VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

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Sunday, October 5, 2025

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Yahoo Finance vs Zacks (Zacks.com) comparison

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

Quick takeaways

Yahoo Finance adds Data Visualizations, Financials, Analyst Recommendations, Options, Dividends, Splits, and Education coverage that Zacks (Zacks.com) skips.

Zacks (Zacks.com) includes ETF Screeners, Scores, Analyst Forecasts, and Transcripts categories that Yahoo Finance omits.

Yahoo Finance highlights: Free plan with optional Silver and Gold subscriptions that unlock advanced features and research., Historical price downloads in CSV format are gated to Gold; portfolio and watchlist exports remain free., and Coverage spans 100+ exchanges worldwide, with clear labeling of real-time versus delayed data..

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..

Yahoo Finance

finance.yahoo.com

Hands-on review

One of the most widely used finance portals, offering global market coverage, news, screeners, and portfolio tools. A free plan provides core features, while paid Silver and Gold tiers add extras such as research, enhanced filters, and historical data downloads. Real-time vs delayed quotes vary by exchange, and mobile apps support price alerts and personalized news.

Platforms

Web

Mobile

Pricing

Free

Subscription

Quick highlights

Free plan with optional Silver and Gold subscriptions that unlock advanced features and research.
Historical price downloads in CSV format are gated to Gold; portfolio and watchlist exports remain free.
Coverage spans 100+ exchanges worldwide, with clear labeling of real-time versus delayed data.
Interactive full-screen charts with dozens of technical indicators and extended-hours toggles.
Equity, ETF, and mutual fund screeners with hundreds of filters; Plus tiers add premium filters such as Morningstar ratings.

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Zacks (Zacks.com)

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.

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

10 overlaps

Mutual strengths include Screeners, Watchlist, and Portfolio plus 7 more areas.

Where they differ

Yahoo Finance

Distinct strengths include:

Data Visualizations

Financials

Analyst Recommendations

Free plan with optional Silver and Gold subscriptions that unlock advanced features and research.
Historical price downloads in CSV format are gated to Gold; portfolio and watchlist exports remain free.
Coverage spans 100+ exchanges worldwide, with clear labeling of real-time versus delayed data.
Interactive full-screen charts with dozens of technical indicators and extended-hours toggles.

Zacks (Zacks.com)

Distinct strengths include:

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	Yahoo Finance	Zacks (Zacks.com)
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: Screeners, Watchlist, Portfolio, News, Alerts, Calendar, Analyst Price Targets, ETF Overview, ETF Holdings, ETF Performance Unique: Data Visualizations, Financials, Analyst Recommendations, Options, Dividends, Splits, Education	Shared: Screeners, Watchlist, Portfolio, News, Alerts, Calendar, Analyst Price Targets, ETF Overview, ETF Holdings, ETF Performance Unique: ETF Screeners, Scores, Analyst Forecasts, Transcripts
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Options, Futures, Commodities, Currencies, Cryptos, Bonds	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 Free plan with optional Silver and Gold subscriptions that unlock advanced features and research. Historical price downloads in CSV format are gated to Gold; portfolio and watchlist exports remain free. Coverage spans 100+ exchanges worldwide, with clear labeling of real-time versus delayed data. Interactive full-screen charts with dozens of technical indicators and extended-hours toggles. Equity, ETF, and mutual fund screeners with hundreds of filters; Plus tiers add premium filters such as Morningstar ratings. Portfolio tracking with editable lots and transaction history; certain brokerages can be linked for automatic holdings sync.	Unique 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. Earnings Calendar with upcoming and historical quarterly results.
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat	Yes	Yes
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists	Standard listing	Standard listing

Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do Yahoo Finance and Zacks (Zacks.com) both support?

Both platforms cover Screeners, Watchlist, Portfolio, News, Alerts, Calendar, Analyst Price Targets, ETF Overview, ETF Holdings, and ETF Performance workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.

Do Yahoo Finance and Zacks (Zacks.com) require subscriptions?

Both Yahoo Finance and Zacks (Zacks.com) keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.

How can you access Yahoo Finance and Zacks (Zacks.com)?

Both Yahoo Finance 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?

Yahoo Finance differentiates itself with Free plan with optional Silver and Gold subscriptions that unlock advanced features and research., Historical price downloads in CSV format are gated to Gold; portfolio and watchlist exports remain free., and Coverage spans 100+ exchanges worldwide, with clear labeling of real-time versus delayed data., 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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