★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
Source check: Tickertape checked August 4, 2026
Tool Comparison
Intrinio vs Tickertape
Pick Intrinio if
Intrinio
From $150/mo · 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 care about APIs & data feeds, options, and institutional ownership, things Tickertape doesn't offer
Pick Tickertape if
Tickertape
Free • Paid plans available · Web · Mobile
- You'd rather start free and only pay if you outgrow it
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
- You care about screeners, portfolio, and watchlist, things Intrinio 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
Intrinio and Tickertape cover a lot of the same ground (7 shared categories, including news, financials, and ETF analysis), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. Tickertape simply does more: 16 categories to Intrinio's 10, including screeners, portfolio, and watchlist, plus a mobile app. Intrinio counters by keeping things simpler.
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Key differences at a glance
- Free plan
- Tickertape
- Free trial
- IntrinioAvailable
- Broader coverage
- Tickertape16 vs 10 categories
- Mobile app
- Tickertape
- API access
- Intrinio
- Real-time data
- Intrinio
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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 | From $150/mo | Free • Paid plans available |
Free tier | No | Yes |
Free trial | Yes | — |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | No | Yes |
API access | Yes | No |
Broker sync | No | Yes |
Integrations | Snowflake, AWS S3 +1 more | 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: Streaming, Real-time, 15-min Delayed, and End of Day, Granularity: Tick, Minute, and EOD +2 more | 3 signals: Latency: End of Day, Granularity: EOD +1 more |
Capabilities | Greeks | 3 signals: Universe builder, Factors: Value, Quality, Momentum, and Growth +1 more |
Security | Status page | — |
| Try it | Visit Intrinio | Visit Tickertape |
Where each one shines
What Intrinio and Tickertape each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What Intrinio and Tickertape each do best.What Intrinio does best
- REST APIs with JSON output for fundamentals, prices, options, ETFs, mutual funds, news, analyst data, corporate actions, and other licensed datasets.
- Stream supported market data through WebSocket workflows where the selected feed and entitlement allow it.
- Tools for building with published documentation, examples, GitHub SDK resources, and an OpenAPI-backed developer workflow.
- Access to U.S. fundamentals in standardized and as-reported forms back to 2006, with updates as SEC filings arrive.
- Options include equity price feeds based on entitlement needs, including IEX real-time, Nasdaq Basic, delayed SIP, CBOE One delayed, and 50+ years of end-of-day history with split and dividend adjustments.
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 Intrinio and Tickertape, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Intrinio and Tickertape, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsOptionsMutual Funds | StocksMutual FundsETFsOptions |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica | APAC |
Coverage details | Identifiers: Ticker, FIGI, ISIN, and CUSIP | Countries: INExchanges: XNSE and XBOMIdentifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | StreamingReal-time15-min DelayedEnd of Day | End of Day |
Data granularity | TickMinuteEOD | EOD |
| Access & integrations | ||
API protocols | RESTWebSocket | Not specified |
API auth & delivery | Auth: APIKeySDKs: Python and R | Not specified |
Import methods | Not specified | BrokerOAuthManual |
Integrations | SnowflakeAWS S3FTP | ZerodhaUpstoxICICI DirectHDFC SecuritiesGroww5PaisaDhanMotilal Oswal+3 more |
Export formats | CSVJSON | CSV |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Status page | Not specified |
Capability signals | Greeks | Universe builderFactors: Value, Quality, Momentum, and GrowthBroker sync |
Vendor & support | Intrinio Inc.Country: United StatesFounded 2013Support: Email, Chat, and Phone | 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 |
| Entry paid plan | $150/mo“Individual AI-Ready” | INR 399/mo“Pro (Monthly)” |
| Tier 2 | $333/mo“Startup” | INR 899/qtr“Pro (3 months)” |
| Tier 3 | Subscription“Dataset subscriptions” | INR 2999/yr“Pro (Annual)” |
| Top plan | One-time“Bulk one-time downloads” | — |
| Custom / enterprise | Contact sales“Enterprise” | — |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between Intrinio and Tickertape?
Intrinio leans toward APIs & data feeds, options, and news, while Tickertape puts more weight on screeners, portfolio, and watchlist. They overlap in 7 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
Is Intrinio or Tickertape free to use?
Tickertape has a free tier, so you can get started without paying anything. Intrinio is paid-only. If budget matters, start with Tickertape and see how far it takes you before opening your wallet.
Can I use Intrinio or Tickertape on my phone?
Tickertape lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. Intrinio doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web and API.
Does Intrinio or Tickertape have an API?
Intrinio has an API for programmatic access and custom integrations. Tickertape doesn't, so you're working through its interface.
Should I choose Intrinio or Tickertape?
It depends on what you're after. Pick Intrinio if APIs & data feeds and options matter to you; go with Tickertape if you'd rather have screeners and portfolio. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
Does Intrinio or Tickertape have real-time data?
Intrinio offers real-time data, which matters if you trade actively. Tickertape 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 Intrinio and Tickertape?
Yes, both export to spreadsheets (CSV), which is handy if you like running your own numbers.
Can Intrinio or Tickertape connect to my broker?
Tickertape syncs with brokers automatically. With Intrinio, you're entering holdings by hand or importing files.
Which has a better stock screener: Intrinio or Tickertape?
Tickertape has a stock screener for surfacing ideas; Intrinio doesn't, and focuses its energy elsewhere.
Can I track my portfolio with Intrinio or Tickertape?
Tickertape handles portfolio tracking. Intrinio is really a research tool; you'd track your portfolio elsewhere.
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