★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
Tool comparison edition
Tool Comparison
Tickertape vs Ziggma
Tickertape
Best for news and splits
Free • From $2.39/mo
Ziggma
Best for stock ideas and ETF screeners
Free • From $6.99/mo
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The verdict
The bottom line
Tickertape and Ziggma cover a lot of the same ground (6 shared categories, including screeners, portfolio, and watchlist), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. Tickertape simply does more: 16 categories to Ziggma's 10, including news, splits, and scores, plus a mobile app. Ziggma counters by keeping things simpler.
Key differences at a glance
- Mobile app
- Tickertape
- Cheaper paid plan
- Tickertape$2.39/mo vs $6.99/mo
- Free trial
- Ziggma7 days
- Broader coverage
- Tickertape16 vs 10 categories
- Real-time data
- Ziggma
- Global coverage
- Tickertape
Choose
Tickertape if…
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
- You want the cheaper way in: plans start at $2.39/mo instead of $6.99/mo
- You care about news, splits, and scores, things Ziggma doesn't offer
Choose
Ziggma if…
- Delayed quotes won't cut it; you need real-time data
- You care about stock ideas, ETF screeners, and ESG ratings, things Tickertape doesn't offer
- You're a long-term investor who cares more about fundamentals than headlines
Comparison snapshot
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & plans | ||
Starting price | Free • From $2.39/mo | Free • From $6.99/mo |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | — | 7 days |
Plan limits | — | 13 limits: Free: virtual portfolios: 3, Starter (Monthly): brokerage links: 1 +11 more |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | Yes | No |
API access | No | No |
Broker sync | Yes | Yes |
Integrations | Zerodha, Upstox +9 more | Plaid and SnapTrade |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | — | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +4 more |
Categories covered | 16 | 10 |
Regions | APAC | North America |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | 3 signals: Latency: End of Day, Granularity: EOD +1 more | 4 signals: Latency: Real-time and End of Day, Granularity: EOD +2 more |
Data partners | — | 4 partners: Intrinio, Plaid +2 more |
Capabilities | 3 signals: Universe builder, Factors: Value, Quality, Momentum, and Growth +1 more | Universe builder and Broker sync |
Security | — | 3 signals: Data residency: US, Encryption at rest +1 more |
| Try it | Visit Tickertape | Visit Ziggma |
Standout features
What Tickertape does best
- Web and mobile apps covering Indian stocks, mutual funds, and ETFs.
- Screeners with 100+ metrics on the platform and 200+ Pro filters; Pro allows unlimited custom screens, custom filters, custom universes, premium screens, and CSV exports.
- 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; Pro supports linking multiple demat accounts.
- Alerts on markets, watchlists, and portfolios, with personalized/Pro alerting features available on Pro.
What Ziggma does best
- Portfolio tracker that can aggregate multiple brokerage/retirement accounts into a single consolidated view, with analytics around performance, allocation, and risk.
- Account linking via third-party aggregation providers; Ziggma states it does not access or store broker login credentials and uses OAuth where available.
- Stock & ETF screener with slider-based filtering; results update in real time as screening parameters change; supports saving screen presets.
- “Ziggma Stock Score” (0–100) fundamentals-based rating using multiple dimensions like growth, profitability, valuation, and financial strength.
- Dividend tracker for monitoring portfolio income and overall yield; supports consolidating income across accounts and screening for dividend opportunities.
Data & access details
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksMutual FundsETFsOptions | StocksETFsMutual Funds |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Not specified | Retail TradersPro RetailLong-term InvestorsDividend InvestorsValue InvestorsGrowth Investors |
Regions | APAC | North America |
Coverage details | Countries: INExchanges: XNSE and XBOMIdentifiers: Ticker | Countries: USIdentifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | End of Day | Real-timeEnd of Day |
Data granularity | EOD | EOD |
Pricing sources | Not specified | Vendor |
Data partners | Not specified | IntrinioPlaidSnapTradeAWS |
| Access & integrations | ||
Import methods | BrokerOAuthManual | BrokerOAuthPlaidCSVManual |
Integrations | ZerodhaUpstoxICICI DirectHDFC SecuritiesGroww5PaisaDhanMotilal Oswal+3 more | PlaidSnapTrade |
Export formats | CSV | Not specified |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Not specified | Data residency: USEncryption at restEncryption in transit |
Capability signals | Universe builderFactors: Value, Quality, Momentum, and GrowthBroker sync | Universe builderBroker sync |
Vendor & support | Anchorage Technologies Private LimitedCountry: IndiaSupport: Email | Ziggma Analytics Inc.Country: USFounded 2019Support: Email |
Curation ratings | Methodology 3/5Reliability 4/5UX 4/5 | Not specified |
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Pricing breakdown
$2.39/mo
Lower starting price
Plans & pricing
$6.99/mo
Starting price
Plans & pricing
- virtual portfolios: 3
- brokerage links: 1
- virtual portfolios: 5
- brokerage links: 5
- virtual portfolios: 10
- brokerage links: Unlimited
- virtual portfolios: Unlimited
- brokerage links: 1
- virtual portfolios: 5
- brokerage links: 5
- virtual portfolios: 10
- brokerage links: Unlimited
- virtual portfolios: Unlimited
Coverage overlap
Shared categories
6Tickertape strengths
10What you only get with Tickertape.
Ziggma strengths
4What you only get with Ziggma.
Community category leaders
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between Tickertape and Ziggma?
Tickertape leans toward screeners, portfolio, and watchlist, while Ziggma puts more weight on stock ideas, screeners, and ETF screeners. They overlap in 6 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do Tickertape and Ziggma cost?
Good news: both Tickertape and Ziggma have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Can I use Tickertape or Ziggma on my phone?
Tickertape lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. Ziggma doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web.
Should I choose Tickertape or Ziggma?
It depends on what you're after. Pick Tickertape if news and splits matter to you; go with Ziggma if you'd rather have stock ideas and ETF screeners. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do Tickertape and Ziggma cover?
Both cover stocks, mutual funds, and ETFs. Tickertape also handles options.
Does Tickertape or Ziggma have real-time data?
Ziggma offers real-time data, which matters if you trade actively. Tickertape runs on delayed or end-of-day data, which is perfectly fine for longer-term investors who don't live and die by the tick.
Which covers international markets: Tickertape or Ziggma?
Tickertape has documented international coverage (APAC), so it's the safer bet if you hold non-US stocks. Ziggma is more region-specific, mainly North America.
Can I export data from Tickertape and Ziggma?
Tickertape exports to CSV. Ziggma is stingier about getting data out.
Can Tickertape or Ziggma 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 Ziggma?
Both Tickertape and Ziggma 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 Ziggma?
Yes, both do portfolio tracking: holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.
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