★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
Tool details checked August 4, 2026
Tool Comparison
Digrin vs Trendlyne
Pick Digrin instead if
Digrin
Free • Paid plans available · Web
- You care about capital gains estimator and dividend tax / ADR withholding, things Trendlyne doesn't offer
- You're a long-term investor who cares more about fundamentals than headlines
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Trendlyne
Free • Paid plans available · Web · Mobile
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
- You care about analyst forecasts, analyst ratings & price targets, and data visualizations, 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 Trendlyne cover a lot of the same ground (6 shared categories, including portfolio, screeners, and dividends), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. Trendlyne simply does more: 22 categories to Digrin's 8, including analyst forecasts, analyst ratings & price targets, and data visualizations, plus a mobile app. Digrin counters by being completely free.
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Key differences at a glance
- Mobile app
- Trendlyne
- Broader coverage
- Trendlyne22 vs 8 categories
- 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 | 20 limits: GuruQ (Annual): data downloader: 2,000 rows, GuruQ (Annual): screener alerts: 75 active, daily +18 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, Angel One +7 more |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +2 more | — |
Categories covered | 8 | 22 |
Regions | — | APAC, North America |
| 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 | 6 signals: Custom formulas, Universe builder +4 more |
| Try it | Visit Digrin | Visit Trendlyne |
Where each one shines
What Digrin and Trendlyne each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What Digrin and Trendlyne 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 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.
- Views for reviewing 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 Digrin and Trendlyne, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Digrin and Trendlyne, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFs | StocksMutual FundsOptionsFutures |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Retail TradersPro RetailLong-term InvestorsDividend Investors | Not specified |
Regions | Not specified | APACNorth America |
Coverage details | Identifiers: Ticker and ISIN | Countries: IN and US4 exchangesIdentifiers: Ticker and ISIN |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | Not specified | End of Day |
Data granularity | Not specified | EOD |
| Access & integrations | ||
Import methods | ManualCSVCustodian | CSVBrokerOAuthManual |
Integrations | Interactive BrokersTrading212 | ZerodhaAngel OneIIFL Securities5PaisaMotilal OswalFyersDhanMicrosoft Excel+1 more |
Export formats | CSV | CSVExcelPDFImage |
| Plans & trust | ||
Capability signals | Broker syncTax lotsMulti-currencyCost basis: FIFO | Custom formulasUniverse builderMulti-leg optionsGreeksBroker syncAI summaries: Transcripts |
Vendor & support | DigrinFounded 2014Support: 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“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 2190/yr“GuruQ (Annual)”data downloader: 2,000 rows · screener alerts: 75 active, daily · +3 more |
| Tier 2 | €12.99/mo“Pro”portfolios: 10 · transactions per month per portfolio: 500 · +2 more | INR 5900/yr“StratQ (Annual)”data downloader: Unlimited · screener alerts: 300 active, 15-minute frequency · +3 more |
| Tier 3 | — | INR 8900/yr“Pro (Global Annual)”data downloader: 2,000 rows · screener alerts: 75 active, daily · +3 more |
| Top plan | — | INR 11900/yr“Pro Plus (Global Annual)”data downloader: Unlimited · screener alerts: 300 active, 15-minute frequency · +3 more |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between Digrin and Trendlyne?
Digrin leans toward portfolio, screeners, and dividends, while Trendlyne puts more weight on screeners, analyst forecasts, and analyst ratings & price targets. They overlap in 6 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do Digrin and Trendlyne cost?
Good news: both Digrin and Trendlyne have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Can I use Digrin or Trendlyne on my phone?
Trendlyne 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 Trendlyne?
It depends on what you're after. Pick Digrin if capital gains estimator and dividend tax / ADR withholding 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 Digrin and Trendlyne cover?
Both cover stocks. Digrin also handles ETFs. Trendlyne adds mutual funds, options, and futures on top.
Can I export data from Digrin and Trendlyne?
Yes, both export to spreadsheets (CSV), which is handy if you like running your own numbers.
Can Digrin or Trendlyne 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 Trendlyne?
Both Digrin 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 Digrin or Trendlyne?
Yes, both do portfolio tracking: holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.
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