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Tool Comparison
Google Finance vs Screener.in
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Google Finance
Free · Web
- Delayed quotes won't cut it; you need real-time data
- You care about portfolio, stock comparison, and news sentiment, things Screener.in doesn't offer
- You're a long-term investor who cares more about fundamentals than headlines
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Screener.in
Free • Paid plans available · Web · Mobile
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
- You care about alerts and institutional ownership, things Google Finance doesn't offer
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Our take
The bottom line
Google Finance and Screener.in cover a lot of the same ground (7 shared categories, including watchlist, screeners, and data visualizations), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. Google Finance simply does more: 18 categories to Screener.in's 9, including portfolio, stock comparison, and news sentiment. Screener.in counters by being completely free.
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Key differences at a glance
- Real-time data
- Google Finance
- Broader coverage
- Google Finance18 vs 9 categories
- Mobile app
- Screener.in
- Asset coverage
- Google FinanceAdds ETFs and mutual funds
- 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 | Free • Paid plans available |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | — | — |
Plan limits | Free: sign in: Custom watchlists, deeper financial insights, and full AI Research fe... and Free: availability: Classic and Beta/new Google Finance experiences may vary by country,... | 9 limits: Hobby Investor (Free): stock alerts: 10, Hobby Investor (Free): screen alerts: 2 +7 more |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | No | Yes |
API access | No | No |
Broker sync | — | No |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Retail Traders, Long-term Investors +3 more | — |
Categories covered | 18 | 9 |
Regions | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa | APAC |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | 3 signals: Latency: Real-time, 15-min Delayed, and End of Day, Granularity: EOD +1 more | 4 signals: Latency: End of Day, Granularity: EOD +2 more |
Data partners | 10 partners: Morningstar, ICE Data Services +8 more | — |
Capabilities | Multi-currency and AI summaries: Filings, Transcripts, and News | Custom formulas |
| Try it | Visit Google Finance | Visit Screener.in |
Where each one shines
What Google Finance and Screener.in each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What Google Finance and Screener.in each do best.What Google Finance does best
- Tracking stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, crypto, currencies, futures, commodities, bonds, prediction markets, and indexes where Google has coverage.
- Tools for creating custom watchlists by following securities, then use Google Finance as a lightweight market dashboard for names you already monitor.
- Tools for building manual portfolios with shares, purchase dates, and purchase prices, then review value, returns, allocation highlights, related news, and portfolio comparisons.
- AI Research in the newer Google Finance experience for follow-up questions, Deep Search-style research reports, market summaries, sentiment, earnings highlights, and financial-report context.
- Comparison tools for securities directly on charts and review broader markets such as regional equities, currencies, crypto, futures, and top movers.
What Screener.in does best
- Tools for building custom Indian equity screens with query-language filters and custom ratios using a decade of financial fundamentals.
- Support for setting automatic email alerts when new quarterly results match saved screens.
- Export support for full screen results to CSV and generate company Excel files with custom templates on Premium.
- Tools for creating stock price alerts for levels, moving averages, and PE ratios, with higher limits on Premium.
- Search, filter, and set alerts for company announcements and corporate disclosures.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Google Finance and Screener.in, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Google Finance and Screener.in, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsMutual FundsBondsCommoditiesCurrenciesCryptosFutures+1 more | Stocks |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediate | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Retail TradersLong-term InvestorsGrowth InvestorsValue InvestorsStudents/Researchers | Not specified |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica | APAC |
Coverage details | Identifiers: Ticker | Countries: INIdentifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | Real-time15-min DelayedEnd of Day | End of Day |
Data granularity | EOD | EOD |
Pricing sources | ExchangeVendor | Not specified |
Data partners | MorningstarICE Data ServicesRefinitivCME GroupCoinMarketCapTipRanksUnusual WhalesS&P Global Market Intelligence+2 more | Not specified |
| Access & integrations | ||
Import methods | Manual | Not specified |
Export formats | Not specified | CSVExcel |
| Plans & trust | ||
Capability signals | Multi-currencyAI summaries: Filings, Transcripts, and News | Custom formulas |
Vendor & support | Google | Mittal Analytics Private LtdCountry: IndiaFounded 2009Support: Email and Phone |
Curation ratings | Not specified | Methodology 4/5Reliability 4/5UX 5/5 |
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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 | Freesign in: Custom watchlists, deeper financial insights, and full AI Research fe... · availability: Classic and Beta/new Google Finance experiences may vary by country,... | Free“Hobby Investor (Free)”stock alerts: 10 · screen alerts: 2 · +2 more |
| Entry paid plan | — | INR 4999/yr“Active Investor (Premium)”stock alerts: 800 · screen alerts: 75 · +3 more |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between Google Finance and Screener.in?
Google Finance leans toward portfolio, watchlist, and screeners, while Screener.in puts more weight on screeners, watchlist, and alerts. They overlap in 7 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do Google Finance and Screener.in cost?
Good news: both Google Finance and Screener.in have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Which is better for beginners: Google Finance or Screener.in?
Honestly, neither is aimed at beginners. Expect a learning curve either way; that's the trade-off for the depth they offer.
Can I use Google Finance or Screener.in on my phone?
Screener.in lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. Google Finance doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web.
Should I choose Google Finance or Screener.in?
It depends on what you're after. Pick Google Finance if portfolio and stock comparison matter to you; go with Screener.in if you'd rather have alerts and institutional ownership. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do Google Finance and Screener.in cover?
Both cover stocks. Google Finance also handles ETFs, mutual funds, and bonds.
Does Google Finance or Screener.in have real-time data?
Google Finance offers real-time data, which matters if you trade actively. Screener.in 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 Google Finance and Screener.in?
Screener.in exports to CSV and Excel. Google Finance is stingier about getting data out.
Which has a better stock screener: Google Finance or Screener.in?
Both Google Finance and Screener.in 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 Google Finance or Screener.in?
Google Finance handles portfolio tracking. Screener.in is really a research tool; you'd track your portfolio elsewhere.
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