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VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
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Tool Comparison
Stocknear vs Zacks (Zacks.com)
Pick Stocknear if
Stocknear
Free • From $10/mo · Web
- You want the cheaper way in: plans start at $10/mo instead of $20.75/mo
- You care about options, data visualizations, and dark pool & off-exchange, things Zacks (Zacks.com) doesn't offer
Pick Zacks (Zacks.com) if
Zacks (Zacks.com)
Free • From $20.75/mo · Web · Mobile
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
- You care about ETF screeners, portfolio, and scores, things Stocknear 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
Stocknear and Zacks (Zacks.com) cover a lot of the same ground (8 shared categories, including screeners, watchlist, and news), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. Stocknear simply does more: 18 categories to Zacks (Zacks.com)'s 12, including options, data visualizations, and dark pool & off-exchange. Zacks (Zacks.com) counters by keeping things simpler.
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Key differences at a glance
- Cheaper paid plan
- Stocknear$10/mo vs $20.75/mo
- Broader coverage
- Stocknear18 vs 12 categories
- Mobile app
- Zacks (Zacks.com)
- Global coverage
- Zacks (Zacks.com)
- Free plan
- Both
See for yourself
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 $10/mo | Free • From $20.75/mo |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | 7 days | 30 days |
Plan limits | — | 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 | No | Yes |
API access | No | No |
Broker sync | No | No |
Integrations | Discord | — |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | — | — |
Categories covered | 18 | 12 |
Regions | North America | North America, Europe |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | 4 signals: Latency: Real-time, 15-min Delayed, and End of Day, Granularity: Minute and EOD +2 more | 3 signals: Latency: Real-time and End of Day, Granularity: EOD +1 more |
Data partners | 3 partners: marketData_and_fundamentals, options_flow +1 more | — |
Capabilities | AI summaries: News | Factors: Value, Momentum, and Growth |
Security | Data residency: EU | — |
| Try it | Visit Stocknear | Visit Zacks (Zacks.com) |
Where each one shines
What Stocknear and Zacks (Zacks.com) each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What Stocknear and Zacks (Zacks.com) each do best.What Stocknear does best
- Research coverage for ticker pages with tabs for financials, statistics, business metrics, forecasts, dark pool, options, insider activity, dividends, and history.
- Monitoring real-time options flow and unusual options activity, with options-chain data sourced through OPRA-related providers.
- Dark-pool and off-exchange activity views for context, while noting that some historical data disclosures still reference exchange delays.
- Views for reviewing hedge-fund 13F holdings, downloadable institution lists, U.S.
- Tracking analyst price targets, EPS and revenue forecasts, earnings calendars, market news, and event-driven research updates.
What Zacks (Zacks.com) does best
- The Zacks Rank system from #1 to #5 and Zacks Industry Rank on company pages to frame earnings-revision-driven research.
- Comparison tools for Value, Growth, and Momentum Style Scores alongside the rank when screening or reviewing individual stocks.
- Screening for stocks, ETFs, and mutual funds with hundreds of filters, with 45+ Premium Screens gated behind paid access.
- Direct access to ticker pages with analyst forecasts, earnings estimates, price targets, company research, and related market context.
- Views for reviewing Price-Consensus-EPS Surprise charts that connect historical estimates, actual earnings, and surprise patterns.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Stocknear and Zacks (Zacks.com), side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Stocknear and Zacks (Zacks.com), side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsOptions | StocksETFsMutual Funds |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Regions | North America | North AmericaEurope |
Coverage details | Countries: US5 exchangesIdentifiers: Ticker | Identifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | Real-time15-min DelayedEnd of Day | Real-timeEnd of Day |
Data granularity | MinuteEOD | EOD |
Data partners | marketData_and_fundamentalsoptions_flowoptions_chains | Not specified |
| Access & integrations | ||
Import methods | Manual | Manual |
Integrations | Discord | Not specified |
Export formats | CSV | Not specified |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Data residency: EU | Not specified |
Capability signals | AI summaries: News | Factors: Value, Momentum, and Growth |
Vendor & support | Stocknear GmbHCountry: GermanyFounded 2024Support: Email and Chat | Zacks Investment Research |
Curation ratings | Methodology 4/5Reliability 3/5UX 4/5 | 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 | Free“Basic” | Free |
| Entry paid plan | $10/mo“Plus” | $20.75/mo“Premium Annual”annual price usd: 249 |
| Tier 2 | $20/mo“Pro” | $41.25/mo“Investor Collection Annual” |
| Tier 3 | $599 once“Lifetime Pro” | $59/mo“Investor Collection Monthly” |
| Tier 4 | — | $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 | 7 days | 30 days |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between Stocknear and Zacks (Zacks.com)?
Stocknear leans toward screeners, options, and data visualizations, while Zacks (Zacks.com) puts more weight on screeners, ETF screeners, and watchlist. They overlap in 8 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do Stocknear and Zacks (Zacks.com) cost?
Good news: both Stocknear and Zacks (Zacks.com) have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Can I use Stocknear or Zacks (Zacks.com) on my phone?
Zacks (Zacks.com) lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. Stocknear doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web.
Should I choose Stocknear or Zacks (Zacks.com)?
It depends on what you're after. Pick Stocknear if options and data visualizations matter to you; go with Zacks (Zacks.com) if you'd rather have ETF screeners and portfolio. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do Stocknear and Zacks (Zacks.com) cover?
Both cover stocks and ETFs. Stocknear also handles options. Zacks (Zacks.com) adds mutual funds on top.
Do Stocknear 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: Stocknear 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. Stocknear is more region-specific, mainly North America.
Can I export data from Stocknear and Zacks (Zacks.com)?
Stocknear exports to CSV. Zacks (Zacks.com) is stingier about getting data out.
Which has a better stock screener: Stocknear or Zacks (Zacks.com)?
Both Stocknear 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 Stocknear or Zacks (Zacks.com)?
Zacks (Zacks.com) handles portfolio tracking. Stocknear is really a research tool; you'd track your portfolio elsewhere.
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