VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON
Source checks: Hargreaves Lansdown checked August 23, 2026 · Sharpely checked September 5, 2026
Tool Comparison
Hargreaves Lansdown vs Sharpely
Pick Hargreaves Lansdown if
Hargreaves Lansdown
Transaction-priced · Fees vary by offer and jurisdiction · Web · Mobile
- You want brokerage, advanced order types, and downloadable tax reports.
Pick Sharpely if
Sharpely
Free • Contact for pricing · Web · Mobile
- You'd rather start free and only pay if you outgrow it
- You want screeners, data visualizations, and stock comparison.
Skip both if: Neither one clicks with how you research; there are strong third options.
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Our take
The bottom line
Hargreaves Lansdown and Sharpely cover a lot of the same ground (2 shared categories, portfolio and watchlist), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. Sharpely simply does more: 9 categories to Hargreaves Lansdown's 5, including screeners, data visualizations, and stock comparison. Hargreaves Lansdown counters by keeping things simpler.
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Key differences at a glance
- Free plan
- Sharpely
- Broader coverage
- Sharpely9 vs 5 categories
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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 | Transaction-priced · Fees vary by offer and jurisdiction | Free • Contact for pricing |
Free tier | No | Yes |
Free trial | — | — |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | Yes | Yes |
API access | No | No |
Broker sync | — | No |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | — | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +2 more |
Categories covered | 5 | 9 |
Regions | Europe, North America | APAC |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | — | 3 signals: Latency: End of Day, Granularity: EOD +1 more |
Data partners | — | RRG Research |
Capabilities | — | 8 signals: Custom formulas, Ranking backtests +6 more |
| Try it | Visit Hargreaves Lansdown | Visit Sharpely |
Where each one shines
What Hargreaves Lansdown and Sharpely each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What Hargreaves Lansdown and Sharpely each do best.What Hargreaves Lansdown does best
- Fund and Share Account, Stocks and Shares ISA, Lifetime ISA, junior accounts, SIPP, Junior SIPP, and Bare Trust access.
- Thousands of funds plus UK and overseas shares, ETFs, investment trusts, gilts, and corporate bonds.
- HL research, live share prices, watchlists, portfolio tracking, charts, stop losses, and limit orders.
- Regular monthly investing with selected dealing fees waived.
- Interest paid on cleared investment-account cash using account-specific balance tiers.
What Sharpely does best
- Use official Relative Rotation Graphs for Indian sectors, indices, stocks, ETFs, and other supported lists.
- The pricing page lists RRG charts under core benefits in every plan, while the public plan response does not list RRG among the Free tier's named features.
- Screen Indian stocks with more than 400 metrics and build rule-based stock, mutual-fund, and ETF strategies.
- Run historical backtests and review factor, valuation, momentum, sector, breadth, and seasonality data.
- Review stocks, mutual funds, ETFs, REITs, InvITs, AIFs, and household portfolios in WealthView.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Hargreaves Lansdown and Sharpely, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Hargreaves Lansdown and Sharpely, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsBondsMutual Funds | StocksETFsMutual FundsReal EstateOther |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Not specified | Retail TradersPro RetailAnalystsQuants/Developers |
Regions | EuropeNorth America | APAC |
Coverage details | Identifiers: Ticker and ISIN | Countries: INExchanges: XNSE and XBOMIdentifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | Not specified | End of Day |
Data granularity | Not specified | EOD |
Data partners | Not specified | RRG Research |
| Access & integrations | ||
Import methods | Not specified | Manual |
Export formats | PDF | Excel |
| Plans & trust | ||
Capability signals | Not specified | Custom formulasRanking backtestsUniverse builderFactors: Value, Quality, Momentum, Growth, LowVol, and SizeFactor exposurePortfolio attributionPortfolio factor exposureCorrelation |
Vendor & support | Hargreaves Lansdown Asset Management LimitedCountry: United KingdomSupport: Phone and Email | Mintbox Solutions Pvt. Ltd.Country: INSupport: Email and Forum |
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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 |
| Entry paid plan | — | INR 599/mo“Pro — monthly” |
| Tier 2 | — | INR 5799/yr“Pro — annual” |
| Tier 3 | — | INR 1299/mo“Black — monthly” |
| Top plan | — | INR 12499/yr“Black — annual” |
| Custom / enterprise | — | Contact sales“Enterprise” |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between Hargreaves Lansdown and Sharpely?
Hargreaves Lansdown leans toward brokerage, portfolio, and watchlist, while Sharpely puts more weight on screeners, data visualizations, and stock comparison. They overlap in 2 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
Is Hargreaves Lansdown or Sharpely free to use?
Sharpely has a free tier, so you can get started without paying anything. Hargreaves Lansdown is paid-only. If budget matters, start with Sharpely and see how far it takes you before opening your wallet.
Should I choose Hargreaves Lansdown or Sharpely?
It depends on what you're after. Pick Hargreaves Lansdown if brokerage and advanced order types matter to you; go with Sharpely if you'd rather have screeners and data visualizations. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do Hargreaves Lansdown and Sharpely cover?
Both cover stocks, ETFs, and mutual funds. Hargreaves Lansdown also handles bonds. Sharpely adds real estate and other on top.
Can I export data from Hargreaves Lansdown and Sharpely?
Sharpely exports to Excel. Hargreaves Lansdown is stingier about getting data out.
Which has a better stock screener: Hargreaves Lansdown or Sharpely?
Sharpely has a stock screener for surfacing ideas; Hargreaves Lansdown doesn't, and focuses its energy elsewhere.
Can I track my portfolio with Hargreaves Lansdown or Sharpely?
Yes, both do portfolio tracking: holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.
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