Google Finance adds Stock Comparison, Data Visualizations, and ETF Holdings coverage that Tickertape skips.
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Head-to-head
Google Finance vs Tickertape comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Quick takeaways
Tickertape includes Screeners, Alerts, Dividends, Splits, Scores, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets, ETF Performance, Market Sentiment, Insider Data, Broker Connectors, and Blogs categories that Google Finance omits.
Google Finance highlights: Custom watchlists to follow securities and markets, with tailored news feeds for tracked symbols., Simple portfolio tools: add holdings with quantity, cost basis, and date; convert watchlists to portfolios; experiment with simulated “playground” portfolios; switch portfolio currency., and Performance tracking with one-day and total returns, plus portfolio value charts. Comparisons are based on time-weighted rate of return (TWR)..
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 Google Finance skips.
Google Finance
google.com
Free web portal for quotes, charts, news, watchlists, and simple portfolio tracking. Portfolios can include stocks, mutual funds, ETFs, and crypto, with returns shown using time-weighted calculations. Data freshness varies by source: some exchanges stream in real time, while others are delayed (e.g., 15 minutes for many equities, 10 minutes for CME futures, end-of-day for mutual funds). Currency and crypto quotes update every few minutes. Google Sheets supports the GOOGLEFINANCE() function for live data pulls, though no public REST API is offered.
Categories
Platforms
Pricing
Quick highlights
- Custom watchlists to follow securities and markets, with tailored news feeds for tracked symbols.
- Simple portfolio tools: add holdings with quantity, cost basis, and date; convert watchlists to portfolios; experiment with simulated “playground” portfolios; switch portfolio currency.
- Performance tracking with one-day and total returns, plus portfolio value charts. Comparisons are based on time-weighted rate of return (TWR).
- Interactive charts, quotes, and aggregated financial news across global markets.
- Coverage across multiple asset classes with varied latency: U.S. equities often real-time, international equities typically 15-minute delay, futures about 10 minutes, crypto and currencies ~3 minutes, and mutual funds end-of-day.
Community votes (overall)
Tickertape
tickertape.in
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.
Categories
Platforms
Pricing
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.
Community votes (overall)
Shared focus areas
5 overlapsMutual strengths include Watchlist, Portfolio, and News plus 2 more areas.
Where they differ
Google Finance
Distinct strengths include:
- Custom watchlists to follow securities and markets, with tailored news feeds for tracked symbols.
- Simple portfolio tools: add holdings with quantity, cost basis, and date; convert watchlists to portfolios; experiment with simulated “playground” portfolios; switch portfolio currency.
- Performance tracking with one-day and total returns, plus portfolio value charts. Comparisons are based on time-weighted rate of return (TWR).
- Interactive charts, quotes, and aggregated financial news across global markets.
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
Attribute | Google Finance | Tickertape |
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Categories Which research workflows each platform targets | Shared: Watchlist, Portfolio, News, Financials, ETF Overview Unique: Stock Comparison, Data Visualizations, ETF Holdings | Shared: Watchlist, Portfolio, News, Financials, ETF Overview Unique: Screeners, Alerts, Dividends, Splits, Scores, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets, ETF Performance, Market Sentiment, Insider Data, Broker Connectors, Blogs |
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Currencies, Cryptos, Futures, 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 | Web, Mobile |
Pricing High-level pricing models | Free | Free, Subscription |
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor | Unique
| Unique
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Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat | Yes | Yes |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Highlighted | Standard listing |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do Google Finance and Tickertape both support?
Both platforms cover Watchlist, Portfolio, News, Financials, and ETF Overview workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Do Google Finance and Tickertape require subscriptions?
Both Google Finance 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 Google Finance focuses on web or desktop access.
What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?
Google Finance differentiates itself with Custom watchlists to follow securities and markets, with tailored news feeds for tracked symbols., Simple portfolio tools: add holdings with quantity, cost basis, and date; convert watchlists to portfolios; experiment with simulated “playground” portfolios; switch portfolio currency., and Performance tracking with one-day and total returns, plus portfolio value charts. Comparisons are based on time-weighted rate of return (TWR)., 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..
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