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Stock Rover vs Zacks (Zacks.com)
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Stock Rover
Free • From $34/mo · Web · Mobile
- You care about stock ideas, stock comparison, and ETF comparison, things Zacks (Zacks.com) doesn't offer
- You're a long-term investor who cares more about fundamentals than headlines
Pick Zacks (Zacks.com) instead if
Zacks (Zacks.com)
Free • From $20.75/mo · Web · Mobile
- You want the cheaper way in: plans start at $20.75/mo instead of $34/mo
Skip both if: Neither one clicks with how you research; there are strong third options.
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Our take
The bottom line
Stock Rover and Zacks (Zacks.com) cover a lot of the same ground (12 shared categories, including screeners, ETF screeners, and portfolio), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. Stock Rover simply does more: 32 categories to Zacks (Zacks.com)'s 12, including stock ideas, stock comparison, and ETF comparison. Zacks (Zacks.com) counters by starting cheaper at $20.75/mo.
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Key differences at a glance
- Cheaper paid plan
- Zacks (Zacks.com)$20.75/mo vs $34/mo
- Broader coverage
- Stock Rover32 vs 12 categories
- Broker sync
- Stock Rover
- Global coverage
- Zacks (Zacks.com)
- Asset coverage
- Stock RoverAdds closed-end funds and options
- 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 • From $34/mo | Free • From $20.75/mo |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | 14 days | 30 days |
Plan limits | 54 limits: Free: stock scores: 3/month, Free: research reports: Dow 30 samples only unless Research Reports add-on or bundled paid pl... +52 more | 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 | Yes | Yes |
API access | No | No |
Broker sync | Yes | No |
Integrations | Yodlee brokerage aggregation, Interactive Brokers +1 more | — |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +7 more | — |
Categories covered | 32 | 12 |
Regions | North America | North America, Europe |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | 5 signals: Latency: Real-time, 15-min Delayed, and End of Day, Granularity: Minute and EOD +3 more | 3 signals: Latency: Real-time and End of Day, Granularity: EOD +1 more |
Data partners | 6 partners: Morningstar, Zacks +4 more | — |
Capabilities | 10 signals: Custom formulas, Universe builder +8 more | Factors: Value, Momentum, and Growth |
Security | Data residency: US and Encryption in transit | — |
| Try it | Visit Stock Rover | Visit Zacks (Zacks.com) |
Where each one shines
What Stock Rover and Zacks (Zacks.com) each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What Stock Rover and Zacks (Zacks.com) each do best.What Stock Rover does best
- Screen North American stocks, ETFs, and funds with 800+ financial metrics on Ultimate tiers, custom screens, ranked screening, guru-style metrics, screener snapshots, percentile screening, equation screening, and 20 years of historical fundamentals.
- Track portfolios and dividends with broker sync, manual or spreadsheet import, benchmark comparison, emailed reports, dividend-income projections, risk-adjusted return, volatility, beta, IRR, Sharpe Ratio, and position contribution analytics.
- Compare stocks, ETFs, funds, portfolios, indices, and custom datasets in spreadsheet-like table and tile views across valuation, dividend, analyst, ratings, momentum, performance, and operating metrics.
- Use automated DCF-driven Fair Value and intrinsic-value metrics to estimate Margin of Safety, then compare valuation ratios against 20-year relative norms to separate real discounts from superficially cheap stocks.
- Use the Insight Panel for financial statements, sales, earnings, cash flow, dividends, analyst ratings, insider activity, news, earnings transcripts, fair-value formulas, scores, warnings, and options-chain research on higher tiers.
What Zacks (Zacks.com) does best
- Use the Zacks Rank system from #1 to #5 and Zacks Industry Rank on company pages to frame earnings-revision-driven research.
- Compare Value, Growth, and Momentum Style Scores alongside the rank when screening or reviewing individual stocks.
- Screen stocks, ETFs, and mutual funds with hundreds of filters, with 45+ Premium Screens gated behind paid access.
- Open 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 Stock Rover and Zacks (Zacks.com), side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Stock Rover and Zacks (Zacks.com), side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsMutual FundsClosed-End FundsOptionsFundsOther | StocksETFsMutual Funds |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Retail TradersPro RetailLong-term InvestorsValue InvestorsGrowth InvestorsQuality InvestorsDividend InvestorsAnalysts+1 more | Not specified |
Regions | North America | North AmericaEurope |
Coverage details | Countries: US and CA11 exchangesIdentifiers: Ticker | Identifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | Real-time15-min DelayedEnd of Day | Real-timeEnd of Day |
Data granularity | MinuteEOD | EOD |
Pricing sources | ExchangeVendorModel | Not specified |
Data partners | MorningstarZacksIntrinioQuandlYodleeIEX | Not specified |
| Access & integrations | ||
Import methods | CSVBrokerOAuthManual | Manual |
Integrations | Yodlee brokerage aggregationInteractive Brokers1000+ supported brokerages | Not specified |
Export formats | CSVImagePDF | Not specified |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Data residency: USEncryption in transit | Not specified |
Capability signals | Custom formulasUniverse builderFactors: Value, Quality, Momentum, Growth, and SizePerformance attributionMonte CarloBroker syncPortfolio attributionRebalancing+2 more | Factors: Value, Momentum, and Growth |
Vendor & support | Stock Rover LLCCountry: United StatesFounded 2008Support: Email and Phone | Zacks Investment Research |
Curation ratings | Not specified | 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 | Freestock scores: 3/month · research reports: Dow 30 samples only unless Research Reports add-on or bundled paid pl... · +1 more | Free |
| Entry paid plan | $34/mo“Premium”annual billing: $348/year ($29/month equivalent) · two year billing: $576 every 2 years ($24/month equivalent) · +11 more | $20.75/mo“Premium Annual”annual price usd: 249 |
| Tier 2 | $70/mo“Premium Plus”annual billing: $588/year ($49/month equivalent) · two year billing: $1,008 every 2 years ($42/month equivalent) · +12 more | $41.25/mo“Investor Collection Annual” |
| Tier 3 | $99/mo“Ultimate”annual billing: $948/year ($79/month equivalent) · two year billing: $1,656 every 2 years ($69/month equivalent) · +10 more | $59/mo“Investor Collection Monthly” |
| Tier 4 | $199/mo“Ultimate Pro”annual billing: $1,788/year ($149/month equivalent) · two year billing: $3,096 every 2 years ($129/month equivalent) · +10 more | $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 | 14 days | 30 days |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between Stock Rover and Zacks (Zacks.com)?
Stock Rover leans toward stock ideas, screeners, and ETF screeners, while Zacks (Zacks.com) puts more weight on screeners, ETF screeners, and watchlist. They overlap in 12 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do Stock Rover and Zacks (Zacks.com) cost?
Good news: both Stock Rover and Zacks (Zacks.com) have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Should I choose Stock Rover or Zacks (Zacks.com)?
It depends on what you're after. Pick Stock Rover if stock ideas and stock comparison matter to you; go with Zacks (Zacks.com) if you prefer its overall approach. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do Stock Rover and Zacks (Zacks.com) cover?
Both cover stocks, ETFs, and mutual funds. Stock Rover also handles closed-end funds, options, and funds.
Do Stock Rover and Zacks (Zacks.com) offer real-time data?
Yes, both serve real-time market data, so either works when timing matters.
Which covers international markets: Stock Rover 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. Stock Rover is more region-specific, mainly North America.
Can I export data from Stock Rover and Zacks (Zacks.com)?
Stock Rover exports to CSV. Zacks (Zacks.com) is stingier about getting data out.
Can Stock Rover or Zacks (Zacks.com) connect to my broker?
Stock Rover syncs with brokers automatically. With Zacks (Zacks.com), you're entering holdings by hand or importing files.
Which has a better stock screener: Stock Rover or Zacks (Zacks.com)?
Both Stock Rover 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 Stock Rover or Zacks (Zacks.com)?
Yes, both do portfolio tracking: holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.
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