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Yahoo Finance vs Ziggma
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Yahoo Finance
Free • From $7.95/mo · Web · Mobile
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
- You care about news, calendar, and stock comparison, things Ziggma doesn't offer
Pick Ziggma instead if
Ziggma
Free • From $6.99/mo · Web
- You want the cheaper way in: plans start at $6.99/mo instead of $7.95/mo
- You care about ETF screeners and backtesting, things Yahoo Finance doesn't offer
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Our take
The bottom line
Yahoo Finance and Ziggma cover a lot of the same ground (8 shared categories, including alerts, portfolio, and watchlist), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. Yahoo Finance simply does more: 22 categories to Ziggma's 10, including news, calendar, and stock comparison, plus a mobile app. Ziggma counters by starting cheaper at $6.99/mo.
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Key differences at a glance
- Cheaper paid plan
- Ziggma$6.99/mo vs $7.95/mo
- Free trial
- Ziggma7 days
- Broader coverage
- Yahoo Finance22 vs 10 categories
- Mobile app
- Yahoo Finance
- Global coverage
- Yahoo Finance
- Asset coverage
- Yahoo FinanceAdds options and futures
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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 $7.95/mo | Free • From $6.99/mo |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | — | 7 days |
Plan limits | 9 limits: Free: data use: Yahoo states Finance data is informational only and not intended for..., Bronze: billing notes: Standard web pricing is shown as $7.95/mo billed $95.40 yearly; curre... +7 more | 13 limits: Free: virtual portfolios: 3, Starter (Monthly): brokerage links: 1 +11 more |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | Yes | No |
API access | No | No |
Broker sync | Yes | Yes |
Integrations | Plaid and Yodlee | Plaid and SnapTrade |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +4 more | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +4 more |
Categories covered | 22 | 10 |
Regions | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa | North America |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | 3 signals: Latency: Real-time and 15-min Delayed, Granularity: EOD +1 more | 4 signals: Latency: Real-time and End of Day, Granularity: EOD +2 more |
Data partners | 15 partners: ICE Data Services, CoinMarketCap +13 more | 4 partners: Intrinio, Plaid +2 more |
Capabilities | 4 signals: Universe builder, Broker sync +2 more | Universe builder and Broker sync |
Security | — | 3 signals: Data residency: US, Encryption at rest +1 more |
| Try it | Visit Yahoo Finance | Visit Ziggma |
Where each one shines
What Yahoo Finance and Ziggma each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What Yahoo Finance and Ziggma each do best.What Yahoo Finance does best
- Tracking stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, options, futures, currencies, commodities, crypto, and indices from a widely used web and mobile product.
- Quote pages for charts, financial statements, valuation ratios, analyst estimates, ratings, price targets, news, SEC filings, transcripts, holders, insider transactions, dividends, and ESG data where available.
- Tools for building watchlists and portfolios with manual lots, cash transactions, dividend tracking, fantasy holdings, CSV import/export, and supported brokerage-linked portfolios.
- Monitoring market news, trending tickers, earnings, IPOs, splits, other market events, and quote-page analysis from one familiar finance homepage.
- Yahoo Finance stock screeners and charting for basic idea generation, symbol comparison, indicators, and multi-symbol chart workflows.
What Ziggma does best
- Tracking portfolios across linked brokerage and retirement accounts, CSV uploads, and manual or virtual portfolios, with consolidated performance, allocation, and risk views.
- Account linking through third-party aggregation providers where supported; Ziggma states it does not access or store broker login credentials and uses OAuth where available.
- Screening for stocks and ETFs with slider-based filters, real-time-updating results, saved screen presets, and watchlist actions.
- Ziggma Stock Score for a 0-100 fundamentals-based rating built around growth, profitability, valuation, financial strength, and related quality dimensions.
- Monitoring dividend income, portfolio yield, and dividend opportunities across accounts and holdings.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Yahoo Finance and Ziggma, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Yahoo Finance and Ziggma, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsMutual FundsOptionsFuturesCommoditiesCurrenciesCryptos | StocksETFsMutual Funds |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Retail TradersPro RetailLong-term InvestorsDividend InvestorsGrowth InvestorsValue Investors | Retail TradersPro RetailLong-term InvestorsDividend InvestorsValue InvestorsGrowth Investors |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica | North America |
Coverage details | Identifiers: Ticker | Countries: USIdentifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | Real-time15-min Delayed | Real-timeEnd of Day |
Data granularity | EOD | EOD |
Pricing sources | Not specified | Vendor |
Data partners | ICE Data ServicesCoinMarketCapMorningstarS&P Global Market IntelligenceLSEG Data & AnalyticsWall Street Horizon (TMX)Commodity Systems, Inc.Vickers+7 more | IntrinioPlaidSnapTradeAWS |
| Access & integrations | ||
Import methods | CSVManualBrokerOAuth | BrokerOAuthPlaidCSVManual |
Integrations | PlaidYodlee | PlaidSnapTrade |
Export formats | CSV | Not specified |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Not specified | Data residency: USEncryption at restEncryption in transit |
Capability signals | Universe builderBroker syncPortfolio attributionTax lots | Universe builderBroker sync |
Vendor & support | Yahoo | Ziggma Analytics Inc.Country: USFounded 2019Support: Email |
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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 | Freedata use: Yahoo states Finance data is informational only and not intended for... | Freevirtual portfolios: 3 |
| Entry paid plan | $7.95/mo“Bronze”billing notes: Standard web pricing is shown as $7.95/mo billed $95.40 yearly; curre... · availability: Select subscription plans are described as offered in the US and Cana... | $6.99/mo“Starter (Annual billing)”brokerage links: 1 · virtual portfolios: 5 |
| Tier 2 | $19.95/mo“Silver”billing notes: Pricing page shows $19.95/mo billed $239.40 yearly. · app store monthly price: $24.95 monthly in US App Store listing · +1 more | $9.99/mo“Starter (Monthly)”brokerage links: 1 · virtual portfolios: 5 |
| Tier 3 | $39.95/mo“Gold”billing notes: Pricing page shows $39.95/mo billed $479.40 yearly. · app store monthly price: $49.95 monthly in US App Store listing · +1 more | $10.49/mo“Investor (Annual billing)”brokerage links: 5 · virtual portfolios: 10 |
| Tier 4 | — | $13.99/mo“Expert (Annual billing)”brokerage links: Unlimited · virtual portfolios: Unlimited |
| Tier 5 | — | $14.99/mo“Investor (Monthly)”brokerage links: 5 · virtual portfolios: 10 |
| Top plan | — | $19.99/mo“Expert (Monthly)”brokerage links: Unlimited · virtual portfolios: Unlimited |
| Free trial | — | 7 days |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between Yahoo Finance and Ziggma?
Yahoo Finance leans toward news, alerts, and calendar, while Ziggma puts more weight on stock ideas, screeners, and ETF screeners. They overlap in 8 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do Yahoo Finance and Ziggma cost?
Good news: both Yahoo Finance and Ziggma have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Can I use Yahoo Finance or Ziggma on my phone?
Yahoo Finance lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. Ziggma doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web.
Should I choose Yahoo Finance or Ziggma?
It depends on what you're after. Pick Yahoo Finance if news and calendar matter to you; go with Ziggma if you'd rather have ETF screeners and backtesting. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do Yahoo Finance and Ziggma cover?
Both cover stocks, ETFs, and mutual funds. Yahoo Finance also handles options, futures, and commodities.
Do Yahoo Finance and Ziggma offer real-time data?
Yes, both serve real-time market data, so either works when timing matters.
Which covers international markets: Yahoo Finance or Ziggma?
Yahoo Finance has documented international coverage (North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, and more), so it's the safer bet if you hold non-US stocks. Ziggma is more region-specific, mainly North America.
Can I export data from Yahoo Finance and Ziggma?
Yahoo Finance exports to CSV. Ziggma is stingier about getting data out.
Can Yahoo Finance or Ziggma connect to my broker?
Yes, both connect to brokers, so your portfolio syncs automatically instead of you keying in every trade.
Are Yahoo Finance and Ziggma good for long-term investing?
Yes, both are aimed squarely at long-term investors. Compare their coverage, workflow, and price before assuming they solve the same long-term research job.
Which has a better stock screener: Yahoo Finance or Ziggma?
Both Yahoo Finance and Ziggma 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 Yahoo Finance or Ziggma?
Yes, both do portfolio tracking: holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.
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