★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
Friday, June 12, 2026
Tool Comparison · Friday, June 12, 2026
Snowball Analytics vs Tickertape
Trying to decide between Snowball Analytics and Tickertape? Here's how they compare on pricing, features, and platforms — and which one fits the way you invest.
Snowball Analytics
Best for backtesting and dividend
Dividend-focused, EU-based portfolio tracker for retail investors. Automates multi-broker data import via Yodlee/SnapTrade and supports global multi-asset, multi-currency portfolios with strong dividend analytics, benchmarking, fund look-through and backtesting. The 2026 changelog adds AI company insights, My Quotes dashboard pins, dividend-event emails and “Why is it moving?” notes. Current pricing table gives Free/Starter/Investor/Expert limits of 1/1/10/unlimited portfolios, 1/2/10/20 watchlists, 10/unlimited/unlimited/unlimited holdings, 1/5/unlimited/unlimited custom assets, and 10/10/30+/30+ years of backtest history.
Tickertape
Best for screeners and analyst forecasts
India-focused research and portfolio platform for stocks, mutual funds, and ETFs, with newer US investing workflows also surfaced in user discussions. It offers end-of-day screening data, linked broker integration for unified portfolios and trading, smart portfolio analysis, and event-driven alerts. Free accounts provide core features, while Pro unlocks unlimited custom filters/screens, 200+ Pro filters, CSV exports, advanced/personalized alerts, historical Market Mood Index data, analyst forecasts, premium screens, and multi-account portfolio features. Current public Pro pricing shows ₹299/month, ₹699/3 months, or ₹2,399/year.
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The verdict
The bottom line: Snowball Analytics and Tickertape cover a lot of the same ground — 9 shared categories, including portfolio, watchlist, and dividends — so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. The real difference is focus: only Snowball Analytics gives you backtesting and dividend, and only Tickertape gives you screeners and analyst forecasts.
Key differences at a glance
Free plan
Both
Both have one
Cheaper paid plan
Tickertape
$2.39/mo vs $6.67/mo
Broader coverage
Snowball Analytics
20 vs 18 categories
Choose
Snowball Analytics if…
- You care about backtesting, dividend, and dividend tax / ADR withholding — things Tickertape doesn't offer
- You're a long-term investor who cares more about fundamentals than headlines
Choose
Tickertape if…
- You want the cheaper way in — plans start at $2.39/mo instead of $6.67/mo
- You care about screeners, analyst forecasts, and analyst recommendations — things Snowball Analytics doesn't offer
Consider alternatives if…
- You'd rather have one tool that does it all.
- Neither price feels right for what you'd get.
Comparison snapshot
Standout features
What Snowball Analytics does best
- Dividend-focused global portfolio tracker that consolidates multiple brokerage accounts, custom assets and cash into one view, including composite “My Net Worth” portfolios for combined analytics and multi-portfolio sync.
- Supports wide asset coverage including stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, REITs, bonds, digital currencies, precious metals and custom assets such as real estate and alternative investments, across 70+ global exchanges and 25+ currencies.
- Flexible data import via 1,000+ broker connections through Yodlee/SnapTrade, broker statement/CSV uploads and manual entry (including a simplified “holdings only” mode), with automatic daily Snowball sync, aggregator-dependent broker refreshes and manual refresh controls.
- User-defined category system and target allocations help plan strategy, structure portfolios and power a rebalancing tool that suggests trades to keep allocations on target.
- Dashboards and analytics compute portfolio value, invested capital, total profit (including dividends, realized P&L, fees and dividend taxes), IRR, TWR beta and multi-period performance, with breakdowns by asset class, sector, region and currency.
What Tickertape does best
- Web and mobile apps covering Indian stocks, mutual funds, and ETFs.
- Screeners with 100+ metrics on the platform and 200+ Pro filters; Pro allows unlimited custom screens, custom filters, custom universes, premium screens, and CSV exports.
- End-of-day data refresh: prices and volumes in the evening, F&O later at night, and fundamentals early the next day.
- Broker integration with leading platforms such as Zerodha, Upstox, ICICI Direct, HDFC Securities, Groww, 5Paisa, and more, enabling portfolio sync and in-app trading; Pro supports linking multiple demat accounts.
- Alerts on markets, watchlists, and portfolios, with personalized/Pro alerting features available on Pro.
Data & access details
| Attribute | Snowball Analytics | Tickertape |
|---|---|---|
Asset types | StocksETFsMutual FundsBondsCommoditiesCurrenciesCryptosReal EstateFundsOther | StocksMutual FundsETFsOptions |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica | APAC |
Data freshness | End of Day | End of Day |
API access | Not specified | Not specified |
Export formats | CSV | CSV |
Seen enough? The fastest way to decide is to open both and poke around for five minutes.
Pricing breakdown
Tool
Snowball Analytics
$6.665833333333333/mo
Starting price
Plans & pricing
Tool
Tickertape
$2.39/mo
Starting price
Plans & pricing
Coverage overlap
Where the two tools cover the same ground.
What you only get with Snowball Analytics.
What you only get with Tickertape.
Community category leaders
Vote sentiment comparison
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Still deciding? Get hands-on with both — most plans offer a free tier or trial.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between Snowball Analytics and Tickertape?
Snowball Analytics leans toward portfolio, watchlist, and backtesting, while Tickertape puts more weight on screeners, portfolio, and watchlist. They overlap in 9 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do Snowball Analytics and Tickertape cost?
Good news — both Snowball Analytics and Tickertape have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Should I choose Snowball Analytics or Tickertape?
It depends on what you're after. Pick Snowball Analytics if backtesting and dividend matter to you; go with Tickertape 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 Snowball Analytics and Tickertape cover?
Both cover stocks, ETFs, and mutual funds. Snowball Analytics also handles bonds, commodities, and currencies. Tickertape adds options on top.
Can I export data from Snowball Analytics and Tickertape?
Yes, both export to spreadsheets (CSV) — handy if you like running your own numbers.
Which has a better stock screener—Snowball Analytics or Tickertape?
Tickertape has a stock screener for surfacing ideas; Snowball Analytics doesn't, and focuses its energy elsewhere.
Can I track my portfolio with Snowball Analytics or Tickertape?
Yes, both do portfolio tracking — holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.
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