VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON
Tool details checked August 23, 2026
Tool Comparison
SpotGamma vs Trendlyne
Pick SpotGamma instead if
SpotGamma
From $74.25/mo · Web
- Delayed quotes won't cut it; you need real-time data
- You want courses & certs and blogs.
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Trendlyne
Free • Paid plans available · Web · Mobile
- You'd rather start free and only pay if you outgrow it
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
- You want analyst forecasts, analyst ratings & price targets, and portfolio.
Skip both if: Neither one clicks with how you research; there are strong third options.
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Our take
The bottom line
SpotGamma and Trendlyne cover a lot of the same ground (4 shared categories, including options, screeners, and data visualizations), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. Trendlyne simply does more: 22 categories to SpotGamma's 6, including analyst forecasts, analyst ratings & price targets, and portfolio, plus a mobile app. SpotGamma counters by keeping things simpler.
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Key differences at a glance
- Free plan
- Trendlyne
- Broader coverage
- Trendlyne22 vs 6 categories
- Mobile app
- Trendlyne
- Real-time data
- SpotGamma
- Broker sync
- Trendlyne
- Global coverage
- Trendlyne
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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 | From $74.25/mo | Free • Paid plans available |
Free tier | No | Yes |
Free trial | — | — |
Plan limits | 5 limits: Essential (Annual): annual price usd: 891, Essential (Annual): advertised monthly equivalent usd: 74 +3 more | 22 limits: GuruQ (Annual): data downloader: 2,000 rows, GuruQ (Annual): screener alerts: 75 active, daily +20 more |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | No | Yes |
API access | No | No |
Broker sync | No | Yes |
Integrations | TradingView, TrendSpider +7 more | Zerodha, Angel One +7 more |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | — | — |
Categories covered | 6 | 22 |
Regions | North America | APAC, North America |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | 3 signals: Latency: Streaming, Real-time, and End of Day, Granularity: Second and EOD +1 more | 3 signals: Latency: End of Day, Granularity: EOD +1 more |
Capabilities | 3 signals: Universe builder, Greeks +1 more | 6 signals: Custom formulas, Universe builder +4 more |
| Try it | Visit SpotGamma | Visit Trendlyne |
Where each one shines
What SpotGamma and Trendlyne each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What SpotGamma and Trendlyne each do best.What SpotGamma does best
- HIRO estimates the hedging impact of US option trades in real time.
- Equity Hub provides option-derived levels and ten-day histories for more than 3,500 US stocks, ETFs, and indices.
- Volatility Dashboard compares implied volatility across strikes, expirations, term structures, and skew.
- TRACE maps S&P 500 support, resistance, volatility, gamma, delta-pressure, and charm-pressure zones.
- Compass plots directional and volatility metrics, while screens flag unusual setups before market open.
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.
- Review 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 SpotGamma and Trendlyne, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for SpotGamma and Trendlyne, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsOptions | StocksMutual FundsOptionsFutures |
Experience | IntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Regions | North America | APACNorth America |
Coverage details | Countries: USExchanges: XNAS, XNYS, and ARCXIdentifiers: Ticker | Countries: IN and US4 exchangesIdentifiers: Ticker and ISIN |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | StreamingReal-timeEnd of Day | End of Day |
Data granularity | SecondEOD | EOD |
| Access & integrations | ||
Import methods | Not specified | CSVBrokerOAuthManual |
Integrations | TradingViewTrendSpiderBookmapNinjaTraderJigsaweSignalSierra ChartThinkorSwim+1 more | ZerodhaAngel OneIIFL Securities5PaisaMotilal OswalFyersDhanMicrosoft Excel+1 more |
Export formats | Not specified | CSVExcelPDFImage |
| Plans & trust | ||
Capability signals | Universe builderGreeksIV surface | Custom formulasUniverse builderMulti-leg optionsGreeksBroker syncAI summaries: Transcripts |
Vendor & support | TenTen Capital LLC d/b/a SpotGammaCountry: USSupport: 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 |
| Entry paid plan | $74.25/mo“Essential (Annual)”annual price usd: 891 · advertised monthly equivalent usd: 74 | INR 2190/yr“GuruQ (Annual)”data downloader: 2,000 rows · screener alerts: 75 active, daily · +3 more |
| Tier 2 | $99/mo“Essential (Monthly)” | INR 5900/yr“StratQ (Annual)”data downloader: Unlimited · screener alerts: 300 active, 15-minute frequency · +3 more |
| Tier 3 | $224.25/mo“Alpha (Annual)”annual price usd: 2,691 · advertised monthly equivalent usd: 224 | INR 7500/yr“Pro (Global Annual)”data downloader: 2,000 rows · screener alerts: 75 active, daily · +3 more |
| Tier 4 | $299/mo“Alpha (Monthly)” | INR 10000/yr“Pro Plus (Global Annual)”data downloader: Unlimited · screener alerts: 300 active, 15-minute frequency · +3 more |
| Top plan | — | INR 299/mo“MCP Pro”tool calls per day: 400 · tool calls per month: 2,000 |
| Custom / enterprise | Contact sales“Institutional”starting price usdper month: 1,999 | — |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between SpotGamma and Trendlyne?
SpotGamma leans toward options, screeners, and data visualizations, while Trendlyne puts more weight on screeners, analyst forecasts, and analyst ratings & price targets. They overlap in 4 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
Is SpotGamma or Trendlyne free to use?
Trendlyne has a free tier, so you can get started without paying anything. SpotGamma is paid-only. If budget matters, start with Trendlyne and see how far it takes you before opening your wallet.
Which is better for beginners: SpotGamma or Trendlyne?
Trendlyne is the friendlier place to start; its interface takes less getting used to. Both work fine once you're past the basics.
Can I use SpotGamma or Trendlyne on my phone?
Trendlyne lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. SpotGamma doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web.
Should I choose SpotGamma or Trendlyne?
It depends on what you're after. Pick SpotGamma if courses & certs and blogs 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 SpotGamma and Trendlyne cover?
Both cover stocks and options. SpotGamma also handles ETFs. Trendlyne adds mutual funds and futures on top.
Does SpotGamma or Trendlyne have real-time data?
SpotGamma 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: SpotGamma or Trendlyne?
Trendlyne has documented international coverage (APAC and North America), so it's the safer bet if you hold non-US stocks. SpotGamma is more region-specific, mainly North America.
Can I export data from SpotGamma and Trendlyne?
Trendlyne exports to CSV and Excel. SpotGamma is stingier about getting data out.
Can SpotGamma or Trendlyne connect to my broker?
Trendlyne syncs with brokers automatically. With SpotGamma, you're entering holdings by hand or importing files.
Which has a better stock screener: SpotGamma or Trendlyne?
Both SpotGamma 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 SpotGamma or Trendlyne?
Trendlyne handles portfolio tracking. SpotGamma is really a research tool; you'd track your portfolio elsewhere.
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