COMPARISON
Tickertape vs Trendlyne: which is better? (October 2026)
Tickertape vs Trendlyne compared on price, free plan, refunds, screener depth, analyst forecasts, AI, alerts and apps, with a pick for each investor type.
Tickertape is the better pick for beginners and for tracking a whole portfolio in one app, at ₹2,999 a year. Trendlyne wins for active investors who want 1,758 or more screener parameters, backtests and analyst consensus estimates, from ₹1,890 a year with a coupon.
How do Tickertape and Trendlyne compare?
| Tickertape | Trendlyne | |
|---|---|---|
| Price per month | Pro ₹399; ₹899 for three months | GuruQ ₹390; PRO (India + US) ₹1,500 |
| Price per year | Pro ₹2,999 | GuruQ ₹2,990 list, ₹1,890 with coupon SMARTINV; StratQ ₹9,900 list, ₹5,900 with coupon BESTPLAN |
| Free plan | Yes: 178 of 247 screener filters, 8 key metrics, basic alerts | Yes: 1,000+ screener parameters, FII/DII data, portfolio analysis |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Refund | No refund if cancelled mid-period | Non-refundable |
| Screener depth | 247 filters in 13 categories; custom filters on Pro | 1,758 parameters on GuruQ, 3,512 on StratQ; plain-English query builder |
| Years of financials | About 9 to 10 annual years (Reliance page) | 11 annual years, 13 quarters (Infosys page) |
| Analyst ratings | Pro: ratings plus price, revenue and EPS forecasts | Consensus estimates and price targets; 40+ brokerages tracked |
| AI | Portfolio AI in the app (limits not stated); free MCP | MarketMind AI: 7 credits a month on GuruQ; MCP from ₹299 a month |
| Alerts | Basic alerts free; Pro alerts paid | 150 price-target alerts and 75 screener alerts on GuruQ |
| App rating | Android 4.4★ from 70,133 ratings; iOS 4.5★ from 2,535 | Android 4.4★ from 5,154 ratings; iOS 4.2★ from 489 |
| Best for | Beginners, portfolio tracking, US investing | Screener depth, backtests, analyst estimates |
Prices and limits checked on each vendor's own pricing page on 24 October 2026. Coupon prices are marked as coupon prices. Neither page states whether prices include GST.
For a three-way view with Screener.in, see Screener.in vs Tickertape vs Trendlyne.
Which should you choose for your investing style?
- Beginner investor: Tickertape. A cleaner app with 178 free screener filters and the most-rated app of the two (70,133 Android ratings).
- Active screener and backtester: Trendlyne. StratQ offers 3,512 parameters, 1,200 backtests a year and 300 screener alerts.
- Multi-asset portfolio tracker: Tickertape. It links several demat accounts and tracks Indian and US stocks, ETFs, mutual funds and digital gold together.
What are Tickertape's pros and cons?
Pros
- Monthly, quarterly and annual plans; ₹2,999 a year with no code needed (annual discount running on 24 October 2026).
- Analyst ratings and price forecasts on Pro.
- Portfolio tracking across brokers and asset classes.
- Free MCP server for Claude, ChatGPT and other AI clients.
Cons
- No free trial and no refund if you cancel mid-period.
- Forecasts, scorecards, red flags and data export are Pro-only.
- No IPO section was found.
- Its MCP research and screener tools cover US stocks; Indian stocks only through your holdings.
What are Trendlyne's pros and cons?
Pros
- 1,758 to 3,512 screener parameters, depending on plan.
- Backtests at screener and stock level.
- Consensus estimates and price targets for over 1,000 companies.
- FII/DII data free; IPO dashboard and mutual fund screens available.
Cons
- No free trial, and subscriptions are non-refundable.
- The lower annual prices depend on coupon codes.
- GuruQ gets daily-only technicals and 7 AI credits a month.
- The AI connector (MCP) is billed separately.
How do you switch between them?
- We found no import between them for screens or watchlists. Re-add symbols and rebuild your top screens by hand.
- Tickertape to Trendlyne: buy one GuruQ month (₹390) before a year, since there is no trial or refund.
- Trendlyne to Tickertape: start with the three-month Pro plan (₹899) to test forecasts and portfolio tracking.
- Let the old plan run out rather than cancelling early. Neither refunds unused time.
A third option
If you want an AI assistant that answers questions about Indian stocks, Tapetide's TapeAi gives 10 free questions a day after sign-in. Its MCP server covers NSE and BSE stocks with 50 free tool calls a day. It has no mobile app, no alerts and no backtesting. Tapetide is our product.
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Figures were checked on 24 October 2026. Email support@tapetide.com if any are out of date.
Questions people ask
Which is better, Tickertape or Trendlyne?
Tickertape is better for beginners and for tracking a multi-broker, multi-asset portfolio in one app. Trendlyne is better for screener depth, backtests and analyst consensus estimates.
How much is Tickertape Pro?
₹399 for one month, ₹899 for three months, or ₹2,999 for twelve months, on tickertape.in/pricing on 24 October 2026.
How much does Trendlyne cost?
GuruQ is ₹390 a month, or ₹2,990 a year at list price and ₹1,890 with code SMARTINV. StratQ is annual only at ₹9,900, or ₹5,900 with code BESTPLAN.
Do Tickertape or Trendlyne offer a free trial or refund?
Neither lists a free trial. Tickertape does not refund if you cancel during the subscription period. Trendlyne says the subscription amount is non-refundable.
Which has more screener filters?
Trendlyne lists 1,758 parameters on GuruQ and 3,512 on StratQ. Tickertape's equity screener has 247 filters, of which 178 are free.
Which has analyst ratings and price targets?
Both. Tickertape Pro shows analyst ratings and price, revenue and EPS forecasts. Trendlyne's Forecaster shows consensus targets and estimates for over 1,000 companies on GuruQ and StratQ.
Which app is rated higher?
Tickertape: 4.4★ from 70,133 Android ratings and 4.5★ on iOS. Trendlyne: 4.4★ from 5,154 Android ratings and 4.2★ on iOS.
Do Tickertape and Trendlyne have MCP servers for AI assistants?
Yes. Tickertape MCP is free; its research tools are US-only, and it answers questions about Indian stocks you hold. Trendlyne's AI connector is a separate subscription from ₹299 a month.
Which is better for US stocks?
Tickertape lets you invest in over 10,000 US stocks and ETFs from $1. Trendlyne's PRO plans cover US research data but are not a brokerage.
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