VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ FINANCIAL TOOLS & SERVICES DIRECTORY ★

PRICE: 5 CENTS

Sunday, October 5, 2025

Head-to-head

Fintel vs Tickertape comparison

Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.

Quick takeaways

Fintel adds Short Interest, 13F, 13D/13G, Which ETF includes this Stock?, ETF Holdings, Improved Filings, Options, Data APIs, Dark Pool & Off-Exchange, and Dividend coverage that Tickertape skips.

Tickertape includes Dividends, Splits, Financials, Scores, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets, ETF Overview, ETF Performance, Market Sentiment, Broker Connectors, and Blogs categories that Fintel omits.

Fintel highlights: Official short-interest data sourced from NASDAQ and NYSE on individual ticker pages., Off-exchange and dark pool short volume reported from FINRA feeds., and Comprehensive ownership tracking including 13F, 13D/G, NPORT filings, ETF and mutual fund holders, plus UK disclosure data..

Tickertape is known for: Web and mobile apps covering Indian stocks, mutual funds, and ETFs., Screeners with over 100 metrics; free users can build up to three custom filters, while Pro removes the limit., and End-of-day data refresh: prices and volumes in the evening, F&O later at night, and fundamentals early the next day..

Tickertape offers mobile access, which Fintel skips.

Fintel logo

Fintel

fintel.io

Platform for ownership, filings, short interest, and options sentiment with broad global coverage. Plans range from Free through Bronze, Silver, and Gold, with premium features like the Workbench, Portfolio Builder, and custom quant models reserved for higher tiers. Real-time options flow, unusual options activity, and Excel export are available on paid plans. Broker account linking is supported via Plaid (U.S. only).

Platforms

Web
API

Pricing

Free
Subscription

Quick highlights

  • Official short-interest data sourced from NASDAQ and NYSE on individual ticker pages.
  • Off-exchange and dark pool short volume reported from FINRA feeds.
  • Comprehensive ownership tracking including 13F, 13D/G, NPORT filings, ETF and mutual fund holders, plus UK disclosure data.
  • Dedicated “Which ETF holds this stock?” pages showing ETF-level exposure by ticker.
  • Insider trading data from Forms 3, 4, and 5, with real-time alerts and identification of 10b5-1 trading plans.

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Tickertape

tickertape.in

Hands-on review

India-focused research and portfolio platform for stocks, mutual funds, and ETFs. It offers end-of-day screening data, linked broker integration for unified portfolios and trading, and event-driven alerts. Free accounts provide core features, while Pro unlocks unlimited custom filters, CSV exports, advanced alerts, and access to historical Market Mood Index data and index constituents.

Platforms

Web
Mobile

Pricing

Free
Subscription

Quick highlights

  • Web and mobile apps covering Indian stocks, mutual funds, and ETFs.
  • Screeners with over 100 metrics; free users can build up to three custom filters, while Pro removes the limit.
  • End-of-day data refresh: prices and volumes in the evening, F&O later at night, and fundamentals early the next day.
  • Broker integration with leading platforms such as Zerodha, Upstox, ICICI Direct, HDFC Securities, Groww, 5Paisa, and more, enabling portfolio sync and in-app trading.
  • Alerts on markets, watchlists, and portfolios, with advanced alerting features available on Pro.

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Overlap

Shared focus areas

6 overlaps

Mutual strengths include Insider Data, Screeners, and Portfolio plus 3 more areas.

Where they differ

Fintel

Distinct strengths include:

  • Official short-interest data sourced from NASDAQ and NYSE on individual ticker pages.
  • Off-exchange and dark pool short volume reported from FINRA feeds.
  • Comprehensive ownership tracking including 13F, 13D/G, NPORT filings, ETF and mutual fund holders, plus UK disclosure data.
  • Dedicated “Which ETF holds this stock?” pages showing ETF-level exposure by ticker.

Tickertape

Distinct strengths include:

  • Web and mobile apps covering Indian stocks, mutual funds, and ETFs.
  • Screeners with over 100 metrics; free users can build up to three custom filters, while Pro removes the limit.
  • End-of-day data refresh: prices and volumes in the evening, F&O later at night, and fundamentals early the next day.
  • Broker integration with leading platforms such as Zerodha, Upstox, ICICI Direct, HDFC Securities, Groww, 5Paisa, and more, enabling portfolio sync and in-app trading.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

AttributeFintelTickertape
Categories

Which research workflows each platform targets

Shared: Insider Data, Screeners, Portfolio, Watchlist, Alerts, News

Unique: Short Interest, 13F, 13D/13G, Which ETF includes this Stock?, ETF Holdings, Improved Filings, Options, Data APIs, Dark Pool & Off-Exchange, Dividend

Shared: Insider Data, Screeners, Portfolio, Watchlist, Alerts, News

Unique: Dividends, Splits, Financials, Scores, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets, ETF Overview, ETF Performance, Market Sentiment, Broker Connectors, Blogs

Asset types

Supported asset classes and universes

Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Options, Bonds

Stocks, Mutual Funds, ETFs, Options

Experience levels

Who each product is built for

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Platforms

Where you can access the product

Web, API

Web, Mobile

Pricing

High-level pricing models

Free, Subscription

Free, Subscription

Key features

Core capabilities called out by each vendor

Unique

  • Official short-interest data sourced from NASDAQ and NYSE on individual ticker pages.
  • Off-exchange and dark pool short volume reported from FINRA feeds.
  • Comprehensive ownership tracking including 13F, 13D/G, NPORT filings, ETF and mutual fund holders, plus UK disclosure data.
  • Dedicated “Which ETF holds this stock?” pages showing ETF-level exposure by ticker.
  • Insider trading data from Forms 3, 4, and 5, with real-time alerts and identification of 10b5-1 trading plans.
  • Unusual options activity and sentiment monitoring, with real-time options flow available to premium users.

Unique

  • Web and mobile apps covering Indian stocks, mutual funds, and ETFs.
  • Screeners with over 100 metrics; free users can build up to three custom filters, while Pro removes the limit.
  • End-of-day data refresh: prices and volumes in the evening, F&O later at night, and fundamentals early the next day.
  • Broker integration with leading platforms such as Zerodha, Upstox, ICICI Direct, HDFC Securities, Groww, 5Paisa, and more, enabling portfolio sync and in-app trading.
  • Alerts on markets, watchlists, and portfolios, with advanced alerting features available on Pro.
  • Analyst coverage including price targets, ratings, and forecasts for revenue and earnings.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do Fintel and Tickertape both support?

Both platforms cover Insider Data, Screeners, Portfolio, Watchlist, Alerts, and News workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.

Do Fintel and Tickertape require subscriptions?

Both Fintel and Tickertape keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.

Which tool has mobile access?

Tickertape ships a dedicated mobile experience, while Fintel focuses on web or desktop access.

What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?

Fintel differentiates itself with Official short-interest data sourced from NASDAQ and NYSE on individual ticker pages., Off-exchange and dark pool short volume reported from FINRA feeds., and Comprehensive ownership tracking including 13F, 13D/G, NPORT filings, ETF and mutual fund holders, plus UK disclosure data., whereas Tickertape stands out for Web and mobile apps covering Indian stocks, mutual funds, and ETFs., Screeners with over 100 metrics; free users can build up to three custom filters, while Pro removes the limit., and End-of-day data refresh: prices and volumes in the evening, F&O later at night, and fundamentals early the next day..

Curation & Accuracy

This directory blends AI‑assisted discovery with human curation. Entries are reviewed, edited, and organized with the goal of expanding coverage and sharpening quality over time. Your feedback helps steer improvements (because no single human can capture everything all at once).

Details change. Pricing, features, and availability may be incomplete or out of date. Treat listings as a starting point and verify on the provider’s site before making decisions. If you spot an error or a gap, send a quick note and I’ll adjust.