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Fidelity (Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC) vs TC2000
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Fidelity (Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC)
Free · Web · Mobile · Desktop
- You'd rather start free and only pay if you outgrow it
- You care about smart/direct routing and order book / level II, things TC2000 doesn't offer
Pick TC2000 instead if
TC2000
From $24.99/mo · Web · Desktop · Mobile
- You care about screeners, alerts, and paper trading, things Fidelity (Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC) doesn't offer
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Our take
The bottom line
Fidelity (Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC) and TC2000 cover a lot of the same ground (7 shared categories, including brokerage, portfolio, and watchlist), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. The real difference is focus: only Fidelity (Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC) gives you smart/direct routing and order book / level II, and only TC2000 gives you screeners and alerts.
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Key differences at a glance
- Free plan
- Fidelity (Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC)
- Broker sync
- TC2000
- Global coverage
- Fidelity (Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC)
- Asset coverage
- Fidelity (Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC)Adds 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 | Free | From $24.99/mo |
Free tier | Yes | No |
Free trial | — | — |
Plan limits | 4 limits: Options: contract fee: $0.65 per contract, Secondary Bonds and CDs: online fee: $1 per bond or CD +2 more | Premium+: alerts: 1,000 |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Desktop app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | Yes | Yes |
API access | No | No |
Broker sync | No | Yes |
Integrations | Quicken and QuickBooks | TC2000 Brokerage and MT Newswires |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | — | — |
Categories covered | 9 | 11 |
Regions | North America, Europe, APAC | North America |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | 3 signals: Latency: Streaming and Real-time, Granularity: Tick and EOD +1 more | 4 signals: Latency: Streaming, Real-time, and End of Day, Granularity: Minute and EOD +2 more |
Capabilities | 3 signals: Multi-leg options, Greeks +1 more | 5 signals: Custom formulas, Universe builder +3 more |
Security | — | Status page |
| Try it | Visit Fidelity (Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC) | Visit TC2000 |
Where each one shines
What Fidelity (Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC) and TC2000 each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What Fidelity (Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC) and TC2000 each do best.What Fidelity (Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC) does best
- Open a Fidelity brokerage account for U.S. stocks, ETFs, options, bonds, mutual funds, fractional shares, and eligible crypto rather than using a standalone market-data website.
- Trade online U.S. stocks and ETFs with no Fidelity commission, while checking the disclosed exceptions for regulatory charges, professional fees, and certain ETF purchase service fees.
- Trade options with a $0 online base commission plus $0.65 per contract, with eligibility, margin, and options-approval requirements where applicable.
- Use Fidelity Trader+ and Active Trader Pro when you need streaming quotes, Level II, time and sales, directed trading, real-time analytics, and trading signals.
- Place advanced conditional orders such as Contingent, Multi-Contingent, OCO, OTO, and OTOCO from Fidelity.com or Active Trader Pro.
What TC2000 does best
- Use 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-based conditions.
- Run alert workflows with 100 concurrent alerts on Premium or 1,000 on Premium+, plus optional bundles for more capacity.
- Read real-time market and company news through the integrated MT Newswires feed.
- Analyze options with full chains, Greeks, implied-volatility columns, multi-leg strategies, and visual P&L zones.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Fidelity (Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC) and TC2000, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Fidelity (Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC) and TC2000, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsOptionsBondsMutual FundsCryptos | StocksETFsOptions |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeAPAC | North America |
Coverage details | Identifiers: Ticker | Countries: USExchanges: XNAS, XNYS, and XASEIdentifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | StreamingReal-time | StreamingReal-timeEnd of Day |
Data granularity | TickEOD | MinuteEOD |
| Access & integrations | ||
Import methods | Not specified | CSVManual |
Integrations | QuickenQuickBooks | TC2000 BrokerageMT Newswires |
Export formats | CSVExcelPDF | CSVImage |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Not specified | Status page |
Capability signals | Multi-leg optionsGreeksTax lots | Custom formulasUniverse builderMulti-leg optionsGreeksBroker sync |
Vendor & support | Fidelity Investments (FMR LLC) / Fidelity Brokerage Services LLCCountry: USFounded 1946Support: Chat and Phone | TC2000 Software CompanyCountry: United StatesSupport: Email and Phone |
Curation ratings | Methodology 4/5Reliability 5/5UX 4/5 | 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“Brokerage Account” | — |
| 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 Fidelity (Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC) and TC2000?
Fidelity (Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC) leans toward brokerage, portfolio, and watchlist, while TC2000 puts more weight on screeners, watchlist, and portfolio. They overlap in 7 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
Is Fidelity (Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC) or TC2000 free to use?
Fidelity (Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC) has a free tier, so you can get started without paying anything. TC2000 is paid-only. If budget matters, start with Fidelity (Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC) and see how far it takes you before opening your wallet.
Should I choose Fidelity (Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC) or TC2000?
It depends on what you're after. Pick Fidelity (Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC) if smart/direct routing and order book / level II matter to you; go with TC2000 if you'd rather have screeners and alerts. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do Fidelity (Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC) and TC2000 cover?
Both cover stocks, ETFs, and options. Fidelity (Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC) also handles bonds, mutual funds, and cryptos.
Do Fidelity (Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC) and TC2000 offer real-time data?
Yes, both serve real-time market data, so either works when timing matters.
Which covers international markets: Fidelity (Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC) or TC2000?
Fidelity (Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC) has documented international coverage (North America, Europe, and APAC), 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 Fidelity (Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC) and TC2000?
Yes, both export to spreadsheets (CSV), which is handy if you like running your own numbers.
Can Fidelity (Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC) or TC2000 connect to my broker?
TC2000 syncs with brokers automatically. With Fidelity (Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC), you're entering holdings by hand or importing files.
Which has a better stock screener: Fidelity (Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC) or TC2000?
TC2000 has a stock screener for surfacing ideas; Fidelity (Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC) doesn't, and focuses its energy elsewhere.
Can I track my portfolio with Fidelity (Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC) or TC2000?
Yes, both do portfolio tracking: holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.
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