Cash App adds Brokerage, and Downloadable Tax Reports coverage that TradingView skips.
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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
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..
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
Pricing
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.
Community votes (overall)
TradingView
tradingview.com
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.
Categories
Platforms
Pricing
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.
Community votes (overall)
Shared focus areas
1 overlapBoth 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
Attribute | Cash App | TradingView |
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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
| 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 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..
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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).
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