Benzinga overlaps on News, Alerts, and Calendar and pushes into News Sentiment and Screeners with OptionStrat and is the quickest matchup to review first.
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Every head-to-head showdown featuring OptionStrat. Review coverage overlap, standout differentiators, and pricing context before you request demos.
Quick takeaways
Benzinga, ORTEX, and Unusual Whales keep freemium tiers so you can benchmark OptionStrat without committing budget.
OptionStrat rivals most often add coverage in Screeners, Financials, and Watchlist, so focus there when evaluating upgrades.
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Avg category overlap
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How OptionStrat stacks up
Spot the coverage themes most often compared against this tool and where rivals extend or lag.
Shared battlegrounds
Categories that appear in the majority of head-to-head matchups.
- News23
- Calendar22
- Insider Data22
- Alerts18
- Options9
- US Government Trades9
Where rivals add depth
Common coverage areas that comparison partners introduce beyond OptionStrat.
- Screeners22
- Financials17
- Watchlist17
- Data Visualizations14
- Institutional Data14
- Analyst Price Targets13
Where OptionStrat stands alone
Categories that remain exclusive to OptionStrat across these matchups.
- Options & Derivatives16
- Options15
- US Government Trades15
- Alerts6
- Calendar2
- Insider Data2
Matchups
Dive into the full comparison roster
Start with the closest overlaps, then branch into tools that push OptionStrat into new workflows.
Benzinga
86% overlapBenzinga overlaps on News, Alerts, and Calendar, adds News Sentiment, Screeners, and Watchlist coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching OptionStrat.
Shared categories
Benzinga adds
- News Sentiment
- Screeners
- Watchlist
- Dividends
OptionStrat keeps to itself
- Options & Derivatives
Shared platforms
WebMobile
Shared pricing
FreeSubscription
ORTEX
86% overlapHands-on review
ORTEX overlaps on Options & Derivatives, News, and Calendar, adds Short Interest, Quant, and Data Visualizations coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching OptionStrat.
ORTEX adds
- Short Interest
- Quant
- Data Visualizations
- Index Rebalancing
OptionStrat keeps to itself
- Alerts
Shared platforms
WebMobile
Shared pricing
FreeSubscription
Unusual Whales
86% overlapEditor’s pick
Hands-on review
Unusual Whales overlaps on Options & Derivatives, News, and Alerts, adds Money Flow, Screeners, and Options P&L coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching OptionStrat.
Unusual Whales adds
- Money Flow
- Screeners
- Options P&L
- Dark Pool & Off-Exchange
OptionStrat keeps to itself
- Options
Shared platforms
WebMobile
Shared pricing
FreeSubscription
Stocknear
86% overlapStocknear overlaps on Options & Derivatives, News, and Alerts, adds Screeners, Data Visualizations, and Watchlist coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching OptionStrat.
Stocknear adds
- Screeners
- Data Visualizations
- Watchlist
- Dark Pool & Off-Exchange
OptionStrat keeps to itself
- Options
Shared platforms
Web
Shared pricing
FreeSubscription
GuruFocus
71% overlapEditor’s pick
Hands-on review
GuruFocus overlaps on News, Alerts, and Calendar, adds Screeners, Stock Ideas, and Stock Comparison coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching OptionStrat.
Shared categories
GuruFocus adds
- Screeners
- Stock Ideas
- Stock Comparison
- Data Visualizations
OptionStrat keeps to itself
- Options & Derivatives
- Options
Shared platforms
WebMobile
Shared pricing
FreeSubscription
MarketWatch
71% overlapHands-on review
MarketWatch overlaps on News, Alerts, and Calendar, adds Screeners, Data Visualizations, and Watchlist coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching OptionStrat.
Shared categories
MarketWatch adds
- Screeners
- Data Visualizations
- Watchlist
- Paper Trading
OptionStrat keeps to itself
- Options & Derivatives
- US Government Trades
Shared platforms
WebMobile
Shared pricing
FreeSubscription
Perplexity Finance
71% overlapEditor’s pick
Hands-on review
Perplexity Finance overlaps on News, Calendar, and US Government Trades, adds Screeners, Watchlist, and Data Visualizations coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching OptionStrat.
Shared categories
Perplexity Finance adds
- Screeners
- Watchlist
- Data Visualizations
- Analyst Forecasts
OptionStrat keeps to itself
- Options & Derivatives
- Alerts
Shared platforms
WebMobile
Shared pricing
FreeSubscription
TipRanks
71% overlapEditor’s pick
Hands-on review
TipRanks overlaps on Options & Derivatives, News, and Alerts, adds Stock Ideas, Top Analysts, and Screeners coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching OptionStrat.
Shared categories
TipRanks adds
- Stock Ideas
- Top Analysts
- Screeners
- ETF Screeners
OptionStrat keeps to itself
- US Government Trades
- Options
Shared platforms
WebMobile
Shared pricing
FreeSubscription
Trendlyne
71% overlapHands-on review
Trendlyne overlaps on Options & Derivatives, News, and Alerts, adds Screeners, Analyst Forecasts, and Analyst Price Targets coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching OptionStrat.
Shared categories
Trendlyne adds
- Screeners
- Analyst Forecasts
- Analyst Price Targets
- Analyst Recommendations
OptionStrat keeps to itself
- US Government Trades
- Options
Shared platforms
WebMobile
Shared pricing
FreeSubscription
Alpha Vantage
71% overlapHands-on review
Alpha Vantage overlaps on Options & Derivatives, News, and Calendar, adds Data APIs, News Sentiment, and Market Sentiment coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching OptionStrat.
Shared categories
Alpha Vantage adds
- Data APIs
- News Sentiment
- Market Sentiment
- IPO
OptionStrat keeps to itself
- Alerts
- US Government Trades
Shared platforms
Web
Shared pricing
FreeSubscription
FINVIZ
71% overlapEditor’s pick
Hands-on review
FINVIZ overlaps on News, Alerts, and Calendar, adds Screeners, ETF Screeners, and Stock Comparison coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching OptionStrat.
Shared categories
FINVIZ adds
- Screeners
- ETF Screeners
- Stock Comparison
- Data Visualizations
OptionStrat keeps to itself
- Options & Derivatives
- US Government Trades
Shared platforms
Web
Shared pricing
FreeSubscription
MarketScreener
57% overlapMarketScreener overlaps on News, Alerts, and Calendar, adds Screeners, Stock Ideas, and Data Visualizations coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching OptionStrat.
Shared categories
MarketScreener adds
- Screeners
- Stock Ideas
- Data Visualizations
- Watchlist
OptionStrat keeps to itself
- Options & Derivatives
- US Government Trades
- Options
Shared platforms
WebMobile
Shared pricing
FreeSubscription
Nasdaq.com
57% overlapHands-on review
Nasdaq.com overlaps on News, Calendar, and Insider Data, adds Screeners, Portfolio, and Watchlist coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching OptionStrat.
Shared categories
Nasdaq.com adds
- Screeners
- Portfolio
- Watchlist
- Dividends
OptionStrat keeps to itself
- Options & Derivatives
- Alerts
- US Government Trades
Shared platforms
WebMobile
Shared pricing
FreeSubscription
Quiver Quantitative
57% overlapHands-on review
Quiver Quantitative overlaps on News, Alerts, and US Government Trades, adds Screeners, Watchlist, and Backtesting coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching OptionStrat.
Shared categories
Quiver Quantitative adds
- Screeners
- Watchlist
- Backtesting
- Investor Holdings
OptionStrat keeps to itself
- Options & Derivatives
- Calendar
- Options
Shared platforms
WebMobile
Shared pricing
FreeSubscription
Yahoo Finance
57% overlapHands-on review
Yahoo Finance overlaps on News, Alerts, and Calendar, adds Portfolio, Watchlist, and Screeners coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching OptionStrat.
Yahoo Finance adds
- Portfolio
- Watchlist
- Screeners
- Stock Comparison
OptionStrat keeps to itself
- Options & Derivatives
- US Government Trades
- Insider Data
Shared platforms
WebMobile
Shared pricing
FreeSubscription
CapEdge
57% overlapEditor’s pick
Hands-on review
CapEdge overlaps on News, Alerts, and Calendar, adds Screeners, Stock Comparison, and Data Visualizations coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching OptionStrat.
Shared categories
CapEdge adds
- Screeners
- Stock Comparison
- Data Visualizations
- Financials
OptionStrat keeps to itself
- Options & Derivatives
- US Government Trades
- Options
Shared platforms
WebMobile
Shared pricing
Free
ChartMill
57% overlapHands-on review
ChartMill overlaps on News, Alerts, and Calendar, adds Screeners, Stock Ideas, and Data Visualizations coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching OptionStrat.
Shared categories
ChartMill adds
- Screeners
- Stock Ideas
- Data Visualizations
- Watchlist
OptionStrat keeps to itself
- Options & Derivatives
- US Government Trades
- Options
Shared platforms
Web
Shared pricing
FreeSubscription
Fintel
57% overlapFintel overlaps on News, Alerts, and Insider Data, adds Short Interest, 13F, and 13D/13G coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching OptionStrat.
Shared categories
Fintel adds
- Short Interest
- 13F
- 13D/13G
- Which ETF includes this Stock?
OptionStrat keeps to itself
- Options & Derivatives
- Calendar
- US Government Trades
Shared platforms
Web
Shared pricing
FreeSubscription
Fiscal.ai
57% overlapEditor’s pick
Hands-on review
Fiscal.ai overlaps on News, Alerts, and Calendar, adds Screeners, Stock Comparison, and Data Visualizations coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching OptionStrat.
Shared categories
Fiscal.ai adds
- Screeners
- Stock Comparison
- Data Visualizations
- Portfolio
OptionStrat keeps to itself
- Options & Derivatives
- US Government Trades
- Options
Shared platforms
Web
Shared pricing
FreeSubscription
InsideArbitrage
57% overlapInsideArbitrage overlaps on News, Alerts, and Calendar, adds Special Situations, Acquisitions, and Spin-offs coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching OptionStrat.
Shared categories
InsideArbitrage adds
- Special Situations
- Acquisitions
- Spin-offs
- Buybacks & Authorizations
OptionStrat keeps to itself
- Options & Derivatives
- US Government Trades
- Options
Shared platforms
Web
Shared pricing
FreeSubscription
Monexa
57% overlapMonexa overlaps on News, Calendar, and US Government Trades, adds News Sentiment, Financials, and Transcripts coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching OptionStrat.
Shared categories
Monexa adds
- News Sentiment
- Financials
- Transcripts
- Valuation Models
OptionStrat keeps to itself
- Options & Derivatives
- Alerts
- Options
Shared platforms
Web
Shared pricing
FreeSubscription
Value Sense
57% overlapValue Sense overlaps on News, Alerts, and Calendar, adds Stock Ideas, Screeners, and Backtesting coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching OptionStrat.
Shared categories
Value Sense adds
- Stock Ideas
- Screeners
- Backtesting
- Stock Comparison
OptionStrat keeps to itself
- Options & Derivatives
- US Government Trades
- Options
Shared platforms
Web
Shared pricing
FreeSubscription
Charles Schwab
57% overlapCharles Schwab overlaps on Options & Derivatives, News, and Alerts, adds Brokerage, Portfolio, and Watchlist coverage while matching OptionStrat.
Shared categories
Charles Schwab adds
- Brokerage
- Portfolio
- Watchlist
- Paper Trading
OptionStrat keeps to itself
- US Government Trades
- Insider Data
- Options
Shared platforms
WebMobile
FinancialData.net
57% overlapFinancialData.net overlaps on Options & Derivatives, Calendar, and US Government Trades, adds Data APIs, APIs & SDKs, and IPO coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching OptionStrat.
Shared categories
FinancialData.net adds
- Data APIs
- APIs & SDKs
- IPO
- Dividends
OptionStrat keeps to itself
- News
- Alerts
- Options
Shared platforms
Web
Shared pricing
FreeSubscription
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).
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