★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
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Tool Comparison
EODHD vs Trendlyne
Pick EODHD if
EODHD
Free • From $19.99/mo · Web · API · Desktop
- Delayed quotes won't cut it; you need real-time data
- You want an API so you can script or automate things
- You care about APIs & data feeds, news sentiment, and ESG ratings, things Trendlyne doesn't offer
Pick Trendlyne if
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 EODHD 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
EODHD and Trendlyne cover a lot of the same ground (9 shared categories, including calendar, news, and dividends), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. Trendlyne simply does more: 22 categories to EODHD's 12, including analyst forecasts, analyst ratings & price targets, and data visualizations, plus a mobile app. EODHD counters by keeping things simpler.
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Key differences at a glance
- Real-time data
- EODHD
- Broader coverage
- Trendlyne22 vs 12 categories
- Mobile app
- Trendlyne
- Desktop app
- EODHD
- API access
- EODHD
- Broker sync
- 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 | Free • From $19.99/mo | Free • Paid plans available |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | — | — |
Plan limits | 12 limits: Free (Personal Use): daily api calls: 20, Free (Personal Use): history: Past year (EOD) +10 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 |
Desktop app | Yes | No |
Mobile app | No | Yes |
API access | Yes | No |
Broker sync | No | Yes |
Integrations | Excel add-on, Google Sheets add-on +7 more | Zerodha, Angel One +7 more |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Quants/Developers, Algo Traders +3 more | — |
Categories covered | 12 | 22 |
Regions | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa | APAC, North America |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | 3 signals: Latency: Streaming and End of Day, Granularity: EOD, Minute, and Tick +1 more | 3 signals: Latency: End of Day, Granularity: EOD +1 more |
Data partners | 3 partners: Nasdaq Cloud API, London Stock Exchange (LSE) +1 more | — |
Capabilities | Universe builder and Greeks | 6 signals: Custom formulas, Universe builder +4 more |
Security | Status page | — |
| Try it | Visit EODHD | Visit Trendlyne |
Where each one shines
What EODHD and Trendlyne each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What EODHD and Trendlyne each do best.What EODHD does best
- REST and WebSocket APIs for market data across stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, bonds, options, currencies, crypto, indices, and other instruments.
- Access to end-of-day and intraday historical prices, with paid plans positioned around long historical coverage for major markets.
- Fundamentals, corporate actions, calendars, news, sentiment, IPO, screener, insider, ESG, and related datasets depending on plan and endpoint.
- The stock screener API to filter and sort securities programmatically, with endpoint-specific API-call consumption.
- U.S. options data through the marketplace add-on, including implied volatility and greeks where the dataset supports them.
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 EODHD and Trendlyne, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for EODHD and Trendlyne, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsMutual FundsBondsOptionsCurrenciesCryptosOther | StocksMutual FundsOptionsFutures |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Quants/DevelopersAlgo TradersAnalystsPro RetailRetail Traders | Not specified |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica | APACNorth America |
Coverage details | Identifiers: Ticker, ISIN, CUSIP, FIGI, and CIK | Countries: IN and US4 exchangesIdentifiers: Ticker and ISIN |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | StreamingEnd of Day | End of Day |
Data granularity | EODMinuteTick | EOD |
Data partners | Nasdaq Cloud APILondon Stock Exchange (LSE)Cboe | Not specified |
| Access & integrations | ||
API protocols | RESTWebSocket | Not specified |
API auth & delivery | Auth: APIKeySDKs: Python and R1,000 req/minDocs | Not specified |
Import methods | Not specified | CSVBrokerOAuthManual |
Integrations | Excel add-onGoogle Sheets add-onWordPress pluginPostman collectionPower BI connectorMCP ServerOpenAPI 3.1 specAI Agent Skills+1 more | ZerodhaAngel OneIIFL Securities5PaisaMotilal OswalFyersDhanMicrosoft Excel+1 more |
Export formats | JSON | CSVExcelPDFImage |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Status page | Not specified |
Capability signals | Universe builderGreeks | Custom formulasUniverse builderMulti-leg optionsGreeksBroker syncAI summaries: Transcripts |
Vendor & support | Unicorn Data ServicesCountry: FranceSupport: Email and Chat | 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“Free (Personal Use)”daily api calls: 20 · history: Past year (EOD) | Free |
| Entry paid plan | $19.99/mo“EOD Historical Data — All World (Personal Use)”daily api calls: 100,000 · minute requests: 1,000 · +1 more | INR 2190/yr“GuruQ (Annual)”data downloader: 2,000 rows · screener alerts: 75 active, daily · +3 more |
| Tier 2 | $29.99/mo“EOD+Intraday — All World Extended (Personal Use)”daily api calls: 100,000 · minute requests: 1,000 · +1 more | INR 5900/yr“StratQ (Annual)”data downloader: Unlimited · screener alerts: 300 active, 15-minute frequency · +3 more |
| Tier 3 | $59.99/mo“Fundamentals Data Feed (Personal Use)”daily api calls: 100,000 · minute requests: 1,000 | INR 8900/yr“Pro (Global Annual)”data downloader: 2,000 rows · screener alerts: 75 active, daily · +3 more |
| Top plan | $99.99/mo“ALL‑IN‑ONE (Personal Use)”daily api calls: 100,000 · minute requests: 1,000 | INR 11900/yr“Pro Plus (Global Annual)”data downloader: Unlimited · screener alerts: 300 active, 15-minute frequency · +3 more |
| Custom / enterprise | Contact sales“Startup / Commercial Use” | — |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between EODHD and Trendlyne?
EODHD leans toward APIs & data feeds, calendar, and news, while Trendlyne puts more weight on screeners, analyst forecasts, and analyst ratings & price targets. They overlap in 9 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do EODHD and Trendlyne cost?
Good news: both EODHD and Trendlyne have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Can I use EODHD or Trendlyne on my phone?
Trendlyne lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. EODHD doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web, API, and desktop.
Does EODHD or Trendlyne have an API?
EODHD has an API for programmatic access and custom integrations. Trendlyne doesn't, so you're working through its interface.
Should I choose EODHD or Trendlyne?
It depends on what you're after. Pick EODHD if APIs & data feeds and news sentiment 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 EODHD and Trendlyne cover?
Both cover stocks, mutual funds, and options. EODHD also handles ETFs, bonds, and currencies. Trendlyne adds futures on top.
Does EODHD or Trendlyne have real-time data?
EODHD offers real-time data, which matters if you trade actively. Trendlyne runs on delayed or end-of-day data, which is perfectly fine for longer-term investors who don't live and die by the tick.
Can I export data from EODHD and Trendlyne?
Trendlyne exports to CSV and Excel. EODHD is stingier about getting data out.
Can EODHD or Trendlyne connect to my broker?
Trendlyne syncs with brokers automatically. With EODHD, you're entering holdings by hand or importing files.
Which has a better stock screener: EODHD or Trendlyne?
Both EODHD 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 EODHD or Trendlyne?
Trendlyne handles portfolio tracking. EODHD is really a research tool; you'd track your portfolio elsewhere.
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