★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
Tool details checked August 4, 2026
Tool Comparison
TIKR vs Trendlyne
Pick TIKR if
TIKR
Free • From $24.95/mo · Web
- You care about stock ideas, stock comparison, and valuation models, things Trendlyne doesn't offer
- You're a long-term investor who cares more about fundamentals than headlines
Pick Trendlyne if
Trendlyne
Free • Paid plans available · Web · Mobile
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
- You care about options, backtesting, and splits, things TIKR doesn't offer
Skip both if: Neither one clicks with how you research; there are strong third options.
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Our take
The bottom line
TIKR and Trendlyne cover a lot of the same ground (13 shared categories, including screeners, data visualizations, and portfolio), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. Trendlyne simply does more: 22 categories to TIKR's 18, including options, backtesting, and splits, plus a mobile app. TIKR counters by keeping things simpler.
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Key differences at a glance
- Mobile app
- Trendlyne
- Broader coverage
- Trendlyne22 vs 18 categories
- Broker sync
- Trendlyne
- Asset coverage
- TrendlyneAdds mutual funds and options
- 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 • From $24.95/mo | Free • Paid plans available |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | — | — |
Plan limits | 31 limits: Free: geographic coverage: US only, Free: financial history years: 5 +29 more | 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 | No | Yes |
API access | No | No |
Broker sync | No | Yes |
Integrations | — | Zerodha, Angel One +7 more |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +7 more | — |
Categories covered | 18 | 22 |
Regions | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa | APAC, North America |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | — | 3 signals: Latency: End of Day, Granularity: EOD +1 more |
Data partners | 4 partners: S&P Global Market Intelligence, Morningstar +2 more | — |
Capabilities | Universe builder | 6 signals: Custom formulas, Universe builder +4 more |
| Try it | Visit TIKR | Visit Trendlyne |
Where each one shines
What TIKR and Trendlyne each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What TIKR and Trendlyne each do best.What TIKR does best
- Research coverage for common stocks through a terminal-style workspace focused on financial statements, ratios, valuation multiples, estimates, filings, transcripts, ownership, news, and watchlists.
- Screening for a global equity universe of more than 100,000 stocks across 92 countries and 136 exchanges using regions, industries, financial metrics, ratios, valuation, forecasts, growth, margins, and other criteria.
- Analysis of company fundamentals with income statement, balance sheet, cash flow, ratio views, chartable line items, peer comparison, and plan-based historical depth.
- Tools for building valuation work with trailing and forward multiples, historical multiple charts, competitor comparisons, guided valuation models, and advanced valuation model settings.
- Views for reviewing Wall Street estimates for revenue, EBITDA, EPS, and other metrics alongside historical actuals, with deeper forward estimate access on higher tiers.
What Trendlyne does best
- Screening for Indian and global stocks with 1,000+ parameters, prebuilt strategies, and screener alerts that become more frequent on higher tiers.
- 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.
- Views for reviewing Forecaster consensus estimates for revenue, EPS, profit, dividends, cash flow, capex, and related forecast data.
- Tracking corporate actions and event calendars for India and U.S. markets, including dividends, splits, M&A, board meetings, and alerts.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for TIKR and Trendlyne, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for TIKR and Trendlyne, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | Stocks | StocksMutual FundsOptionsFutures |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Retail TradersPro RetailLong-term InvestorsValue InvestorsGrowth InvestorsDividend InvestorsAnalystsFinancial Advisors+1 more | Not specified |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica | APACNorth America |
Coverage details | Identifiers: Ticker | Countries: IN and US4 exchangesIdentifiers: Ticker and ISIN |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | Not specified | End of Day |
Data granularity | Not specified | EOD |
Data partners | S&P Global Market IntelligenceMorningstarReutersFinancial Modeling Prep | Not specified |
| Access & integrations | ||
Import methods | Not specified | CSVBrokerOAuthManual |
Integrations | Not specified | ZerodhaAngel OneIIFL Securities5PaisaMotilal OswalFyersDhanMicrosoft Excel+1 more |
Export formats | Excel | CSVExcelPDFImage |
| Plans & trust | ||
Capability signals | Universe builder | Custom formulasUniverse builderMulti-leg optionsGreeksBroker syncAI summaries: Transcripts |
Vendor & support | TIKRSupport: Email | Giskard Datatech Private LimitedCountry: IndiaSupport: Email |
Curation ratings | Not specified | Methodology 3/5Reliability 4/5UX 4/5 |
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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 | Freegeographic coverage: US only · financial history years: 5 · +3 more | Free |
| Entry paid plan | $24.95/mo“Plus”geographic coverage: Global · financial history years: 10 · +7 more | INR 2190/yr“GuruQ (Annual)”data downloader: 2,000 rows · screener alerts: 75 active, daily · +3 more |
| Tier 2 | $54.95/mo“Pro”geographic coverage: Global · financial history years: 10 · +7 more | INR 5900/yr“StratQ (Annual)”data downloader: Unlimited · screener alerts: 300 active, 15-minute frequency · +3 more |
| Tier 3 | $119.95/mo“Ultimate”geographic coverage: Global · financial history years: 30 · +6 more | INR 8900/yr“Pro (Global Annual)”data downloader: 2,000 rows · screener alerts: 75 active, daily · +3 more |
| Top plan | — | INR 11900/yr“Pro Plus (Global Annual)”data downloader: Unlimited · screener alerts: 300 active, 15-minute frequency · +3 more |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between TIKR and Trendlyne?
TIKR leans toward screeners, stock ideas, and data visualizations, 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 TIKR and Trendlyne cost?
Good news: both TIKR and Trendlyne have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Can I use TIKR or Trendlyne on my phone?
Trendlyne lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. TIKR doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web.
Should I choose TIKR or Trendlyne?
It depends on what you're after. Pick TIKR if stock ideas and stock comparison matter to you; go with Trendlyne if you'd rather have options and backtesting. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do TIKR and Trendlyne cover?
Both cover stocks. Trendlyne adds mutual funds, options, and futures on top.
Can I export data from TIKR and Trendlyne?
Yes, both export to spreadsheets (Excel), which is handy if you like running your own numbers.
Can TIKR or Trendlyne connect to my broker?
Trendlyne syncs with brokers automatically. With TIKR, you're entering holdings by hand or importing files.
Which has a better stock screener: TIKR or Trendlyne?
Both TIKR 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 TIKR or Trendlyne?
Yes, both do portfolio tracking: holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.
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