VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON
Tool details checked August 23, 2026
Tool Comparison
AlphaSense vs Trendlyne
Pick AlphaSense if
AlphaSense
Contact for pricing · Web · Mobile · API
- You want an API so you can script or automate things
- You want AI research, AI chat, and APIs & data feeds.
Pick Trendlyne if
Trendlyne
Free • Paid plans available · Web · Mobile
- You'd rather start free and only pay if you outgrow it
- You want analyst forecasts, analyst ratings & price targets, and options.
- You're newer to investing and want something approachable
Skip both if: Neither one clicks with how you research; there are strong third options.
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Our take
The bottom line
AlphaSense and Trendlyne cover a lot of the same ground (8 shared categories, including news, alerts, and screeners), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. Trendlyne simply does more: 22 categories to AlphaSense's 11, including analyst forecasts, analyst ratings & price targets, and options. AlphaSense counters by keeping things simpler.
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Key differences at a glance
- Free plan
- Trendlyne
- Broader coverage
- Trendlyne22 vs 11 categories
- API access
- AlphaSense
- Asset coverage
- TrendlyneAdds mutual funds and options
- Beginner friendly
- Trendlyne
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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 | Contact for pricing | Free • Paid plans available |
Free tier | No | Yes |
Free trial | — | — |
Plan limits | — | 22 limits: GuruQ (Annual): data downloader: 2,000 rows, GuruQ (Annual): screener alerts: 75 active, daily +20 more |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | Yes | Yes |
API access | Yes | No |
Broker sync | — | Yes |
Integrations | Google Drive, Microsoft SharePoint +6 more | Zerodha, Angel One +7 more |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Institutional Investors, Analysts +2 more | — |
Categories covered | 11 | 22 |
Regions | — | APAC, North America |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | — | 3 signals: Latency: End of Day, Granularity: EOD +1 more |
Data partners | Tegus and Canalyst | — |
Capabilities | Universe builder and AI summaries: Filings, Transcripts, and News | 6 signals: Custom formulas, Universe builder +4 more |
Security | 5 signals: SOC2, ISO27001 +3 more | — |
| Try it | Visit AlphaSense | Visit Trendlyne |
Where each one shines
What AlphaSense and Trendlyne each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What AlphaSense and Trendlyne each do best.What AlphaSense does best
- Ask Generative Search a research question and get an answer linked to cited source documents.
- Use Deep Research for multi-step searches that can cite more than 100 sources and take 10 to 30 minutes.
- Search broker and independent research, expert transcripts, SEC filings, news, and regulatory content.
- Monitor companies, topics, markets, and research themes with dashboards, alerts, watchlists, and a mobile app.
- Screen companies, compare peers, review M&A and funding activity, and inspect valuation data where beta access is available.
What Trendlyne does best
- Screening for Indian and global stocks with 1,000+ parameters, prebuilt strategies, and screener alerts that become more frequent on higher tiers.
- DVM score to review durability, valuation, and momentum, with historical charts and CSV/XLS export where plan access supports it.
- Backtest strategies and individual stocks, with annual backtest allowances varying materially by plan.
- Review Forecaster consensus estimates for revenue, EPS, profit, dividends, cash flow, capex, and related forecast data.
- Tracking corporate actions and event calendars for India and U.S. markets, including dividends, splits, M&A, board meetings, and alerts.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for AlphaSense and Trendlyne, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for AlphaSense and Trendlyne, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | Stocks | StocksMutual FundsOptionsFutures |
Experience | IntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Institutional InvestorsAnalystsAsset ManagersHedge Funds | Not specified |
Regions | Not specified | APACNorth America |
Coverage details | Identifiers: Ticker and CIK | Countries: IN and US4 exchangesIdentifiers: Ticker and ISIN |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | Not specified | End of Day |
Data granularity | Not specified | EOD |
Data partners | TegusCanalyst | Not specified |
| Access & integrations | ||
API protocols | GraphQLREST | Not specified |
API auth & delivery | Auth: APIKey and OAuth2SDKs: TS and PythonDocs | Not specified |
Import methods | Not specified | CSVBrokerOAuthManual |
Integrations | Google DriveMicrosoft SharePointDropboxBoxEgnyteMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMCP | ZerodhaAngel OneIIFL Securities5PaisaMotilal OswalFyersDhanMicrosoft Excel+1 more |
Export formats | Not specified | CSVExcelPDFImage |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | SOC2ISO27001Encryption at restEncryption in transitRole-based access | Not specified |
Capability signals | Universe builderAI summaries: Filings, Transcripts, and News | Custom formulasUniverse builderMulti-leg optionsGreeksBroker syncAI summaries: Transcripts |
Vendor & support | AlphaSense Inc.Founded 2011Support: Email | Giskard Datatech Private LimitedCountry: IndiaSupport: Email |
Curation ratings | Not specified | Methodology 3/5Reliability 4/5UX 4/5 |
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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 | — | Free |
| Entry paid plan | — | INR 2190/yr“GuruQ (Annual)”data downloader: 2,000 rows · screener alerts: 75 active, daily · +3 more |
| Tier 2 | — | INR 5900/yr“StratQ (Annual)”data downloader: Unlimited · screener alerts: 300 active, 15-minute frequency · +3 more |
| Tier 3 | — | INR 7500/yr“Pro (Global Annual)”data downloader: 2,000 rows · screener alerts: 75 active, daily · +3 more |
| Tier 4 | — | INR 10000/yr“Pro Plus (Global Annual)”data downloader: Unlimited · screener alerts: 300 active, 15-minute frequency · +3 more |
| Top plan | — | INR 299/mo“MCP Pro”tool calls per day: 400 · tool calls per month: 2,000 |
| Custom / enterprise | Contact sales“Market Intelligence” | — |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between AlphaSense and Trendlyne?
AlphaSense leans toward news, alerts, and screeners, while Trendlyne puts more weight on screeners, analyst forecasts, and analyst ratings & price targets. They overlap in 8 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
Is AlphaSense or Trendlyne free to use?
Trendlyne has a free tier, so you can get started without paying anything. AlphaSense is paid-only. If budget matters, start with Trendlyne and see how far it takes you before opening your wallet.
Which is better for beginners: AlphaSense or Trendlyne?
Trendlyne is the friendlier place to start; its interface takes less getting used to. Both work fine once you're past the basics.
Does AlphaSense or Trendlyne have an API?
AlphaSense has an API for programmatic access and custom integrations. Trendlyne doesn't, so you're working through its interface.
Should I choose AlphaSense or Trendlyne?
It depends on what you're after. Pick AlphaSense if AI research and AI chat matter to you; go with Trendlyne if you'd rather have analyst forecasts and analyst ratings & price targets. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do AlphaSense and Trendlyne cover?
Both cover stocks. Trendlyne adds mutual funds, options, and futures on top.
Can I export data from AlphaSense and Trendlyne?
Trendlyne exports to CSV and Excel. AlphaSense is stingier about getting data out.
Which has a better stock screener: AlphaSense or Trendlyne?
Both AlphaSense and Trendlyne 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 AlphaSense or Trendlyne?
Trendlyne handles portfolio tracking. AlphaSense is really a research tool; you'd track your portfolio elsewhere.
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