StockCharts adds Data Visualizations, Calendar, and Options coverage that Ziggma skips.
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Tool Comparison
StockCharts vs Ziggma comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Quick takeaways
Ziggma includes Stock Ideas, ETF Screeners, Risk Metrics, Financials, ESG Ratings, Dividends, Dividend, Education, and Blogs categories that StockCharts omits.
StockCharts ships a mobile app. Ziggma is web/desktop only.
In depth comparison
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).
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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.
Community votes (overall)
Ziggma
ziggma.com
Broker‑agnostic, web‑based portfolio tracker and fundamental research platform for self‑directed, long‑term investors, combining multi‑account aggregation, Ziggma Stock Scores, dividend and impact analytics, Smart Alerts and a portfolio simulator. Account aggregation uses Plaid and Snaptrade via OAuth and encrypts all holdings data on US‑based AWS infrastructure; Ziggma never sees login credentials. Stock Scores and the Top 50 list unlock on Starter, while Smart Alerts, Portfolio Optimizer and Model & Guru portfolios require Investor or Expert; Expert raises brokerage links and virtual portfolios to unlimited, and all paid tiers include a 7‑day free trial.
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Quick highlights
- Broker‑agnostic web portfolio tracker that consolidates multiple brokerage, IRA and 401(k) accounts into a single dashboard with performance, allocation, income and risk analytics for individual and combined portfolios.
- Secure account linking to 10,000+ banks and brokers (including Fidelity, Schwab, Robinhood, Webull, Coinbase and many plan sponsors) via Plaid and Snaptrade using OAuth; Ziggma never sees or stores login credentials and encrypts holdings data.
- Dividend Tracker that aggregates cash flows and forward income across all linked accounts, monitors portfolio yield and payment timing, and lets users drill into income by holding.
- Algorithm‑powered Ziggma Stock Scores—daily updated, fully fundamentals‑driven 0–100 ratings based on dozens of indicators for growth, profitability, valuation and financial strength for all US stocks above $100m market cap—plus a Top 50 list of high‑scoring stocks in fast‑growing industries.
- High‑performance stock and ETF screener with intuitive sliders and presets, including ESG/impact filters (climate leaders, circular economy, Sharia‑compliant) and technical/momentum criteria like 52‑week highs.
Community votes (overall)
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.
Ziggma
Distinct strengths include:
- Broker‑agnostic web portfolio tracker that consolidates multiple brokerage, IRA and 401(k) accounts into a single dashboard with performance, allocation, income and risk analytics for individual and combined portfolios.
- Secure account linking to 10,000+ banks and brokers (including Fidelity, Schwab, Robinhood, Webull, Coinbase and many plan sponsors) via Plaid and Snaptrade using OAuth; Ziggma never sees or stores login credentials and encrypts holdings data.
- Dividend Tracker that aggregates cash flows and forward income across all linked accounts, monitors portfolio yield and payment timing, and lets users drill into income by holding.
- Algorithm‑powered Ziggma Stock Scores—daily updated, fully fundamentals‑driven 0–100 ratings based on dozens of indicators for growth, profitability, valuation and financial strength for all US stocks above $100m market cap—plus a Top 50 list of high‑scoring stocks in fast‑growing industries.
Feature-by-feature breakdown
| Attribute | StockCharts | Ziggma |
|---|---|---|
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets | Shared: Screeners, Alerts, Watchlist, Portfolio, Scores, Broker Connectors Unique: Data Visualizations, Calendar, Options | Shared: Screeners, Alerts, Watchlist, Portfolio, Scores, Broker Connectors Unique: Stock Ideas, ETF Screeners, Risk Metrics, Financials, ESG Ratings, Dividends, Dividend, Education, Blogs |
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Options, Commodities, Cryptos | Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Bonds, 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 |
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 | Not yet |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Standard listing | Standard listing |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do StockCharts and Ziggma both support?
Both platforms cover Screeners, Alerts, Watchlist, Portfolio, Scores, and Broker Connectors workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Do StockCharts and Ziggma require subscriptions?
Both StockCharts and Ziggma keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.
Which tool has mobile access?
StockCharts ships a dedicated mobile experience, while Ziggma focuses on web or desktop access.
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 Ziggma stands out for Broker‑agnostic web portfolio tracker that consolidates multiple brokerage, IRA and 401(k) accounts into a single dashboard with performance, allocation, income and risk analytics for individual and combined portfolios., Secure account linking to 10,000+ banks and brokers (including Fidelity, Schwab, Robinhood, Webull, Coinbase and many plan sponsors) via Plaid and Snaptrade using OAuth; Ziggma never sees or stores login credentials and encrypts holdings data., and Dividend Tracker that aggregates cash flows and forward income across all linked accounts, monitors portfolio yield and payment timing, and lets users drill into income by holding..
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