★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
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Tool Comparison
Simply Wall St vs Ziggma
Pick Simply Wall St if
Simply Wall St
Free • Paid plans available · Web · Mobile
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
- You care about data visualizations, valuation models, and insider data, things Ziggma doesn't offer
Pick Ziggma if
Ziggma
Free • From $6.99/mo · Web
- Delayed quotes won't cut it; you need real-time data
- You care about ETF screeners, ESG ratings, and backtesting, things Simply Wall St 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
Simply Wall St and Ziggma cover a lot of the same ground (7 shared categories, including stock ideas, screeners, and portfolio), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. Simply Wall St simply does more: 19 categories to Ziggma's 10, including data visualizations, valuation models, and insider data, plus a mobile app. Ziggma counters by keeping things simpler.
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Key differences at a glance
- Real-time data
- Ziggma
- Free trial
- Ziggma7 days
- Broader coverage
- Simply Wall St19 vs 10 categories
- Mobile app
- Simply Wall St
- Global coverage
- Simply Wall St
- 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 • Paid plans available | Free • From $6.99/mo |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | — | 7 days |
Plan limits | 13 limits: Free: company reports per month: 5, Free: portfolios: 1 +11 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 | Yes | Yes |
Integrations | Plaid, SnapTrade +6 more | Plaid and SnapTrade |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Retail Traders, Long-term Investors +3 more | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +4 more |
Categories covered | 19 | 10 |
Regions | North America, Europe, APAC, Africa | North America |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | 5 signals: Latency: End of Day, Granularity: EOD +3 more | 4 signals: Latency: Real-time and End of Day, Granularity: EOD +2 more |
Data partners | S&P Global Market Intelligence | 4 partners: Intrinio, Plaid +2 more |
Capabilities | 6 signals: Universe builder, Broker sync +4 more | Universe builder and Broker sync |
Security | Encryption in transit | 3 signals: Data residency: US, Encryption at rest +1 more |
| Try it | Visit Simply Wall St | Visit Ziggma |
Where each one shines
What Simply Wall St and Ziggma each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What Simply Wall St and Ziggma each do best.What Simply Wall St does best
- Research coverage for global stocks through visual company reports that summarize valuation, future growth, past performance, financial health, and dividends.
- The Snowflake report format to move from a high-level visual score into detailed sections, methodology notes, financials, risks, and supporting data.
- Discovery tools for ideas through curated themes such as undervalued companies, dividend stocks, insider buying, sectors, industries, and thematic lists.
- The stock screener to filter by market, industry, value, growth, income, risk, and other fundamental metrics, with saved screeners and alerts on paid plans.
- Tracking portfolios with visual dashboards, portfolio Snowflake views, performance versus market, diversification, sector and region exposure, and holding-level fundamentals.
What Ziggma does best
- Tracking portfolios across linked brokerage and retirement accounts, CSV uploads, and manual or virtual portfolios, with consolidated performance, allocation, and risk views.
- Account linking through third-party aggregation providers where supported; Ziggma states it does not access or store broker login credentials and uses OAuth where available.
- Screening for stocks and ETFs with slider-based filters, real-time-updating results, saved screen presets, and watchlist actions.
- Ziggma Stock Score for a 0-100 fundamentals-based rating built around growth, profitability, valuation, financial strength, and related quality dimensions.
- Monitoring dividend income, portfolio yield, and dividend opportunities across accounts and holdings.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Simply Wall St and Ziggma, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Simply Wall St and Ziggma, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsFunds | StocksETFsMutual Funds |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Retail TradersLong-term InvestorsValue InvestorsGrowth InvestorsDividend Investors | Retail TradersPro RetailLong-term InvestorsDividend InvestorsValue InvestorsGrowth Investors |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeAPACAfrica | North America |
Coverage details | Identifiers: Ticker | Countries: USIdentifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | End of Day | Real-timeEnd of Day |
Data granularity | EOD | EOD |
Pricing sources | Vendor | Vendor |
Data partners | S&P Global Market Intelligence | IntrinioPlaidSnapTradeAWS |
| Access & integrations | ||
Import methods | BrokerOAuthCSVManual | BrokerOAuthPlaidCSVManual |
Integrations | PlaidSnapTradeRobinhoodFidelityInteractive BrokersCharles SchwabE*TRADEVanguard | PlaidSnapTrade |
Export formats | ExcelPDF | Not specified |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Encryption in transit | Data residency: USEncryption at restEncryption in transit |
Capability signals | Universe builderBroker syncPortfolio attributionTax lotsMulti-currencyCost basis: FIFO | Universe builderBroker sync |
Vendor & support | Simply Wall Street Pty LtdCountry: AustraliaFounded 2014Support: Email | Ziggma Analytics Inc.Country: USFounded 2019Support: Email |
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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 | Freecompany reports per month: 5 · portfolios: 1 · +3 more | Freevirtual portfolios: 3 |
| Entry paid plan | Subscription“Premium”company reports per month: 30 · portfolios: 3 · +2 more | $6.99/mo“Starter (Annual billing)”brokerage links: 1 · virtual portfolios: 5 |
| Tier 2 | Subscription“Unlimited”company reports per month: Unlimited · portfolios: 5 · +2 more | $9.99/mo“Starter (Monthly)”brokerage links: 1 · virtual portfolios: 5 |
| Tier 3 | — | $10.49/mo“Investor (Annual billing)”brokerage links: 5 · virtual portfolios: 10 |
| Tier 4 | — | $13.99/mo“Expert (Annual billing)”brokerage links: Unlimited · virtual portfolios: Unlimited |
| Tier 5 | — | $14.99/mo“Investor (Monthly)”brokerage links: 5 · virtual portfolios: 10 |
| Top plan | — | $19.99/mo“Expert (Monthly)”brokerage links: Unlimited · virtual portfolios: Unlimited |
| Free trial | — | 7 days |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between Simply Wall St and Ziggma?
Simply Wall St leans toward stock ideas, screeners, and data visualizations, 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 Simply Wall St and Ziggma cost?
Good news: both Simply Wall St and Ziggma have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Can I use Simply Wall St or Ziggma on my phone?
Simply Wall St 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 Simply Wall St or Ziggma?
It depends on what you're after. Pick Simply Wall St if data visualizations and valuation models matter to you; go with Ziggma if you'd rather have ETF screeners and ESG ratings. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do Simply Wall St and Ziggma cover?
Both cover stocks and ETFs. Simply Wall St also handles funds. Ziggma adds mutual funds on top.
Does Simply Wall St or Ziggma have real-time data?
Ziggma offers real-time data, which matters if you trade actively. Simply Wall St 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: Simply Wall St or Ziggma?
Simply Wall St has documented international coverage (North America, Europe, APAC, and Africa), so it's the safer bet if you hold non-US stocks. Ziggma is more region-specific, mainly North America.
Can I export data from Simply Wall St and Ziggma?
Simply Wall St exports to Excel. Ziggma is stingier about getting data out.
Can Simply Wall St or Ziggma connect to my broker?
Yes, both connect to brokers, so your portfolio syncs automatically instead of you keying in every trade.
Are Simply Wall St 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: Simply Wall St or Ziggma?
Both Simply Wall St 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 Simply Wall St or Ziggma?
Yes, both do portfolio tracking: holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.
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