ORTEX overlaps on Options & Derivatives, News, and Calendar and pushes into Short Interest and Quant with OptionStrat and is the quickest matchup to review first.
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Compare OptionStrat
Every head-to-head showdown featuring OptionStrat. Review coverage overlap, standout differentiators, and pricing context before you request demos.
Quick takeaways
ORTEX, Unusual Whales, and Stocknear keep freemium tiers so you can benchmark OptionStrat without committing budget.
OptionStrat rivals most often add coverage in Screeners, Watchlist, and Financials, so focus there when evaluating upgrades.
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Matchups catalogued
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60%
Avg category overlap
Category heatmap
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
- Calendar21
- Alerts20
- Insider Data16
- Options8
- Options & Derivatives7
Where rivals add depth
Common coverage areas that comparison partners introduce beyond OptionStrat.
- Screeners19
- Watchlist16
- Financials15
- ETF Holdings14
- Portfolio13
- Analyst Price Targets12
Where OptionStrat stands alone
Categories that remain exclusive to OptionStrat across these matchups.
- US Government Trades18
- Options & Derivatives17
- Options16
- Insider Data8
- Alerts4
- Calendar3
Matchups
Dive into the full comparison roster
Start with the closest overlaps, then branch into tools that push OptionStrat into new workflows.
ORTEX
86% overlap
Hands-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
Web
Mobile
Shared pricing
Free
Subscription
Unusual Whales
86% overlap
Editor’s pick
Hands-on review
Unusual Whales overlaps on Options & Derivatives, News, and Alerts, adds Screeners, Portfolio, and Paper Trading coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching OptionStrat.
Unusual Whales adds
- Screeners
- Portfolio
- Paper Trading
- Dark Pool & Off-Exchange
OptionStrat keeps to itself
- Options
Shared platforms
Web
Mobile
Shared pricing
Free
Subscription
Stocknear
86% overlap
Stocknear 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
Free
Subscription
GuruFocus
71% overlap
Editor’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
- Portfolio
OptionStrat keeps to itself
- Options & Derivatives
- Options
Shared platforms
Web
Mobile
Shared pricing
Free
Subscription
MarketWatch
71% overlap
Hands-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
Web
Mobile
Shared pricing
Free
Subscription
Trendlyne
71% overlap
Hands-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
Web
Mobile
Shared pricing
Free
Subscription
Investing.com
57% overlap
Hands-on review
Investing.com overlaps on News, Alerts, and Calendar, adds Screeners, ETF Screeners, and Portfolio coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching OptionStrat.
Investing.com adds
- Screeners
- ETF Screeners
- Portfolio
- Watchlist
OptionStrat keeps to itself
- Options & Derivatives
- US Government Trades
- Insider Data
Shared platforms
Web
Mobile
Shared pricing
Free
Subscription
Nasdaq.com
57% overlap
Hands-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
Web
Mobile
Shared pricing
Free
Subscription
Quiver Quantitative
57% overlap
Hands-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
Web
Mobile
Shared pricing
Free
Subscription
Seeking Alpha
57% overlap
Editor’s pick
Hands-on review
Seeking Alpha overlaps on News, Alerts, and Calendar, adds Screeners, ETF Screeners, and Stock Comparison coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching OptionStrat.
Seeking Alpha adds
- Screeners
- ETF Screeners
- Stock Comparison
- Data Visualizations
OptionStrat keeps to itself
- Options & Derivatives
- US Government Trades
- Insider Data
Shared platforms
Web
Mobile
Shared pricing
Free
Subscription
TipRanks
57% overlap
Editor’s pick
Hands-on review
TipRanks overlaps on News, Alerts, and Calendar, adds Top Analysts, Screeners, and ETF Screeners coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching OptionStrat.
Shared categories
TipRanks adds
- Top Analysts
- Screeners
- ETF Screeners
- Stock Ideas
OptionStrat keeps to itself
- Options & Derivatives
- US Government Trades
- Options
Shared platforms
Web
Mobile
Shared pricing
Free
Subscription
TradingView
57% overlap
Editor’s pick
Hands-on review
TradingView overlaps on Options & Derivatives, News, and Alerts, adds Screeners, ETF Screeners, and Stock Ideas coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching OptionStrat.
Shared categories
TradingView adds
- Screeners
- ETF Screeners
- Stock Ideas
- Data Visualizations
OptionStrat keeps to itself
- US Government Trades
- Insider Data
- Options
Shared platforms
Web
Mobile
Shared pricing
Free
Subscription
Yahoo Finance
57% overlap
Hands-on review
Yahoo Finance overlaps on News, Alerts, and Calendar, adds Screeners, Watchlist, and Portfolio coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching OptionStrat.
Yahoo Finance adds
- Screeners
- Watchlist
- Portfolio
- Data Visualizations
OptionStrat keeps to itself
- Options & Derivatives
- US Government Trades
- Insider Data
Shared platforms
Web
Mobile
Shared pricing
Free
Subscription
Alpha Vantage
57% overlap
Hands-on review
Alpha Vantage overlaps on Options & Derivatives, News, and Calendar, adds Data APIs, News Sentiment, and Dividends coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching OptionStrat.
Shared categories
Alpha Vantage adds
- Data APIs
- News Sentiment
- Dividends
- Splits
OptionStrat keeps to itself
- Alerts
- US Government Trades
- Options
Shared platforms
Web
Shared pricing
Free
Subscription
ChartMill
57% overlap
Hands-on review
ChartMill overlaps on News, Alerts, and Calendar, adds Screeners, Stock Ideas, and Watchlist coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching OptionStrat.
Shared categories
ChartMill adds
- Screeners
- Stock Ideas
- Watchlist
- Data Visualizations
OptionStrat keeps to itself
- Options & Derivatives
- US Government Trades
- Options
Shared platforms
Web
Shared pricing
Free
Subscription
Financial Modeling Prep (FMP)
57% overlap
Editor’s pick
Hands-on review
Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) overlaps on News, Calendar, and US Government Trades, adds Data APIs, Financials, and ETF Holdings coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching OptionStrat.
Shared categories
Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) adds
- Data APIs
- Financials
- ETF Holdings
- 13F
OptionStrat keeps to itself
- Options & Derivatives
- Alerts
- Options
Shared platforms
Web
Shared pricing
Free
Subscription
Fintel
57% overlap
Fintel 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
Free
Subscription
FINVIZ
57% overlap
Editor’s pick
Hands-on review
FINVIZ overlaps on News, Alerts, and Insider Data, adds Screeners, Data Visualizations, and Portfolio coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching OptionStrat.
Shared categories
FINVIZ adds
- Screeners
- Data Visualizations
- Portfolio
- Watchlist
OptionStrat keeps to itself
- Options & Derivatives
- Calendar
- US Government Trades
Shared platforms
Web
Shared pricing
Free
Subscription
Charles Schwab
57% overlap
Charles 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
Web
Mobile
CapEdge
57% overlap
Editor’s pick
Hands-on review
CapEdge overlaps on News, Alerts, and Calendar, adds Improved Filings, Diff View, and Filing Sentiment coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching OptionStrat.
Shared categories
CapEdge adds
- Improved Filings
- Diff View
- Filing Sentiment
- Transcripts
OptionStrat keeps to itself
- Options & Derivatives
- US Government Trades
- Options
Shared platforms
Web
Shared pricing
Free
Benzinga
43% overlap
Benzinga overlaps on News, Alerts, and Calendar, adds Newsletters, Watchlist, and Screeners coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching OptionStrat.
Benzinga adds
- Newsletters
- Watchlist
- Screeners
- Data APIs
OptionStrat keeps to itself
- Options & Derivatives
- US Government Trades
- Insider Data
- Options
Shared platforms
Web
Mobile
Shared pricing
Free
Subscription
Earnings Hub
50% overlap
Hands-on review
Earnings Hub overlaps on News, Alerts, and Calendar, adds Transcripts, AI Earnings Summary, and Analyst Forecasts coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching OptionStrat.
Earnings Hub adds
- Transcripts
- AI Earnings Summary
- Analyst Forecasts
OptionStrat keeps to itself
- Options & Derivatives
- US Government Trades
- Insider Data
- Options
Shared platforms
Web
Mobile
Shared pricing
Free
Subscription
Fiscal.ai
43% overlap
Editor’s pick
Hands-on review
Fiscal.ai overlaps on Alerts, Calendar, and Insider Data, adds Screeners, Data Visualizations, and Stock Comparison coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching OptionStrat.
Shared categories
Fiscal.ai adds
- Screeners
- Data Visualizations
- Stock Comparison
- Portfolio
OptionStrat keeps to itself
- Options & Derivatives
- News
- US Government Trades
- Options
Shared platforms
Web
Mobile
Shared pricing
Free
Subscription
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX)
43% overlap
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) overlaps on News, Alerts, and Calendar, adds IPO, Dividends, and Splits coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching OptionStrat.
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) adds
- IPO
- Dividends
- Splits
- Buybacks & Authorizations
OptionStrat keeps to itself
- Options & Derivatives
- US Government Trades
- Insider Data
- Options
Shared platforms
Web
Mobile
Shared pricing
Free
Subscription
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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