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Saturday, January 17, 2026

Tool Comparison

Bloomberg (Europe) vs OptionStrat comparison

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

Bloomberg (Europe) logo

Bloomberg (Europe)

bloomberg.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb, Mobile
OptionStrat logo

OptionStrat

optionstrat.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb, Mobile
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At a glance

Platforms
Bloomberg (Europe)Web, Mobile
OptionStratWeb, Mobile
Categories
Bloomberg (Europe)6
OptionStrat7
Pricing details
Bloomberg (Europe)OptionStrat
Free tier
Free trial7 days
Starting price$33.25/mo$29.99/mo
Enterprise option
Available plansFree (app download), Bloomberg Digital Monthly, Bloomberg Digital AnnualFree, Live Tools, Live Flow
Category leaders
WatchlistBloomberg (Europe)
NewsTied
AlertsTied
Insider DataOptionStrat
Browse the #1 tool in 90+ categories

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Bloomberg (Europe)OptionStrat

Platform details

AttributeBloomberg (Europe)OptionStrat
Asset types
StocksETFsMutual FundsBondsCommoditiesCurrenciesFuturesCryptos
OptionsStocksFutures
Experience
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Regions
North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica
North America
Data freshness
Not specified
Real-time15-min Delayed
API access
Not specifiedNot specified
Export formats
Not specifiedNot specified

Coverage overlap

Shared categories3

Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.

Bloomberg (Europe) strengths3

Categories covered by Bloomberg (Europe) only.

OptionStrat strengths4

Categories covered by OptionStrat only.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between Bloomberg (Europe) and OptionStrat?

Bloomberg (Europe) focuses on News, Alerts, and Calendar while OptionStrat specializes in Options & Derivatives, News, and Alerts. They overlap in 3 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

How much do Bloomberg (Europe) and OptionStrat cost?

Good news—both Bloomberg (Europe) and OptionStrat offer free plans. You can try each platform without commitment and only pay when you need premium features.

Should I choose Bloomberg (Europe) or OptionStrat?

Choose Bloomberg (Europe) if you need Business & financial journalism; Bloomberg Media says Bloomberg produces data-based journalism in 120 countries., and Mobile app features: market data snapshots (stocks, equity indexes, futures, bonds, commodities, FX), push-notification alerts, and a personal Watchlist (stocks, mutual funds, ETFs, currencies).. Go with OptionStrat if Options strategy builder with profit calculators, chance of profit, net Greeks, and historical implied volatility (in real time on paid plans)., and Strategy Optimizer searches thousands of trade setups by target price or date and ranks them by return or probability of profit. better fits how you invest.

What asset classes do Bloomberg (Europe) and OptionStrat cover?

Both cover Stocks, and Futures. Bloomberg (Europe) also includes ETFs, Mutual Funds, Bonds, Commodities, Currencies, and Cryptos. OptionStrat adds coverage for Options.

Does Bloomberg (Europe) or OptionStrat have real-time data?

OptionStrat offers real-time data feeds, which is essential for active traders. Bloomberg (Europe) uses delayed or end-of-day data, which works fine for longer-term investors who don't need up-to-the-second quotes.

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