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Autochartist vs Charles Schwab comparison

Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.

Quick takeaways

Autochartist adds Data Visualizations, News Sentiment, Market Sentiment, and APIs & SDKs coverage that Charles Schwab skips.

Charles Schwab includes Brokerage, Portfolio, Options & Derivatives, Paper Trading, Advanced Order Types, Smart/Direct Routing, News, Order Book / Level II, Videos, Blogs, and Newsletters categories that Autochartist omits.

Autochartist highlights: Automated market scanner that detects chart patterns, Fibonacci setups, and key levels, with filters for quality, breakout type, and length., MetaTrader 4/5 plugin with an embedded market scanner and in-terminal risk calculator., and Risk Calculator helps with position sizing by combining stop-loss levels with user-defined risk percentages..

Charles Schwab is known for: 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..

Autochartist has a free tier, while Charles Schwab requires a paid plan.

Autochartist

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A widely used technical analysis scanner that integrates directly with MT4/MT5 and other trading platforms. It offers automated chart pattern recognition, volatility forecasts, economic event analysis, and multi-channel alerts. Many features are broker-provided, though a direct-user subscription exists (pricing not publicly listed). Some premium modules, branded as 'Our Favourites (VIP Tools),' include features like correlating alerts. Autochartist was acquired by oneZero in 2025.

Platforms

Web

Mobile

Desktop

Pricing

Free

Subscription

Quick highlights

Automated market scanner that detects chart patterns, Fibonacci setups, and key levels, with filters for quality, breakout type, and length.
MetaTrader 4/5 plugin with an embedded market scanner and in-terminal risk calculator.
Risk Calculator helps with position sizing by combining stop-loss levels with user-defined risk percentages.
Volatility analysis forecasts expected trading ranges for the next 1h, 4h, and 24h across stocks, forex, crypto, and commodities.
Economic event analysis covering roughly 140 global releases, with pre- and post-event scenarios mapped to likely market reactions.

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Charles Schwab

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One of the largest US brokerages, combining commission-free stock and ETF trading with deep functionality through the thinkorswim® platform suite (desktop, web, and mobile). Options are priced at $0.65 per contract, with 24/5 trading on over a thousand stocks and ETFs. Investors can trade futures and forex (approval required), use paperMoney® for risk-free practice, and even buy fractional shares of S&P 500 companies starting at $5 through Stock Slices®. Schwab also provides flexible alerts, advanced order types, tax integrations, and access to research and screeners—all backed by decades of brand trust.

Platforms

Web

Mobile

Desktop

Pricing

Other

Quick highlights

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.
Tradable universe spans stocks, ETFs, options, futures, and forex—though futures and forex require separate approval and are offered by Schwab Futures & Forex LLC.
Fractional share investing via Stock Slices®: S&P 500 companies, starting from $5.

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Overlap

Shared focus areas

4 overlaps

Mutual strengths include Screeners, Alerts, and Calendar plus 1 more area.

Where they differ

Autochartist

Distinct strengths include:

Automated market scanner that detects chart patterns, Fibonacci setups, and key levels, with filters for quality, breakout type, and length.
MetaTrader 4/5 plugin with an embedded market scanner and in-terminal risk calculator.
Risk Calculator helps with position sizing by combining stop-loss levels with user-defined risk percentages.
Volatility analysis forecasts expected trading ranges for the next 1h, 4h, and 24h across stocks, forex, crypto, and commodities.

Charles Schwab

Distinct strengths include:

Brokerage

Portfolio

Options & Derivatives

Order Book / Level II

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.
Tradable universe spans stocks, ETFs, options, futures, and forex—though futures and forex require separate approval and are offered by Schwab Futures & Forex LLC.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	Autochartist	Charles Schwab
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: Screeners, Alerts, Calendar, Watchlist Unique: Data Visualizations, News Sentiment, Market Sentiment, APIs & SDKs	Shared: Screeners, Alerts, Calendar, Watchlist Unique: Brokerage, Portfolio, Options & Derivatives, Paper Trading, Advanced Order Types, Smart/Direct Routing, News, Order Book / Level II, Videos, Blogs, Newsletters
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Stocks, Commodities, Currencies, Cryptos, Futures	Stocks, ETFs, Options, Futures, Mutual Funds, Bonds, Currencies
Experience levels Who each product is built for	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Platforms Where you can access the product	Web, Mobile, Desktop	Web, Mobile, Desktop
Pricing High-level pricing models	Free, Subscription	Other
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor	Unique Automated market scanner that detects chart patterns, Fibonacci setups, and key levels, with filters for quality, breakout type, and length. MetaTrader 4/5 plugin with an embedded market scanner and in-terminal risk calculator. Risk Calculator helps with position sizing by combining stop-loss levels with user-defined risk percentages. Volatility analysis forecasts expected trading ranges for the next 1h, 4h, and 24h across stocks, forex, crypto, and commodities. Economic event analysis covering roughly 140 global releases, with pre- and post-event scenarios mapped to likely market reactions. News sentiment alerts for currencies and US stocks, helping traders spot shifts in tone and momentum.	Unique 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. Tradable universe spans stocks, ETFs, options, futures, and forex—though futures and forex require separate approval and are offered by Schwab Futures & Forex LLC. Fractional share investing via Stock Slices®: S&P 500 companies, starting from $5. Advanced order types supported, including OCO brackets and conditional orders.
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat	Not yet	Not yet
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists	Standard listing	Standard listing

Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do Autochartist and Charles Schwab both support?

Both platforms cover Screeners, Alerts, Calendar, and Watchlist workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.

Which tool offers a free plan?

Autochartist offers a free entry point, while Charles Schwab requires a paid subscription. Review the pricing table to see how the paid tiers compare.

How can you access Autochartist and Charles Schwab?

Both Autochartist and Charles Schwab support web and mobile access, making it easy to keep tabs on research away from the desk.

What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?

Autochartist differentiates itself with Automated market scanner that detects chart patterns, Fibonacci setups, and key levels, with filters for quality, breakout type, and length., MetaTrader 4/5 plugin with an embedded market scanner and in-terminal risk calculator., and Risk Calculator helps with position sizing by combining stop-loss levels with user-defined risk percentages., whereas Charles Schwab stands out for 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..

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