VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ FINANCIAL TOOLS & SERVICES DIRECTORY ★

PRICE: 5 CENTS

Sunday, October 5, 2025

Head-to-head

Cash App vs TradingView comparison

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

Quick takeaways

Cash App adds Brokerage, and Downloadable Tax Reports coverage that TradingView skips.

TradingView includes Screeners, ETF Screeners, Stock Ideas, Data Visualizations, Options & Derivatives, Watchlist, Backtesting, Paper Trading, Advanced Order Types, Smart/Direct Routing, News, Alerts, Calendar, Order Book / Level II, Dividends, Splits, Financials, ETF Overview, Forums, and Education categories that Cash App omits.

Cash App highlights: Commission-free stock and ETF trading with fractional shares; investing starts at $1., Coverage includes more than 1,800 U.S. stocks and ETFs., and Auto Invest lets users schedule recurring purchases of selected stocks or ETFs..

TradingView is known for: Flexible charting with up to 16 charts per layout, synchronized by symbol and timeframe., Over 400 built-in indicators, 100,000+ community scripts, and 110+ drawing tools., and Server-side alerts with 13 conditions, drawing-tool triggers, and webhook integrations..

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Cash App

cash.app

A U.S.-only brokerage (18+) offering $0-commission stock and ETF trading with fractional shares, plus integrated Bitcoin trading and Lightning transfers. Custom trigger-based orders are supported for both stocks and Bitcoin, though they are not traditional limit orders. Tax documents can be downloaded directly from the web Documents portal.

Platforms

Mobile
Web

Pricing

Free

Quick highlights

  • Commission-free stock and ETF trading with fractional shares; investing starts at $1.
  • Coverage includes more than 1,800 U.S. stocks and ETFs.
  • Auto Invest lets users schedule recurring purchases of selected stocks or ETFs.
  • Round Ups automatically invest spare change from Cash App Card purchases into a chosen stock, Bitcoin, or savings balance.
  • Custom price-triggered orders for stocks and Bitcoin; these are not limit orders or guaranteed executions.

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TradingView

tradingview.com

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A global, multi-asset charting and trading platform with advanced analytics, strategy backtesting, and broker connectivity. Features include Pine Script® v6 for custom indicators, server-side alerts, options chains with strategy builder, and multi-asset screeners. Real-time data feeds are sold as add-ons, with availability and pricing varying by exchange and region.

Platforms

Web
Mobile
Desktop

Pricing

Free
Subscription

Quick highlights

  • Flexible charting with up to 16 charts per layout, synchronized by symbol and timeframe.
  • Over 400 built-in indicators, 100,000+ community scripts, and 110+ drawing tools.
  • Server-side alerts with 13 conditions, drawing-tool triggers, and webhook integrations.
  • Equity, ETF, forex, and crypto screeners with auto-refresh and export options.
  • Pine Script® v6 for creating custom indicators and strategies.

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Overlap

Shared focus areas

1 overlap

Both tools cover this research theme.

Where they differ

Cash App

Distinct strengths include:

  • Commission-free stock and ETF trading with fractional shares; investing starts at $1.
  • Coverage includes more than 1,800 U.S. stocks and ETFs.
  • Auto Invest lets users schedule recurring purchases of selected stocks or ETFs.
  • Round Ups automatically invest spare change from Cash App Card purchases into a chosen stock, Bitcoin, or savings balance.

TradingView

Distinct strengths include:

  • Flexible charting with up to 16 charts per layout, synchronized by symbol and timeframe.
  • Over 400 built-in indicators, 100,000+ community scripts, and 110+ drawing tools.
  • Server-side alerts with 13 conditions, drawing-tool triggers, and webhook integrations.
  • Equity, ETF, forex, and crypto screeners with auto-refresh and export options.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

AttributeCash AppTradingView
Categories

Which research workflows each platform targets

Shared: Portfolio

Unique: Brokerage, Downloadable Tax Reports

Shared: Portfolio

Unique: Screeners, ETF Screeners, Stock Ideas, Data Visualizations, Options & Derivatives, Watchlist, Backtesting, Paper Trading, Advanced Order Types, Smart/Direct Routing, News, Alerts, Calendar, Order Book / Level II, Dividends, Splits, Financials, ETF Overview, Forums, Education

Asset types

Supported asset classes and universes

Stocks, ETFs, Cryptos

Stocks, ETFs, Options, Futures, Bonds, Currencies, Commodities, Cryptos

Experience levels

Who each product is built for

Beginner, Intermediate

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Platforms

Where you can access the product

Mobile, Web

Web, Mobile, Desktop

Pricing

High-level pricing models

Free

Free, Subscription

Key features

Core capabilities called out by each vendor

Unique

  • Commission-free stock and ETF trading with fractional shares; investing starts at $1.
  • Coverage includes more than 1,800 U.S. stocks and ETFs.
  • Auto Invest lets users schedule recurring purchases of selected stocks or ETFs.
  • Round Ups automatically invest spare change from Cash App Card purchases into a chosen stock, Bitcoin, or savings balance.
  • Custom price-triggered orders for stocks and Bitcoin; these are not limit orders or guaranteed executions.
  • Bitcoin trading is fully integrated, with send/receive support via the Lightning Network — typically instant and free during trading hours.

Unique

  • Flexible charting with up to 16 charts per layout, synchronized by symbol and timeframe.
  • Over 400 built-in indicators, 100,000+ community scripts, and 110+ drawing tools.
  • Server-side alerts with 13 conditions, drawing-tool triggers, and webhook integrations.
  • Equity, ETF, forex, and crypto screeners with auto-refresh and export options.
  • Pine Script® v6 for creating custom indicators and strategies.
  • Strategy Tester with robust backtesting and Bar Replay for historical simulation.
Tested

Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do Cash App and TradingView both support?

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

Do Cash App and TradingView require subscriptions?

Both Cash App and TradingView keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.

How can you access Cash App and TradingView?

Both Cash App and TradingView 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?

Cash App differentiates itself with Commission-free stock and ETF trading with fractional shares; investing starts at $1., Coverage includes more than 1,800 U.S. stocks and ETFs., and Auto Invest lets users schedule recurring purchases of selected stocks or ETFs., whereas TradingView stands out for Flexible charting with up to 16 charts per layout, synchronized by symbol and timeframe., Over 400 built-in indicators, 100,000+ community scripts, and 110+ drawing tools., and Server-side alerts with 13 conditions, drawing-tool triggers, and webhook integrations..

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.