Scanz Scanner Review: Plans, Signals & Execution Limits
Scanz combines stock scans, alerts and news. Check which version supplies the conditions and workspace you need, and distinguish a detected event from a lasting price state or an executable order.
In-Depth Review
What Scanz Delivers and Where It Stops
Scanz Scanner Strengths
Capabilities described in the official documentation:
- Breakout alerts for new highs, lows and selected price or volume thresholds
- Custom momentum conditions using price changes, volume comparisons and technical indicators
- News and SEC filing tools for checking the source and timing of a reported event
Scanning & Pricing Boundaries
Plan and workflow checks before relying on a result:
- Separate current plan capacity from older tutorial names and pricing; check the final subscription quote
- Web and mobile access are available; desktop layouts and multiple-monitor support depend on the plan
- A downloaded scan result is not executable Pine code; indicator rules still need separate implementation
Direct Comparison
Scanz Scanner vs. Pineify Market Screener
| Dimension | Scanz Scanner | Pineify Market Screener |
|---|---|---|
| Main task | Market scans and event alerts, plus news, filings and market-depth tools. | Technical readings for supported symbols in collections. |
| Conditions | Custom technical and price/volume combinations; intraday and longer-horizon examples. | Select supported indicator columns; no Scanz rule import. |
| Platforms | Web/mobile on Starter; desktop also on Pro and Ultra. | Browser-based collections. |
| Workspace | Starter has one running scan and one 20-symbol watchlist; Pro increases capacity. | Up to 15 collections, 100 symbols each and 20 columns. |
| Timing | Streaming claims are vendor descriptions, not latency measurements in this review. | Active visible collection refreshes every 60 seconds across eight supported intervals. |
| Broker connection | Current pages say coming soon; Ultra hooks require separate verification. | No brokerage execution or collection-to-Pine export. |
| Access costs | Starter $89, Pro $199, Ultra $999 monthly as checked; verify checkout terms. | Expert or higher for full screener data; see current plans. |
The Practical Workflow
Separate the Alert Event from the Current State
A new-high notification records something that happened. Before acting, check whether the condition still holds and whether the available quote supports the intended order.
Step 1: Record the Trigger
Record the scan rule, threshold, symbol, market session and event time. Open the underlying filing or news item if the scan depends on a headline. Neither alert frequency nor a large trade identifies the investor behind it.
Step 2: Inspect a Separate Observation
Add supported listings to a Pineify collection and select available fields. Match the exchange and calculation interval, then compare the latest reported state with the event time. A 60-second refresh is a polling schedule, not proof of institutional participation or a successful breakout.
A Trigger Can Remain in the Log After Price Retreats
Suppose a hypothetical stock trades above a prior high of $20 at 10:01:05, then falls to $19.95 before a separate display refreshes at 10:02. The new-high event can be accurate while the current price is below the threshold. Repeated notifications may describe repeated crossings by the same stock, not several independent confirmations or a proven probability of profit.
Momentum Depends on the Chosen Comparison
Imagine a stock rising from $10 five sessions ago to $11 now, but falling from $11.50 at yesterday's close. Its five-session change is +10%, while its daily change is about −4.35%. A positive weekly momentum filter and a negative daily reading can both be correct. Scanz's momentum tutorial includes daily and multi-day conditions, so describing the platform as limited to one- or five-minute scalping misses documented uses.
Read Current Access Terms Alongside Older Tutorials
Current pricing describes web/mobile plans and marks broker integrations as coming soon. Some older sales material still promotes connected brokers. Treat the current integration status as unresolved for any specific account until confirmed. Public pages also show different filter counts; this comparison does not turn an inconsistent headline count into a capability guarantee.
Sources checked October 20, 2026: current plans and trial terms, feature descriptions, momentum conditions and event logs and alerts. For Pineify access, see current plans.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Scanz scan?
Scanz provides price, volume and technical scans, alongside news and SEC filings. Its documentation covers breakout events and custom conditions. A momentum scan is a condition set; it should not be presented as a separate confirmed product called Momentum Scanner.
What are the current Scanz plans?
The pricing page checked October 20, 2026 lists Starter at $89/month, Pro at $199/month and Ultra at $999/month. Starter and Pro offer a seven-day trial requiring a card that converts to paid billing unless canceled. Confirm final account and billing terms at checkout.
Is Scanz desktop-only?
No. Starter supports web and mobile. Pro and Ultra also include desktop access. Supporting multiple monitors does not mean multiple monitors are required.
Can Scanz place broker orders today?
The current pricing and features pages label broker trading integrations as coming soon. Ultra separately lists automated trading hooks and API access. Those statements do not establish a working connection to a particular broker or guarantee execution; verify the integration before depending on it.
Can Pineify identify institutional buying from a Scanz alert?
No. Pineify technical readings cannot identify the beneficial owner behind a trade or guarantee that a breakout will persist. Its matrix also does not export a collection as Pine Script. Full screener data requires sign-in and Expert or higher.
Disclaimer: Pineify Market Screener is an independent technical analysis tool, not an investment adviser or broker. Technical indicators provide mathematical market context without guarantees. Pineify is independent of Scanz. No paid Scanz account, broker connection or measured latency test was used for this review.
Inspect Supported Technical Readings
Compare technical readings with Expert or higher. The matrix supports observation and does not place orders or reproduce an external scanner automatically.