Snowball Analytics adds Backtesting, Dividend, Dividends, Splits, and Broker Connectors coverage that TipRanks skips.
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Head-to-head
Snowball Analytics vs TipRanks comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Quick takeaways
TipRanks includes Top Analysts, ETF Screeners, Stock Ideas, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets, Flags, App & Website Traffic, Insider Data, Institutional Data, Which ETF includes this Stock?, ETF Overview, ETF Holdings, ETF Performance, ETF Comparison, News Sentiment, Alerts, and Stock Comparison categories that Snowball Analytics omits.
Snowball Analytics highlights: Automatic dividend tracking, dividend & ex‑dividend calendars, and forward income forecasting., Dividend Rating (proprietary 0–100 score across 13 fundamental criteria) and a Top Dividend Stocks screener., and Portfolio rebalancing based on target categories; one‑click buy/sell suggestions..
TipRanks is known for: Analyst coverage includes forecasts, price targets, recommendations, and Top Analysts leaderboards., Smart Score: a proprietary 1–10 multi-factor equity rating system., and Tracks insider transactions and hedge fund activity, with manager rankings based on filings..
Snowball Analytics
snowball-analytics.com
Portfolio & dividend tracker with multi-currency support and broker syncing via Yodlee/SnapTrade. Dividend Rating (13-factor score), dividend/ex‑div calendars, rebalancing by categories, benchmarking (indices or any asset on paid tiers), and 30+ years backtests. Quotes are delayed; site explicitly notes data is not necessarily real‑time. Mobile apps on iOS/Android.
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Pricing
Quick highlights
- Automatic dividend tracking, dividend & ex‑dividend calendars, and forward income forecasting.
- Dividend Rating (proprietary 0–100 score across 13 fundamental criteria) and a Top Dividend Stocks screener.
- Portfolio rebalancing based on target categories; one‑click buy/sell suggestions.
- Benchmarking vs major indices on lower tiers; benchmark to any asset on higher tiers.
- Backtests for portfolio ideas (10 years on lower tiers; 30+ years on Investor/Expert).
Community votes (overall)
TipRanks
tipranks.com
TipRanks is a retail research platform built around analyst rankings, Smart Score ratings, and screening tools. It offers forecasts, portfolios, alerts, and alternative datasets like insider activity and website traffic. Free users get basic access, while Premium and Ultimate tiers add deeper analytics, longer history, Excel/CSV exports, and broker-connected trading via TradeStation.
Categories
Platforms
Pricing
Quick highlights
- Analyst coverage includes forecasts, price targets, recommendations, and Top Analysts leaderboards.
- Smart Score: a proprietary 1–10 multi-factor equity rating system.
- Tracks insider transactions and hedge fund activity, with manager rankings based on filings.
- Stock and ETF screeners, technical analysis filters, and stock/ETF comparison tools.
- Smart Portfolio: connect to major brokers or upload via CSV for portfolio analytics and email alerts.
Community votes (overall)
Shared focus areas
7 overlapsMutual strengths include Portfolio, Watchlist, and Calendar plus 4 more areas.
Where they differ
Snowball Analytics
Distinct strengths include:
- Automatic dividend tracking, dividend & ex‑dividend calendars, and forward income forecasting.
- Dividend Rating (proprietary 0–100 score across 13 fundamental criteria) and a Top Dividend Stocks screener.
- Portfolio rebalancing based on target categories; one‑click buy/sell suggestions.
- Benchmarking vs major indices on lower tiers; benchmark to any asset on higher tiers.
TipRanks
Distinct strengths include:
- Analyst coverage includes forecasts, price targets, recommendations, and Top Analysts leaderboards.
- Smart Score: a proprietary 1–10 multi-factor equity rating system.
- Tracks insider transactions and hedge fund activity, with manager rankings based on filings.
- Stock and ETF screeners, technical analysis filters, and stock/ETF comparison tools.
Feature-by-feature breakdown
Attribute | Snowball Analytics | TipRanks |
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Categories Which research workflows each platform targets | Shared: Portfolio, Watchlist, Calendar, Screeners, Financials, Scores, News Unique: Backtesting, Dividend, Dividends, Splits, Broker Connectors | Shared: Portfolio, Watchlist, Calendar, Screeners, Financials, Scores, News Unique: Top Analysts, ETF Screeners, Stock Ideas, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets, Flags, App & Website Traffic, Insider Data, Institutional Data, Which ETF includes this Stock?, ETF Overview, ETF Holdings, ETF Performance, ETF Comparison, News Sentiment, Alerts, Stock Comparison |
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Bonds, Cryptos, Real Estate | Stocks, ETFs, Options, Cryptos |
Experience levels Who each product is built for | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Platforms Where you can access the product | Web, Mobile | Web, Mobile |
Pricing High-level pricing models | Free, Subscription | Free, Subscription |
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor | Unique
| Unique
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Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat | Not yet | Yes |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Standard listing | Highlighted |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do Snowball Analytics and TipRanks both support?
Both platforms cover Portfolio, Watchlist, Calendar, Screeners, Financials, Scores, and News workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Do Snowball Analytics and TipRanks require subscriptions?
Both Snowball Analytics and TipRanks keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.
How can you access Snowball Analytics and TipRanks?
Both Snowball Analytics and TipRanks support web and mobile access, making it easy to keep tabs on research away from the desk.
What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?
Snowball Analytics differentiates itself with Automatic dividend tracking, dividend & ex‑dividend calendars, and forward income forecasting., Dividend Rating (proprietary 0–100 score across 13 fundamental criteria) and a Top Dividend Stocks screener., and Portfolio rebalancing based on target categories; one‑click buy/sell suggestions., whereas TipRanks stands out for Analyst coverage includes forecasts, price targets, recommendations, and Top Analysts leaderboards., Smart Score: a proprietary 1–10 multi-factor equity rating system., and Tracks insider transactions and hedge fund activity, with manager rankings based on filings..
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