Investingly vs Zacks
Zacks Investment Research publishes the Zacks Rank, a quant rating built on earnings estimate revisions, with Premium research reports, screens and a Focus List. (Zacks Premium) Here's how the two compare, including where Zacks is the better pick.
Prices and features checked October 9, 2026The short answer
Zacks Premium is about ratings and picks: the Zacks Rank, Style Scores, research reports and the Focus List. Investingly is about doing the valuation yourself, with statements from SEC filings, reverse DCF, superinvestor and insider data, and it bills monthly.
Side by side
Prices in US dollars, per month unless shown otherwise.
| Investingly | Zacks | |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly price | $30 | Billed yearly |
| Yearly price | $240 ($20/mo), or $299 once for life | Premium $249 |
| Free plan | Yes: 1 watchlist, 5 screener filters, 5 AI questions, DCF and modeling | Not listed* |
| Free trial | 7 days of Pro, no card | 30 days free |
| Coverage | US-listed companies (SEC filers), incl. foreign companies listed in the US | About 4,400 ranked stocks; nearly 19,000 mutual funds |
| Financial statements | From SEC filings, 15+ years; revenue by segment, product and region | Not listed* |
| Valuation models | Reverse DCF, DCF, IRR and comparables | Zacks Rank and Value, Growth and Momentum Style Scores |
| Superinvestor 13F portfolios | 80 investors, quarter-by-quarter buys and sells | Not listed* |
| Insider buying | Daily feed of open-market purchases (Form 4) | Not listed* |
| Alerts | Buy/sell targets by email; new filings, insider buys and 13F moves | Daily email: Rank changes, earnings surprises, estimate revisions |
| AI research | Bring your own Claude or ChatGPT key | Not listed* |
| Mobile | Works in the phone browser (no app) | Not listed* |
* Not listed: we didn't find it on Zacks's pricing or feature pages when we checked. It may exist; check their site.
Where each one is stronger
No tool is best at everything.
Zacks is stronger at
- The Zacks Rank and Style Scores on every covered stock.
- Equity research reports from their analyst team, and a Focus List of 50 stocks.
- Ratings for mutual funds as well as stocks.
- A 30-day free trial.
Investingly is stronger at
- A monthly plan at $30; Premium is $249 a year.
- Reverse DCF, DCF and IRR to value a company yourself, not a rating.
- Statements from SEC filings, 15+ years, with revenue by segment, product and region.
- 13F portfolios of 80 superinvestors and a daily insider-buying feed.
Which one should you pick?
Pick Zacks if
You want a quant rating and analyst picks to start from.
Pick Investingly if
You want the numbers and the models to make your own call.
Questions
Is Investingly a good Zacks alternative?
Investingly is the better fit if you want the numbers and the models to make your own call. Zacks is the better fit if you want a quant rating and analyst picks to start from.
How much does Zacks cost compared with Investingly?
Zacks's pricing page shows: Billed yearly; yearly: Premium $249. Investingly is $30 a month or $240 a year, with every tool included. Prices checked October 9, 2026.
Can I try Investingly for free?
Yes. Every new account gets 7 days of Pro with no card, then stays on the Free plan unless you upgrade.
Sources
Read on October 9, 2026. Prices change; the links show the current ones.