★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
Tool comparison edition
Tool Comparison
Screener.in vs Trendlyne
Pick Screener.in instead if
Screener.in
Free • Paid plans available · Web · Mobile
- You care about AI research and AI chat, things Trendlyne doesn't offer
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Trendlyne
Free • Paid plans available · Web · Mobile
- You care about analyst forecasts, analyst ratings & price targets, and options, 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 Trendlyne cover a lot of the same ground (7 shared categories, including screeners, watchlist, and alerts), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. Trendlyne simply does more: 22 categories to Screener.in's 9, including analyst forecasts, analyst ratings & price targets, and options. Screener.in counters by being completely free.
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Key differences at a glance
- Asset coverage
- TrendlyneAdds mutual funds and options
- Broader coverage
- Trendlyne22 vs 9 categories
- Broker sync
- Trendlyne
- 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 | 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 | No | Yes |
Integrations | — | Zerodha, Angel One +7 more |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | — | — |
Categories covered | 9 | 22 |
Regions | APAC | APAC, North America |
| 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 | 6 signals: Custom formulas, Universe builder +4 more |
| Try it | Visit Screener.in | Visit Trendlyne |
Where each one shines
What Screener.in and Trendlyne each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What Screener.in and Trendlyne 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 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 Screener.in and Trendlyne, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Screener.in and Trendlyne, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | Stocks | StocksMutual FundsOptionsFutures |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Regions | APAC | APACNorth America |
Coverage details | Countries: INIdentifiers: Ticker | Countries: IN and US4 exchangesIdentifiers: Ticker and ISIN |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | End of Day | End of Day |
Data granularity | EOD | EOD |
| Access & integrations | ||
Import methods | Not specified | CSVBrokerOAuthManual |
Integrations | Not specified | ZerodhaAngel OneIIFL Securities5PaisaMotilal OswalFyersDhanMicrosoft Excel+1 more |
Export formats | CSVExcel | CSVExcelPDFImage |
| Plans & trust | ||
Capability signals | Custom formulas | Custom formulasUniverse builderMulti-leg optionsGreeksBroker syncAI summaries: Transcripts |
Vendor & support | Mittal Analytics Private LtdCountry: IndiaFounded 2009Support: Email and Phone | Giskard Datatech 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 2190/yr“GuruQ (Annual)”data downloader: 2,000 rows · screener alerts: 75 active, daily · +3 more |
| Tier 2 | — | INR 5900/yr“StratQ (Annual)”data downloader: Unlimited · screener alerts: 300 active, 15-minute frequency · +3 more |
| Tier 3 | — | INR 8900/yr“Pro (Global Annual)”data downloader: 2,000 rows · screener alerts: 75 active, daily · +3 more |
| Top plan | — | INR 11900/yr“Pro Plus (Global Annual)”data downloader: Unlimited · screener alerts: 300 active, 15-minute frequency · +3 more |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between Screener.in and Trendlyne?
Screener.in leans toward screeners, watchlist, and alerts, while Trendlyne puts more weight on screeners, analyst forecasts, and analyst ratings & price targets. They overlap in 7 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do Screener.in and Trendlyne cost?
Good news: both Screener.in and Trendlyne 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 Trendlyne?
It depends on what you're after. Pick Screener.in if AI research and AI chat matter to you; go with Trendlyne if you'd rather have analyst forecasts and analyst ratings & price targets. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do Screener.in and Trendlyne cover?
Both cover stocks. Trendlyne adds mutual funds, options, and futures on top.
Can I export data from Screener.in and Trendlyne?
Yes, both export to spreadsheets (CSV and Excel), which is handy if you like running your own numbers.
Can Screener.in or Trendlyne connect to my broker?
Trendlyne 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 Trendlyne?
Both Screener.in and Trendlyne 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 Trendlyne?
Trendlyne handles portfolio tracking. Screener.in is really a research tool; you'd track your portfolio elsewhere.
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