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Trendlyne vs StockEdge: which is better? (October 2026)

Trendlyne vs StockEdge compared on price, coupons, refunds, screeners, scans, analyst estimates, backtests, AI and apps, with a pick for each investor.

By , Research lead Updated 3 min read How we research these comparisons

Trendlyne is the better pick for research depth, because it pairs 1,000+ free screener parameters with analyst consensus estimates and backtests. StockEdge is the better pick for mobile investors who want 500+ ready-made scans, from ₹1,499 a year (DAZZLE coupon price on 25 Oct 2026; list about ₹250 a month).

How do Trendlyne and StockEdge compare?

Trendlyne StockEdge
Entry plan GuruQ ₹390 a month; ₹2,990 a year (₹1,890 with SMARTINV) Premium ₹399 a month; ₹1,499 a year (DAZZLE coupon)
Higher plans StratQ ₹9,900 a year (₹5,900 with BESTPLAN); PRO, PRO PLUS Pro ₹1,499 a month; Club ₹2,499 a month
Free plan 1,000+ screener parameters, real-time screeners, FII/DII data News, FII data, personal watchlists
Free trial No No
Refund Non-refundable Non-refundable, no exceptions
Screens Write queries; 1,758 parameters on GuruQ, 3,512 on StratQ 500+ ready-made scans; 2 custom on Premium, 50 on Pro
Analyst data Consensus targets and estimates; full for 1,000+ firms on GuruQ No consensus; Club has in-house SEBI-RA ideas
Backtests 200 a year on GuruQ; 1,200 on StratQ Not found
Alerts 75 screener alerts on GuruQ; 300 on StratQ Price and news alerts; limits not stated
AI MarketMind: 7 credits a month on GuruQ Stock AI on Club only
App rating Android 4.41★ (5,154); iOS 4.22★ (489) Android 4.53★ (165,892); iOS 4.68★ (11,646)
Best for Screening depth, estimates and backtests Ready-made scans and sector rotation on mobile

Prices and limits checked on each vendor's own pricing page on 25 October 2026. Coupon prices can end without notice; neither page states whether GST is included.

Which should you choose?

  • You want analyst targets and estimates: Trendlyne. StockEdge has no brokerage consensus.
  • You want to test a screen before using it: Trendlyne. Backtests are included from GuruQ.
  • You want ready-made scans on your phone: StockEdge. 500+ scans and the higher-rated app.
  • You track sector rotation and well-known investors: StockEdge. Premium covers sector rotation and 250+ leading investors' portfolios.

What are Trendlyne's pros and cons?

Pros

  • 1,000+ screener parameters and real-time screeners on the free plan.
  • Forecaster with consensus price targets and estimates.
  • Backtests and screener alerts from the entry plan.
  • PRO plans add US stocks.

Cons

  • No trial and no refunds.
  • GuruQ technicals are daily only; intraday needs StratQ or PRO PLUS.
  • The MCP connector is a separate subscription.
  • No phone support.

What are StockEdge's pros and cons?

Pros

  • 500+ ready-made scans, including candlestick and F&O.
  • Swing and positional trading strategies on Premium.
  • The higher-rated app of the two, on Android and iOS.
  • Low yearly price while the DAZZLE coupon lasts.

Cons

  • No refunds under any circumstance, and no trial.
  • Only 2 custom scans on Premium.
  • Stock AI only on the Club plan.
  • No brokerage consensus ratings or targets.

How do you switch between them?

  • We found no import between them for screens or watchlists. Rebuild your key screens by hand.
  • Both monthly plans cost under ₹400. Try one month before buying a year, since neither refunds.
  • StockEdge monthly plans must be cancelled at least 2 days before renewal.

Is there a third option?

Tapetide is free for analyst rating counts, 62 preset screens and FII/DII data, with TapeAi for 10 questions a day. It has no app, alerts or backtests. Tapetide is our product.

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, Trendlyne or StockEdge?
Trendlyne is better for research depth: analyst consensus estimates, 1,000+ free screener parameters and backtests. StockEdge is better for ready-made scans and a highly rated mobile app.
How much does Trendlyne cost?
GuruQ is ₹390 a month or ₹2,990 a year, or ₹1,890 a year with code SMARTINV. StratQ is ₹9,900 a year, or ₹5,900 with code BESTPLAN. PRO is ₹1,500 a month or ₹8,900 a year. All on 25 October 2026.
How much does StockEdge cost?
Premium is ₹399 a month or ₹1,499 a year. Pro is ₹1,499 a month or ₹5,999 a year. Club is ₹2,499 a month or ₹11,994 a year. Yearly prices are DAZZLE coupon prices on 25 Oct 2026, applied automatically.
Which is cheaper?
For a year, StockEdge Premium at ₹1,499 with DAZZLE, then Trendlyne GuruQ at ₹1,890 with SMARTINV. For a month, Trendlyne GuruQ at ₹390 against StockEdge Premium at ₹399.
Do they offer a free trial or refund?
Neither. Trendlyne says 'We don't offer free trials' and its subscriptions are non-refundable. StockEdge payments are non-refundable with no exceptions.
Which has analyst ratings and targets?
Trendlyne. Its Forecaster shows consensus price targets and estimates, and GuruQ gives full access for over 1,000 companies. StockEdge Club offers its own SEBI-registered research ideas instead of brokerage consensus.
Which has backtesting?
Trendlyne, with 200 backtests a year on GuruQ and 1,200 on StratQ. We found no user backtesting on StockEdge.
Which has an AI assistant?
Trendlyne MarketMind gives 7 credits a month on GuruQ and 20 on StratQ. StockEdge lists Stock AI only on Club, at ₹2,499 a month.
Which has the better app?
StockEdge: 4.53★ from 165,892 Play Store ratings and 4.68★ on iOS. Trendlyne: 4.41★ from 5,154 Play Store ratings and 4.22★ on iOS.
Can I write my own screens?
On Trendlyne, yes: free users get 1,000+ parameters and can write screener queries. StockEdge allows 2 custom scans on Premium and 50 on Pro.

About the author. Sanjay Mehta leads research at Tapetide and writes its platform comparisons and market data reports.

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