★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
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Tool Comparison
Smartfin vs Trendlyne
Pick Smartfin if
Smartfin
Free • From $8.33/mo · Web
- Delayed quotes won't cut it; you need real-time data
- You care about stock ideas, checklist, and AI research, things Trendlyne doesn't offer
Pick Trendlyne if
Trendlyne
Free • Paid plans available · Web · Mobile
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
- You care about screeners, analyst forecasts, and options, things Smartfin doesn't offer
- You've outgrown the basics and want pro-level depth
Skip both if: Neither one clicks with how you research; there are strong third options.
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Our take
The bottom line
Smartfin and Trendlyne cover a lot of the same ground (9 shared categories, including financials, scores, and data visualizations), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. Trendlyne simply does more: 22 categories to Smartfin's 12, including screeners, analyst forecasts, and options, plus a mobile app. Smartfin counters by keeping things simpler.
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Key differences at a glance
- Real-time data
- Smartfin
- Broader coverage
- Trendlyne22 vs 12 categories
- Mobile app
- Trendlyne
- Global coverage
- Trendlyne
- Asset coverage
- TrendlyneAdds mutual funds and options
- 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 $8.33/mo | Free • Paid plans available |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | — | — |
Plan limits | — | 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 | No | Yes |
API access | No | No |
Broker sync | — | Yes |
Integrations | — | Zerodha, Angel One +7 more |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | — | — |
Categories covered | 12 | 22 |
Regions | North America | APAC, North America |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | Latency: Real-time and End of Day and Granularity: EOD | 3 signals: Latency: End of Day, Granularity: EOD +1 more |
Capabilities | AI summaries: Filings | 6 signals: Custom formulas, Universe builder +4 more |
| Try it | Visit Smartfin | Visit Trendlyne |
Where each one shines
What Smartfin and Trendlyne each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What Smartfin and Trendlyne each do best.What Smartfin does best
- Reading access to Smartfin company overview and evaluation cards with plain-English positives, negatives, and peer positioning.
- Sector-adjusted scorecards for value, profit, growth, and financial health with peer rankings.
- Tools for exploring visual financial statements with plan-based history: 5 years on Starter, 10 years on Premium, and 30+ years on Pro.
- Tracking watchlists and real-time alerts with limits that scale from Starter and Premium to larger Pro usage.
- The event hub for earnings, SEC filings, transcripts, and a lightweight research checklist for followed tickers.
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 Smartfin and Trendlyne, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Smartfin and Trendlyne, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | Stocks | StocksMutual FundsOptionsFutures |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediate | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Regions | North America | APACNorth America |
Coverage details | Countries: USExchanges: XNYS and XNASIdentifiers: Ticker | Countries: IN and US4 exchangesIdentifiers: Ticker and ISIN |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | Real-timeEnd 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 | Image | CSVExcelPDFImage |
| Plans & trust | ||
Capability signals | AI summaries: Filings | Custom formulasUniverse builderMulti-leg optionsGreeksBroker syncAI summaries: Transcripts |
Vendor & support | SmartfinSupport: Email | Giskard Datatech Private LimitedCountry: IndiaSupport: Email |
Curation ratings | Methodology 3/5Reliability 3/5UX 4/5 | 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“Starter” | Free |
| Entry paid plan | $8.33/mo“Premium” | INR 2190/yr“GuruQ (Annual)”data downloader: 2,000 rows · screener alerts: 75 active, daily · +3 more |
| Tier 2 | $16.99/mo“Pro” | 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 Smartfin and Trendlyne?
Smartfin leans toward stock ideas, financials, and scores, while Trendlyne puts more weight on screeners, analyst forecasts, and analyst ratings & price targets. They overlap in 9 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do Smartfin and Trendlyne cost?
Good news: both Smartfin and Trendlyne have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Which is better for beginners: Smartfin or Trendlyne?
Honestly, neither is aimed at beginners. Expect a learning curve either way; that's the trade-off for the depth they offer.
Can I use Smartfin or Trendlyne on my phone?
Trendlyne lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. Smartfin doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web.
Should I choose Smartfin or Trendlyne?
It depends on what you're after. Pick Smartfin if stock ideas and checklist 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 Smartfin and Trendlyne cover?
Both cover stocks. Trendlyne adds mutual funds, options, and futures on top.
Does Smartfin or Trendlyne have real-time data?
Smartfin 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.
Which covers international markets: Smartfin or Trendlyne?
Trendlyne has documented international coverage (APAC and North America), so it's the safer bet if you hold non-US stocks. Smartfin is more region-specific, mainly North America.
Can I export data from Smartfin and Trendlyne?
Trendlyne exports to CSV and Excel. Smartfin is stingier about getting data out.
Which has a better stock screener: Smartfin or Trendlyne?
Trendlyne has a stock screener for surfacing ideas; Smartfin doesn't, and focuses its energy elsewhere.
Can I track my portfolio with Smartfin or Trendlyne?
Trendlyne handles portfolio tracking. Smartfin is really a research tool; you'd track your portfolio elsewhere.
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