COMPARISON
Chartink vs Screener.in: which is better? (October 2026)
Chartink vs Screener.in compared on price, free plan, refunds, technical and fundamental scans, alerts, backtests and apps, with a pick for each trader.
Chartink is the better pick for technical traders, because its free scan builder covers price, volume, indicators and intraday timeframes from 5 minutes. Screener.in is the better pick for fundamental investors, because its free query screens run on ten years of financial data.
How do Chartink and Screener.in compare?
| Chartink | Screener.in | |
|---|---|---|
| Built for | Technical and intraday scans | Fundamental screens |
| Paid price | ₹780 for 30 days, ₹2,220 for 90 days, ₹8,500 a year (tax incl.) | ₹4,999 a year (GST incl.); no monthly plan |
| Free plan | Scans and charts; intraday from 5 minutes; delayed data | Query screens, 18 quick ratios, 10 stock alerts, 2 screen alerts |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Refund | None once activated | Full refund within 48 hours |
| Technical scans | Indicators, custom indicators, 1 minute to monthly | DMA and RSI screens |
| Fundamental screens | About 40 fields (2017 post) | Own queries on 10 years of data |
| Alerts | Premium only: SMS, email, webhook | 10 stock and 2 screen alerts free; 800 and 75 on Premium |
| Backtests | Matches over time; up to 9 years daily | Not found |
| Public screens | 1,50,000+ (its own figure) | 10,000+ user screens |
| AI | Not found | Screener AI, about ₹10 to ₹30 per answer |
| App | Web only | Android 4.3★ from 3,898 ratings; no iOS app |
Prices and limits checked on each vendor's own pages on 25 October 2026.
Which should you choose?
- Swing or intraday trader: Chartink. Free technical scans, candlestick and Heikin-Ashi charts, and price history back to 1980.
- Long-term fundamental investor: Screener.in. Free custom queries on ten years of statements and 12 annual years on company pages.
- Trader who wants alerts on a breakout: Chartink Premium. Scan alerts run as often as every minute and can post to a webhook.
- Investor on a tight budget: either free plan. Both are useful without paying.
What are Chartink's pros and cons?
Pros
- Build your own scans with custom indicators and mathematical functions.
- Intraday timeframes from 5 minutes on the free plan.
- Backtest results for every scan, up to 9 years on daily scans.
- Alerts by SMS, email or webhook on Premium.
Cons
- Free scans show delayed data; real-time scans need Premium.
- No refunds once the plan is active, and no trial.
- Backtests show matching stocks, not strategy returns, and use today's fundamental values.
- Web only; no mobile app.
What are Screener.in's pros and cons?
Pros
- Free query screens on ten years of financial data.
- 10,000+ user screens to copy.
- Full refund within 48 hours on Premium.
- Excel export; custom Excel templates on Premium.
Cons
- Few technical filters (DMA and RSI screens exist).
- Premium is annual only.
- Screener AI is billed per answer once Premium's ₹500 of credits is used.
- Android app only; no iOS app found.
How do you use them together?
- Write a quality screen on Screener.in, for example on return on capital and debt.
- Save the matches as a watchlist on Chartink, then scan that watchlist for breakouts. Scanning a watchlist through the segment menu is a Premium benefit on Chartink.
- We found no import between them. Re-enter symbols by hand or by watchlist upload on Chartink.
For more technical scanners, see Chartink alternatives and the best stock screener for swing trading.
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Figures were checked on 25 October 2026. Email support@tapetide.com if any are out of date. This page is for information only and is not investment advice.
Questions people ask
Which is better, Chartink or Screener.in?
They do different jobs. Chartink is better for technical and intraday scans on price, volume and indicators. Screener.in is better for fundamental screens on ten years of financial data. Both have useful free plans.
Is Chartink free?
Yes. Scans, charts and intraday timeframes from 5 minutes are free. Free scans show delayed data. Real-time scans, 1 to 3 minute timeframes, private scans and alerts need Premium.
How much does Chartink Premium cost?
₹780 for 30 days, ₹2,220 for 90 days or ₹8,500 for 365 days, inclusive of all taxes, on chartink.com/subscription on 25 October 2026.
How much does Screener.in Premium cost?
₹4,999 a year, GST included. There is no monthly plan. Premium includes Screener AI credits worth ₹500.
Does either offer a refund?
Screener.in gives a full refund if you ask within 48 hours. Chartink's terms say there are no refunds once the service is activated. Neither offers a free trial.
Can I screen fundamentals on Chartink?
Yes, but the fields are fewer than on Screener.in. A 2017 Chartink post lists about 40 fundamental scan fields, such as quarterly net profit, net sales and OPM. Screener.in screens run on ten years of financials.
Can I run technical screens on Screener.in?
A few. Screener.in screens can use DMA and RSI, for example golden crossover or RSI oversold. We found no intraday timeframes or candlestick scans on it.
Which has backtesting?
Chartink shows backtest results for every scan: up to 9 years on daily scans and 3 weeks on 5-minute scans. They show which stocks matched in the past, not strategy returns. We found no backtesting on Screener.in.
Does Chartink or Screener.in have a mobile app?
Chartink says it is web-only, with no mobile or desktop app. Screener.in has an Android app rated 4.3★ from 3,898 ratings; we found no iOS app.
Can I use both together?
Yes. You can shortlist companies on Screener.in by fundamentals for free, then check each one on Chartink's free charts or scans. Scanning a saved watchlist in one go is a Chartink Premium benefit.
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