Autochartist adds Data Visualizations, Market Sentiment, and APIs & SDKs coverage that TipRanks skips.
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Autochartist vs TipRanks comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Quick takeaways
TipRanks includes Top Analysts, ETF Screeners, Stock Ideas, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets, Scores, Financials, Flags, App & Website Traffic, Insider Data, Institutional Data, Which ETF includes this Stock?, ETF Overview, ETF Holdings, ETF Performance, ETF Comparison, News, Portfolio, and Stock Comparison 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..
TipRanks is known for: Analyst coverage includes forecasts, price targets, recommendations, and Top Analysts leaderboards., Smart Score: a proprietary 1–10 multi-factor equity rating system., and Tracks insider transactions and hedge fund activity, with manager rankings based on filings..
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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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)
TipRanks
tipranks.com
TipRanks is a retail research platform built around analyst rankings, Smart Score ratings, and screening tools. It offers forecasts, portfolios, alerts, and alternative datasets like insider activity and website traffic. Free users get basic access, while Premium and Ultimate tiers add deeper analytics, longer history, Excel/CSV exports, and broker-connected trading via TradeStation.
Categories
Platforms
Pricing
Quick highlights
- Analyst coverage includes forecasts, price targets, recommendations, and Top Analysts leaderboards.
- Smart Score: a proprietary 1–10 multi-factor equity rating system.
- Tracks insider transactions and hedge fund activity, with manager rankings based on filings.
- Stock and ETF screeners, technical analysis filters, and stock/ETF comparison tools.
- Smart Portfolio: connect to major brokers or upload via CSV for portfolio analytics and email alerts.
Community votes (overall)
Shared focus areas
5 overlapsMutual strengths include Screeners, Alerts, and News Sentiment plus 2 more areas.
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.
TipRanks
Distinct strengths include:
- Analyst coverage includes forecasts, price targets, recommendations, and Top Analysts leaderboards.
- Smart Score: a proprietary 1–10 multi-factor equity rating system.
- Tracks insider transactions and hedge fund activity, with manager rankings based on filings.
- Stock and ETF screeners, technical analysis filters, and stock/ETF comparison tools.
Feature-by-feature breakdown
Attribute | Autochartist | TipRanks |
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Categories Which research workflows each platform targets | Shared: Screeners, Alerts, News Sentiment, Calendar, Watchlist Unique: Data Visualizations, Market Sentiment, APIs & SDKs | Shared: Screeners, Alerts, News Sentiment, Calendar, Watchlist Unique: Top Analysts, ETF Screeners, Stock Ideas, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets, Scores, Financials, Flags, App & Website Traffic, Insider Data, Institutional Data, Which ETF includes this Stock?, ETF Overview, ETF Holdings, ETF Performance, ETF Comparison, News, Portfolio, Stock Comparison |
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks, Commodities, Currencies, Cryptos, Futures | Stocks, ETFs, Options, Cryptos |
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, 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 | Yes |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Standard listing | Highlighted |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do Autochartist and TipRanks both support?
Both platforms cover Screeners, Alerts, News Sentiment, Calendar, and Watchlist workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Do Autochartist and TipRanks require subscriptions?
Both Autochartist and TipRanks keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.
How can you access Autochartist and TipRanks?
Both Autochartist and TipRanks 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 TipRanks stands out for Analyst coverage includes forecasts, price targets, recommendations, and Top Analysts leaderboards., Smart Score: a proprietary 1–10 multi-factor equity rating system., and Tracks insider transactions and hedge fund activity, with manager rankings based on filings..
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