★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
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Tool Comparison
Snowball Analytics vs Trendlyne
Pick Snowball Analytics if
Snowball Analytics
Free • From $79.99/yr · Web · Mobile
- You care about dividend tax / ADR withholding, risk metrics, and performance attribution, things Trendlyne doesn't offer
- You're a long-term investor who cares more about fundamentals than headlines
Pick Trendlyne if
Trendlyne
Free • Paid plans available · Web · Mobile
- You care about screeners, analyst forecasts, and analyst ratings & price targets, things Snowball Analytics 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
Snowball Analytics and Trendlyne cover a lot of the same ground (11 shared categories, including portfolio, watchlist, and backtesting), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. Trendlyne simply does more: 22 categories to Snowball Analytics's 18, including screeners, analyst forecasts, and analyst ratings & price targets. Snowball Analytics counters by keeping things simpler.
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Key differences at a glance
- Broader coverage
- Trendlyne22 vs 18 categories
- Free trial
- Snowball Analytics14 days
- 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 $79.99/yr | Free • Paid plans available |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | 14 days | — |
Plan limits | 22 limits: Free: portfolios: 1, Free: holdings: 10 +20 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 | Yes | Yes |
Integrations | Yodlee, SnapTrade +2 more | Zerodha, Angel One +7 more |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +4 more | — |
Categories covered | 18 | 22 |
Regions | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa | APAC, North America |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | 6 signals: Latency: End of Day, Granularity: EOD +4 more | 3 signals: Latency: End of Day, Granularity: EOD +1 more |
Data partners | 3 partners: EODHD, SnapTrade +1 more | — |
Capabilities | 7 signals: Ranking backtests, Performance attribution +5 more | 6 signals: Custom formulas, Universe builder +4 more |
Security | 3 signals: Data residency: EU, Encryption at rest +1 more | — |
| Try it | Visit Snowball Analytics | Visit Trendlyne |
Where each one shines
What Snowball Analytics and Trendlyne each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What Snowball Analytics and Trendlyne each do best.What Snowball Analytics does best
- Track global multi-asset portfolios across stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, bonds, crypto, currencies, commodities, real estate, cash, and custom assets.
- Import data through broker connections, Yodlee, SnapTrade, Interactive Brokers support, broker statements, CSV uploads, or manual entry where supported by plan.
- Consolidate accounts and custom assets into composite views such as My Net Worth for combined portfolio analytics.
- Analyze performance with portfolio value, invested capital, total profit, dividends, realized P&L, fees, dividend taxes, IRR, TWR, beta, and multi-period returns.
- Use dividend analytics for forward income, dividend growth, yield, yield on cost, withholding-tax settings, dividend ratings, calendars, projected payouts, and DRIP planning.
What Trendlyne does best
- Screen Indian and global stocks with 1,000+ parameters, prebuilt strategies, and screener alerts that become more frequent on higher tiers.
- Use 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.
- Review Forecaster consensus estimates for revenue, EPS, profit, dividends, cash flow, capex, and related forecast data.
- Track 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 Snowball Analytics and Trendlyne, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Snowball Analytics and Trendlyne, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsMutual FundsBondsCommoditiesCurrenciesCryptosReal Estate+2 more | StocksMutual FundsOptionsFutures |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Retail TradersPro RetailLong-term InvestorsDividend InvestorsIndex/Passive InvestorsGrowth Investors | Not specified |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica | APACNorth America |
Coverage details | Identifiers: Ticker | Countries: IN and US4 exchangesIdentifiers: Ticker and ISIN |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | End of Day | End of Day |
Data granularity | EOD | EOD |
Pricing sources | VendorManual | Not specified |
Data partners | EODHDSnapTradeYodlee | Not specified |
| Access & integrations | ||
Import methods | BrokerOAuthCSVManual | CSVBrokerOAuthManual |
Integrations | YodleeSnapTradeBinanceEODHD | ZerodhaAngel OneIIFL Securities5PaisaMotilal OswalFyersDhanMicrosoft Excel+1 more |
Export formats | CSV | CSVExcelPDFImage |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Data residency: EUEncryption at restEncryption in transit | Not specified |
Capability signals | Ranking backtestsPerformance attributionBroker syncPortfolio attributionRebalancingMulti-currencyComposite performance | Custom formulasUniverse builderMulti-leg optionsGreeksBroker syncAI summaries: Transcripts |
Vendor & support | Snowball Analytics SASCountry: FranceSupport: Email | Giskard Datatech Private LimitedCountry: IndiaSupport: Email |
Curation ratings | Not specified | 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 | Freeportfolios: 1 · holdings: 10 · +4 more | Free |
| Entry paid plan | $79.99/yr≈ $6.67/mo“Starter”portfolios: 1 · holdings: Unlimited · +4 more | INR 2190/yr“GuruQ (Annual)”data downloader: 2,000 rows · screener alerts: 75 active, daily · +3 more |
| Tier 2 | $149.99/yr≈ $12.50/mo“Investor”portfolios: 10 · holdings: Unlimited · +4 more | INR 5900/yr“StratQ (Annual)”data downloader: Unlimited · screener alerts: 300 active, 15-minute frequency · +3 more |
| Tier 3 | $249.99/yr≈ $20.83/mo“Expert”portfolios: Unlimited · holdings: Unlimited · +2 more | 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 |
| Free trial | 14 days | — |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between Snowball Analytics and Trendlyne?
Snowball Analytics leans toward portfolio, watchlist, and backtesting, while Trendlyne puts more weight on screeners, analyst forecasts, and analyst ratings & price targets. They overlap in 11 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do Snowball Analytics and Trendlyne cost?
Good news: both Snowball Analytics and Trendlyne 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 Trendlyne?
It depends on what you're after. Pick Snowball Analytics if dividend tax / ADR withholding and risk metrics 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 Snowball Analytics and Trendlyne cover?
Both cover stocks and mutual funds. Snowball Analytics also handles ETFs, bonds, and commodities. Trendlyne adds options and futures on top.
Can I export data from Snowball Analytics and Trendlyne?
Yes, both export to spreadsheets (CSV), which is handy if you like running your own numbers.
Can Snowball Analytics or Trendlyne connect to my broker?
Yes, both connect to brokers, so your portfolio syncs automatically instead of you keying in every trade.
Which has a better stock screener: Snowball Analytics or Trendlyne?
Trendlyne 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 Trendlyne?
Yes, both do portfolio tracking: holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.
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