★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
Tool comparison edition
Tool Comparison
Screener.in vs Tickertape
Pick Screener.in if
Screener.in
Free • Paid plans available · Web · Mobile
- You care about data visualizations, institutional ownership, and AI research, things Tickertape doesn't offer
Pick Tickertape if
Tickertape
Free • Paid plans available · Web · Mobile
- You care about portfolio, dividends, and splits, things Screener.in 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
Screener.in and Tickertape cover a lot of the same ground (5 shared categories, including screeners, watchlist, and alerts), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. Tickertape simply does more: 16 categories to Screener.in's 9, including portfolio, dividends, and splits. Screener.in counters by being completely free.
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Key differences at a glance
- Asset coverage
- TickertapeAdds mutual funds and ETFs
- Broader coverage
- Tickertape16 vs 9 categories
- Broker sync
- Tickertape
- 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 • Paid plans available | Free • Paid plans available |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | — | — |
Plan limits | 9 limits: Hobby Investor (Free): stock alerts: 10, Hobby Investor (Free): screen alerts: 2 +7 more | — |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | Yes | Yes |
API access | No | No |
Broker sync | No | Yes |
Integrations | — | Zerodha, Upstox +9 more |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | — | — |
Categories covered | 9 | 16 |
Regions | APAC | APAC |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | 4 signals: Latency: End of Day, Granularity: EOD +2 more | 3 signals: Latency: End of Day, Granularity: EOD +1 more |
Capabilities | Custom formulas | 3 signals: Universe builder, Factors: Value, Quality, Momentum, and Growth +1 more |
| Try it | Visit Screener.in | Visit Tickertape |
Where each one shines
What Screener.in and Tickertape each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What Screener.in and Tickertape each do best.What Screener.in does best
- Tools for building custom Indian equity screens with query-language filters and custom ratios using a decade of financial fundamentals.
- Support for setting automatic email alerts when new quarterly results match saved screens.
- Export support for full screen results to CSV and generate company Excel files with custom templates on Premium.
- Tools for creating stock price alerts for levels, moving averages, and PE ratios, with higher limits on Premium.
- Search, filter, and set alerts for company announcements and corporate disclosures.
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 Screener.in and Tickertape, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Screener.in and Tickertape, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | Stocks | StocksMutual FundsETFsOptions |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Regions | APAC | APAC |
Coverage details | Countries: INIdentifiers: Ticker | Countries: INExchanges: XNSE and XBOMIdentifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | End of Day | End of Day |
Data granularity | EOD | EOD |
| Access & integrations | ||
Import methods | Not specified | BrokerOAuthManual |
Integrations | Not specified | ZerodhaUpstoxICICI DirectHDFC SecuritiesGroww5PaisaDhanMotilal Oswal+3 more |
Export formats | CSVExcel | CSV |
| Plans & trust | ||
Capability signals | Custom formulas | Universe builderFactors: Value, Quality, Momentum, and GrowthBroker sync |
Vendor & support | Mittal Analytics Private LtdCountry: IndiaFounded 2009Support: Email and Phone | Anchorage Technologies Private LimitedCountry: IndiaSupport: Email |
Curation ratings | Methodology 4/5Reliability 4/5UX 5/5 | 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“Hobby Investor (Free)”stock alerts: 10 · screen alerts: 2 · +2 more | Free |
| Entry paid plan | INR 4999/yr“Active Investor (Premium)”stock alerts: 800 · screen alerts: 75 · +3 more | INR 399/mo“Pro (Monthly)” |
| Tier 2 | — | INR 899/qtr“Pro (3 months)” |
| Top plan | — | INR 2999/yr“Pro (Annual)” |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between Screener.in and Tickertape?
Screener.in leans toward screeners, watchlist, and alerts, while Tickertape puts more weight on screeners, portfolio, and watchlist. They overlap in 5 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do Screener.in and Tickertape cost?
Good news: both Screener.in and Tickertape have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Should I choose Screener.in or Tickertape?
It depends on what you're after. Pick Screener.in if data visualizations and institutional ownership matter to you; go with Tickertape if you'd rather have portfolio and dividends. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do Screener.in and Tickertape cover?
Both cover stocks. Tickertape adds mutual funds, ETFs, and options on top.
Can I export data from Screener.in and Tickertape?
Yes, both export to spreadsheets (CSV), which is handy if you like running your own numbers.
Can Screener.in or Tickertape connect to my broker?
Tickertape syncs with brokers automatically. With Screener.in, you're entering holdings by hand or importing files.
Which has a better stock screener: Screener.in or Tickertape?
Both Screener.in and Tickertape include stock screeners, and they differ more in interface than raw power; try both and see which one clicks for you.
Can I track my portfolio with Screener.in or Tickertape?
Tickertape handles portfolio tracking. Screener.in is really a research tool; you'd track your portfolio elsewhere.
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