VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON
Tool details checked September 24, 2026
Tool Comparison
Trendlyne vs Value Line
Pick Trendlyne if
Trendlyne
Free • Paid plans available · Web · Mobile
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
- You want analyst forecasts, analyst ratings & price targets, and portfolio.
Pick Value Line if
Value Line
Free • From $199/yr · Web
- You want stock ideas, ETF analysis, and fund analysis.
- 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
Trendlyne and Value Line cover a lot of the same ground (8 shared categories, including screeners, data visualizations, and options), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. Trendlyne simply does more: 22 categories to Value Line's 12, including analyst forecasts, analyst ratings & price targets, and portfolio, plus a mobile app. Value Line counters by keeping things simpler.
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Key differences at a glance
- Mobile app
- Trendlyne
- Broader coverage
- Trendlyne22 vs 12 categories
- Global coverage
- 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
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & plans | ||
Starting price | Free • Paid plans available | Free • From $199/yr |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | — | — |
Plan limits | 22 limits: GuruQ (Annual): data downloader: 2,000 rows, GuruQ (Annual): screener alerts: 75 active, daily +20 more | 6 limits: Investment Survey - Smart Investor (Digital): saved screener searches: 10, Investment Survey - Smart Investor (Digital): watchlists: 3 +4 more |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | Yes | No |
API access | No | No |
Broker sync | Yes | — |
Integrations | Zerodha, Angel One +7 more | — |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | — | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +3 more |
Categories covered | 22 | 12 |
Regions | APAC, North America | North America |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | 3 signals: Latency: End of Day, Granularity: EOD +1 more | — |
Capabilities | 6 signals: Custom formulas, Universe builder +4 more | Universe builder |
| Try it | Visit Trendlyne | Visit Value Line |
Where each one shines
What Trendlyne and Value Line each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
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.
- Review 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 Value Line does best
- Single-page equity reports combine historical financials, analyst commentary, three-to-five-year projections, and target ranges.
- Timeliness ranks estimate relative six-to-twelve-month price performance; Safety ranks address relative risk.
- Digital equity tools include movable data modules, saved templates, screens, watchlists, alerts, charts, and model portfolios.
- The current site states coverage of 5,000 equities, more than 2,800 ETFs, and 19,000 mutual funds across its services.
- Funds, ETFs, options, and stock-selection publications are sold separately from core equity research.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Trendlyne and Value Line, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksMutual FundsOptionsFutures | StocksETFsMutual FundsOptions |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Not specified | Retail TradersPro RetailLong-term InvestorsValue InvestorsDividend Investors |
Regions | APACNorth America | North America |
Coverage details | Countries: IN and US4 exchangesIdentifiers: Ticker and ISIN | Identifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | End of Day | Not specified |
Data granularity | EOD | Not specified |
| Access & integrations | ||
Import methods | CSVBrokerOAuthManual | Not specified |
Integrations | ZerodhaAngel OneIIFL Securities5PaisaMotilal OswalFyersDhanMicrosoft Excel+1 more | Not specified |
Export formats | CSVExcelPDFImage | Not specified |
| Plans & trust | ||
Capability signals | Custom formulasUniverse builderMulti-leg optionsGreeksBroker syncAI summaries: Transcripts | Universe builder |
Vendor & support | Giskard Datatech Private LimitedCountry: IndiaSupport: Email | Value Line, Inc.Founded 1931 |
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
| Tier | ||
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Free | Free“Free newsletters” |
| Entry paid plan | INR 1890/yr“GuruQ (Annual)”data downloader: 2,000 rows · screener alerts: 75 active, daily · +3 more | $199/yr≈ $16.58/mo“Investment Survey - Investor 600 (Digital)” |
| Tier 2 | INR 5900/yr“StratQ (Annual)”data downloader: Unlimited · screener alerts: 300 active, 15-minute frequency · +3 more | $345/yr≈ $28.75/mo“Fund Advisor Plus - Digital Edition” |
| Tier 3 | INR 8900/yr“Pro (Global Annual)”data downloader: 2,000 rows · screener alerts: 75 active, daily · +3 more | $345/yr≈ $28.75/mo“Value Line ETFs Service” |
| Tier 4 | Subscription“Pro Plus (Global Annual)”data downloader: Unlimited · screener alerts: 300 active, 15-minute frequency · +3 more | $598/yr≈ $49.83/mo“Investment Survey - Smart Investor (Digital)”saved screener searches: 10 · watchlists: 3 · +4 more |
| Tier 5 | INR 299/mo“MCP Pro”tool calls per day: 400 · tool calls per month: 2,000 | $695/yr≈ $57.92/mo“Value Line Select Online” |
| Tier 6 | — | $795/yr≈ $66.25/mo“Investment Survey - Savvy Investor (Digital)” |
| Top plan | — | Subscription“Value Line Options Survey” |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between Trendlyne and Value Line?
Trendlyne leans toward screeners, analyst forecasts, and analyst ratings & price targets, while Value Line puts more weight on screeners, stock ideas, and watchlist. They overlap in 8 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do Trendlyne and Value Line cost?
Good news: both Trendlyne and Value Line have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Can I use Trendlyne or Value Line on my phone?
Trendlyne lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. Value Line doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web.
Should I choose Trendlyne or Value Line?
It depends on what you're after. Pick Trendlyne if analyst forecasts and analyst ratings & price targets matter to you; go with Value Line if you'd rather have stock ideas and ETF analysis. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do Trendlyne and Value Line cover?
Both cover stocks, mutual funds, and options. Trendlyne also handles futures. Value Line adds ETFs on top.
Which covers international markets: Trendlyne or Value Line?
Trendlyne has documented international coverage (APAC and North America), so it's the safer bet if you hold non-US stocks. Value Line is more region-specific, mainly North America.
Can I export data from Trendlyne and Value Line?
Trendlyne exports to CSV and Excel. Value Line is stingier about getting data out.
Which has a better stock screener: Trendlyne or Value Line?
Both Trendlyne and Value Line 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 Value Line?
Trendlyne handles portfolio tracking. Value Line is really a research tool; you'd track your portfolio elsewhere.
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