StockCharts adds Data Visualizations, Options, and Broker Connectors coverage that Zacks (Zacks.com) skips.
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StockCharts vs Zacks (Zacks.com) comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Quick takeaways
Zacks (Zacks.com) includes ETF Screeners, News, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Price Targets, ETF Overview, ETF Performance, ETF Holdings, and Transcripts categories that StockCharts omits.
StockCharts highlights: Tiered pricing: Basic $19.95, Extra $29.95, PRO $49.95. Limits scale by tier (ChartLists: 1/250/500; Custom Scans: 1/200/500; Scheduled Scans: 0/10/25; Price Alerts: 2/200/500; Advanced Alerts: 1/100/250). Auto-refresh every 15s (Basic/Extra) or 5s (PRO)., Real-time data: free US BATS quotes; official real-time add-ons available for NYSE, NASDAQ, TSX/TSX-V, and LSE. Other markets are 15-minute delayed., and Advanced Scan Workbench with custom syntax for daily, weekly, and monthly scans (no intraday scans)..
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..
StockCharts
stockcharts.com
Charting, scanning, and alerting platform with tiered plans. Free BATS real-time quotes are included for US markets; official add-ons unlock real-time data for US, Canada, and the UK, otherwise data is delayed 15 minutes. Plan limits apply to ChartLists, scans, and alerts. PRO adds 5-second auto-refresh and CSV downloads of historical data. OptionsPlay integration provides options strategy tools, and trading from charts is supported through Tradier. Scans run on daily, weekly, or monthly bars (not intraday).
Categories
Platforms
Web
Mobile
Pricing
Free
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Quick highlights
- Tiered pricing: Basic $19.95, Extra $29.95, PRO $49.95. Limits scale by tier (ChartLists: 1/250/500; Custom Scans: 1/200/500; Scheduled Scans: 0/10/25; Price Alerts: 2/200/500; Advanced Alerts: 1/100/250). Auto-refresh every 15s (Basic/Extra) or 5s (PRO).
- Real-time data: free US BATS quotes; official real-time add-ons available for NYSE, NASDAQ, TSX/TSX-V, and LSE. Other markets are 15-minute delayed.
- Advanced Scan Workbench with custom syntax for daily, weekly, and monthly scans (no intraday scans).
- Price and advanced alerts deliver via email, SMS, and in-platform notifications. The alert engine checks conditions every 3–5 minutes during market hours.
- Coverage includes US (NYSE, NASDAQ, AMEX), Canada (TSX/TSX-V), UK (LSE), India (NSE), and a crypto summary with 24/7 real-time data. EOD charting is available for major US commodities.
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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.
Categories
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 overlapsMutual strengths include Screeners, Alerts, and Watchlist plus 3 more areas.
Where they differ
StockCharts
Distinct strengths include:
- Tiered pricing: Basic $19.95, Extra $29.95, PRO $49.95. Limits scale by tier (ChartLists: 1/250/500; Custom Scans: 1/200/500; Scheduled Scans: 0/10/25; Price Alerts: 2/200/500; Advanced Alerts: 1/100/250). Auto-refresh every 15s (Basic/Extra) or 5s (PRO).
- Real-time data: free US BATS quotes; official real-time add-ons available for NYSE, NASDAQ, TSX/TSX-V, and LSE. Other markets are 15-minute delayed.
- Advanced Scan Workbench with custom syntax for daily, weekly, and monthly scans (no intraday scans).
- Price and advanced alerts deliver via email, SMS, and in-platform notifications. The alert engine checks conditions every 3–5 minutes during market hours.
Zacks (Zacks.com)
Distinct strengths include:
ETF Screeners
News
Analyst Forecasts
Analyst Price Targets
ETF Overview
ETF Performance
ETF Holdings
Transcripts
- 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 | StockCharts | Zacks (Zacks.com) |
|---|---|---|
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets | Shared: Screeners, Alerts, Watchlist, Portfolio, Calendar, Scores Unique: Data Visualizations, Options, Broker Connectors | Shared: Screeners, Alerts, Watchlist, Portfolio, Calendar, Scores Unique: ETF Screeners, News, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Price Targets, ETF Overview, ETF Performance, ETF Holdings, Transcripts |
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Options, Commodities, Cryptos | 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
| Unique
|
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 StockCharts and Zacks (Zacks.com) both support?
Both platforms cover Screeners, Alerts, Watchlist, Portfolio, Calendar, and Scores workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Do StockCharts and Zacks (Zacks.com) require subscriptions?
Both StockCharts and Zacks (Zacks.com) keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.
How can you access StockCharts and Zacks (Zacks.com)?
Both StockCharts 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?
StockCharts differentiates itself with Tiered pricing: Basic $19.95, Extra $29.95, PRO $49.95. Limits scale by tier (ChartLists: 1/250/500; Custom Scans: 1/200/500; Scheduled Scans: 0/10/25; Price Alerts: 2/200/500; Advanced Alerts: 1/100/250). Auto-refresh every 15s (Basic/Extra) or 5s (PRO)., Real-time data: free US BATS quotes; official real-time add-ons available for NYSE, NASDAQ, TSX/TSX-V, and LSE. Other markets are 15-minute delayed., and Advanced Scan Workbench with custom syntax for daily, weekly, and monthly scans (no intraday scans)., 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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