VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON
Tool details checked August 23, 2026
Tool Comparison
Fintel vs Trendlyne
Pick Fintel if
Fintel
Free • Paid plans available · Web · API
- Delayed quotes won't cut it; you need real-time data
- You want an API so you can script or automate things
- You want short interest, which ETF includes this stock?, and ETF analysis.
Pick Trendlyne if
Trendlyne
Free • Paid plans available · Web · Mobile
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
- You want analyst forecasts, analyst ratings & price targets, and data visualizations.
Skip both if: Neither one clicks with how you research; there are strong third options.
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Our take
The bottom line
Fintel and Trendlyne cover a lot of the same ground (8 shared categories, including insider data, institutional ownership, and screeners), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. Trendlyne simply does more: 22 categories to Fintel's 15, including analyst forecasts, analyst ratings & price targets, and data visualizations, plus a mobile app. Fintel counters by being completely free.
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Key differences at a glance
- Real-time data
- Fintel
- Broader coverage
- Trendlyne22 vs 15 categories
- Mobile app
- Trendlyne
- API access
- Fintel
- 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 • Paid plans available | Free • Paid plans available |
Free tier | Yes | 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 |
Mobile app | No | Yes |
API access | Yes | No |
Broker sync | Yes | Yes |
Integrations | — | Zerodha, Angel One +7 more |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | — | — |
Categories covered | 15 | 22 |
Regions | North America, Europe, APAC, Middle East | APAC, North America |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | Latency: Real-time and End of Day and Granularity: EOD | 3 signals: Latency: End of Day, Granularity: EOD +1 more |
Capabilities | 4 signals: Custom formulas, Factors: Value and Quality +2 more | 6 signals: Custom formulas, Universe builder +4 more |
| Try it | Visit Fintel | Visit Trendlyne |
Where each one shines
What Fintel and Trendlyne each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What Fintel and Trendlyne each do best.What Fintel does best
- Research coverage for official short-interest data sourced from NASDAQ and NYSE on individual ticker pages.
- Review off-exchange and dark pool short volume from FINRA feeds when analyzing trading activity and squeeze risk.
- Tracking ownership through 13F, 13D/G, NPORT, ETF and mutual-fund holders, UK disclosure data, and dedicated ETF-exposure pages.
- Monitor insider trading from Forms 3, 4, and 5, including real-time alerts and identification of 10b5-1 trading plans.
- Unusual options activity, options sentiment, and real-time options flow on eligible premium tiers.
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 Fintel and Trendlyne, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Fintel and Trendlyne, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsMutual FundsOptionsBonds | StocksMutual FundsOptionsFutures |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeAPACMiddle East | APACNorth America |
Coverage details | Identifiers: Ticker and ISIN | Countries: IN and US4 exchangesIdentifiers: Ticker and ISIN |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | Real-timeEnd of Day | End of Day |
Data granularity | EOD | EOD |
| Access & integrations | ||
API protocols | REST | Not specified |
API auth & delivery | Auth: APIKey | Not specified |
Import methods | Plaid | CSVBrokerOAuthManual |
Integrations | Not specified | ZerodhaAngel OneIIFL Securities5PaisaMotilal OswalFyersDhanMicrosoft Excel+1 more |
Export formats | Excel | CSVExcelPDFImage |
| Plans & trust | ||
Capability signals | Custom formulasFactors: Value and QualityIV surfaceBroker sync | Custom formulasUniverse builderMulti-leg optionsGreeksBroker syncAI summaries: Transcripts |
Vendor & support | Fintel Ventures LLCSupport: Email and Phone | Giskard Datatech Private LimitedCountry: IndiaSupport: Email |
Curation ratings | Methodology 3/5Reliability 4/5UX 4/5 | 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“Free public access” | Free |
| Entry paid plan | Subscription“Bronze” | INR 2190/yr“GuruQ (Annual)”data downloader: 2,000 rows · screener alerts: 75 active, daily · +3 more |
| Tier 2 | Subscription“Silver” | INR 5900/yr“StratQ (Annual)”data downloader: Unlimited · screener alerts: 300 active, 15-minute frequency · +3 more |
| Tier 3 | Subscription“Gold” | 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 Fintel and Trendlyne?
Fintel leans toward short interest, insider data, and institutional ownership, 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 Fintel and Trendlyne cost?
Good news: both Fintel and Trendlyne have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Can I use Fintel or Trendlyne on my phone?
Trendlyne lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. Fintel doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web and API.
Does Fintel or Trendlyne have an API?
Fintel has an API for programmatic access and custom integrations. Trendlyne doesn't, so you're working through its interface.
Should I choose Fintel or Trendlyne?
It depends on what you're after. Pick Fintel if short interest and which ETF includes this stock? 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 Fintel and Trendlyne cover?
Both cover stocks, mutual funds, and options. Fintel also handles ETFs and bonds. Trendlyne adds futures on top.
Does Fintel or Trendlyne have real-time data?
Fintel 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 Fintel and Trendlyne?
Yes, both export to spreadsheets (Excel), which is handy if you like running your own numbers.
Can Fintel 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: Fintel or Trendlyne?
Both Fintel 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 Fintel or Trendlyne?
Trendlyne handles portfolio tracking. Fintel is really a research tool; you'd track your portfolio elsewhere.
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