★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
Tool comparison edition
Tool Comparison
Marketlog vs Trendlyne
Pick Marketlog if
Marketlog
Free • From $79.99/yr · Web · Mobile
- Delayed quotes won't cut it; you need real-time data
- You care about risk metrics, monte carlo, and compounding calculator, things Trendlyne doesn't offer
- You trade often and need tooling built for speed
Pick Trendlyne if
Trendlyne
Free • Paid plans available · Web · Mobile
- You care about screeners, analyst forecasts, and analyst ratings & price targets, things Marketlog 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
Marketlog and Trendlyne cover a lot of the same ground (13 shared categories, including portfolio, watchlist, and institutional ownership), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. Trendlyne simply does more: 22 categories to Marketlog's 18, including screeners, analyst forecasts, and analyst ratings & price targets. Marketlog counters by keeping things simpler.
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Key differences at a glance
- Real-time data
- Marketlog
- Free trial
- Marketlog7 days
- Broader coverage
- Trendlyne22 vs 18 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 • From $79.99/yr | Free • Paid plans available |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | 7 days | — |
Plan limits | 19 limits: Free: portfolios: 1, Free: holdings: 12 +17 more | 20 limits: GuruQ (Annual): data downloader: 2,000 rows, GuruQ (Annual): screener alerts: 75 active, daily +18 more |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | Yes | Yes |
API access | No | No |
Broker sync | Yes | Yes |
Integrations | Yodlee, Fidelity Investments +5 more | Zerodha, Angel One +7 more |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +4 more | — |
Categories covered | 18 | 22 |
Regions | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa | APAC, North America |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | 5 signals: Latency: Real-time and End of Day, Granularity: Minute and EOD +3 more | 3 signals: Latency: End of Day, Granularity: EOD +1 more |
Data partners | Yodlee and Third-party data licensors | — |
Capabilities | 3 signals: Monte Carlo, Broker sync +1 more | 6 signals: Custom formulas, Universe builder +4 more |
Security | Encryption at rest and Encryption in transit | — |
| Try it | Visit Marketlog | Visit Trendlyne |
Where each one shines
What Marketlog and Trendlyne each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What Marketlog and Trendlyne each do best.What Marketlog does best
- Tracking portfolios across stocks, ETFs, options, bonds, funds, forex, crypto, indices, and other assets on web, iOS, and Android.
- Enter transactions manually or connect supported brokerage and bank accounts through Marketlog’s data provider.
- Broker and bank connectivity for 2,000+ supported institutions, with examples such as Fidelity, E*TRADE, Vanguard, Schwab, Interactive Brokers, and Robinhood.
- Monitoring gains, drawdowns, returns, diversification, goals, target allocation, benchmarking, and daily or weekly portfolio email updates.
- Tracking dividends automatically with dividend calendars, upcoming payment alerts, yield notifications, and a broad symbol universe.
What Trendlyne does best
- Screening for Indian and global stocks with 1,000+ parameters, prebuilt strategies, and screener alerts that become more frequent on higher tiers.
- DVM score to review durability, valuation, and momentum, with historical charts and CSV/XLS export where plan access supports it.
- Backtest strategies and individual stocks, with annual backtest allowances varying materially by plan.
- Views for reviewing Forecaster consensus estimates for revenue, EPS, profit, dividends, cash flow, capex, and related forecast data.
- Tracking corporate actions and event calendars for India and U.S. markets, including dividends, splits, M&A, board meetings, and alerts.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Marketlog and Trendlyne, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Marketlog and Trendlyne, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsOptionsBondsFundsCurrenciesCryptosOther | StocksMutual FundsOptionsFutures |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Retail TradersPro RetailLong-term InvestorsDividend InvestorsDay TradersSwing Traders | Not specified |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica | APACNorth America |
Coverage details | 26 countriesIdentifiers: Ticker and CUSIP | Countries: IN and US4 exchangesIdentifiers: Ticker and ISIN |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | Real-timeEnd of Day | End of Day |
Data granularity | MinuteEOD | EOD |
Pricing sources | VendorManual | Not specified |
Data partners | YodleeThird-party data licensors | Not specified |
| Access & integrations | ||
Import methods | BrokerOAuthManual | CSVBrokerOAuthManual |
Integrations | YodleeFidelity InvestmentsE*TRADE from Morgan StanleyVanguardSchwabInteractive BrokersRobinhood | ZerodhaAngel OneIIFL Securities5PaisaMotilal OswalFyersDhanMicrosoft Excel+1 more |
Export formats | Image | CSVExcelPDFImage |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Encryption at restEncryption in transit | Not specified |
Capability signals | Monte CarloBroker syncMulti-currency | Custom formulasUniverse builderMulti-leg optionsGreeksBroker syncAI summaries: Transcripts |
Vendor & support | Myfxbook Ltd.Country: IsraelSupport: Email | Giskard Datatech Private LimitedCountry: IndiaSupport: Email |
Curation ratings | Not specified | 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 | Freeportfolios: 1 · holdings: 12 · +3 more | Free |
| Entry paid plan | $79.99/yr≈ $6.67/mo“Plus Annual”portfolios: 2 · holdings: Unlimited · +2 more | INR 2190/yr“GuruQ (Annual)”data downloader: 2,000 rows · screener alerts: 75 active, daily · +3 more |
| Tier 2 | $7.99/mo“Plus Monthly”portfolios: 2 · holdings: Unlimited · +2 more | INR 5900/yr“StratQ (Annual)”data downloader: Unlimited · screener alerts: 300 active, 15-minute frequency · +3 more |
| Tier 3 | $179.99/yr≈ $15/mo“Pro Annual”portfolios: 10 · holdings: Unlimited · +1 more | INR 8900/yr“Pro (Global Annual)”data downloader: 2,000 rows · screener alerts: 75 active, daily · +3 more |
| Top plan | $17.99/mo“Pro Monthly”portfolios: 10 · holdings: Unlimited · +1 more | INR 11900/yr“Pro Plus (Global Annual)”data downloader: Unlimited · screener alerts: 300 active, 15-minute frequency · +3 more |
| Free trial | 7 days | — |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between Marketlog and Trendlyne?
Marketlog leans toward portfolio, watchlist, and institutional ownership, while Trendlyne puts more weight on screeners, analyst forecasts, and analyst ratings & price targets. They overlap in 13 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do Marketlog and Trendlyne cost?
Good news: both Marketlog and Trendlyne have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Should I choose Marketlog or Trendlyne?
It depends on what you're after. Pick Marketlog if risk metrics and monte carlo matter to you; go with Trendlyne if you'd rather have screeners and analyst forecasts. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do Marketlog and Trendlyne cover?
Both cover stocks and options. Marketlog also handles ETFs, bonds, and funds. Trendlyne adds mutual funds and futures on top.
Does Marketlog or Trendlyne have real-time data?
Marketlog offers real-time data, which matters if you trade actively. Trendlyne 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 Marketlog and Trendlyne?
Trendlyne exports to CSV and Excel. Marketlog is stingier about getting data out.
Can Marketlog or Trendlyne connect to my broker?
Yes, both connect to brokers, so your portfolio syncs automatically instead of you keying in every trade.
Is Marketlog or Trendlyne better for day trading?
Marketlog is the one positioned more for active traders. Trendlyne is the better fit if you care less about fast trading workflows and more about a calmer research process.
Which has a better stock screener: Marketlog or Trendlyne?
Trendlyne has a stock screener for surfacing ideas; Marketlog doesn't, and focuses its energy elsewhere.
Can I track my portfolio with Marketlog or Trendlyne?
Yes, both do portfolio tracking: holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.
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