★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
Tool comparison edition
Tool Comparison
Tickertape vs Trendlyne
Pick Tickertape if
Tickertape
Best for ETF analysis and market sentiment
Free • Paid plans available · Web · Mobile
- You care about ETF analysis, market sentiment, and blogs, things Trendlyne doesn't offer
Pick Trendlyne if
Trendlyne
Best for data visualizations and options
Free • Paid plans available · Web · Mobile · 33% positive (3 votes)
- You care about data visualizations, options, and backtesting, things Tickertape 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
Tickertape and Trendlyne cover a lot of the same ground (13 shared categories, including screeners, portfolio, and watchlist), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. Trendlyne simply does more: 22 categories to Tickertape's 16, including data visualizations, options, and backtesting. Tickertape counters by being completely free.
Key differences at a glance
- Broader coverage
- Trendlyne22 vs 16 categories
- Free plan
- Both
Comparison snapshot
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & plans | ||
Starting price | Free • Paid plans available | 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 | Yes | Yes |
API access | No | No |
Broker sync | Yes | Yes |
Integrations | Zerodha, Upstox +9 more | Zerodha, Angel One +7 more |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | — | — |
Categories covered | 16 | 22 |
Regions | APAC | APAC, North America |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | 3 signals: Latency: End of Day, Granularity: EOD +1 more | 3 signals: Latency: End of Day, Granularity: EOD +1 more |
Capabilities | 3 signals: Universe builder, Factors: Value, Quality, Momentum, and Growth +1 more | 6 signals: Custom formulas, Universe builder +4 more |
| Try it | Visit Tickertape | Visit Trendlyne |
Standout features
What Tickertape does best
- Research Indian stocks, mutual funds, and ETFs on web and mobile, with U.S. stocks and ETFs positioned for Indian investors.
- Build stock screens with 100+ metrics, and use Pro for 200+ filters, unlimited custom screens, custom filters, custom universes, premium screens, and CSV exports.
- Work with end-of-day market data: prices and volumes update in the evening, F&O data later at night, and fundamentals early the next day.
- Connect supported Indian brokers such as Zerodha, Upstox, ICICI Direct, HDFC Securities, Groww, 5Paisa, Dhan, Motilal Oswal, IIFL, Trustline, and Fisdom.
- Use broker integration for unified portfolio views and in-app trading, with Pro support for linking multiple demat accounts.
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 | StocksMutual FundsETFsOptions | StocksMutual FundsOptionsFutures |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Regions | APAC | APACNorth America |
Coverage details | Countries: INExchanges: XNSE and XBOMIdentifiers: Ticker | Countries: IN and US4 exchangesIdentifiers: Ticker and ISIN |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | End of Day | End of Day |
Data granularity | EOD | EOD |
| Access & integrations | ||
Import methods | BrokerOAuthManual | CSVBrokerOAuthManual |
Integrations | ZerodhaUpstoxICICI DirectHDFC SecuritiesGroww5PaisaDhanMotilal Oswal+3 more | ZerodhaAngel OneIIFL Securities5PaisaMotilal OswalFyersDhanMicrosoft Excel+1 more |
Export formats | CSV | CSVExcelPDFImage |
| Plans & trust | ||
Capability signals | Universe builderFactors: Value, Quality, Momentum, and GrowthBroker sync | Custom formulasUniverse builderMulti-leg optionsGreeksBroker syncAI summaries: Transcripts |
Vendor & support | Anchorage Technologies Private LimitedCountry: IndiaSupport: Email | Giskard Datatech Private LimitedCountry: IndiaSupport: Email |
Curation ratings | Methodology 3/5Reliability 4/5UX 4/5 | Methodology 3/5Reliability 4/5UX 4/5 |
Green tags are exclusive to that tool in this comparison.
Pricing breakdown
Free
Starting price
Plans & pricing
Free
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
13Where the two tools cover the same ground.
Tickertape strengths
3What you only get with Tickertape.
Trendlyne strengths
9Community category leaders
Vote sentiment comparison
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between Tickertape and Trendlyne?
Tickertape leans toward screeners, portfolio, and watchlist, while Trendlyne puts more weight on screeners, analyst forecasts, and analyst ratings & price targets. They overlap in 13 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do Tickertape and Trendlyne cost?
Good news: both Tickertape and Trendlyne have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Should I choose Tickertape or Trendlyne?
It depends on what you're after. Pick Tickertape if ETF analysis and market sentiment matter to you; go with Trendlyne if you'd rather have data visualizations and options. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do Tickertape and Trendlyne cover?
Both cover stocks, mutual funds, and options. Tickertape also handles ETFs. Trendlyne adds futures on top.
Can I export data from Tickertape and Trendlyne?
Yes, both export to spreadsheets (CSV), which is handy if you like running your own numbers.
Can Tickertape 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: Tickertape or Trendlyne?
Both Tickertape 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 Tickertape or Trendlyne?
Yes, both do portfolio tracking: holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.
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