VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON
Tool details checked August 23, 2026
Tool Comparison
Finbox vs Trendlyne
Pick Finbox if
Finbox
Free • From $120/yr · Web
- You want stock ideas, stock comparison, and valuation models.
Pick Trendlyne if
Trendlyne
Free • Paid plans available · Web · Mobile
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
- You want analyst ratings & price targets, options, and portfolio.
Skip both if: Neither one clicks with how you research; there are strong third options.
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Our take
The bottom line
Finbox and Trendlyne cover a lot of the same ground (8 shared categories, including screeners, data visualizations, and watchlist), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. Trendlyne simply does more: 22 categories to Finbox's 11, including analyst ratings & price targets, options, and portfolio, plus a mobile app. Finbox counters by keeping things simpler.
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Key differences at a glance
- Mobile app
- Trendlyne
- Broader coverage
- Trendlyne22 vs 11 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 • From $120/yr | Free • Paid plans available |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | — | — |
Plan limits | Data Boost add-on: pricing unit: per region per month | 22 limits: GuruQ (Annual): data downloader: 2,000 rows, GuruQ (Annual): screener alerts: 75 active, daily +20 more |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | No | Yes |
API access | No | No |
Broker sync | — | Yes |
Integrations | Microsoft Excel and Google Spreadsheets | Zerodha, Angel One +7 more |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +3 more | — |
Categories covered | 11 | 22 |
Regions | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa | APAC, North America |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | Granularity: EOD | 3 signals: Latency: End of Day, Granularity: EOD +1 more |
Data partners | S&P Global Market Intelligence | — |
Capabilities | Universe builder | 6 signals: Custom formulas, Universe builder +4 more |
| Try it | Visit Finbox | Visit Trendlyne |
Where each one shines
What Finbox and Trendlyne each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What Finbox and Trendlyne each do best.What Finbox does best
- Screen more than 100,000 stocks on over 130 exchanges with more than 1,000 metrics, filters, saved screens, and watchlist imports.
- Review 10 years of normalized financials, valuation ratios, forecasts, metric definitions, and calculation examples.
- Inspect and edit valuation models, including discounted cash flow, comparable-company, and dividend discount models.
- Edit financial models online, review validation checks, share model links, and export models to Google Spreadsheets or Excel with formulas intact.
- Build watchlists with custom columns, bulk ticker imports, filters, and price targets.
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 Finbox and Trendlyne, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Finbox and Trendlyne, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFs | StocksMutual FundsOptionsFutures |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Retail TradersPro RetailAnalystsFinancial AdvisorsAsset Managers | Not specified |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica | APACNorth America |
Coverage details | Identifiers: Ticker | Countries: IN and US4 exchangesIdentifiers: Ticker and ISIN |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | Not specified | End of Day |
Data granularity | EOD | EOD |
Data partners | S&P Global Market Intelligence | Not specified |
| Access & integrations | ||
Import methods | Manual | CSVBrokerOAuthManual |
Integrations | Microsoft ExcelGoogle Spreadsheets | ZerodhaAngel OneIIFL Securities5PaisaMotilal OswalFyersDhanMicrosoft Excel+1 more |
Export formats | CSVExcel | CSVExcelPDFImage |
| Plans & trust | ||
Capability signals | Universe builder | Custom formulasUniverse builderMulti-leg optionsGreeksBroker syncAI summaries: Transcripts |
Vendor & support | Support: 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 | Free |
| Entry paid plan | $120/yr≈ $10/mo“Starter” | INR 2190/yr“GuruQ (Annual)”data downloader: 2,000 rows · screener alerts: 75 active, daily · +3 more |
| Tier 2 | $300/yr≈ $25/mo“Starter Plus” | INR 5900/yr“StratQ (Annual)”data downloader: Unlimited · screener alerts: 300 active, 15-minute frequency · +3 more |
| Tier 3 | $792/yr≈ $66/mo“Professional” | 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 |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between Finbox and Trendlyne?
Finbox leans toward stock ideas, screeners, and stock comparison, while Trendlyne puts more weight on screeners, analyst forecasts, and analyst ratings & price targets. They overlap in 8 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do Finbox and Trendlyne cost?
Good news: both Finbox and Trendlyne have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Can I use Finbox or Trendlyne on my phone?
Trendlyne lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. Finbox doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web.
Should I choose Finbox or Trendlyne?
It depends on what you're after. Pick Finbox if stock ideas and stock comparison matter to you; go with Trendlyne if you'd rather have analyst ratings & price targets and options. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do Finbox and Trendlyne cover?
Both cover stocks. Finbox also handles ETFs. Trendlyne adds mutual funds, options, and futures on top.
Can I export data from Finbox and Trendlyne?
Yes, both export to spreadsheets (CSV and Excel), which is handy if you like running your own numbers.
Which has a better stock screener: Finbox or Trendlyne?
Both Finbox 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 Finbox or Trendlyne?
Trendlyne handles portfolio tracking. Finbox is really a research tool; you'd track your portfolio elsewhere.
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