VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ FINANCIAL TOOLS & SERVICES DIRECTORY ★

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Saturday, September 27, 2025

Investors comparing Tickertape and YCharts will find that Both Tickertape and YCharts concentrate on Screeners, Portfolio, and Watchlist workflows, making them natural alternatives for similar investment research jobs. Tickertape leans into Dividends, Splits, and Analyst Recommendations, which can be decisive for teams that need depth over breadth. YCharts stands out with Stock Comparison, ETF Comparison, and Data Visualizations that the competition lacks. Use the feature-by-feature table to inspect unique capabilities and confirm which roadmap best maps to your process.

Head-to-head

Tickertape vs YCharts

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

Quick takeaways

  • Tickertape adds Dividends, Splits, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets, Market Sentiment, and Blogs coverage that YCharts skips.
  • YCharts includes Stock Comparison, ETF Comparison, Data Visualizations, Correlation, Risk Metrics (VaR/ES/Drawdown), Performance Attribution, Scenario & Stress Tests, Data APIs, ETF Holdings, ETF Fundamentals, ETF Overlap, Short Interest, Inflation Rates, Unemployment Rates, GDP, Interest Rates, Yield Curves, APIs & SDKs, and Sheets / Excel Add-ins 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..
  • YCharts is known for: Research workspace with Fundamental Charts, robust screeners, comp tables, scatter plots, scenario tools, and Quickflows to speed common tasks., Portfolio analytics for model and client accounts: optimizer and rebalancing (daily through annual), correlation matrices, attribution and transition analysis, drift/overlap checks, and exposure breakdowns., and Broad data coverage: U.S. and Canadian equities, ETFs and CEFs, plus mutual funds and SMAs as add-ons; 4,000+ fundamental metrics, S&P Global analyst estimates, MSCI ESG datasets, and a large set of macro indicators..
  • Tickertape has a free tier, while YCharts requires a paid plan.
  • Tickertape ships a mobile app. YCharts is web/desktop only.
Tickertape logo

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.
YCharts logo

YCharts

ycharts.com

Hands-on review

Advisor-focused research, portfolio analytics, and proposal platform. Lower tiers are more view-only, while add-ons unlock the Excel add-in and broader fund/SMA datasets. Intraday quotes are available on a short delay (about 90–120 seconds).

Platforms

Web
API

Pricing

Subscription

Quick highlights

  • Research workspace with Fundamental Charts, robust screeners, comp tables, scatter plots, scenario tools, and Quickflows to speed common tasks.
  • Portfolio analytics for model and client accounts: optimizer and rebalancing (daily through annual), correlation matrices, attribution and transition analysis, drift/overlap checks, and exposure breakdowns.
  • Broad data coverage: U.S. and Canadian equities, ETFs and CEFs, plus mutual funds and SMAs as add-ons; 4,000+ fundamental metrics, S&P Global analyst estimates, MSCI ESG datasets, and a large set of macro indicators.
  • Monitoring built in: dashboards, watchlists, alerts, and a live news feed (MT Newswires). Intraday quotes update on a short delay (~90–120 seconds).
  • Excel & API: an add-on Excel add-in with dynamic formulas/templates, a REST API with API keys and official Python/R clients, and exports to CSV/Excel/PDF/images.

Shared focus areas

Both platforms align on these research themes, so you can stay within one workflow when your use case involves them.

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.

YCharts

Distinct strengths include:

  • Research workspace with Fundamental Charts, robust screeners, comp tables, scatter plots, scenario tools, and Quickflows to speed common tasks.
  • Portfolio analytics for model and client accounts: optimizer and rebalancing (daily through annual), correlation matrices, attribution and transition analysis, drift/overlap checks, and exposure breakdowns.
  • Broad data coverage: U.S. and Canadian equities, ETFs and CEFs, plus mutual funds and SMAs as add-ons; 4,000+ fundamental metrics, S&P Global analyst estimates, MSCI ESG datasets, and a large set of macro indicators.
  • Monitoring built in: dashboards, watchlists, alerts, and a live news feed (MT Newswires). Intraday quotes update on a short delay (~90–120 seconds).

Feature-by-feature breakdown

AttributeTickertapeYCharts
Categories

Which research workflows each platform targets

Shared: Screeners, Portfolio, Watchlist, News, Alerts, Financials, Scores, Analyst Forecasts, ETF Overview, ETF Performance, Insider Data, Broker Connectors

Unique: Dividends, Splits, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets, Market Sentiment, Blogs

Shared: Screeners, Portfolio, Watchlist, News, Alerts, Financials, Scores, Analyst Forecasts, ETF Overview, ETF Performance, Insider Data, Broker Connectors

Unique: Stock Comparison, ETF Comparison, Data Visualizations, Correlation, Risk Metrics (VaR/ES/Drawdown), Performance Attribution, Scenario & Stress Tests, Data APIs, ETF Holdings, ETF Fundamentals, ETF Overlap, Short Interest, Inflation Rates, Unemployment Rates, GDP, Interest Rates, Yield Curves, APIs & SDKs, Sheets / Excel Add-ins

Asset types

Supported asset classes and universes

Stocks, Mutual Funds, ETFs, Options

Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Closed-End Funds

Experience levels

Who each product is built for

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Platforms

Where you can access the product

Web, Mobile

Web, API

Pricing

High-level pricing models

Free, Subscription

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

  • Research workspace with Fundamental Charts, robust screeners, comp tables, scatter plots, scenario tools, and Quickflows to speed common tasks.
  • Portfolio analytics for model and client accounts: optimizer and rebalancing (daily through annual), correlation matrices, attribution and transition analysis, drift/overlap checks, and exposure breakdowns.
  • Broad data coverage: U.S. and Canadian equities, ETFs and CEFs, plus mutual funds and SMAs as add-ons; 4,000+ fundamental metrics, S&P Global analyst estimates, MSCI ESG datasets, and a large set of macro indicators.
  • Monitoring built in: dashboards, watchlists, alerts, and a live news feed (MT Newswires). Intraday quotes update on a short delay (~90–120 seconds).
  • Excel & API: an add-on Excel add-in with dynamic formulas/templates, a REST API with API keys and official Python/R clients, and exports to CSV/Excel/PDF/images.
  • Advisor ecosystem integrations including Addepar, Orion, Redtail, Schwab Advisor Center, iRebal, Pershing, LPL ClientWorks, Black Diamond, and VRGL.
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Yes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do Tickertape and YCharts both support?

Both platforms cover Screeners, Portfolio, Watchlist, News, Alerts, Financials, Scores, Analyst Forecasts, ETF Overview, ETF Performance, Insider Data, and Broker Connectors workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.

Which tool offers a free plan?

Tickertape offers a free entry point, while YCharts requires a paid subscription. Review the pricing table to see how the paid tiers compare.

Which tool has mobile access?

Tickertape ships a dedicated mobile experience, while YCharts 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 YCharts stands out for Research workspace with Fundamental Charts, robust screeners, comp tables, scatter plots, scenario tools, and Quickflows to speed common tasks., Portfolio analytics for model and client accounts: optimizer and rebalancing (daily through annual), correlation matrices, attribution and transition analysis, drift/overlap checks, and exposure breakdowns., and Broad data coverage: U.S. and Canadian equities, ETFs and CEFs, plus mutual funds and SMAs as add-ons; 4,000+ fundamental metrics, S&P Global analyst estimates, MSCI ESG datasets, and a large set of macro indicators..

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