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Uncle Stock vs Ziggma comparison

Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.

Quick takeaways

Uncle Stock adds Backtesting, Data APIs, Valuation Models, and Checklist coverage that Ziggma skips.

Ziggma includes Stock Ideas, ETF Screeners, Risk Metrics, ESG Ratings, Dividends, Dividend, Alerts, Broker Connectors, and Blogs categories that Uncle Stock omits.

In depth comparison

Uncle Stock

unclestock.com

Hands-on review

Global, fundamentals‑first stock screener with detailed metrics and built‑in backtesting. Covers 60k+ stocks across all continents with up to ~35 years of US history (20 years elsewhere). US fundamentals from Sharadar; non‑US fundamentals and price history from EOD Historical Data. Prices are delayed; Nasdaq shows prior‑day when market is open. API access (Gold) delivers CSV/JSON with explicit rate limits.

Platforms

WebAPI

Pricing

FreeSubscription

Quick highlights

Screening with ~4k searchable metrics, full‑text business/industry search, market/country/sector filters, and index‑constituent filters.
Backtesting with annual/half‑year/quarterly rebalance, look‑ahead avoidance (uses only data known at rebalance time), position sizing (equal/volatility/expectation‑weighted), early‑sell rules (profit targets, stop loss), and risk stats (Sharpe/Sortino).
Transparent composite scores (e.g., Uncle Stock score, Quality/Value/Financial‑Health) plus Piotroski, ERP5, Benish M, Montier and more-formulas publicly documented.
Benchmarking vs S&P 500/other indices; industry medians and long‑history fundamentals.
Lightweight portfolio: positions, limits & email notifications (Gold).

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Ziggma

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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.

Platforms

Web

Pricing

FreeSubscription

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.

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Where they differ

Uncle Stock

Distinct strengths include:

Backtesting Data APIs Valuation Models Checklist

Screening with ~4k searchable metrics, full‑text business/industry search, market/country/sector filters, and index‑constituent filters.
Backtesting with annual/half‑year/quarterly rebalance, look‑ahead avoidance (uses only data known at rebalance time), position sizing (equal/volatility/expectation‑weighted), early‑sell rules (profit targets, stop loss), and risk stats (Sharpe/Sortino).
Transparent composite scores (e.g., Uncle Stock score, Quality/Value/Financial‑Health) plus Piotroski, ERP5, Benish M, Montier and more-formulas publicly documented.
Benchmarking vs S&P 500/other indices; industry medians and long‑history fundamentals.

Ziggma

Distinct strengths include:

Stock Ideas ETF Screeners Risk Metrics ESG Ratings Dividends Dividend Alerts Broker Connectors

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	Uncle Stock	Ziggma
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: Screeners, Watchlist, Portfolio, Financials, Scores, Education Unique: Backtesting, Data APIs, Valuation Models, Checklist	Shared: Screeners, Watchlist, Portfolio, Financials, Scores, Education Unique: Stock Ideas, ETF Screeners, Risk Metrics, ESG Ratings, Dividends, Dividend, Alerts, Broker Connectors, Blogs
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Stocks, Cryptos	Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Bonds, Cryptos
Experience levels Who each product is built for	Intermediate, Advanced	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Platforms Where you can access the product	Web, API	Web
Pricing High-level pricing models	Free, Subscription	Free, Subscription
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor	Unique Screening with ~4k searchable metrics, full‑text business/industry search, market/country/sector filters, and index‑constituent filters. Backtesting with annual/half‑year/quarterly rebalance, look‑ahead avoidance (uses only data known at rebalance time), position sizing (equal/volatility/expectation‑weighted), early‑sell rules (profit targets, stop loss), and risk stats (Sharpe/Sortino). Transparent composite scores (e.g., Uncle Stock score, Quality/Value/Financial‑Health) plus Piotroski, ERP5, Benish M, Montier and more-formulas publicly documented. Benchmarking vs S&P 500/other indices; industry medians and long‑history fundamentals. Lightweight portfolio: positions, limits & email notifications (Gold). API (Gold): CSV/JSON endpoints for symbols, universes, indicators, saved queries, stock history; monthly cap 300 calls and 1 request/minute.	Unique 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. Impact investing workflow that surfaces impact‑oriented stocks, ETFs, green bonds and other opportunities, and lets users screen portfolios and universes based on values‑aligned themes and impact profiles.
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat	Yes	Not yet
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists	Standard listing	Standard listing

Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do Uncle Stock and Ziggma both support?

Both platforms cover Screeners, Watchlist, Portfolio, Financials, Scores, and Education workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.

Do Uncle Stock and Ziggma require subscriptions?

Both Uncle Stock and Ziggma keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.

How can you access Uncle Stock and Ziggma?

Both Uncle Stock and Ziggma prioritize web or desktop access. Investors wanting a mobile-first workflow may need to rely on responsive web views.

What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?

Uncle Stock differentiates itself with Screening with ~4k searchable metrics, full‑text business/industry search, market/country/sector filters, and index‑constituent filters., Backtesting with annual/half‑year/quarterly rebalance, look‑ahead avoidance (uses only data known at rebalance time), position sizing (equal/volatility/expectation‑weighted), early‑sell rules (profit targets, stop loss), and risk stats (Sharpe/Sortino)., and Transparent composite scores (e.g., Uncle Stock score, Quality/Value/Financial‑Health) plus Piotroski, ERP5, Benish M, Montier and more-formulas publicly documented., 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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