VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
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Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Tool Comparison
Autochartist vs Unusual Whales comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Autochartist
autochartist.com
Unusual Whales
unusualwhales.com
Comparison highlights
- Tool score: the chart below shows community vote sentiment over the last 8 weeks. Use it as a signal, not a verdict.
- Overlap: both cover Screeners, Alerts, and Calendar and 1 other categories.
- Coverage tilt: Autochartist has 4 categories you won't get in Unusual Whales; Unusual Whales has 8 unique categories.
- Platforms: Autochartist runs on Web, Desktop, Mobile, API; Unusual Whales runs on Web, Mobile, API.
Category leaders
- Screeners: not enough category votes yet to call a leader.
- News: Unusual Whales is tagged for this workflow; Autochartist has no category votes yet.
Vote sentiment comparison
Cumulative positive vote share. Loading fresh totals...
Side-by-side metrics
| Attribute | Autochartist | Unusual Whales |
|---|---|---|
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks, ETFs, Currencies, Commodities, Futures, Cryptos, Other | Options, Stocks, ETFs, Cryptos |
Experience levels Who each product is built for | Intermediate, Advanced | Intermediate, Advanced |
Platforms Where you can access the product | Web, Desktop, Mobile, API | Web, Mobile, API |
Pricing High-level pricing models | Free, Subscription | Free, Subscription |
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat | Not yet | Yes |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Standard listing | Highlighted |
Coverage overlap
Shared categories
Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.
Autochartist strengths
Categories covered by Autochartist but not Unusual Whales.
Unusual Whales strengths
Categories covered by Unusual Whales but not Autochartist.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do Autochartist and Unusual Whales both support?
Both platforms cover Screeners, Alerts, Calendar, and APIs & SDKs workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Do Autochartist and Unusual Whales require subscriptions?
Both Autochartist and Unusual Whales keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.
How can you access Autochartist and Unusual Whales?
Both Autochartist and Unusual Whales 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 Technical Analysis Market Scanner auto-detects chart patterns, key levels, Fibonacci patterns and horizontal support/resistance; supports “breakout” and “emerging” trade setups., Market scanner coverage includes Stocks, Currencies, Indices, ETFs and Cryptocurrencies; the web component is updated every 15 minutes., and Messaging & Alerts delivers analytics via Email/SMS/push + messaging apps (Telegram, WhatsApp, LINE, etc.) in 28+ languages; includes market reports and event-driven alert types., whereas Unusual Whales stands out for Options flow tool: tracks options trades (docs: “every options trade placed across the entire US stock exchange”) and displays trade details across options exchanges; includes filters, configurable columns, sorting, and saved trades., Multi-leg tagging in the flow feed; multileg icon can open a pop-up that preloads the Options Profit Calculator with a P/L profile for the trade., and Mobile apps (iOS/Android) provide abridged access to Alerts, Flow (incl. Events feed for trading halts/unhalts + IPOs), Stocks (volume deviation alerts), News, and Dark Pools..
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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.