★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
Tool comparison edition
Tool Comparison
StockFetcher vs Trendlyne
Pick StockFetcher instead if
StockFetcher
Best for screeners and watchlist
From $8.95/mo · Web
- Go this way if you prefer a simpler, more focused tool.
Start here
Trendlyne
Best for analyst forecasts and analyst ratings & price targets
Free • Paid plans available · Web · Mobile · 33% positive (3 votes)
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
- You'd rather start free and only pay if you outgrow it
- You care about analyst forecasts, analyst ratings & price targets, and options, things StockFetcher doesn't offer
Skip both if: Neither one clicks with how you research; there are strong third options.
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The verdict
The bottom line
StockFetcher and Trendlyne cover a lot of the same ground (4 shared categories, including screeners, watchlist, and data visualizations), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. Trendlyne simply does more: 22 categories to StockFetcher's 4, including analyst forecasts, analyst ratings & price targets, and options, plus a mobile app. StockFetcher counters by keeping things simpler.
Key differences at a glance
- Mobile app
- Trendlyne
- Free plan
- Trendlyne
- Broader coverage
- Trendlyne22 vs 4 categories
- Broker sync
- Trendlyne
- Global coverage
- Trendlyne
- Asset coverage
- TrendlyneAdds mutual funds and options
Comparison snapshot
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & plans | ||
Starting price | From $8.95/mo | Free • Paid plans available |
Free tier | No | 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 | No | Yes |
Integrations | — | Zerodha, Angel One +7 more |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | — | — |
Categories covered | 4 | 22 |
Regions | North America | APAC, North America |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | Latency: 15-min Delayed and End of Day and Granularity: EOD | 3 signals: Latency: End of Day, Granularity: EOD +1 more |
Capabilities | Custom formulas and Universe builder | 6 signals: Custom formulas, Universe builder +4 more |
| Try it | Visit StockFetcher | Visit Trendlyne |
Standout features
What StockFetcher does best
- Write stock screens in a plain-English, text-based query language built around 125+ technical indicators.
- Use Standard for up to 100 saved filters and watchlists, or Advanced for 250 each plus larger symbol lists, bigger CSV exports, and advanced filter support.
- Run U.S. stock screens on end-of-day CSI data with delayed intraday updates from DDFPlus.
- Plan around quote delays: Nasdaq data is delayed 15 minutes, while NYSE and AMEX data is delayed 20 minutes.
- Send saved-filter results by email each day from account settings.
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.
Data & access details
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | Stocks | StocksMutual FundsOptionsFutures |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Regions | North America | APACNorth America |
Coverage details | Countries: USExchanges: XNAS, XNYS, and XASEIdentifiers: Ticker | Countries: IN and US4 exchangesIdentifiers: Ticker and ISIN |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | 15-min DelayedEnd of Day | End of Day |
Data granularity | EOD | EOD |
| Access & integrations | ||
Import methods | CSVManual | CSVBrokerOAuthManual |
Integrations | Not specified | ZerodhaAngel OneIIFL Securities5PaisaMotilal OswalFyersDhanMicrosoft Excel+1 more |
Export formats | CSV | CSVExcelPDFImage |
| Plans & trust | ||
Capability signals | Custom formulasUniverse builder | Custom formulasUniverse builderMulti-leg optionsGreeksBroker syncAI summaries: Transcripts |
Vendor & support | Vestyl Software L.L.C.Support: Email | Giskard Datatech Private LimitedCountry: IndiaSupport: Email |
Curation ratings | Methodology 3/5Reliability 3/5UX 3/5 | Methodology 3/5Reliability 4/5UX 4/5 |
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Pricing breakdown
$8.95/mo
Starting price
Plans & pricing
Free
Lower starting price
Plans & pricing
- data downloader: 2,000 rows
- screener alerts: 75 active, daily
- +3 more
- data downloader: Unlimited
- screener alerts: 300 active, 15-minute frequency
- +3 more
- data downloader: 2,000 rows
- screener alerts: 75 active, daily
- +3 more
- data downloader: Unlimited
- screener alerts: 300 active, 15-minute frequency
- +3 more
Coverage overlap
Shared categories
4Where the two tools cover the same ground.
StockFetcher strengths
0What you only get with StockFetcher.
No unique categories.
Community category leaders
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between StockFetcher and Trendlyne?
StockFetcher leans toward screeners, watchlist, 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 StockFetcher or Trendlyne free to use?
Trendlyne has a free tier, so you can get started without paying anything. StockFetcher is paid-only. If budget matters, start with Trendlyne and see how far it takes you before opening your wallet.
Can I use StockFetcher or Trendlyne on my phone?
Trendlyne lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. StockFetcher doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web.
Should I choose StockFetcher or Trendlyne?
It depends on what you're after. Pick StockFetcher if you prefer its overall approach; 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 StockFetcher and Trendlyne cover?
Both cover stocks. Trendlyne adds mutual funds, options, and futures on top.
Which covers international markets: StockFetcher or Trendlyne?
Trendlyne has documented international coverage (APAC and North America), so it's the safer bet if you hold non-US stocks. StockFetcher is more region-specific, mainly North America.
Can I export data from StockFetcher and Trendlyne?
Yes, both export to spreadsheets (CSV), which is handy if you like running your own numbers.
Can StockFetcher or Trendlyne connect to my broker?
Trendlyne syncs with brokers automatically. With StockFetcher, you're entering holdings by hand or importing files.
Which has a better stock screener: StockFetcher or Trendlyne?
Both StockFetcher 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 StockFetcher or Trendlyne?
Trendlyne handles portfolio tracking. StockFetcher is really a research tool; you'd track your portfolio elsewhere.
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