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★ FINANCIAL TOOLS & SERVICES DIRECTORY ★

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Sunday, October 19, 2025

Head-to-head

Autochartist vs OptionCharts comparison

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

Quick takeaways

Autochartist adds Alerts, News Sentiment, Market Sentiment, Calendar, and APIs & SDKs coverage that OptionCharts skips.

OptionCharts includes Options & Derivatives, Options, Options P&L, and Blogs 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..

OptionCharts is known for: Interactive Option Strategy Profit & Loss chart with multi‑leg templates (e.g., covered call, verticals, iron condor, calendar)., Per‑ticker chart library: volume, open interest, greeks (Δ, Γ, Θ, ν), implied vol skew, max pain, expected move, probability distribution., and Gamma Exposure (GEX) and Delta Exposure (DEX) visualizations..

Autochartist ships a mobile app. OptionCharts is web/desktop only.

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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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OptionCharts

optioncharts.io

Web app for options analytics and visualizations (P&L, greeks, IV skew, expected move, GEX/DEX, option history) with market‑wide trend screens. Free tier uses 15‑minute delayed OPRA; real‑time options available on Ultimate plan after exchange agreements. Not a broker; no trading execution.

Platforms

Web

Pricing

Free
Subscription

Quick highlights

  • Interactive Option Strategy Profit & Loss chart with multi‑leg templates (e.g., covered call, verticals, iron condor, calendar).
  • Per‑ticker chart library: volume, open interest, greeks (Δ, Γ, Θ, ν), implied vol skew, max pain, expected move, probability distribution.
  • Gamma Exposure (GEX) and Delta Exposure (DEX) visualizations.
  • Option Contract History (price, volume, OI, greeks) with intraday history (up to ~1‑minute intervals) and extended history.
  • Market Trends screens: most active by ticker/contract, highest OI, IV/IV rank, unusual activity, options flow (aggregates update ≈10 min).

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Overlap

Shared focus areas

3 overlaps

Mutual strengths include Screeners, Data Visualizations, and Watchlist.

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.

OptionCharts

Distinct strengths include:

  • Interactive Option Strategy Profit & Loss chart with multi‑leg templates (e.g., covered call, verticals, iron condor, calendar).
  • Per‑ticker chart library: volume, open interest, greeks (Δ, Γ, Θ, ν), implied vol skew, max pain, expected move, probability distribution.
  • Gamma Exposure (GEX) and Delta Exposure (DEX) visualizations.
  • Option Contract History (price, volume, OI, greeks) with intraday history (up to ~1‑minute intervals) and extended history.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

AttributeAutochartistOptionCharts
Categories

Which research workflows each platform targets

Shared: Screeners, Data Visualizations, Watchlist

Unique: Alerts, News Sentiment, Market Sentiment, Calendar, APIs & SDKs

Shared: Screeners, Data Visualizations, Watchlist

Unique: Options & Derivatives, Options, Options P&L, Blogs

Asset types

Supported asset classes and universes

Stocks, Commodities, Currencies, Cryptos, Futures

Options, Stocks, ETFs

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

Pricing

High-level pricing models

Free, Subscription

Free, Subscription

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

  • Interactive Option Strategy Profit & Loss chart with multi‑leg templates (e.g., covered call, verticals, iron condor, calendar).
  • Per‑ticker chart library: volume, open interest, greeks (Δ, Γ, Θ, ν), implied vol skew, max pain, expected move, probability distribution.
  • Gamma Exposure (GEX) and Delta Exposure (DEX) visualizations.
  • Option Contract History (price, volume, OI, greeks) with intraday history (up to ~1‑minute intervals) and extended history.
  • Market Trends screens: most active by ticker/contract, highest OI, IV/IV rank, unusual activity, options flow (aggregates update ≈10 min).
  • Watchlists and Saved Trades dashboards (Premium features).
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do Autochartist and OptionCharts both support?

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

Do Autochartist and OptionCharts require subscriptions?

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

Which tool has mobile access?

Autochartist ships a dedicated mobile experience, while OptionCharts focuses on web or desktop access.

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 OptionCharts stands out for Interactive Option Strategy Profit & Loss chart with multi‑leg templates (e.g., covered call, verticals, iron condor, calendar)., Per‑ticker chart library: volume, open interest, greeks (Δ, Γ, Θ, ν), implied vol skew, max pain, expected move, probability distribution., and Gamma Exposure (GEX) and Delta Exposure (DEX) visualizations..

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.