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Tool Comparison

Autochartist vs Total Real Returns comparison

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

Quick takeaways

Autochartist adds Screeners, Alerts, News Sentiment, Market Sentiment, Calendar, APIs & SDKs, and Watchlist coverage that Total Real Returns skips.

Total Real Returns includes Risk Metrics categories that Autochartist omits.

Autochartist ships a mobile app. Total Real Returns is web/desktop only.

In depth comparison

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

WebMobileDesktop

Pricing

FreeSubscription

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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Total Real Returns

totalrealreturns.com

Web tool for CPI-U inflation-adjusted ("real") and nominal total return charts with dividends reinvested, plus returns tables and drawdowns (EOD; daily updates ~8pm ET).

Platforms

Web

Pricing

Free

Quick highlights

CPI-U inflation-adjusted "Total Real Return" charts with dividends reinvested (purchasing-power view).
Toggle inflation adjustment on/off (real vs. nominal dollars) on chart pages.
Compare multiple symbols on a single chart by entering comma-separated tickers.
Controls for custom date ranges and normalization modes (Start=1, End=1, IPO=1, Off).
Per-symbol performance breakdown includes overall return, exponential trendline/annualized rates (with R^2), growth of $10,000, annual returns, and drawdowns.

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Where they differ

Autochartist

Distinct strengths include:

Screeners Alerts News Sentiment Market Sentiment Calendar APIs & SDKs Watchlist

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.

Total Real Returns

Distinct strengths include:

Risk Metrics

CPI-U inflation-adjusted "Total Real Return" charts with dividends reinvested (purchasing-power view).
Toggle inflation adjustment on/off (real vs. nominal dollars) on chart pages.
Compare multiple symbols on a single chart by entering comma-separated tickers.
Controls for custom date ranges and normalization modes (Start=1, End=1, IPO=1, Off).

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	Autochartist	Total Real Returns
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: Data Visualizations Unique: Screeners, Alerts, News Sentiment, Market Sentiment, Calendar, APIs & SDKs, Watchlist	Shared: Data Visualizations Unique: Risk Metrics
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Stocks, Commodities, Currencies, Cryptos, Futures	Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Currencies
Experience levels Who each product is built for	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced	Beginner, Intermediate
Platforms Where you can access the product	Web, Mobile, Desktop	Web
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 CPI-U inflation-adjusted "Total Real Return" charts with dividends reinvested (purchasing-power view). Toggle inflation adjustment on/off (real vs. nominal dollars) on chart pages. Compare multiple symbols on a single chart by entering comma-separated tickers. Controls for custom date ranges and normalization modes (Start=1, End=1, IPO=1, Off). Per-symbol performance breakdown includes overall return, exponential trendline/annualized rates (with R^2), growth of $10,000, annual returns, and drawdowns. Instrument pages include common stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, and a USDOLLAR cash/currency series.
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 Total Real Returns both support?

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

Do Autochartist and Total Real Returns require subscriptions?

Both Autochartist and Total Real Returns 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 Total Real Returns 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 Total Real Returns stands out for CPI-U inflation-adjusted "Total Real Return" charts with dividends reinvested (purchasing-power view)., Toggle inflation adjustment on/off (real vs. nominal dollars) on chart pages., and Compare multiple symbols on a single chart by entering comma-separated tickers..

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