VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON
Source checks: DivvyDiary checked September 30, 2026 · Tickertape checked September 24, 2026
Tool Comparison
DivvyDiary vs Tickertape
- Paid from
- —
- Free plan
- Yes
- Platforms
- Web, Mobile
Best if
- You want calendar.
- You're a long-term investor who cares more about fundamentals than headlines
- Paid from
- —
- Free plan
- Yes
- Platforms
- Web, Mobile
Best if
- You want screeners, watchlist, and news.
- You've outgrown the basics and want pro-level depth
Pick DivvyDiary instead if
DivvyDiary
Free • Paid plans available · Web · Mobile
- You want calendar.
- You're a long-term investor who cares more about fundamentals than headlines
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Tickertape
Free • Paid plans available · Web · Mobile
- You want screeners, watchlist, and news.
- You've outgrown the basics and want pro-level depth
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Our take
The bottom line
DivvyDiary and Tickertape cover a lot of the same ground (4 shared categories, including dividends, portfolio, and alerts), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. Tickertape simply does more: 16 categories to DivvyDiary's 5, including screeners, watchlist, and news. DivvyDiary counters by being completely free.
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Key differences at a glance
- Broader coverage
- Tickertape16 vs 5 categories
- Free trial
- DivvyDiary7 days
- Free plan
- Both
What DivvyDiary does best
- View confirmed payouts and labeled dividend forecasts.
- Bring supported holdings into your portfolio.
- Receive dividend notifications.
- Aristocrat estimates payouts after your tax settings.
- Aristocrat extends forecasts and adds dividend backtesting.
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.
- Build stock screens with more than 100 key metrics.
- 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 connections for combined portfolio views and in-app trading, with Pro support for linking multiple demat accounts.
Side by side
Pricing comparison
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Side by side
Price, platforms, data, and market coverage.ShowHide
Side by side
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & plans | ||
Starting price | Free • Paid plans available | Free • Paid plans available |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | 7 days | — |
Plan limits | Scrimper: portfolios: 1 and Aristocrat: portfolios: 5 | — |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | Yes | Yes |
API access | No | No |
Broker sync | Yes | Yes |
Integrations | Trade Republic, Scalable Capital +10 more | Zerodha, Upstox +9 more |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Dividend Investors and Long-term Investors | — |
Categories covered | 5 | 16 |
Regions | — | APAC |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | Multi-currency and Look-through holdings | 3 signals: Latency: End of Day, Granularity: EOD +1 more |
Capabilities | 3 signals: Broker sync, Multi-currency +1 more | 3 signals: Universe builder, Factors: Value, Quality, Momentum, and Growth +1 more |
| Try it | Visit DivvyDiary | Visit Tickertape |
Standout features
The best features of DivvyDiary and Tickertape.ShowHide
Standout features
What DivvyDiary does best
- View confirmed payouts and labeled dividend forecasts.
- Bring supported holdings into your portfolio.
- Receive dividend notifications.
- Aristocrat estimates payouts after your tax settings.
- Aristocrat extends forecasts and adds dividend backtesting.
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.
- Build stock screens with more than 100 key metrics.
- 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 connections for combined portfolio views and in-app trading, with Pro support for linking multiple demat accounts.
All details
Every attribute we track for DivvyDiary and Tickertape.ShowHide
All details
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsBondsMutual FundsCryptosCommodities | StocksMutual FundsETFsOptions |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediate | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Dividend InvestorsLong-term Investors | Not specified |
Regions | Not specified | APAC |
Coverage details | Identifiers: ISIN and Ticker | Countries: INExchanges: XNSE and XBOMIdentifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | Not specified | End of Day |
Data granularity | Not specified | EOD |
| Access & integrations | ||
Import methods | CSVManual | BrokerOAuthManual |
Integrations | Trade RepublicScalable CapitalDEGIROTrading 212comdirectCommerzbankDeutsche BankjustTRADE+4 more | ZerodhaUpstoxICICI DirectHDFC SecuritiesGroww5PaisaDhanMotilal Oswal+3 more |
Export formats | CSV | CSV |
| Plans & trust | ||
Capability signals | Broker syncMulti-currencyCost basis: FIFO | Universe builderFactors: Value, Quality, Momentum, and GrowthBroker sync |
Vendor & support | Support: Email | Anchorage Technologies Private LimitedCountry: IndiaSupport: Email |
Curation ratings | Not specified | Methodology 3/5Reliability 4/5UX 4/5 |
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Pricing
Plans, billing, free trials, and monthly prices.ShowHide
Pricing
| Tier | ||
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Free“Scrimper”portfolios: 1 | Free |
| Entry paid plan | €9.99/mo“Aristocrat”portfolios: 5 | INR 399/mo“Pro (Monthly)” |
| Tier 2 | €89.99/yr“Aristocrat”portfolios: 5 | INR 899/qtr“Pro (3 months)” |
| Top plan | — | INR 2999/yr“Pro (Annual)” |
| Free trial | 7 days | — |
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Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between DivvyDiary and Tickertape?
DivvyDiary leans toward dividends, portfolio, and calendar, while Tickertape puts more weight on screeners, portfolio, and watchlist. They overlap in 4 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do DivvyDiary and Tickertape cost?
Good news: both DivvyDiary and Tickertape have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Which is better for beginners: DivvyDiary or Tickertape?
Honestly, neither is aimed at beginners. Expect a learning curve either way; that's the trade-off for the depth they offer.
Should I choose DivvyDiary or Tickertape?
It depends on what you're after. Pick DivvyDiary if calendar matter to you; go with Tickertape if you'd rather have screeners and watchlist. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do DivvyDiary and Tickertape cover?
Both cover stocks, ETFs, and mutual funds. DivvyDiary also handles bonds, cryptos, and commodities. Tickertape adds options on top.
Can I export data from DivvyDiary and Tickertape?
Yes, both export to spreadsheets (CSV), which is handy if you like running your own numbers.
Can DivvyDiary 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: DivvyDiary or Tickertape?
Tickertape has a stock screener for surfacing ideas; DivvyDiary doesn't, and focuses its energy elsewhere.
Can I track my portfolio with DivvyDiary or Tickertape?
Yes, both do portfolio tracking: holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.
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