★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
Tool details checked August 4, 2026
Tool Comparison
Trendlyne vs WhaleWisdom
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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 data visualizations, things WhaleWisdom doesn't offer
Pick WhaleWisdom instead if
WhaleWisdom
Free • From $300/yr · Web · API · Desktop
- You want an API so you can script or automate things
- You care about stock ideas 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 WhaleWisdom cover a lot of the same ground (6 shared categories, including screeners, backtesting, and institutional ownership), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. Trendlyne simply does more: 22 categories to WhaleWisdom's 8, including analyst forecasts, analyst ratings & price targets, and data visualizations, plus a mobile app. WhaleWisdom counters by keeping things simpler.
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Key differences at a glance
- Mobile app
- Trendlyne
- Broader coverage
- Trendlyne22 vs 8 categories
- Desktop app
- WhaleWisdom
- API access
- WhaleWisdom
- 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
The side-by-side table: pricing, platforms, data, and coverage at a glance.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & plans | ||
Starting price | Free • Paid plans available | Free • From $300/yr |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | — | — |
Plan limits | 20 limits: GuruQ (Annual): data downloader: 2,000 rows, GuruQ (Annual): screener alerts: 75 active, daily +18 more | — |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Desktop app | No | Yes |
Mobile app | Yes | No |
API access | No | Yes |
Broker sync | Yes | — |
Integrations | Zerodha, Angel One +7 more | WhaleWisdom Excel Add-in, Microsoft Office Store add-in +1 more |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | — | — |
Categories covered | 22 | 8 |
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 | — |
Security | — | Data residency: US |
| Try it | Visit Trendlyne | Visit WhaleWisdom |
Where each one shines
What Trendlyne and WhaleWisdom each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What Trendlyne and WhaleWisdom 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 WhaleWisdom does best
- Tracking SEC filing datasets including 13F reports, Schedule 13D/G events, Form 4 insider transactions, Form D, Form 144, N-CEN, and Form ADV tools.
- Monitoring hedge funds, institutional filers, stock holders, filer groups, and stock watchlists from a dedicated holdings research workflow.
- Views for reviewing 13F history back to Q1 2001 on paid plans, while free access focuses on recent history and smaller limits.
- WhaleIndex, WhaleScore, WhaleTrader, Combined Holdings, and insider backtesting features on eligible paid plans.
- Export support for holdings and dashboard data through CSV, Excel, JSON, and the WhaleWisdom Excel Add-in depending on plan.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Trendlyne and WhaleWisdom, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Trendlyne and WhaleWisdom, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksMutual FundsOptionsFutures | StocksETFsClosed-End FundsBondsOptions |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Regions | APACNorth America | North America |
Coverage details | Countries: IN and US4 exchangesIdentifiers: Ticker and ISIN | Countries: USIdentifiers: Ticker, CUSIP, and CIK |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | End of Day | Not specified |
Data granularity | EOD | Not specified |
| Access & integrations | ||
API protocols | Not specified | REST |
API auth & delivery | Not specified | Auth: APIKey20 req/minDocs |
Import methods | CSVBrokerOAuthManual | Not specified |
Integrations | ZerodhaAngel OneIIFL Securities5PaisaMotilal OswalFyersDhanMicrosoft Excel+1 more | WhaleWisdom Excel Add-inMicrosoft Office Store add-inNightly FTP bulk files for Enterprise |
Export formats | CSVExcelPDFImage | CSVExcelJSON |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Not specified | Data residency: US |
Capability signals | Custom formulasUniverse builderMulti-leg optionsGreeksBroker syncAI summaries: Transcripts | Not specified |
Vendor & support | Giskard Datatech Private LimitedCountry: IndiaSupport: Email | WhaleWisdom, LLCCountry: United StatesSupport: Email |
Curation ratings | Methodology 3/5Reliability 4/5UX 4/5 | Methodology 3/5Reliability 3/5UX 3/5 |
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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 | Free | Free |
| Entry paid plan | INR 2190/yr“GuruQ (Annual)”data downloader: 2,000 rows · screener alerts: 75 active, daily · +3 more | $300/yr≈ $25/mo“Standard Annual” |
| Tier 2 | INR 5900/yr“StratQ (Annual)”data downloader: Unlimited · screener alerts: 300 active, 15-minute frequency · +3 more | $90/qtr“Standard Quarterly” |
| Tier 3 | INR 8900/yr“Pro (Global Annual)”data downloader: 2,000 rows · screener alerts: 75 active, daily · +3 more | $500/yr≈ $41.67/mo“Pro Annual” |
| Tier 4 | INR 11900/yr“Pro Plus (Global Annual)”data downloader: Unlimited · screener alerts: 300 active, 15-minute frequency · +3 more | $150/qtr“Pro Quarterly” |
| Top plan | — | Subscription“Enterprise” |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between Trendlyne and WhaleWisdom?
Trendlyne leans toward screeners, analyst forecasts, and analyst ratings & price targets, while WhaleWisdom puts more weight on institutional ownership, insider data, and stock ideas. They overlap in 6 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do Trendlyne and WhaleWisdom cost?
Good news: both Trendlyne and WhaleWisdom have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Can I use Trendlyne or WhaleWisdom on my phone?
Trendlyne lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. WhaleWisdom doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web, API, and desktop.
Does Trendlyne or WhaleWisdom have an API?
WhaleWisdom has an API for programmatic access and custom integrations. Trendlyne doesn't, so you're working through its interface.
Should I choose Trendlyne or WhaleWisdom?
It depends on what you're after. Pick Trendlyne if analyst forecasts and analyst ratings & price targets matter to you; go with WhaleWisdom if you'd rather have stock ideas and APIs & data feeds. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do Trendlyne and WhaleWisdom cover?
Both cover stocks and options. Trendlyne also handles mutual funds and futures. WhaleWisdom adds ETFs, closed-end funds, and bonds on top.
Which covers international markets: Trendlyne or WhaleWisdom?
Trendlyne has documented international coverage (APAC and North America), so it's the safer bet if you hold non-US stocks. WhaleWisdom is more region-specific, mainly North America.
Can I export data from Trendlyne and WhaleWisdom?
Yes, both export to spreadsheets (CSV and Excel), which is handy if you like running your own numbers.
Which has a better stock screener: Trendlyne or WhaleWisdom?
Both Trendlyne and WhaleWisdom 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 WhaleWisdom?
Trendlyne handles portfolio tracking. WhaleWisdom is really a research tool; you'd track your portfolio elsewhere.
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