Autochartist adds Alerts, News Sentiment, Market Sentiment, Calendar, and APIs & SDKs coverage that OptionCharts skips.
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Autochartist vs OptionCharts comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Quick takeaways
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.
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.
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Pricing
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.
Community votes (overall)
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
Pricing
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).
Community votes (overall)
Shared focus areas
3 overlapsMutual 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
Attribute | Autochartist | OptionCharts |
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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
| Unique
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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 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..
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