★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
Tool comparison edition
Tool Comparison
RetailRoadshow vs Trendlyne
RetailRoadshow
Best for videos
Free
Trendlyne
Best for screeners and analyst forecasts
Free • From $10.42/mo
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The verdict
The bottom line
RetailRoadshow and Trendlyne cover a lot of the same ground (2 shared categories, IPO and corporate actions & special situations), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. Trendlyne simply does more: 22 categories to RetailRoadshow's 3, including screeners, analyst forecasts, and analyst ratings & price targets, plus a mobile app. RetailRoadshow counters by being completely free.
Key differences at a glance
- Mobile app
- Trendlyne
- Broader coverage
- Trendlyne22 vs 3 categories
- Global coverage
- Trendlyne
- Asset coverage
- TrendlyneAdds mutual funds and options
- Free plan
- Both
Choose
RetailRoadshow if…
- You care about videos, something Trendlyne doesn't offer
Choose
Trendlyne if…
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
- You care about screeners, analyst forecasts, and analyst ratings & price targets, things RetailRoadshow doesn't offer
Comparison snapshot
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & plans | ||
Starting price | Free | Free • From $10.42/mo |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | — | — |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | No | Yes |
API access | No | No |
Broker sync | — | Yes |
Integrations | — | Zerodha, Angel One +7 more |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | — | — |
Categories covered | 3 | 22 |
Regions | North America | APAC, North America |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | — | 3 signals: Latency: End of Day, Granularity: EOD +1 more |
Capabilities | — | 6 signals: Custom formulas, Universe builder +4 more |
Security | 3 signals: SOC2, Data residency: US and EU +1 more | — |
| Try it | Visit RetailRoadshow | Visit Trendlyne |
Standout features
What RetailRoadshow does best
- US SEC‑compliant electronic roadshow platform purpose‑built for individual investors seeking information about registered public offerings.
- Streams recorded ‘retail’ versions of roadshow presentations from issuing companies’ management teams.
- Listing hub of live/active presentations; availability varies over time (periodically none active).
- Simple registration flow to view a specific presentation; some deals may require an entry code distributed by the syndicate.
- Prospectus for the offering is accessible on the presentation page and may be printed.
What Trendlyne does best
- Stock screener with over 1,000 parameters, plus prebuilt strategies and optional screener alerts (up to every 15 minutes on Pro Plus).
- Backtesting at both strategy and stock level, with current Global plan limits of 200 annual backtests on Pro and 1,200 on Pro Plus.
- Consensus estimates platform (“Forecaster”) with historical and real-time views on revenue, EPS, profit, dividends, cash flow, capex, and more.
- DVM score (Durability-Valuation-Momentum) available with historical charts and exportable to CSV/XLS.
- Flexible data downloads to Excel/CSV, with row limits on lower plans and unlimited access on higher tiers.
Data & access details
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | Stocks | StocksMutual FundsOptionsFutures |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Regions | North America | APACNorth America |
Coverage details | Countries: USIdentifiers: Ticker | Countries: IN and US4 exchangesIdentifiers: Ticker and ISIN |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | Not specified | End of Day |
Data granularity | Not specified | EOD |
| Access & integrations | ||
Import methods | Not specified | CSVBrokerOAuthManual |
Integrations | Not specified | ZerodhaAngel OneIIFL Securities5PaisaMotilal OswalFyersDhanMicrosoft Excel+1 more |
Export formats | PDF | CSVExcelPDFImage |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | SOC2Data residency: US and EUSSO: SAML | Not specified |
Capability signals | Not specified | Custom formulasUniverse builderMulti-leg optionsGreeksBroker syncAI summaries: Transcripts |
Vendor & support | NetRoadshow, Inc.Support: Email | Giskard Datatech Private LimitedCountry: IndiaSupport: Email |
Curation ratings | Methodology 4/5Reliability 4/5UX 3/5 | Methodology 3/5Reliability 4/5UX 4/5 |
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Pricing breakdown
Free
Lower starting price
Plans & pricing
$10.42/mo
Starting price
Plans & pricing
Coverage overlap
Shared categories
2Where the two tools cover the same ground.
RetailRoadshow strengths
1What you only get with RetailRoadshow.
Trendlyne strengths
20Community category leaders
Vote sentiment comparison
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between RetailRoadshow and Trendlyne?
RetailRoadshow leans toward IPO, corporate actions & special situations, and videos, while Trendlyne puts more weight on screeners, analyst forecasts, and analyst ratings & price targets. They overlap in 2 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do RetailRoadshow and Trendlyne cost?
Good news: both RetailRoadshow and Trendlyne have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Can I use RetailRoadshow or Trendlyne on my phone?
Trendlyne lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. RetailRoadshow doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web.
Should I choose RetailRoadshow or Trendlyne?
It depends on what you're after. Pick RetailRoadshow if videos 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 RetailRoadshow and Trendlyne cover?
Both cover stocks. Trendlyne adds mutual funds, options, and futures on top.
Which covers international markets: RetailRoadshow or Trendlyne?
Trendlyne has documented international coverage (APAC and North America), so it's the safer bet if you hold non-US stocks. RetailRoadshow is more region-specific, mainly North America.
Can I export data from RetailRoadshow and Trendlyne?
Trendlyne exports to CSV and Excel. RetailRoadshow is stingier about getting data out.
Which has a better stock screener: RetailRoadshow or Trendlyne?
Trendlyne has a stock screener for surfacing ideas; RetailRoadshow doesn't, and focuses its energy elsewhere.
Can I track my portfolio with RetailRoadshow or Trendlyne?
Trendlyne handles portfolio tracking. RetailRoadshow is really a research tool; you'd track your portfolio elsewhere.
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