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Alternatives to OptionCharts
Curated replacements ranked by category overlap, pricing, and platform access. Use this list to stress-test OptionCharts against peers before committing to a long-term plan.
Quick takeaways
Free tiers remain available through ORTEX, Seeking Alpha, TradingView, FINVIZ, MarketWatch, Yahoo Finance, StockCharts, Earnings Whispers, Stocknear, Trendlyne, Stock Unlock, ETF Action, Investing.com, Nasdaq.com, and Tickertape for side-by-side testing.
Need mobile access? ORTEX, Seeking Alpha, and TradingView bring phone-ready workflows that OptionCharts lacks.
Round out your stack with new coverage areas like Sheets / Excel Add-ins, Broker Connectors, Monte Carlo, and Risk Metrics (VaR/ES/Drawdown).
#1 Alternative
Similarity score 1244
Category overlap: 86%Shared coverage
Options & Derivatives
Watchlist
Options
Screeners
Options P&L
Blogs
Assets: Options, Stocks, and ETFs
Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced
Platforms: Web
Pricing: Subscription
Why investors switch
- Expands into Sheets / Excel Add-ins, Broker Connectors, and Monte Carlo coverage beyond what OptionCharts offers.
- Standout features include Excel add‑in works on Windows, Mac, and Excel Online; updates delivered automatically for Mac/Excel Online/Office 365 users., Built‑in real‑time streaming quotes (with exchange agreements) and default 15‑minute delayed market data; EOD history ~15+ years; intraday historical up to 1‑minute for ~1 year., and Options analytics: live option chains & Greeks, IV tools, order‑flow functions, strategy P&L templates; options symbology converter..
- Pair it with OptionCharts if you still need Data Visualizations.
Adds coverage: Sheets / Excel Add-ins, Broker Connectors, Monte Carlo, and Risk Metrics (VaR/ES/Drawdown)
Standout features: Excel add‑in works on Windows, Mac, and Excel Online; updates delivered automatically for Mac/Excel Online/Office 365 users., Built‑in real‑time streaming quotes (with exchange agreements) and default 15‑minute delayed market data; EOD history ~15+ years; intraday historical up to 1‑minute for ~1 year., Options analytics: live option chains & Greeks, IV tools, order‑flow functions, strategy P&L templates; options symbology converter., and Portfolio & research templates: Efficient Frontier, correlation/volatility/drawdowns, fundamentals and historical statements via hf_* functions.
Similarity score 1149
Category overlap: 71%Shared coverage
Data Visualizations
Options & Derivatives
Options
Screeners
Blogs
Assets: Options, Stocks, and ETFs
Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced
Platforms: Web
Pricing: Free and Subscription
Why investors switch
- ORTEX adds mobile access for on-the-go monitoring.
- Expands into Short Interest, Insider Data, and Quant coverage beyond what OptionCharts offers.
- Standout features include Short interest and lending analytics including utilization, cost to borrow, shares on loan, and percentage of free float on loan, with intraday and real-time estimates from a large pool of lenders and brokers., Official U.S. exchange-reported short interest (bi-monthly) and European flagged shorts, alongside lending-based estimates., and Options coverage with unusual activity and flow detection; OPRA-sourced data gated by user agreement to OPRA terms..
- Pair it with OptionCharts if you still need Watchlist and Options P&L.
Adds coverage: Short Interest, Insider Data, Quant, and Index Rebalancing
Standout features: Short interest and lending analytics including utilization, cost to borrow, shares on loan, and percentage of free float on loan, with intraday and real-time estimates from a large pool of lenders and brokers., Official U.S. exchange-reported short interest (bi-monthly) and European flagged shorts, alongside lending-based estimates., Options coverage with unusual activity and flow detection; OPRA-sourced data gated by user agreement to OPRA terms., and Alpha trading signals across themes like Short Squeeze, EPS, RSI, MACD, and Company Events, each with back-tested stats and intraday updates.
Similarity score 1017
Category overlap: 57%Shared coverage
Data Visualizations
Watchlist
Options
Screeners
Assets: Options, Stocks, and ETFs
Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced
Platforms: Web
Pricing: Free and Subscription
Why investors switch
- Seeking Alpha adds mobile access for on-the-go monitoring.
- Expands into ETF Screeners, Stock Comparison, and Portfolio coverage beyond what OptionCharts offers.
- Standout features include Quant Ratings for stocks with five Factor Grades (Value, Growth, Profitability, Momentum, EPS Revisions), plus ETF Factor Grades (Momentum, Expenses, Dividends, Risk, Liquidity)., Stock and ETF screeners with ratings, grades, and advanced filters. Premium members can save screens for reuse., and Side-by-side comparison of up to 20 stocks, with export to Excel or PDF..
- Pair it with OptionCharts if you still need Options & Derivatives, Options P&L, and Blogs.
Adds coverage: ETF Screeners, Stock Comparison, Portfolio, and News
Standout features: Quant Ratings for stocks with five Factor Grades (Value, Growth, Profitability, Momentum, EPS Revisions), plus ETF Factor Grades (Momentum, Expenses, Dividends, Risk, Liquidity)., Stock and ETF screeners with ratings, grades, and advanced filters. Premium members can save screens for reuse., Side-by-side comparison of up to 20 stocks, with export to Excel or PDF., and Portfolio tools with custom views, health scores, and Excel export. Premium users can link brokers for daily auto-sync through Plaid or SnapTrade.
Similarity score 1017
Category overlap: 57%Shared coverage
Data Visualizations
Options & Derivatives
Watchlist
Screeners
Assets: Options, Stocks, and ETFs
Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced
Platforms: Web
Pricing: Free and Subscription
Why investors switch
- TradingView adds mobile access for on-the-go monitoring.
- Expands into ETF Screeners, Stock Ideas, and Portfolio coverage beyond what OptionCharts offers.
- Standout features include Flexible charting with up to 16 charts per layout, synchronized by symbol and timeframe., Over 400 built-in indicators, 100,000+ community scripts, and 110+ drawing tools., and Server-side alerts with 13 conditions, drawing-tool triggers, and webhook integrations..
- Pair it with OptionCharts if you still need Options, Options P&L, and Blogs.
Adds coverage: ETF Screeners, Stock Ideas, Portfolio, and Backtesting
Standout features: Flexible charting with up to 16 charts per layout, synchronized by symbol and timeframe., Over 400 built-in indicators, 100,000+ community scripts, and 110+ drawing tools., Server-side alerts with 13 conditions, drawing-tool triggers, and webhook integrations., and Equity, ETF, forex, and crypto screeners with auto-refresh and export options.
Similarity score 1005
Category overlap: 57%Shared coverage
Data Visualizations
Watchlist
Options
Screeners
Assets: Options, Stocks, and ETFs
Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced
Platforms: Web
Pricing: Free and Subscription
Why investors switch
- Expands into Portfolio, Backtesting, and News coverage beyond what OptionCharts offers.
- Standout features include Coverage focused on U.S. equities (NYSE, Nasdaq, Amex). Free data delayed 15–20 minutes; Elite adds real-time plus pre- and after-hours trading sessions., Stock screener supports both fundamental and technical filters. Elite expands functionality with 20+ additional filters and raises saved presets from 50 to 200., and Visualization tools include Heat Maps and Groups, with real-time updates for Elite users..
- Pair it with OptionCharts if you still need Options & Derivatives, Options P&L, and Blogs.
Adds coverage: Portfolio, Backtesting, News, and Alerts
Standout features: Coverage focused on U.S. equities (NYSE, Nasdaq, Amex). Free data delayed 15–20 minutes; Elite adds real-time plus pre- and after-hours trading sessions., Stock screener supports both fundamental and technical filters. Elite expands functionality with 20+ additional filters and raises saved presets from 50 to 200., Visualization tools include Heat Maps and Groups, with real-time updates for Elite users., and Portfolio and watchlist management with email and push alerts for price changes, news, ratings, insider activity, and SEC filings. Elite increases limits to 100 portfolios and 500 tickers per portfolio.
Similarity score 1003
Category overlap: 57%Shared coverage
Data Visualizations
Watchlist
Options
Screeners
Assets: Options, Stocks, and ETFs
Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced
Platforms: Web
Pricing: Free and Subscription
Why investors switch
- MarketWatch adds mobile access for on-the-go monitoring.
- Expands into News, Alerts, and Calendar coverage beyond what OptionCharts offers.
- Standout features include Market data hub with stock and market screeners, mutual fund research, fund comparison, and multi-quote lookup tools., Personal watchlists available free with an account; syncs across web and mobile apps with customizable price and news alerts., and Comprehensive event calendars, including U.S. economic releases, corporate earnings, IPO schedules, and options-expiration dates..
- Pair it with OptionCharts if you still need Options & Derivatives, Options P&L, and Blogs.
Adds coverage: News, Alerts, Calendar, and Paper Trading
Standout features: Market data hub with stock and market screeners, mutual fund research, fund comparison, and multi-quote lookup tools., Personal watchlists available free with an account; syncs across web and mobile apps with customizable price and news alerts., Comprehensive event calendars, including U.S. economic releases, corporate earnings, IPO schedules, and options-expiration dates., and BigCharts advanced charting platform with multiple timeframes (intraday to monthly) and technical overlays; intraday data typically delayed 15 minutes.
Similarity score 1003
Category overlap: 57%Shared coverage
Data Visualizations
Watchlist
Options
Screeners
Assets: Options, Stocks, and ETFs
Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced
Platforms: Web
Pricing: Free and Subscription
Why investors switch
- Yahoo Finance adds mobile access for on-the-go monitoring.
- Expands into Portfolio, News, and Alerts coverage beyond what OptionCharts offers.
- Standout features include Free plan with optional Silver and Gold subscriptions that unlock advanced features and research., Historical price downloads in CSV format are gated to Gold; portfolio and watchlist exports remain free., and Coverage spans 100+ exchanges worldwide, with clear labeling of real-time versus delayed data..
- Pair it with OptionCharts if you still need Options & Derivatives, Options P&L, and Blogs.
Adds coverage: Portfolio, News, Alerts, and Calendar
Standout features: Free plan with optional Silver and Gold subscriptions that unlock advanced features and research., Historical price downloads in CSV format are gated to Gold; portfolio and watchlist exports remain free., Coverage spans 100+ exchanges worldwide, with clear labeling of real-time versus delayed data., and Interactive full-screen charts with dozens of technical indicators and extended-hours toggles.
Similarity score 995
Category overlap: 57%Shared coverage
Data Visualizations
Watchlist
Options
Screeners
Assets: Options, Stocks, and ETFs
Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced
Platforms: Web
Pricing: Free and Subscription
Why investors switch
- StockCharts adds mobile access for on-the-go monitoring.
- Expands into Alerts, Portfolio, and Calendar coverage beyond what OptionCharts offers.
- Standout features include Tiered pricing: Basic $19.95, Extra $29.95, PRO $49.95. Limits scale by tier (ChartLists: 1/250/500; Custom Scans: 1/200/500; Scheduled Scans: 0/10/25; Price Alerts: 2/200/500; Advanced Alerts: 1/100/250). Auto-refresh every 15s (Basic/Extra) or 5s (PRO)., Real-time data: free US BATS quotes; official real-time add-ons available for NYSE, NASDAQ, TSX/TSX-V, and LSE. Other markets are 15-minute delayed., and Advanced Scan Workbench with custom syntax for daily, weekly, and monthly scans (no intraday scans)..
- Pair it with OptionCharts if you still need Options & Derivatives, Options P&L, and Blogs.
Adds coverage: Alerts, Portfolio, Calendar, and Scores
Standout features: Tiered pricing: Basic $19.95, Extra $29.95, PRO $49.95. Limits scale by tier (ChartLists: 1/250/500; Custom Scans: 1/200/500; Scheduled Scans: 0/10/25; Price Alerts: 2/200/500; Advanced Alerts: 1/100/250). Auto-refresh every 15s (Basic/Extra) or 5s (PRO)., Real-time data: free US BATS quotes; official real-time add-ons available for NYSE, NASDAQ, TSX/TSX-V, and LSE. Other markets are 15-minute delayed., Advanced Scan Workbench with custom syntax for daily, weekly, and monthly scans (no intraday scans)., and Price and advanced alerts deliver via email, SMS, and in-platform notifications. The alert engine checks conditions every 3–5 minutes during market hours.
Similarity score 983
Category overlap: 57%Shared coverage
Data Visualizations
Options & Derivatives
Watchlist
Screeners
Assets: Options, Stocks, and ETFs
Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced
Platforms: Web
Pricing: Free and Subscription
Why investors switch
- Expands into Calendar, News, and Market Sentiment coverage beyond what OptionCharts offers.
- Standout features include Detailed earnings calendar with implied volatility, average price move data, sentiment heat maps, and multi-view charts., The Whisper Report®: weekly macro, technical, and company-level analysis published ahead of earnings., and Earnings Whisper Grade, a proprietary A+ to F rating that estimates the likelihood of post-earnings drift (PEAD) over 91 days..
- Pair it with OptionCharts if you still need Options, Options P&L, and Blogs.
Adds coverage: Calendar, News, Market Sentiment, and Scores
Standout features: Detailed earnings calendar with implied volatility, average price move data, sentiment heat maps, and multi-view charts., The Whisper Report®: weekly macro, technical, and company-level analysis published ahead of earnings., Earnings Whisper Grade, a proprietary A+ to F rating that estimates the likelihood of post-earnings drift (PEAD) over 91 days., and Investor tools include an Earnings Screener, Guidance and Reaction pages, and a Short Report with a focus on short interest.
Similarity score 983
Category overlap: 57%Shared coverage
Data Visualizations
Options & Derivatives
Watchlist
Screeners
Assets: Options, Stocks, and ETFs
Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced
Platforms: Web
Pricing: Free and Subscription
Why investors switch
- Expands into News, Alerts, and Calendar coverage beyond what OptionCharts offers.
- Standout features include Ticker pages with tabs for Financials, Statistics, Business Metrics, Forecasts, Dark Pool, Options, Insider, Dividends, and History., Real-time options flow feed and unusual activity; options chains available (OPRA-sourced)., and Dark pool & off-exchange trade tape (15‑minute delay)..
- Pair it with OptionCharts if you still need Options, Options P&L, and Blogs.
Adds coverage: News, Alerts, Calendar, and Dark Pool & Off-Exchange
Standout features: Ticker pages with tabs for Financials, Statistics, Business Metrics, Forecasts, Dark Pool, Options, Insider, Dividends, and History., Real-time options flow feed and unusual activity; options chains available (OPRA-sourced)., Dark pool & off-exchange trade tape (15‑minute delay)., and Hedge Fund tracker (13F) with institution list (downloadable) and holdings analytics.
#11 Alternative
Similarity score 965
Category overlap: 57%Shared coverage
Options & Derivatives
Watchlist
Screeners
Options P&L
Assets: Options, Stocks, and ETFs
Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced
Platforms: Web
Pricing: Subscription
Why investors switch
- TC2000 adds mobile access for on-the-go monitoring.
- Expands into Portfolio, News, and Alerts coverage beyond what OptionCharts offers.
- Standout features include Live U.S. equity data (NYSE, Nasdaq, AMEX) via Nasdaq Basic with streaming watchlists and charts., EasyScan® screener supports real-time scans, custom sorting, and PCF (formula-based) screening., and Alerting system allows 100 concurrent alerts on Premium or 1,000 on Premium+, with optional bundles to increase limits..
- Pair it with OptionCharts if you still need Data Visualizations, Options, and Blogs.
Adds coverage: Portfolio, News, Alerts, and Paper Trading
Standout features: Live U.S. equity data (NYSE, Nasdaq, AMEX) via Nasdaq Basic with streaming watchlists and charts., EasyScan® screener supports real-time scans, custom sorting, and PCF (formula-based) screening., Alerting system allows 100 concurrent alerts on Premium or 1,000 on Premium+, with optional bundles to increase limits., and Integrated MT Newswires feed for real-time market and company news.
#12 Alternative
Similarity score 947
Category overlap: 57%Shared coverage
Options & Derivatives
Watchlist
Screeners
Blogs
Assets: Options, Stocks, and ETFs
Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced
Platforms: Web
Why investors switch
- Charles Schwab adds mobile access for on-the-go monitoring.
- Expands into Brokerage, Portfolio, and Paper Trading coverage beyond what OptionCharts offers.
- Standout features include Zero-commission online trades for stocks and ETFs; options at $0.65 per contract., thinkorswim® platform suite (desktop, web, mobile) plus Schwab Mobile, with extended 24/5 trading access to 1,100+ stocks and ETFs., and paperMoney® virtual accounts that let you practice trading with live market data..
- Pair it with OptionCharts if you still need Data Visualizations, Options, and Options P&L.
Adds coverage: Brokerage, Portfolio, Paper Trading, and Advanced Order Types
Standout features: Zero-commission online trades for stocks and ETFs; options at $0.65 per contract., thinkorswim® platform suite (desktop, web, mobile) plus Schwab Mobile, with extended 24/5 trading access to 1,100+ stocks and ETFs., paperMoney® virtual accounts that let you practice trading with live market data., and Tradable universe spans stocks, ETFs, options, futures, and forex—though futures and forex require separate approval and are offered by Schwab Futures & Forex LLC.
Similarity score 943
Category overlap: 57%Shared coverage
Data Visualizations
Options & Derivatives
Watchlist
Screeners
Assets: Options and Stocks
Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced
Platforms: Web
Pricing: Free and Subscription
Why investors switch
- Trendlyne adds mobile access for on-the-go monitoring.
- Expands into Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Price Targets, and Analyst Recommendations coverage beyond what OptionCharts offers.
- Standout features include Stock screener with over 1,000 parameters, plus prebuilt strategies and optional screener alerts (up to every 15 minutes on premium tiers)., Backtesting at both strategy and stock level, with plan-based limits (from a few hundred to over a thousand annual backtests)., and Consensus estimates platform (“Forecaster”) with historical and real-time views on revenue, EPS, profit, dividends, cash flow, capex, and more..
- Pair it with OptionCharts if you still need Options, Options P&L, and Blogs.
Adds coverage: Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Price Targets, Analyst Recommendations, and Portfolio
Standout features: Stock screener with over 1,000 parameters, plus prebuilt strategies and optional screener alerts (up to every 15 minutes on premium tiers)., Backtesting at both strategy and stock level, with plan-based limits (from a few hundred to over a thousand annual backtests)., Consensus estimates platform (“Forecaster”) with historical and real-time views on revenue, EPS, profit, dividends, cash flow, capex, and more., and DVM score (Durability-Valuation-Momentum) available with historical charts and exportable to CSV/XLS.
Similarity score 931
Category overlap: 57%Shared coverage
Data Visualizations
Watchlist
Screeners
Blogs
Assets: Stocks and ETFs
Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced
Platforms: Web
Pricing: Free and Subscription
Why investors switch
- Expands into Stock Comparison, ETF Overview, and ETF Holdings coverage beyond what OptionCharts offers.
- Standout features include Coverage of more than 130,000 stocks and ETFs across 65 global exchanges., Portfolio tracking through manual entry or broker connections (via SnapTrade integration)., and Custom watchlists with event notifications and alerts..
- Pair it with OptionCharts if you still need Options & Derivatives, Options, and Options P&L.
Adds coverage: Stock Comparison, ETF Overview, ETF Holdings, and Portfolio
Standout features: Coverage of more than 130,000 stocks and ETFs across 65 global exchanges., Portfolio tracking through manual entry or broker connections (via SnapTrade integration)., Custom watchlists with event notifications and alerts., and Proprietary “Insights Score” summarizing a company’s fundamentals at a glance.
Similarity score 927
Category overlap: 57%Shared coverage
Data Visualizations
Watchlist
Screeners
Blogs
Assets: Stocks and ETFs
Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced
Platforms: Web
Pricing: Subscription
Why investors switch
- Stockopedia adds mobile access for on-the-go monitoring.
- Expands into Stock Ideas, Financials, and Scores coverage beyond what OptionCharts offers.
- Standout features include Equity screener with more than 350 ratios and over 65 prebuilt “GuruScreens.”, StockRanks™ system rates every stock on Quality, Value, and Momentum, with additional risk ratings and style classifications., and Portfolios (“Folios”) track performance with time-weighted returns and integrate company announcements and reporting calendars..
- Pair it with OptionCharts if you still need Options & Derivatives, Options, and Options P&L.
Adds coverage: Stock Ideas, Financials, Scores, and Checklist
Standout features: Equity screener with more than 350 ratios and over 65 prebuilt “GuruScreens.”, StockRanks™ system rates every stock on Quality, Value, and Momentum, with additional risk ratings and style classifications., Portfolios (“Folios”) track performance with time-weighted returns and integrate company announcements and reporting calendars., and Unlimited custom alerts on price moves or any screenable fundamental/technical rule, with delivery by email or in-app notification.
Similarity score 923
Category overlap: 57%Shared coverage
Data Visualizations
Watchlist
Screeners
Blogs
Assets: Stocks and ETFs
Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced
Platforms: Web
Pricing: Free and Subscription
Why investors switch
- Expands into ETF Overview, ETF Performance, and ETF Holdings coverage beyond what OptionCharts offers.
- Standout features include Global ETF ‘Channels’ taxonomy with category reports and dashboards (Size & Style US/Global, Region & Country, Sector & Industry, Thematic, Fixed Income, Non‑Traditional, Commodities, Crypto)., Look‑through analytics on fund holdings for factor/style, sector/industry, country, concentration; portfolio overlap analysis across funds or entire models., and Flows & trading dashboards (volumes/ADV); flows noted as T+1 timing in daily updates..
- Pair it with OptionCharts if you still need Options & Derivatives, Options, and Options P&L.
Adds coverage: ETF Overview, ETF Performance, ETF Holdings, and ETF Fundamentals
Standout features: Global ETF ‘Channels’ taxonomy with category reports and dashboards (Size & Style US/Global, Region & Country, Sector & Industry, Thematic, Fixed Income, Non‑Traditional, Commodities, Crypto)., Look‑through analytics on fund holdings for factor/style, sector/industry, country, concentration; portfolio overlap analysis across funds or entire models., Flows & trading dashboards (volumes/ADV); flows noted as T+1 timing in daily updates., and Live pricing on platform pages via Polygon.io FMV quotes (real‑time-ish indicative).
Similarity score 901
Category overlap: 57%Shared coverage
Data Visualizations
Watchlist
Screeners
Blogs
Assets: Stocks and ETFs
Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced
Platforms: Web
Pricing: Subscription
Why investors switch
- Expands into Stock Ideas, Stock Comparison, and Investor Holdings coverage beyond what OptionCharts offers.
- Standout features include Coverage spans 130+ exchanges worldwide, including North America, Europe, APAC, Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa., Powerful stock screener with over 1,000 metrics, plus the ability to create custom formulas and metrics., and CSV export available from screeners, watchlists, and idea lists (requires Data Boost add-on for Starter, included with Professional)..
- Pair it with OptionCharts if you still need Options & Derivatives, Options, and Options P&L.
Adds coverage: Stock Ideas, Stock Comparison, Investor Holdings, and Financials
Standout features: Coverage spans 130+ exchanges worldwide, including North America, Europe, APAC, Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa., Powerful stock screener with over 1,000 metrics, plus the ability to create custom formulas and metrics., CSV export available from screeners, watchlists, and idea lists (requires Data Boost add-on for Starter, included with Professional)., and Financials Explorer provides up to 10 years of normalized financials, valuation ratios, and forward-looking estimates.
Similarity score 857
Category overlap: 43%Shared coverage
Watchlist
Options
Screeners
Assets: Options, Stocks, and ETFs
Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced
Platforms: Web
Pricing: Free and Subscription
Why investors switch
- Investing.com adds mobile access for on-the-go monitoring.
- Expands into ETF Screeners, Portfolio, and News coverage beyond what OptionCharts offers.
- Standout features include Global multi-asset coverage across stocks, ETFs, bonds, commodities, currencies, crypto, futures, and options with real-time charts on web and mobile., Extensive calendars for economic events, earnings, dividends, splits, IPOs, and options expirations, with user-configurable alerts., and Portfolio and watchlist syncing across devices, with CSV import for holdings..
- Pair it with OptionCharts if you still need Data Visualizations, Options & Derivatives, and Options P&L.
Adds coverage: ETF Screeners, Portfolio, News, and Alerts
Standout features: Global multi-asset coverage across stocks, ETFs, bonds, commodities, currencies, crypto, futures, and options with real-time charts on web and mobile., Extensive calendars for economic events, earnings, dividends, splits, IPOs, and options expirations, with user-configurable alerts., Portfolio and watchlist syncing across devices, with CSV import for holdings., and Stock Screener with customizable filters; InvestingPro+ adds advanced screeners and export functionality.
Similarity score 857
Category overlap: 43%Shared coverage
Watchlist
Options
Screeners
Assets: Options, Stocks, and ETFs
Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced
Platforms: Web
Pricing: Free and Subscription
Why investors switch
- Nasdaq.com adds mobile access for on-the-go monitoring.
- Expands into Portfolio, News, and Calendar coverage beyond what OptionCharts offers.
- Standout features include Real-time U.S. quotes with continuously updating bid/ask via Nasdaq Basic, with data credited to Nasdaq Data Link., Built-in screeners for stocks, ETFs, and mutual funds with filterable metrics., and Options chains enhanced with Greeks such as Delta, Gamma, and Vega..
- Pair it with OptionCharts if you still need Data Visualizations, Options & Derivatives, and Options P&L.
Adds coverage: Portfolio, News, Calendar, and Dividends
Standout features: Real-time U.S. quotes with continuously updating bid/ask via Nasdaq Basic, with data credited to Nasdaq Data Link., Built-in screeners for stocks, ETFs, and mutual funds with filterable metrics., Options chains enhanced with Greeks such as Delta, Gamma, and Vega., and Dedicated pages for short interest, insider transactions, and institutional holdings (13F).
Similarity score 857
Category overlap: 43%Shared coverage
Watchlist
Screeners
Blogs
Assets: Options, Stocks, and ETFs
Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced
Platforms: Web
Pricing: Free and Subscription
Why investors switch
- Tickertape adds mobile access for on-the-go monitoring.
- Expands into Portfolio, News, and Alerts coverage beyond what OptionCharts offers.
- Standout features include Web and mobile apps covering Indian stocks, mutual funds, and ETFs., Screeners with over 100 metrics; free users can build up to three custom filters, while Pro removes the limit., and End-of-day data refresh: prices and volumes in the evening, F&O later at night, and fundamentals early the next day..
- Pair it with OptionCharts if you still need Data Visualizations, Options & Derivatives, and Options.
Adds coverage: Portfolio, News, Alerts, and Dividends
Standout features: Web and mobile apps covering Indian stocks, mutual funds, and ETFs., Screeners with over 100 metrics; free users can build up to three custom filters, while Pro removes the limit., End-of-day data refresh: prices and volumes in the evening, F&O later at night, and fundamentals early the next day., and Broker integration with leading platforms such as Zerodha, Upstox, ICICI Direct, HDFC Securities, Groww, 5Paisa, and more, enabling portfolio sync and in-app trading.
Coverage Snapshot
Where alternatives already align
Most shared categories across the top matches.
Screeners×20
Watchlist×19
Data Visualizations×14
Options×9
Blogs×8
Options & Derivatives×8
Options P&L×2
New angles introduced
Categories the alternatives add beyond OptionCharts.
Alerts+15
News+15
Portfolio+15
Financials+14
Calendar+13
ETF Overview+12
Analyst Price Targets+11
Analyst Recommendations+10
Access & Pricing
Free options
15/20
15 of 20 alternatives keep a free tier for trials.
Mobile ready
13/20
13 alternatives bring native mobile access.
API availability
3/20
3 of the shortlisted tools expose API endpoints for automation-heavy workflows.
Quality checks
4 starred / 13 tested
4 tools are flagged as analyst picks; 13 have been hands-on tested.
Avg. coverage overlap
57%
Average percentage of categories shared with the base tool.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best alternatives to OptionCharts?
OptionCharts users most often consider MarketXLS, ORTEX, and Seeking Alpha as their go-to alternatives.
Which alternatives keep a free tier?
ORTEX, Seeking Alpha, TradingView, FINVIZ, MarketWatch, Yahoo Finance, StockCharts, Earnings Whispers, Stocknear, Trendlyne, Stock Unlock, ETF Action, Investing.com, Nasdaq.com, and Tickertape offer a free plan or trial option, making them easy to test before committing to a paid subscription.
Which workflows do the top OptionCharts alternatives cover?
Expect deep coverage across Blogs, Data Visualizations, Options, Options & Derivatives, Options P&L, Screeners, and Watchlist, so you can port most OptionCharts workflows without much friction.
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About Me
Hey! Thanks for stopping by. I'm an independent investor with a soft spot for coding and the stock market - especially value investing (as you can probably tell from the tools I've collected here, haha). Hopefully you'll find something useful or interesting along the way.
Find me here:
- Twitter / X: @Jera_Value
- Substack: Jera Value
Got questions or suggestions? I'm all ears!
Missing a Tool?
Discovered a gem I don't have here yet? Drop the link below and I'll check it out ASAP. Tagging me on X works too! Can't wait to see what you've found!
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Starred Tools
These are my top picks. Tools I've tested thoroughly and found to be excellent. They do their job really well, and I use them a lot. If you're not already familiar with them, I highly recommend checking them out.
Tested Tools
These are tools I've tried and found to be solid, but not standout. Think of them as passing an initial quality screen: worth exploring, though not all will be exceptional.
Curation & Accuracy
This directory blends AI‑assisted discovery with human curation. Entries are reviewed, edited, and organized with the goal of expanding coverage and sharpening quality over time. Your feedback helps steer improvements (because no single human can capture everything all at once).
Details change. Pricing, features, and availability may be incomplete or out of date. Treat listings as a starting point and verify on the provider’s site before making decisions. If you spot an error or a gap, send a quick note and I’ll adjust.