VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON
Tool details checked August 23, 2026
Tool Comparison
Fey vs Trendlyne
Pick Fey if
Fey
Contact for pricing · Desktop · Web
- Delayed quotes won't cut it; you need real-time data
- You want news sentiment, improved filings, and AI research.
Pick Trendlyne if
Trendlyne
Free • Paid plans available · Web · Mobile
- You'd rather start free and only pay if you outgrow it
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
- You want data visualizations, options, and backtesting.
Skip both if: Neither one clicks with how you research; there are strong third options.
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Our take
The bottom line
Fey and Trendlyne cover a lot of the same ground (9 shared categories, including screeners, portfolio, and watchlist), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. Trendlyne simply does more: 22 categories to Fey's 13, including data visualizations, options, and backtesting, plus a mobile app. Fey counters by keeping things simpler.
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Key differences at a glance
- Free plan
- Trendlyne
- Broader coverage
- Trendlyne22 vs 13 categories
- Mobile app
- Trendlyne
- Desktop app
- Fey
- Real-time data
- Fey
- Global coverage
- 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 |
Desktop app | Yes | No |
Mobile app | No | Yes |
API access | No | No |
Broker sync | Yes | Yes |
Integrations | Plaid, Interactive Brokers +1 more | Zerodha, Angel One +7 more |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | — | — |
Categories covered | 13 | 22 |
Regions | North America | APAC, North America |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | 5 signals: Latency: Real-time and End of Day, Granularity: Minute and EOD +3 more | 3 signals: Latency: End of Day, Granularity: EOD +1 more |
Capabilities | 5 signals: Universe builder, Factors: Value, Growth, Momentum, Quality, and Size +3 more | 6 signals: Custom formulas, Universe builder +4 more |
| Try it | Visit Fey | Visit Trendlyne |
Where each one shines
What Fey and Trendlyne each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What Fey and Trendlyne each do best.What Fey does best
- The Finder converted natural-language prompts into editable stock screens.
- The Earnings workspace combined press releases, live calls, transcripts, charts, and generated summaries.
- Filing tools generated section summaries for 10-K and 10-Q reports.
- Portfolio tools supported linked and manually entered accounts, performance comparisons, and company-specific research.
- Fey also offered company financials, analyst estimates, peer comparisons, ETF breakdowns, news, and event calendars.
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 Fey and Trendlyne, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Fey and Trendlyne, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFs | StocksMutual FundsOptionsFutures |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Regions | North America | APACNorth America |
Coverage details | Countries: US and CAIdentifiers: Ticker | Countries: IN and US4 exchangesIdentifiers: Ticker and ISIN |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | Real-timeEnd of Day | End of Day |
Data granularity | MinuteEOD | EOD |
| Access & integrations | ||
Import methods | BrokerOAuthPlaidManual | CSVBrokerOAuthManual |
Integrations | PlaidInteractive BrokersE*TRADE | ZerodhaAngel OneIIFL Securities5PaisaMotilal OswalFyersDhanMicrosoft Excel+1 more |
Export formats | Excel | CSVExcelPDFImage |
| Plans & trust | ||
Capability signals | Universe builderFactors: Value, Growth, Momentum, Quality, and SizeBroker syncPortfolio factor exposureAI summaries: Filings, Transcripts, and News | Custom formulasUniverse builderMulti-leg optionsGreeksBroker syncAI summaries: Transcripts |
Vendor & support | Fey Labs, Inc.Country: CanadaFounded 2021Support: Email | Giskard Datatech Private LimitedCountry: IndiaSupport: Email |
Curation ratings | Methodology 3/5Reliability 4/5UX 5/5 | 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“Standalone Fey” | — |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between Fey and Trendlyne?
Fey leans toward screeners, portfolio, and watchlist, 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.
Is Fey or Trendlyne free to use?
Trendlyne has a free tier, so you can get started without paying anything. Fey is paid-only. If budget matters, start with Trendlyne and see how far it takes you before opening your wallet.
Can I use Fey or Trendlyne on my phone?
Trendlyne lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. Fey doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is desktop and web.
Should I choose Fey or Trendlyne?
It depends on what you're after. Pick Fey if news sentiment and improved filings matter to you; go with Trendlyne if you'd rather have data visualizations and options. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do Fey and Trendlyne cover?
Both cover stocks. Fey also handles ETFs. Trendlyne adds mutual funds, options, and futures on top.
Does Fey or Trendlyne have real-time data?
Fey 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.
Which covers international markets: Fey or Trendlyne?
Trendlyne has documented international coverage (APAC and North America), so it's the safer bet if you hold non-US stocks. Fey is more region-specific, mainly North America.
Can I export data from Fey and Trendlyne?
Yes, both export to spreadsheets (Excel), which is handy if you like running your own numbers.
Can Fey 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: Fey or Trendlyne?
Both Fey 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 Fey or Trendlyne?
Yes, both do portfolio tracking: holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.
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