VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
NO ADVICE
Monday, January 5, 2026
Tool Comparison
Yahoo Finance vs Zacks (Zacks.com) comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Yahoo Finance
finance.yahoo.com
Zacks (Zacks.com)
zacks.com
Comparison highlights
- Tool score: the chart below shows community vote sentiment over the last 8 weeks. Use it as a signal, not a verdict.
- Overlap: both cover Screeners, Watchlist, and Portfolio and 7 other categories.
- Coverage tilt: Yahoo Finance has 7 categories you won't get in Zacks (Zacks.com); Zacks (Zacks.com) has 4 unique categories.
- Curation signals: Yahoo Finance: Hands-on review / Zacks (Zacks.com): Hands-on review.
Category leaders
- Screeners: not enough category votes yet to call a leader.
- Portfolio: not enough category votes yet to call a leader.
- Watchlist: not enough category votes yet to call a leader.
- News: not enough category votes yet to call a leader.
- Data Visualizations: Yahoo Finance is tagged for this workflow; Zacks (Zacks.com) has no category votes yet.
Vote sentiment comparison
Cumulative positive vote share. Loading fresh totals...
Side-by-side metrics
| Attribute | Yahoo Finance | Zacks (Zacks.com) |
|---|---|---|
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 |
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat | Yes | Yes |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Standard listing | Standard listing |
Coverage overlap
Shared categories
Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.
Yahoo Finance strengths
Categories covered by Yahoo Finance but not Zacks (Zacks.com).
Zacks (Zacks.com) strengths
Categories covered by Zacks (Zacks.com) but not Yahoo Finance.
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..
Other tools you might like
These profiles share overlapping coverage with both sides of this matchup.
- KoyfinEditor's pickHands-on review
Overlap: Screeners, ETF Screeners, and Data Visualizations.
ScreenersETF ScreenersData Visualizations - Seeking AlphaEditor's pickHands-on review
Overlap: Screeners, ETF Screeners, and Data Visualizations.
ScreenersETF ScreenersData Visualizations - Fiscal.aiEditor's pickHands-on review
Overlap: Screeners, Data Visualizations, and Portfolio.
ScreenersData VisualizationsPortfolio - Stock AnalysisEditor's pickHands-on review
Overlap: Screeners, ETF Screeners, and Data Visualizations.
ScreenersETF ScreenersData Visualizations - Stock RoverEditor's pickHands-on review
Overlap: Screeners, ETF Screeners, and Data Visualizations.
ScreenersETF ScreenersData Visualizations - GuruFocusEditor's pickHands-on review
Overlap: Screeners, Data Visualizations, and Portfolio.
ScreenersData VisualizationsPortfolio
Curation & Accuracy
This directory blends AI‑assisted discovery with human curation. Entries are reviewed, edited, and organized with the goal of expanding coverage and sharpening quality over time. Your feedback helps steer improvements (because no single human can capture everything all at once).
Details change. Pricing, features, and availability may be incomplete or out of date. Treat listings as a starting point and verify on the provider’s site before making decisions. If you spot an error or a gap, send a quick note and I’ll adjust.