AmericaEurope |
Coverage details | Countries: US4 exchangesIdentifiers: Ticker | Identifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | 15-min DelayedEnd of Day | Real-timeEnd of Day |
Data granularity | EOD | EOD |
| Access & integrations | ||
Import methods | Not specified | Manual |
Export formats | Excel | Not specified |
| Plans & trust | ||
Capability signals | Universe builder | Factors: Value, Momentum, and Growth |
Vendor & support | Wetherill Investment Inc (d/b/a ShortSqueeze)Country: USSupport: Email | Zacks Investment Research |
Curation ratings | Methodology 2/5Reliability 3/5UX 3/5 | 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 |
| Entry paid plan | $49.99/mo“Annual Membership” | $20.75/mo“Premium Annual”annual price usd: 249 |
| Tier 2 | $59.99/mo“Monthly Membership” | $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 ShortSqueeze.com and Zacks (Zacks.com)?
ShortSqueeze.com leans toward screeners, short interest, and scores, 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 ShortSqueeze.com or Zacks (Zacks.com) free to use?
Zacks (Zacks.com) has a free tier, so you can get started without paying anything. ShortSqueeze.com is paid-only. If budget matters, start with Zacks (Zacks.com) and see how far it takes you before opening your wallet.
Can I use ShortSqueeze.com or Zacks (Zacks.com) on my phone?
Zacks (Zacks.com) lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. ShortSqueeze.com doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web.
Should I choose ShortSqueeze.com or Zacks (Zacks.com)?
It depends on what you're after. Pick ShortSqueeze.com if short interest matter to you; go with Zacks (Zacks.com) if you'd rather have ETF screeners and watchlist. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do ShortSqueeze.com and Zacks (Zacks.com) cover?
Both cover stocks. Zacks (Zacks.com) adds ETFs and mutual funds on top.
Does ShortSqueeze.com or Zacks (Zacks.com) have real-time data?
Zacks (Zacks.com) offers real-time data, which matters if you trade actively. ShortSqueeze.com 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: ShortSqueeze.com or Zacks (Zacks.com)?
Zacks (Zacks.com) has documented international coverage (North America and Europe), so it's the safer bet if you hold non-US stocks. ShortSqueeze.com is more region-specific, mainly North America.
Can I export data from ShortSqueeze.com and Zacks (Zacks.com)?
ShortSqueeze.com exports to Excel. Zacks (Zacks.com) is stingier about getting data out.
Which has a better stock screener: ShortSqueeze.com or Zacks (Zacks.com)?
Both ShortSqueeze.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 ShortSqueeze.com or Zacks (Zacks.com)?
Zacks (Zacks.com) handles portfolio tracking. ShortSqueeze.com is really a research tool; you'd track your portfolio elsewhere.
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