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MesoSim vs Screener.in comparison

Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.

Quick takeaways

MesoSim adds Backtesting, Options & Derivatives, Paper Trading, and APIs & SDKs coverage that Screener.in skips.

Screener.in includes Screeners, Watchlist, Alerts, Financials, Institutional Data, and News categories that MesoSim omits.

Screener.in offers mobile access, which MesoSim skips.

In depth comparison

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MesoSim

mesosim.io

Options strategy backtesting SaaS with low-code strategy definitions, observability (events log), risk graphs/Greeks, margin reporting, an options valuation model/solver, and an implied-volatility surface viewer. Plan gating: Free includes 25 runs; Standard ($1000/yr) unlocks unlimited SPX + BTCUSD/ETHUSD options backtests plus sharing/exports and 1 MesoLive paper-trading account; Advanced ($1250/yr) adds RUT/VIX/GLD, margin models, vol surface/HD risk graphs, and hourly risk traces (plus up to 2 paper accounts). Live trade execution is a paid MesoLive add-on; API access is FundPro-only.

Platforms

WebAPI

Pricing

FreeSubscription

Quick highlights

  • Advanced options strategy backtesting service built around a low-code workflow.
  • Strategy Definition schema supports multi-leg structures plus entry/exit/adjustments and simulator controls (fill model, commissions/slippage, margin, position monitoring).
  • TradFi instruments documented for simulation: SPX (data from 2010), RUT/VIX (data from 2012), and GLD (data from 2012), with index vs equity option modeling notes.
  • Published data availability + vendors and resolution (5-minute): SPX/RUT/VIX/GLD sourced from Cboe Global Markets; BTCUSD/ETHUSD (and historical SOLUSD) sourced from Deribit.
  • Position Monitor provides 2D/3D risk graphs, PnL, and Greeks, with trace collection intervals (Off/Daily/Hourly).

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Screener.in

screener.in

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India’s go-to platform for stock screening and fundamental analysis. Offers a free Hobby Investor plan and a Premium “Active Investor” plan (₹4,999/year). Premium unlocks extras like CSV downloads, industry filters, multiple watchlists, and higher alert limits (up to 800 stock alerts, 75 screen alerts, 50 phrase alerts). Premium users also get priority email delivery and ₹500 in AI credits. Refund window of 48 hours. The Android app extends full functionality to mobile.

Platforms

WebMobile

Pricing

FreeSubscription

Quick highlights

  • Powerful custom query language and custom ratios; run screens on a decade of financial fundamentals.
  • Automatic email alerts when new quarterly results match your screens; easy to set directly in the UI.
  • Premium users can export entire screen results to CSV and generate per-company Excel files with custom templates.
  • Stock price alerts available for levels, moving averages, or PE ratios, emailed daily around mid-afternoon IST.
  • Company Announcements section lets you search, filter, and set alerts for new corporate disclosures.

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Where they differ

MesoSim

Distinct strengths include:

BacktestingOptions & DerivativesPaper TradingAPIs & SDKs
  • Advanced options strategy backtesting service built around a low-code workflow.
  • Strategy Definition schema supports multi-leg structures plus entry/exit/adjustments and simulator controls (fill model, commissions/slippage, margin, position monitoring).
  • TradFi instruments documented for simulation: SPX (data from 2010), RUT/VIX (data from 2012), and GLD (data from 2012), with index vs equity option modeling notes.
  • Published data availability + vendors and resolution (5-minute): SPX/RUT/VIX/GLD sourced from Cboe Global Markets; BTCUSD/ETHUSD (and historical SOLUSD) sourced from Deribit.

Screener.in

Distinct strengths include:

ScreenersWatchlistAlertsFinancialsInstitutional DataNews
  • Powerful custom query language and custom ratios; run screens on a decade of financial fundamentals.
  • Automatic email alerts when new quarterly results match your screens; easy to set directly in the UI.
  • Premium users can export entire screen results to CSV and generate per-company Excel files with custom templates.
  • Stock price alerts available for levels, moving averages, or PE ratios, emailed daily around mid-afternoon IST.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

AttributeMesoSimScreener.in
Categories

Which research workflows each platform targets

Shared: Data Visualizations, AI, AI Chat

Unique: Backtesting, Options & Derivatives, Paper Trading, APIs & SDKs

Shared: Data Visualizations, AI, AI Chat

Unique: Screeners, Watchlist, Alerts, Financials, Institutional Data, News

Asset types

Supported asset classes and universes

Options, Cryptos

Stocks

Experience levels

Who each product is built for

Intermediate, Advanced

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Platforms

Where you can access the product

Web, API

Web, Mobile

Pricing

High-level pricing models

Free, Subscription

Free, Subscription

Key features

Core capabilities called out by each vendor

Unique

  • Advanced options strategy backtesting service built around a low-code workflow.
  • Strategy Definition schema supports multi-leg structures plus entry/exit/adjustments and simulator controls (fill model, commissions/slippage, margin, position monitoring).
  • TradFi instruments documented for simulation: SPX (data from 2010), RUT/VIX (data from 2012), and GLD (data from 2012), with index vs equity option modeling notes.
  • Published data availability + vendors and resolution (5-minute): SPX/RUT/VIX/GLD sourced from Cboe Global Markets; BTCUSD/ETHUSD (and historical SOLUSD) sourced from Deribit.
  • Position Monitor provides 2D/3D risk graphs, PnL, and Greeks, with trace collection intervals (Off/Daily/Hourly).
  • Volatility Surface viewer to explore implied-vol surfaces with overlays (e.g., open interest, volume, bid-ask spread, Greeks) and playback at 5-minute resolution (non-crypto in current version).

Unique

  • Powerful custom query language and custom ratios; run screens on a decade of financial fundamentals.
  • Automatic email alerts when new quarterly results match your screens; easy to set directly in the UI.
  • Premium users can export entire screen results to CSV and generate per-company Excel files with custom templates.
  • Stock price alerts available for levels, moving averages, or PE ratios, emailed daily around mid-afternoon IST.
  • Company Announcements section lets you search, filter, and set alerts for new corporate disclosures.
  • Detailed shareholding data, including reverse search of investors holding more than 1% across companies, and the ability to follow favourite investors.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do MesoSim and Screener.in both support?

Both platforms cover Data Visualizations, AI, and AI Chat workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.

Do MesoSim and Screener.in require subscriptions?

Both MesoSim and Screener.in keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.

Which tool has mobile access?

Screener.in ships a dedicated mobile experience, while MesoSim focuses on web or desktop access.

What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?

MesoSim differentiates itself with Advanced options strategy backtesting service built around a low-code workflow., Strategy Definition schema supports multi-leg structures plus entry/exit/adjustments and simulator controls (fill model, commissions/slippage, margin, position monitoring)., and TradFi instruments documented for simulation: SPX (data from 2010), RUT/VIX (data from 2012), and GLD (data from 2012), with index vs equity option modeling notes., whereas Screener.in stands out for Powerful custom query language and custom ratios; run screens on a decade of financial fundamentals., Automatic email alerts when new quarterly results match your screens; easy to set directly in the UI., and Premium users can export entire screen results to CSV and generate per-company Excel files with custom templates..

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