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Tool Comparison
Trendlyne vs Uncle Stock
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Trendlyne
Free • Paid plans available · Web · Mobile
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
- You care about analyst forecasts, analyst ratings & price targets, and options, things Uncle Stock doesn't offer
Pick Uncle Stock instead if
Uncle Stock
Free • From $130/yr · Web · API
- You want an API so you can script or automate things
- You care about valuation models and APIs & data feeds, things Trendlyne 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
Trendlyne and Uncle Stock cover a lot of the same ground (9 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 Uncle Stock's 11, including analyst forecasts, analyst ratings & price targets, and options, plus a mobile app. Uncle Stock counters by keeping things simpler.
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Key differences at a glance
- Mobile app
- Trendlyne
- Free trial
- Uncle Stock14 days
- Broader coverage
- Trendlyne22 vs 11 categories
- API access
- Uncle Stock
- Broker sync
- Trendlyne
- 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 $130/yr |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | — | 14 days |
Plan limits | 20 limits: GuruQ (Annual): data downloader: 2,000 rows, GuruQ (Annual): screener alerts: 75 active, daily +18 more | 10 limits: Bronze (Monthly): history years: 25, Bronze (Monthly): us history years: 35 +8 more |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | Yes | No |
API access | No | Yes |
Broker sync | Yes | No |
Integrations | Zerodha, Angel One +7 more | — |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | — | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +2 more |
Categories covered | 22 | 11 |
Regions | APAC, North America | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | 3 signals: Latency: End of Day, Granularity: EOD +1 more | Granularity: EOD |
Data partners | — | Sharadar and Financial Modeling Prep |
Capabilities | 6 signals: Custom formulas, Universe builder +4 more | Universe builder |
| Try it | Visit Trendlyne | Visit Uncle Stock |
Where each one shines
What Trendlyne and Uncle Stock each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What Trendlyne and Uncle Stock each do best.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.
What Uncle Stock does best
- Screening for more than 100,000 global stocks across regions and market caps using more than 2,000 fundamental and valuation metrics.
- Guru-inspired models and screens based on investors such as Buffett, Graham, and Lynch, with plan-dependent advice, scores, and price-target metrics.
- Tools for building screens with metric conditions, Must/Should/Exclude clauses, and Silver-plus multi-criteria composite ranking.
- Backtest fundamental screens with yearly rebalancing on Silver, then quarterly and half-yearly rebalancing on Gold.
- Configuration for backtests with sector caps, rebalance strategies, early-sell or stop-loss rules, and multiple position-sizing methods.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Trendlyne and Uncle Stock, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Trendlyne and Uncle Stock, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksMutual FundsOptionsFutures | StocksCryptos |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Not specified | Retail TradersPro RetailLong-term InvestorsValue Investors |
Regions | APACNorth America | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica |
Coverage details | Countries: IN and US4 exchangesIdentifiers: Ticker and ISIN | Identifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | End of Day | Not specified |
Data granularity | EOD | EOD |
Data partners | Not specified | SharadarFinancial Modeling Prep |
| Access & integrations | ||
API protocols | Not specified | REST |
API auth & delivery | Not specified | Auth: APIKeyDocs |
Import methods | CSVBrokerOAuthManual | Manual |
Integrations | ZerodhaAngel OneIIFL Securities5PaisaMotilal OswalFyersDhanMicrosoft Excel+1 more | Not specified |
Export formats | CSVExcelPDFImage | CSV |
| Plans & trust | ||
Capability signals | Custom formulasUniverse builderMulti-leg optionsGreeksBroker syncAI summaries: Transcripts | Universe builder |
Vendor & support | Giskard Datatech Private LimitedCountry: IndiaSupport: Email | Castlefish BVCountry: BelgiumSupport: Chat, Email, Phone, and Forum |
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 |
| Entry paid plan | INR 2190/yr“GuruQ (Annual)”data downloader: 2,000 rows · screener alerts: 75 active, daily · +3 more | $130/yr≈ $10.83/mo“Bronze (Yearly)”history years: 25 · us history years: 35 |
| Tier 2 | INR 5900/yr“StratQ (Annual)”data downloader: Unlimited · screener alerts: 300 active, 15-minute frequency · +3 more | $210/yr≈ $17.50/mo“Silver (Yearly)”backtest rebalance: Yearly |
| Tier 3 | INR 8900/yr“Pro (Global Annual)”data downloader: 2,000 rows · screener alerts: 75 active, daily · +3 more | $20/mo“Bronze (Monthly)”history years: 25 · us history years: 35 |
| Tier 4 | INR 11900/yr“Pro Plus (Global Annual)”data downloader: Unlimited · screener alerts: 300 active, 15-minute frequency · +3 more | $350/yr≈ $29.17/mo“Gold (Yearly)”api calls per month: 300 · backtest rebalance: Quarterly/Half-yearly |
| Tier 5 | — | $35/mo“Silver (Monthly)”backtest rebalance: Yearly |
| Top plan | — | $60/mo“Gold (Monthly)”api calls per month: 300 · backtest rebalance: Quarterly/Half-yearly |
| Free trial | — | 14 days |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between Trendlyne and Uncle Stock?
Trendlyne leans toward screeners, analyst forecasts, and analyst ratings & price targets, while Uncle Stock puts more weight on screeners, backtesting, and data visualizations. They overlap in 9 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do Trendlyne and Uncle Stock cost?
Good news: both Trendlyne and Uncle Stock have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Can I use Trendlyne or Uncle Stock on my phone?
Trendlyne lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. Uncle Stock doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web and API.
Does Trendlyne or Uncle Stock have an API?
Uncle Stock has an API for programmatic access and custom integrations. Trendlyne doesn't, so you're working through its interface.
Should I choose Trendlyne or Uncle Stock?
It depends on what you're after. Pick Trendlyne if analyst forecasts and analyst ratings & price targets matter to you; go with Uncle Stock if you'd rather have valuation models and APIs & data feeds. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do Trendlyne and Uncle Stock cover?
Both cover stocks. Trendlyne also handles mutual funds, options, and futures. Uncle Stock adds cryptos on top.
Can I export data from Trendlyne and Uncle Stock?
Yes, both export to spreadsheets (CSV), which is handy if you like running your own numbers.
Can Trendlyne or Uncle Stock connect to my broker?
Trendlyne syncs with brokers automatically. With Uncle Stock, you're entering holdings by hand or importing files.
Which has a better stock screener: Trendlyne or Uncle Stock?
Both Trendlyne and Uncle Stock 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 Trendlyne or Uncle Stock?
Yes, both do portfolio tracking: holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.
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