★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
Tool details checked August 4, 2026
Tool Comparison
Digrin vs Tickertape
Pick Digrin if
Digrin
Free • Paid plans available · Web
- You care about calendar, capital gains estimator, and dividend tax / ADR withholding, things Tickertape doesn't offer
- You're a long-term investor who cares more about fundamentals than headlines
Pick Tickertape if
Tickertape
Free • Paid plans available · Web · Mobile
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
- You care about watchlist, news, and alerts, things Digrin doesn't offer
Skip both if: Neither one clicks with how you research; there are strong third options.
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Our take
The bottom line
Digrin and Tickertape cover a lot of the same ground (5 shared categories, including portfolio, screeners, and dividends), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. Tickertape simply does more: 16 categories to Digrin's 8, including watchlist, news, and alerts, plus a mobile app. Digrin counters by being completely free.
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Key differences at a glance
- Mobile app
- Tickertape
- Broader coverage
- Tickertape16 vs 8 categories
- Asset coverage
- TickertapeAdds mutual funds and options
- Free plan
- Both
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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 • Paid plans available | Free • Paid plans available |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | — | — |
Plan limits | 13 limits: Explorer: portfolios: 1, Explorer: transactions per month per portfolio: 30 +11 more | — |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | No | Yes |
API access | No | No |
Broker sync | Yes | Yes |
Integrations | Interactive Brokers and Trading212 | Zerodha, Upstox +9 more |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +2 more | — |
Categories covered | 8 | 16 |
Regions | — | APAC |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | Adjustments: Splits and Multi-currency | 3 signals: Latency: End of Day, Granularity: EOD +1 more |
Capabilities | 4 signals: Broker sync, Tax lots +2 more | 3 signals: Universe builder, Factors: Value, Quality, Momentum, and Growth +1 more |
| Try it | Visit Digrin | Visit Tickertape |
Where each one shines
What Digrin and Tickertape each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What Digrin and Tickertape each do best.What Digrin does best
- Tracking portfolio value, annual dividends, yield on cost, XIRR, gains and losses, dividend yield, transaction history, and holding-level income metrics.
- Dividend calendar views for paid, announced, and projected dividends, plus public upcoming ex-dividend lists with yield, payment history, and frequency context.
- Import support for transactions manually or through CSV, with AI-assisted CSV import limits that vary by plan.
- Sync Trading212 and Interactive Brokers accounts daily on the free Explorer plan or on-demand every five minutes on paid Plus and Pro plans.
- Enable DRIP handling per dividend and optionally apply dividend reinvestment automatically to future payments.
What Tickertape does best
- Research coverage for Indian stocks, mutual funds, and ETFs on web and mobile, with U.S. stocks and ETFs positioned for Indian investors.
- Tools for building stock screens with 100+ metrics, and use Pro for 200+ filters, unlimited custom screens, custom filters, custom universes, premium screens, and CSV exports.
- Work with end-of-day market data: prices and volumes update in the evening, F&O data later at night, and fundamentals early the next day.
- Connections for supported Indian brokers such as Zerodha, Upstox, ICICI Direct, HDFC Securities, Groww, 5Paisa, Dhan, Motilal Oswal, IIFL, Trustline, and Fisdom.
- Broker integration for unified portfolio views and in-app trading, with Pro support for linking multiple demat accounts.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Digrin and Tickertape, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Digrin and Tickertape, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFs | StocksMutual FundsETFsOptions |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Retail TradersPro RetailLong-term InvestorsDividend Investors | Not specified |
Regions | Not specified | APAC |
Coverage details | Identifiers: Ticker and ISIN | Countries: INExchanges: XNSE and XBOMIdentifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | Not specified | End of Day |
Data granularity | Not specified | EOD |
| Access & integrations | ||
Import methods | ManualCSVCustodian | BrokerOAuthManual |
Integrations | Interactive BrokersTrading212 | ZerodhaUpstoxICICI DirectHDFC SecuritiesGroww5PaisaDhanMotilal Oswal+3 more |
Export formats | CSV | CSV |
| Plans & trust | ||
Capability signals | Broker syncTax lotsMulti-currencyCost basis: FIFO | Universe builderFactors: Value, Quality, Momentum, and GrowthBroker sync |
Vendor & support | DigrinFounded 2014Support: Email | Anchorage Technologies 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“Explorer”portfolios: 1 · transactions per month per portfolio: 30 · +3 more | Free |
| Entry paid plan | €7.99/mo“Plus”portfolios: 5 · transactions per month per portfolio: 100 · +2 more | INR 399/mo“Pro (Monthly)” |
| Tier 2 | €12.99/mo“Pro”portfolios: 10 · transactions per month per portfolio: 500 · +2 more | INR 899/qtr“Pro (3 months)” |
| Top plan | — | INR 2999/yr“Pro (Annual)” |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between Digrin and Tickertape?
Digrin leans toward portfolio, screeners, and dividends, while Tickertape puts more weight on screeners, portfolio, and watchlist. They overlap in 5 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do Digrin and Tickertape cost?
Good news: both Digrin and Tickertape have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Can I use Digrin or Tickertape on my phone?
Tickertape lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. Digrin doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web.
Should I choose Digrin or Tickertape?
It depends on what you're after. Pick Digrin if calendar and capital gains estimator matter to you; go with Tickertape if you'd rather have watchlist and news. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do Digrin and Tickertape cover?
Both cover stocks and ETFs. Tickertape adds mutual funds and options on top.
Can I export data from Digrin and Tickertape?
Yes, both export to spreadsheets (CSV), which is handy if you like running your own numbers.
Can Digrin or Tickertape connect to my broker?
Yes, both connect to brokers, so your portfolio syncs automatically instead of you keying in every trade.
Which has a better stock screener: Digrin or Tickertape?
Both Digrin and Tickertape 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 Digrin or Tickertape?
Yes, both do portfolio tracking: holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.
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