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Sunday, October 5, 2025

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Autochartist vs eToro comparison

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

Quick takeaways

Autochartist adds Screeners, News Sentiment, Market Sentiment, and APIs & SDKs coverage that eToro skips.

eToro includes Brokerage, Copy/Social Trading, Paper Trading, Advanced Order Types, Portfolio, News, Dividends, IPO, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets, and Education 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..

eToro is known for: Commission-free trading on U.S. stocks and ETFs; crypto trades incur a 1% fee; $0 withdrawal fee (minimum withdrawal $30)., Options trading in the U.S. with no commissions and no contract fees, offered via the eToro Options app., and CopyTrader™ allows users to mirror the trades of other investors in real time; copying is free, with a $200 minimum..

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Autochartist

autochartist.com

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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eToro

etoro.com

A multi-asset broker combining traditional investing with social trading. Known for CopyTrader™, Smart Portfolios, and a $100K demo account. In the U.S., stock and ETF trading is commission-free, options trade at zero commission or contract fees, and crypto carries a 1% fee with state restrictions. CopyTrader is limited to crypto in the U.S., while Smart Portfolios require a $500 minimum investment. Copying other traders starts from $200.

Platforms

Web
Mobile

Pricing

Free

Quick highlights

  • Commission-free trading on U.S. stocks and ETFs; crypto trades incur a 1% fee; $0 withdrawal fee (minimum withdrawal $30).
  • Options trading in the U.S. with no commissions and no contract fees, offered via the eToro Options app.
  • CopyTrader™ allows users to mirror the trades of other investors in real time; copying is free, with a $200 minimum.
  • Smart Portfolios group assets thematically and are managed by eToro’s Investment Team; they rebalance regularly, require a $500 minimum, and carry no management fees.
  • Practice trading with a $100,000 virtual portfolio.

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Overlap

Shared focus areas

4 overlaps

Mutual strengths include Data Visualizations, 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.

eToro

Distinct strengths include:

  • Commission-free trading on U.S. stocks and ETFs; crypto trades incur a 1% fee; $0 withdrawal fee (minimum withdrawal $30).
  • Options trading in the U.S. with no commissions and no contract fees, offered via the eToro Options app.
  • CopyTrader™ allows users to mirror the trades of other investors in real time; copying is free, with a $200 minimum.
  • Smart Portfolios group assets thematically and are managed by eToro’s Investment Team; they rebalance regularly, require a $500 minimum, and carry no management fees.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

AttributeAutochartisteToro
Categories

Which research workflows each platform targets

Shared: Data Visualizations, Alerts, Calendar, Watchlist

Unique: Screeners, News Sentiment, Market Sentiment, APIs & SDKs

Shared: Data Visualizations, Alerts, Calendar, Watchlist

Unique: Brokerage, Copy/Social Trading, Paper Trading, Advanced Order Types, Portfolio, News, Dividends, IPO, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets, Education

Asset types

Supported asset classes and universes

Stocks, Commodities, Currencies, Cryptos, Futures

Stocks, ETFs, Options, Cryptos, Commodities, 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

Pricing

High-level pricing models

Free, Subscription

Free

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

  • Commission-free trading on U.S. stocks and ETFs; crypto trades incur a 1% fee; $0 withdrawal fee (minimum withdrawal $30).
  • Options trading in the U.S. with no commissions and no contract fees, offered via the eToro Options app.
  • CopyTrader™ allows users to mirror the trades of other investors in real time; copying is free, with a $200 minimum.
  • Smart Portfolios group assets thematically and are managed by eToro’s Investment Team; they rebalance regularly, require a $500 minimum, and carry no management fees.
  • Practice trading with a $100,000 virtual portfolio.
  • Fractional shares available — invest from as little as $10 in stocks or ETFs.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do Autochartist and eToro both support?

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

Do Autochartist and eToro require subscriptions?

Both Autochartist and eToro keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.

How can you access Autochartist and eToro?

Both Autochartist and eToro 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 eToro stands out for Commission-free trading on U.S. stocks and ETFs; crypto trades incur a 1% fee; $0 withdrawal fee (minimum withdrawal $30)., Options trading in the U.S. with no commissions and no contract fees, offered via the eToro Options app., and CopyTrader™ allows users to mirror the trades of other investors in real time; copying is free, with a $200 minimum..

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.