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VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
Source check: Tickertape checked August 4, 2026
Tool Comparison
FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) vs Tickertape
Pick FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) if
FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times)
Free • Paid plans available · Web · Mobile
- You care about compounding calculator, ETF screeners, and fund analysis, things Tickertape doesn't offer
Pick Tickertape if
Tickertape
Free • Paid plans available · Web · Mobile
- You care about news, dividends, and splits, things FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) 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
FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) and Tickertape cover a lot of the same ground (6 shared categories, including portfolio, watchlist, and alerts), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. Tickertape simply does more: 16 categories to FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times)'s 10, including news, dividends, and splits. FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) counters by being completely free.
What readers say
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Key differences at a glance
- Broker sync
- Tickertape
- Broader coverage
- Tickertape16 vs 10 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 • Paid plans available | Free • Paid plans available |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | — | — |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | Yes | Yes |
API access | No | No |
Broker sync | No | Yes |
Integrations | — | Zerodha, Upstox +9 more |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | — | — |
Categories covered | 10 | 16 |
Regions | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa | APAC |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | 4 signals: Latency: 15-min Delayed and End of Day, Granularity: EOD +2 more | 3 signals: Latency: End of Day, Granularity: EOD +1 more |
Capabilities | Universe builder | 3 signals: Universe builder, Factors: Value, Quality, Momentum, and Growth +1 more |
| Try it | Visit FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) | Visit Tickertape |
Where each one shines
What FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) and Tickertape each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) and Tickertape each do best.What FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) does best
- Tracking global equities, ETFs, mutual funds, bonds, commodities, and currencies through FT market pages.
- Watchlists, portfolio tracking, alerts, equity screeners, fund screeners, and a compound growth calculator from the markets tools hub.
- Tools for building watchlists and manual portfolios with a free FT account, then connect instrument pages to related FT news.
- Support for setting price or news alerts and manage delivery through the site or myFT email preferences.
- World Markets and sector pages for interactive charts, overlays, and performance comparisons.
What Tickertape does best
- Research coverage for Indian stocks, mutual funds, and ETFs on web and mobile, with U.S. stocks and ETFs positioned for Indian investors.
- Tools for building stock screens with 100+ metrics, and use Pro for 200+ filters, unlimited custom screens, custom filters, custom universes, premium screens, and CSV exports.
- Work with end-of-day market data: prices and volumes update in the evening, F&O data later at night, and fundamentals early the next day.
- Connections for supported Indian brokers such as Zerodha, Upstox, ICICI Direct, HDFC Securities, Groww, 5Paisa, Dhan, Motilal Oswal, IIFL, Trustline, and Fisdom.
- Broker integration for unified portfolio views and in-app trading, with Pro support for linking multiple demat accounts.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) and Tickertape, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) and Tickertape, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsMutual FundsBondsCommoditiesCurrencies | StocksMutual FundsETFsOptions |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica | APAC |
Coverage details | Identifiers: Ticker | Countries: INExchanges: XNSE and XBOMIdentifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | 15-min DelayedEnd of Day | End of Day |
Data granularity | EOD | EOD |
| Access & integrations | ||
Import methods | Manual | BrokerOAuthManual |
Integrations | Not specified | ZerodhaUpstoxICICI DirectHDFC SecuritiesGroww5PaisaDhanMotilal Oswal+3 more |
Export formats | PDF | CSV |
| Plans & trust | ||
Capability signals | Universe builder | Universe builderFactors: Value, Quality, Momentum, and GrowthBroker sync |
Vendor & support | The Financial Times Ltd.Country: United KingdomSupport: Email | Anchorage Technologies Private LimitedCountry: IndiaSupport: Email |
Curation ratings | Methodology 4/5Reliability 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 (Registered)” | Free |
| Entry paid plan | Subscription“FT Digital (Subscriber)” | INR 399/mo“Pro (Monthly)” |
| Tier 2 | — | INR 899/qtr“Pro (3 months)” |
| Top plan | — | INR 2999/yr“Pro (Annual)” |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) and Tickertape?
FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) leans toward portfolio, watchlist, and alerts, while Tickertape puts more weight on screeners, portfolio, and watchlist. They overlap in 6 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) and Tickertape cost?
Good news: both FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) and Tickertape have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Should I choose FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) or Tickertape?
It depends on what you're after. Pick FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) if compounding calculator and ETF screeners matter to you; go with Tickertape if you'd rather have news and dividends. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) and Tickertape cover?
Both cover stocks, ETFs, and mutual funds. FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) also handles bonds, commodities, and currencies. Tickertape adds options on top.
Can I export data from FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) and Tickertape?
Tickertape exports to CSV. FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) is stingier about getting data out.
Can FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) or Tickertape connect to my broker?
Tickertape syncs with brokers automatically. With FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times), you're entering holdings by hand or importing files.
Which has a better stock screener: FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) or Tickertape?
Both FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) and Tickertape 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 FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) or Tickertape?
Yes, both do portfolio tracking: holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.
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