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VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
Tool details checked August 4, 2026
Tool Comparison
Tickertape vs WallStreetZen
Pick Tickertape if
Tickertape
Free • Paid plans available · Web · Mobile
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
- You care about portfolio, splits, and ETF analysis, things WallStreetZen doesn't offer
- You've outgrown the basics and want pro-level depth
Pick WallStreetZen if
WallStreetZen
Free • From $234/yr · Web
- You care about stock ideas, top analysts, and AI research, things Tickertape doesn't offer
- You're a long-term investor who cares more about fundamentals than headlines
Skip both if: Neither one clicks with how you research; there are strong third options.
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Our take
The bottom line
Tickertape and WallStreetZen cover a lot of the same ground (9 shared categories, including screeners, watchlist, and news), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. Tickertape simply does more: 16 categories to WallStreetZen's 13, including portfolio, splits, and ETF analysis, plus a mobile app. WallStreetZen counters by keeping things simpler.
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Key differences at a glance
- Mobile app
- Tickertape
- Broader coverage
- Tickertape16 vs 13 categories
- Broker sync
- Tickertape
- Global coverage
- Tickertape
- Asset coverage
- TickertapeAdds mutual funds and ETFs
- 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 • Paid plans available | Free • From $234/yr |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | — | — |
Plan limits | — | 7 limits: Basic: due diligence stocks: 10, Basic: analyst performance pages: 5 +5 more |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | Yes | No |
API access | No | No |
Broker sync | Yes | No |
Integrations | Zerodha, Upstox +9 more | — |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate |
Best for | — | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +3 more |
Categories covered | 16 | 13 |
Regions | APAC | North America |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | 3 signals: Latency: End of Day, Granularity: EOD +1 more | Latency: End of Day and Granularity: EOD |
Capabilities | 3 signals: Universe builder, Factors: Value, Quality, Momentum, and Growth +1 more | 3 signals: Universe builder, Factors: Value, Quality, Momentum, and Growth +1 more |
| Try it | Visit Tickertape | Visit WallStreetZen |
Where each one shines
What Tickertape and WallStreetZen each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What Tickertape and WallStreetZen each do best.What Tickertape does best
- Research coverage for Indian stocks, mutual funds, and ETFs on web and mobile, with U.S. stocks and ETFs positioned for Indian investors.
- Tools for building 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.
- Connections for supported Indian brokers such as Zerodha, Upstox, ICICI Direct, HDFC Securities, Groww, 5Paisa, Dhan, Motilal Oswal, IIFL, Trustline, and Fisdom.
- Broker integration for unified portfolio views and in-app trading, with Pro support for linking multiple demat accounts.
What WallStreetZen does best
- Zen Ratings to grade stocks from A to F based on 115 factors.
- Views for reviewing component grades for value, growth, AI overlay, and other Zen Rating dimensions on Premium.
- Browsing access to top A-rated stocks, upgrades, downgrades, and stock idea lists.
- Filters for analyst forecasts by top-performing analysts and view analyst performance pages.
- The stock screener, advanced screener, and screener export depending on plan.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Tickertape and WallStreetZen, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Tickertape and WallStreetZen, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksMutual FundsETFsOptions | Stocks |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediate |
Target audience | Not specified | Retail TradersPro RetailLong-term InvestorsValue InvestorsGrowth Investors |
Regions | APAC | North America |
Coverage details | Countries: INExchanges: XNSE and XBOMIdentifiers: Ticker | Countries: USIdentifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | End of Day | End of Day |
Data granularity | EOD | EOD |
| Access & integrations | ||
Import methods | BrokerOAuthManual | Not specified |
Integrations | ZerodhaUpstoxICICI DirectHDFC SecuritiesGroww5PaisaDhanMotilal Oswal+3 more | Not specified |
Export formats | CSV | CSV |
| Plans & trust | ||
Capability signals | Universe builderFactors: Value, Quality, Momentum, and GrowthBroker sync | Universe builderFactors: Value, Quality, Momentum, and GrowthAI summaries: News |
Vendor & support | Anchorage Technologies Private LimitedCountry: IndiaSupport: Email | WallStreetZenSupport: Email |
Curation ratings | Methodology 3/5Reliability 4/5UX 4/5 | Not specified |
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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 | Free“Basic”due diligence stocks: 10 · analyst performance pages: 5 · +2 more |
| Entry paid plan | INR 399/mo“Pro (Monthly)” | $234/yr≈ $19.50/mo“Premium”trial: $1 for 14 days · money back guarantee days: 90 · +1 more |
| Tier 2 | INR 899/qtr“Pro (3 months)” | — |
| Top plan | INR 2999/yr“Pro (Annual)” | — |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between Tickertape and WallStreetZen?
Tickertape leans toward screeners, portfolio, and watchlist, while WallStreetZen puts more weight on screeners, stock ideas, and top analysts. They overlap in 9 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do Tickertape and WallStreetZen cost?
Good news: both Tickertape and WallStreetZen have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Which is better for beginners: Tickertape or WallStreetZen?
Honestly, neither is aimed at beginners. Expect a learning curve either way; that's the trade-off for the depth they offer.
Can I use Tickertape or WallStreetZen on my phone?
Tickertape lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. WallStreetZen doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web.
Should I choose Tickertape or WallStreetZen?
It depends on what you're after. Pick Tickertape if portfolio and splits matter to you; go with WallStreetZen if you'd rather have stock ideas and top analysts. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do Tickertape and WallStreetZen cover?
Both cover stocks. Tickertape also handles mutual funds, ETFs, and options.
Which covers international markets: Tickertape or WallStreetZen?
Tickertape has documented international coverage (APAC), so it's the safer bet if you hold non-US stocks. WallStreetZen is more region-specific, mainly North America.
Can I export data from Tickertape and WallStreetZen?
Yes, both export to spreadsheets (CSV), which is handy if you like running your own numbers.
Can Tickertape or WallStreetZen connect to my broker?
Tickertape syncs with brokers automatically. With WallStreetZen, you're entering holdings by hand or importing files.
Which has a better stock screener: Tickertape or WallStreetZen?
Both Tickertape and WallStreetZen 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 WallStreetZen?
Tickertape handles portfolio tracking. WallStreetZen is really a research tool; you'd track your portfolio elsewhere.
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