Investing
Comparison
Research tools
Tickertape vs Trendlyne vs Screener.in
Comparing India’s top three stock research platforms: Tickertape (Rainmatter-backed), Trendlyne, and Screener.in. No platform wins outright; each owns a different job, so the practical choice is which one fits how you research.
Verdict: which to pick
| If you want | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Deep, custom-formula fundamental work | Screener.in | Custom formulas and the most generous free tier |
| Mobile-first, beginner-friendly research | Tickertape | Modern app, scorecard, Market Mood Index |
| Alerts and analyst-consensus tracking | Trendlyne | Built-in alerts and estimate-revision data |
| Research linked to a Zerodha account | Tickertape | Kite-session integration and holdings import |
| The lowest cost | Screener.in | Strongest free tier, lowest paid pricing |
Many investors run two together: Screener.in for the deep work and Tickertape for the daily check-in and sentiment read.
| Feature | Tickertape | Trendlyne | Screener.in |
|---|---|---|---|
| UI / UX | Modern, mobile-first | Clean, web-focused | Simple, low-frills |
| Free tier | Generous | Adequate | Very generous |
| Pro pricing | Rs 1k-2.5k pa | Rs 1.5k-3k pa | Lowest among the three |
| Screener depth | Good | Good | Excellent (custom formulas) |
| Charts | Decent | Decent | Basic |
| Sentiment / MMI | Yes (MMI) | Sentiment scores | None |
| Brokerage integration | Zerodha | Multi-broker | None |
| Mobile app | Native | Yes | Web-only |
| Backtest / paper trade | No | Yes (Pro) | No |
Pick by use case
| Use case | Best |
|---|---|
| Mobile-first browsing | Tickertape |
| Custom formula screens | Screener.in |
| Charts + alerts | Trendlyne |
| Beginner | Tickertape |
| Power user | Screener.in |
| Free-tier focus | Screener.in |
Combined approach
Many active investors use:
- Screener.in for deep fundamental work.
- Tickertape for daily check-in and sentiment (MMI).
- Trendlyne for alerts.
Risk
Tools don’t make stock picks. They organise data. The decision still requires analysis + portfolio thinking. For complex portfolios, consult a SEBI-registered Investment Adviser.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Tickertape, Trendlyne, or Screener.in?
There is no single winner. Screener.in is best for deep, custom-formula fundamental work and has the most generous free tier. Tickertape is best for a mobile-first, beginner-friendly experience with the Market Mood Index. Trendlyne is best for alerts and analyst-consensus data.
Is Screener.in free?
Screener.in has the most generous free tier of the three, including custom-formula screening. A low-priced premium tier adds extra features. Tickertape and Trendlyne both run a free tier with paid upgrades for advanced filters and data history.
Which research platform integrates with Zerodha?
Tickertape integrates with Zerodha and is reachable from the Kite session, with automatic holdings import for portfolio analytics. Trendlyne supports multiple brokers. Screener.in has no brokerage integration.
See also
- Tickertape
- Tickertape MMI (Market Mood Index)
- Tickertape screener
- Tickertape Pro features
- Tickertape stock-comparison feature
- Tickertape financial-data scorecard
- Tijori Finance
- Tijori vs Tickertape
- Tijori sector-deep research
- Rainmatter Capital portfolio overview
- Screener.in
- Trendlyne
- Fundamental analysis
- Technical analysis
- Equity investing in India
- Zerodha
- Coin (Zerodha)
- Kite (Zerodha)
- SEBI RA vs IA distinction
- SEBI
- Smallcase
- Streak
- Sensibull
- Stock market in India
- National Stock Exchange
External references
References
- Tickertape, Features, tickertape.in.
- Trendlyne, Pricing, trendlyne.com.
- Screener.in, Plans, screener.in.