VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

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Sunday, October 12, 2025

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Snowball Analytics vs Zacks (Zacks.com) comparison

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

Quick takeaways

Snowball Analytics adds Backtesting, Dividend, Dividends, Splits, Financials, and Broker Connectors coverage that Zacks (Zacks.com) skips.

Zacks (Zacks.com) includes ETF Screeners, Alerts, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Price Targets, ETF Overview, ETF Performance, ETF Holdings, and Transcripts 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..

Zacks (Zacks.com) is known for: Zacks Rank system (#1–#5) and Zacks Industry Rank shown on company pages., Style Scores across Value, Growth, and Momentum factors., and Stock, ETF, and mutual fund screeners with hundreds of filters..

Snowball Analytics

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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.

Platforms

Web

Mobile

Pricing

Free

Subscription

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).

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Zacks (Zacks.com)

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Equity and fund research platform best known for the Zacks Rank system, Style Scores, and detailed earnings analysis. Free users get access to basic screeners and research pages, while Premium unlocks the full #1 Rank list, Equity Research Reports, and 45+ premium screens. The Earnings ESP filter is exclusive to Premium, and Zacks Ultimate bundles all of the firm’s private portfolios. The mobile app includes subscriber alerts and real-time ECN quotes.

Platforms

Web

Mobile

Pricing

Free

Subscription

Quick highlights

Zacks Rank system (#1–#5) and Zacks Industry Rank shown on company pages.
Style Scores across Value, Growth, and Momentum factors.
Stock, ETF, and mutual fund screeners with hundreds of filters.
Per-ticker pages with analyst forecasts, price targets, and earnings estimates.
Unique Price-Consensus-EPS Surprise charts that map historical estimate accuracy and surprises.

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Overlap

Shared focus areas

6 overlaps

Mutual strengths include Portfolio, Watchlist, and Calendar plus 3 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.

Zacks (Zacks.com)

Distinct strengths include:

ETF Screeners

Alerts

Analyst Forecasts

Analyst Price Targets

Zacks Rank system (#1–#5) and Zacks Industry Rank shown on company pages.
Style Scores across Value, Growth, and Momentum factors.
Stock, ETF, and mutual fund screeners with hundreds of filters.
Per-ticker pages with analyst forecasts, price targets, and earnings estimates.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	Snowball Analytics	Zacks (Zacks.com)
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: Portfolio, Watchlist, Calendar, Screeners, Scores, News Unique: Backtesting, Dividend, Dividends, Splits, Financials, Broker Connectors	Shared: Portfolio, Watchlist, Calendar, Screeners, Scores, News Unique: ETF Screeners, Alerts, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Price Targets, ETF Overview, ETF Performance, ETF Holdings, Transcripts
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Bonds, Cryptos, Real Estate	Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds
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 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). Multi‑portfolio analytics, watchlists, model & public portfolios.	Unique Zacks Rank system (#1–#5) and Zacks Industry Rank shown on company pages. Style Scores across Value, Growth, and Momentum factors. Stock, ETF, and mutual fund screeners with hundreds of filters. Per-ticker pages with analyst forecasts, price targets, and earnings estimates. Unique Price-Consensus-EPS Surprise charts that map historical estimate accuracy and surprises. Earnings Calendar with upcoming and historical quarterly results.
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat	Not yet	Yes
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists	Standard listing	Standard listing

Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do Snowball Analytics and Zacks (Zacks.com) both support?

Both platforms cover Portfolio, Watchlist, Calendar, Screeners, 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 Zacks (Zacks.com) require subscriptions?

Both Snowball Analytics and Zacks (Zacks.com) keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.

How can you access Snowball Analytics and Zacks (Zacks.com)?

Both Snowball Analytics and Zacks (Zacks.com) 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 Zacks (Zacks.com) stands out for Zacks Rank system (#1–#5) and Zacks Industry Rank shown on company pages., Style Scores across Value, Growth, and Momentum factors., and Stock, ETF, and mutual fund screeners with hundreds of filters..

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