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Tool Comparison
Stock Rover vs Ziggma
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Stock Rover
Free • From $34/mo · Web · Mobile
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
- You care about stock comparison, ETF comparison, and data visualizations, things Ziggma doesn't offer
Pick Ziggma instead if
Ziggma
Free • From $6.99/mo · Web
- You want the cheaper way in: plans start at $6.99/mo instead of $34/mo
- You care about ESG ratings and backtesting, things Stock Rover 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
Stock Rover and Ziggma cover a lot of the same ground (8 shared categories, including stock ideas, screeners, and ETF screeners), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. Stock Rover simply does more: 32 categories to Ziggma's 10, including stock comparison, ETF comparison, and data visualizations, plus a mobile app. Ziggma counters by starting cheaper at $6.99/mo.
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Key differences at a glance
- Cheaper paid plan
- Ziggma$6.99/mo vs $34/mo
- Broader coverage
- Stock Rover32 vs 10 categories
- Mobile app
- Stock Rover
- 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 $6.99/mo |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | 14 days | 7 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 | 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 | Yodlee brokerage aggregation, Interactive Brokers +1 more | Plaid and SnapTrade |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +7 more | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +4 more |
Categories covered | 32 | 10 |
Regions | North America | North America |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | 5 signals: Latency: Real-time, 15-min Delayed, and End of Day, Granularity: Minute and EOD +3 more | 4 signals: Latency: Real-time and End of Day, Granularity: EOD +2 more |
Data partners | 6 partners: Morningstar, Zacks +4 more | 4 partners: Intrinio, Plaid +2 more |
Capabilities | 10 signals: Custom formulas, Universe builder +8 more | Universe builder and Broker sync |
Security | Data residency: US and Encryption in transit | 3 signals: Data residency: US, Encryption at rest +1 more |
| Try it | Visit Stock Rover | Visit Ziggma |
Where each one shines
What Stock Rover and Ziggma each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What Stock Rover and Ziggma each do best.What Stock Rover does best
- Screening for 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.
- Tracking 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.
- Comparison tools for 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.
- 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.
- 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 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 Stock Rover and Ziggma, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Stock Rover and Ziggma, 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 | Retail TradersPro RetailLong-term InvestorsDividend InvestorsValue InvestorsGrowth Investors |
Regions | North America | North America |
Coverage details | Countries: US and CA11 exchangesIdentifiers: Ticker | Countries: USIdentifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | Real-time15-min DelayedEnd of Day | Real-timeEnd of Day |
Data granularity | MinuteEOD | EOD |
Pricing sources | ExchangeVendorModel | Vendor |
Data partners | MorningstarZacksIntrinioQuandlYodleeIEX | IntrinioPlaidSnapTradeAWS |
| Access & integrations | ||
Import methods | CSVBrokerOAuthManual | BrokerOAuthPlaidCSVManual |
Integrations | Yodlee brokerage aggregationInteractive Brokers1000+ supported brokerages | PlaidSnapTrade |
Export formats | CSVImagePDF | Not specified |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Data residency: USEncryption in transit | Data residency: USEncryption at restEncryption in transit |
Capability signals | Custom formulasUniverse builderFactors: Value, Quality, Momentum, Growth, and SizePerformance attributionMonte CarloBroker syncPortfolio attributionRebalancing+2 more | Universe builderBroker sync |
Vendor & support | Stock Rover LLCCountry: United StatesFounded 2008Support: Email and Phone | 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 | Freestock scores: 3/month · research reports: Dow 30 samples only unless Research Reports add-on or bundled paid pl... · +1 more | Freevirtual portfolios: 3 |
| 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 | $6.99/mo“Starter (Annual billing)”brokerage links: 1 · virtual portfolios: 5 |
| 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 | $9.99/mo“Starter (Monthly)”brokerage links: 1 · virtual portfolios: 5 |
| 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 | $10.49/mo“Investor (Annual billing)”brokerage links: 5 · virtual portfolios: 10 |
| 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 | $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 | 14 days | 7 days |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between Stock Rover and Ziggma?
Stock Rover leans toward stock ideas, screeners, and ETF screeners, while Ziggma puts more weight on stock ideas, screeners, and ETF screeners. They overlap in 8 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do Stock Rover and Ziggma cost?
Good news: both Stock Rover and Ziggma have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Can I use Stock Rover or Ziggma on my phone?
Stock Rover 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 Stock Rover or Ziggma?
It depends on what you're after. Pick Stock Rover if stock comparison and ETF comparison matter to you; go with Ziggma if you'd rather have ESG ratings and backtesting. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do Stock Rover and Ziggma cover?
Both cover stocks, ETFs, and mutual funds. Stock Rover also handles closed-end funds, options, and funds.
Do Stock Rover and Ziggma offer real-time data?
Yes, both serve real-time market data, so either works when timing matters.
Can I export data from Stock Rover and Ziggma?
Stock Rover exports to CSV. Ziggma is stingier about getting data out.
Can Stock Rover or Ziggma connect to my broker?
Yes, both connect to brokers, so your portfolio syncs automatically instead of you keying in every trade.
Are Stock Rover 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: Stock Rover or Ziggma?
Both Stock Rover 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 Stock Rover or Ziggma?
Yes, both do portfolio tracking: holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.
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