VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ FINANCIAL TOOLS & SERVICES DIRECTORY ★

PRICE: 5 CENTS

Monday, October 13, 2025

Head-to-head

Tickertape vs Uncle Stock comparison

Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.

Quick takeaways

Tickertape adds News, Alerts, Dividends, Splits, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets, ETF Overview, ETF Performance, Market Sentiment, Insider Data, Broker Connectors, and Blogs coverage that Uncle Stock skips.

Uncle Stock includes Backtesting, Data APIs, Valuation Models, Checklist, and Education categories that Tickertape omits.

Tickertape highlights: Web and mobile apps covering Indian stocks, mutual funds, and ETFs., Screeners with over 100 metrics; free users can build up to three custom filters, while Pro removes the limit., and End-of-day data refresh: prices and volumes in the evening, F&O later at night, and fundamentals early the next day..

Uncle Stock is known for: Screening with ~4k searchable metrics, full‑text business/industry search, market/country/sector filters, and index‑constituent filters., Backtesting with annual/half‑year/quarterly rebalance, look‑ahead avoidance (uses only data known at rebalance time), position sizing (equal/volatility/expectation‑weighted), early‑sell rules (profit targets, stop loss), and risk stats (Sharpe/Sortino)., and Transparent composite scores (e.g., Uncle Stock score, Quality/Value/Financial‑Health) plus Piotroski, ERP5, Benish M, Montier and more—formulas publicly documented..

Tickertape ships a mobile app. Uncle Stock is web/desktop only.

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Tickertape

tickertape.in

Hands-on review

India-focused research and portfolio platform for stocks, mutual funds, and ETFs. It offers end-of-day screening data, linked broker integration for unified portfolios and trading, and event-driven alerts. Free accounts provide core features, while Pro unlocks unlimited custom filters, CSV exports, advanced alerts, and access to historical Market Mood Index data and index constituents.

Platforms

Web
Mobile

Pricing

Free
Subscription

Quick highlights

  • Web and mobile apps covering Indian stocks, mutual funds, and ETFs.
  • Screeners with over 100 metrics; free users can build up to three custom filters, while Pro removes the limit.
  • 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.
  • Alerts on markets, watchlists, and portfolios, with advanced alerting features available on Pro.

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Uncle Stock

unclestock.com

Global, fundamentals‑first stock screener with detailed metrics and built‑in backtesting. Covers 60k+ stocks across all continents with up to ~35 years of US history (20 years elsewhere). US fundamentals from Sharadar; non‑US fundamentals and price history from EOD Historical Data. Prices are delayed; Nasdaq shows prior‑day when market is open. API access (Gold) delivers CSV/JSON with explicit rate limits.

Platforms

Web
API

Pricing

Free
Subscription

Quick highlights

  • Screening with ~4k searchable metrics, full‑text business/industry search, market/country/sector filters, and index‑constituent filters.
  • Backtesting with annual/half‑year/quarterly rebalance, look‑ahead avoidance (uses only data known at rebalance time), position sizing (equal/volatility/expectation‑weighted), early‑sell rules (profit targets, stop loss), and risk stats (Sharpe/Sortino).
  • Transparent composite scores (e.g., Uncle Stock score, Quality/Value/Financial‑Health) plus Piotroski, ERP5, Benish M, Montier and more—formulas publicly documented.
  • Benchmarking vs S&P 500/other indices; industry medians and long‑history fundamentals.
  • Lightweight portfolio: positions, limits & email notifications (Gold).

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Overlap

Shared focus areas

5 overlaps

Mutual strengths include Screeners, Portfolio, and Watchlist plus 2 more areas.

Where they differ

Tickertape

Distinct strengths include:

  • Web and mobile apps covering Indian stocks, mutual funds, and ETFs.
  • Screeners with over 100 metrics; free users can build up to three custom filters, while Pro removes the limit.
  • 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.

Uncle Stock

Distinct strengths include:

  • Screening with ~4k searchable metrics, full‑text business/industry search, market/country/sector filters, and index‑constituent filters.
  • Backtesting with annual/half‑year/quarterly rebalance, look‑ahead avoidance (uses only data known at rebalance time), position sizing (equal/volatility/expectation‑weighted), early‑sell rules (profit targets, stop loss), and risk stats (Sharpe/Sortino).
  • Transparent composite scores (e.g., Uncle Stock score, Quality/Value/Financial‑Health) plus Piotroski, ERP5, Benish M, Montier and more—formulas publicly documented.
  • Benchmarking vs S&P 500/other indices; industry medians and long‑history fundamentals.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

AttributeTickertapeUncle Stock
Categories

Which research workflows each platform targets

Shared: Screeners, Portfolio, Watchlist, Financials, Scores

Unique: News, Alerts, Dividends, Splits, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets, ETF Overview, ETF Performance, Market Sentiment, Insider Data, Broker Connectors, Blogs

Shared: Screeners, Portfolio, Watchlist, Financials, Scores

Unique: Backtesting, Data APIs, Valuation Models, Checklist, Education

Asset types

Supported asset classes and universes

Stocks, Mutual Funds, ETFs, Options

Stocks, Cryptos

Experience levels

Who each product is built for

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Intermediate, Advanced

Platforms

Where you can access the product

Web, Mobile

Web, API

Pricing

High-level pricing models

Free, Subscription

Free, Subscription

Key features

Core capabilities called out by each vendor

Unique

  • Web and mobile apps covering Indian stocks, mutual funds, and ETFs.
  • Screeners with over 100 metrics; free users can build up to three custom filters, while Pro removes the limit.
  • 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.
  • Alerts on markets, watchlists, and portfolios, with advanced alerting features available on Pro.
  • Analyst coverage including price targets, ratings, and forecasts for revenue and earnings.

Unique

  • Screening with ~4k searchable metrics, full‑text business/industry search, market/country/sector filters, and index‑constituent filters.
  • Backtesting with annual/half‑year/quarterly rebalance, look‑ahead avoidance (uses only data known at rebalance time), position sizing (equal/volatility/expectation‑weighted), early‑sell rules (profit targets, stop loss), and risk stats (Sharpe/Sortino).
  • Transparent composite scores (e.g., Uncle Stock score, Quality/Value/Financial‑Health) plus Piotroski, ERP5, Benish M, Montier and more—formulas publicly documented.
  • Benchmarking vs S&P 500/other indices; industry medians and long‑history fundamentals.
  • Lightweight portfolio: positions, limits & email notifications (Gold).
  • API (Gold): CSV/JSON endpoints for symbols, universes, indicators, saved queries, stock history; monthly cap 300 calls and 1 request/minute.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do Tickertape and Uncle Stock both support?

Both platforms cover Screeners, Portfolio, Watchlist, Financials, and Scores workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.

Do Tickertape and Uncle Stock require subscriptions?

Both Tickertape and Uncle Stock keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.

Which tool has mobile access?

Tickertape ships a dedicated mobile experience, while Uncle Stock focuses on web or desktop access.

What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?

Tickertape differentiates itself with Web and mobile apps covering Indian stocks, mutual funds, and ETFs., Screeners with over 100 metrics; free users can build up to three custom filters, while Pro removes the limit., and End-of-day data refresh: prices and volumes in the evening, F&O later at night, and fundamentals early the next day., whereas Uncle Stock stands out for Screening with ~4k searchable metrics, full‑text business/industry search, market/country/sector filters, and index‑constituent filters., Backtesting with annual/half‑year/quarterly rebalance, look‑ahead avoidance (uses only data known at rebalance time), position sizing (equal/volatility/expectation‑weighted), early‑sell rules (profit targets, stop loss), and risk stats (Sharpe/Sortino)., and Transparent composite scores (e.g., Uncle Stock score, Quality/Value/Financial‑Health) plus Piotroski, ERP5, Benish M, Montier and more—formulas publicly documented..

Curation & Accuracy

This directory blends AI‑assisted discovery with human curation. Entries are reviewed, edited, and organized with the goal of expanding coverage and sharpening quality over time. Your feedback helps steer improvements (because no single human can capture everything all at once).

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