VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON
Tool details checked August 23, 2026
Tool Comparison
DEGIRO vs TC2000
Pick DEGIRO if
DEGIRO
Transaction-priced · Fees vary by offer and jurisdiction · Web · Mobile
- You want smart/direct routing, calendar, and downloadable tax reports.
Pick TC2000 if
TC2000
Free • From $24.99/mo · Web · Desktop · Mobile
- You'd rather start free and only pay if you outgrow it
- You want screeners, options, and alerts.
Skip both if: Neither one clicks with how you research; there are strong third options.
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Our take
The bottom line
DEGIRO and TC2000 cover a lot of the same ground (5 shared categories, including brokerage, advanced order types, and portfolio), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. TC2000 simply does more: 11 categories to DEGIRO's 8, including screeners, options, and alerts. DEGIRO counters by keeping things simpler.
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Key differences at a glance
- Free plan
- TC2000
- Broader coverage
- TC200011 vs 8 categories
- Desktop app
- TC2000
- Global coverage
- DEGIRO
- Asset coverage
- DEGIROAdds bonds and mutual funds
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How they stack up
The side-by-side table: pricing, platforms, data, and coverage at a glance.ShowHide
How they stack up
The side-by-side table: pricing, platforms, data, and coverage at a glance.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & plans | ||
Starting price | Transaction-priced · Fees vary by offer and jurisdiction | Free • From $24.99/mo |
Free tier | No | Yes |
Free trial | — | — |
Plan limits | — | Premium+: alerts: 1,000 |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Desktop app | No | Yes |
Mobile app | Yes | Yes |
API access | No | No |
Broker sync | — | Yes |
Integrations | — | TC2000 Brokerage and MT Newswires |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Retail Traders and Pro Retail | — |
Categories covered | 8 | 11 |
Regions | Europe, North America | North America |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | Latency: Streaming, Real-time, and 15-min Delayed | 4 signals: Latency: Streaming, Real-time, and End of Day, Granularity: Minute and EOD +2 more |
Capabilities | Multi-leg options | 5 signals: Custom formulas, Universe builder +3 more |
Security | — | Status page |
| Try it | Visit DEGIRO | Visit TC2000 |
Where each one shines
What DEGIRO and TC2000 each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What DEGIRO and TC2000 each do best.What DEGIRO does best
- Web platform and mobile app with access to shares, ETFs, bonds, funds, options, futures, warrants, and leveraged products where local account settings allow.
- More than 45 markets across 30 countries; venue and product availability depends on the local DEGIRO country site and account profile.
- Order types include market, limit, stop loss, stop limit, day, good-till-cancelled, and trailing stops where the exchange supports them.
- Orders route direct to market on some venues and through the Morgan Stanley Smart Order Router on others, depending on product and market.
- Portfolio views, favourites lists, streaming or real-time quotes where available, market news, market overviews, and an economic calendar.
What TC2000 does best
- Live U.S. equity data through Nasdaq Basic with streaming watchlists and charts for NYSE, Nasdaq, and AMEX symbols.
- Build EasyScan screens with real-time scans, custom sorting, and PCF formula conditions.
- Track 100 concurrent alerts on Premium or 1,000 on Premium+, with optional capacity bundles.
- Reading access to real-time market and company news through the MT Newswires feed.
- Analysis of options with full chains, Greeks, implied-volatility columns, multi-leg strategies, and visual P&L zones.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for DEGIRO and TC2000, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for DEGIRO and TC2000, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsBondsMutual FundsOptionsFuturesOther | StocksETFsOptions |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Retail TradersPro Retail | Not specified |
Regions | EuropeNorth America | North America |
Coverage details | Identifiers: Ticker and ISIN | Countries: USExchanges: XNAS, XNYS, and XASEIdentifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | StreamingReal-time15-min Delayed | StreamingReal-timeEnd of Day |
Data granularity | Not specified | MinuteEOD |
| Access & integrations | ||
Import methods | Not specified | CSVManual |
Integrations | Not specified | TC2000 BrokerageMT Newswires |
Export formats | CSVExcelPDF | CSVImage |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Not specified | Status page |
Capability signals | Multi-leg options | Custom formulasUniverse builderMulti-leg optionsGreeksBroker sync |
Vendor & support | flatexDEGIRO Bank SE (DEGIRO brand)Country: GermanySupport: Email and Phone | TC2000 Software CompanyCountry: United StatesSupport: Email and Phone |
Curation ratings | Not specified | Methodology 3/5Reliability 4/5UX 4/5 |
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What you'll actually pay
Plans, billing, trials, and per-month pricing for both tools.ShowHide
What you'll actually pay
Plans, billing, trials, and per-month pricing for both tools.| Tier | ||
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | — | Free |
| Entry paid plan | — | $24.99/mo“Basic” |
| Tier 2 | — | $49.99/mo“Premium” |
| Top plan | — | $99.99/mo“Premium+”alerts: 1,000 |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between DEGIRO and TC2000?
DEGIRO leans toward brokerage, advanced order types, and smart/direct routing, while TC2000 puts more weight on screeners, watchlist, and portfolio. They overlap in 5 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
Is DEGIRO or TC2000 free to use?
TC2000 has a free tier, so you can get started without paying anything. DEGIRO is paid-only. If budget matters, start with TC2000 and see how far it takes you before opening your wallet.
Should I choose DEGIRO or TC2000?
It depends on what you're after. Pick DEGIRO if smart/direct routing and calendar matter to you; go with TC2000 if you'd rather have screeners and options. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do DEGIRO and TC2000 cover?
Both cover stocks, ETFs, and options. DEGIRO also handles bonds, mutual funds, and futures.
Do DEGIRO and TC2000 offer real-time data?
Yes, both serve real-time market data, so either works when timing matters.
Which covers international markets: DEGIRO or TC2000?
DEGIRO has documented international coverage (Europe and North America), so it's the safer bet if you hold non-US stocks. TC2000 is more region-specific, mainly North America.
Can I export data from DEGIRO and TC2000?
Yes, both export to spreadsheets (CSV), which is handy if you like running your own numbers.
Which has a better stock screener: DEGIRO or TC2000?
TC2000 has a stock screener for surfacing ideas; DEGIRO doesn't, and focuses its energy elsewhere.
Can I track my portfolio with DEGIRO or TC2000?
Yes, both do portfolio tracking: holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.
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