★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
Tool comparison edition
Tool Comparison
GammaWins Calculator vs StockCharts
GammaWins Calculator
Best for options p&l
Free
StockCharts
Best for screeners and alerts
Free • From $19.95/mo
GammaWins Calculator
Best for options p&l
Free
StockCharts
Best for screeners and alerts
Free • From $19.95/mo
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The verdict
The bottom line
GammaWins Calculator and StockCharts cover a lot of the same ground (2 shared categories, options and data visualizations), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. StockCharts simply does more: 9 categories to GammaWins Calculator's 3, including screeners, alerts, and watchlist, plus a mobile app. GammaWins Calculator counters by being completely free.
Key differences at a glance
- Mobile app
- StockCharts
- Free trial
- StockCharts30 days
- Broader coverage
- StockCharts9 vs 3 categories
- Real-time data
- StockCharts
- Asset coverage
- StockChartsAdds ETFs and mutual funds
- Beginner friendly
- StockCharts
Choose
GammaWins Calculator if…
- You care about options p&l, something StockCharts doesn't offer
Choose
StockCharts if…
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
- Delayed quotes won't cut it; you need real-time data
- You care about screeners, alerts, and watchlist, things GammaWins Calculator doesn't offer
- You're newer to investing and want something approachable
Comparison snapshot
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & plans | ||
Starting price | Free | Free • From $19.95/mo |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | — | 30 days |
Plan limits | Free: data latency: 15-minute delayed and Free: share links retention: >= 90 days after last open | 14 limits: Basic: chart lists: 1, Basic: custom scans: 1 +12 more |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | No | Yes |
API access | No | No |
Broker sync | — | No |
Integrations | — | Tradier Brokerage and OptionsPlay |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Retail Traders and Pro Retail | — |
Categories covered | 3 | 9 |
Regions | North America, Europe | North America, Europe, APAC |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | Latency: 15-min Delayed | 5 signals: Latency: Real-time, 15-min Delayed, and End of Day, Granularity: Minute and EOD +3 more |
Data partners | OPRA | — |
Capabilities | Multi-leg options and Greeks | 3 signals: Custom formulas, Universe builder +1 more |
| Try it | Visit GammaWins Calculator | Visit StockCharts |
Standout features
What GammaWins Calculator does best
- Model options strategies with payoff and strategy-value visualizations over time and underlying price.
- Overlay Greeks and review strategy metrics such as max profit, max loss, breakeven ranges, profit probability, premium yields, and intrinsic/extrinsic value.
- Start from common strategy presets or build custom multi-leg, multi-expiry strategies with per-leg controls.
- Select strikes by delta or absolute price when constructing spreads and other options structures.
- Review volatility inputs including realized volatility, ATM implied volatility, model-free implied volatility, and IV/RV ranks or percentiles.
What StockCharts does best
- Build technical workflows with SharpCharts, ACP, Point & Figure charts, Seasonality charts, Relative Rotation Graphs, PerfCharts, and saved layouts.
- Use ChartLists as watchlists or portfolios, with tier-based limits and support for importing symbols from CSV.
- Run Advanced Scan Workbench filters with custom syntax on daily, weekly, and monthly bars, while planning around the lack of intraday scan execution.
- Create price alerts and advanced alerts that can notify through email, SMS, and in-platform messages during market hours.
- Use free U.S.
Data & access details
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | OptionsStocks | StocksETFsMutual FundsOptionsCommoditiesCryptos |
Experience | IntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Retail TradersPro Retail | Not specified |
Regions | North AmericaEurope | North AmericaEuropeAPAC |
Coverage details | 4 countriesIdentifiers: Ticker | 4 countries7 exchangesIdentifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | 15-min Delayed | Real-time15-min DelayedEnd of Day |
Data granularity | Not specified | MinuteEOD |
Data partners | OPRA | Not specified |
| Access & integrations | ||
Import methods | Not specified | CSVManual |
Integrations | Not specified | Tradier BrokerageOptionsPlay |
Export formats | Not specified | CSVImage |
| Plans & trust | ||
Capability signals | Multi-leg optionsGreeks | Custom formulasUniverse builderGreeks |
Vendor & support | GammaWins ABCountry: SwedenSupport: Email and Forum | StockCharts.com, Inc.Country: USFounded 1999Support: Email |
Curation ratings | Not specified | Methodology 3/5Reliability 4/5UX 4/5 |
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Pricing breakdown
Free
Lower starting price
Plans & pricing
- data latency: 15-minute delayed
- share links retention: >= 90 days after last open
$19.95/mo
Starting price
Plans & pricing
- chart lists: 1
- custom scans: 1
- +2 more
- chart lists: 250
- custom scans: 200
- +3 more
- chart lists: 500
- custom scans: 500
- +3 more
Coverage overlap
Shared categories
2Where the two tools cover the same ground.
GammaWins Calculator strengths
1What you only get with GammaWins Calculator.
Community category leaders
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between GammaWins Calculator and StockCharts?
GammaWins Calculator leans toward options p&l, options, and data visualizations, while StockCharts puts more weight on screeners, data visualizations, and alerts. They overlap in 2 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do GammaWins Calculator and StockCharts cost?
Good news: both GammaWins Calculator and StockCharts have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Which is better for beginners: GammaWins Calculator or StockCharts?
StockCharts is the friendlier place to start; its interface takes less getting used to. Both work fine once you're past the basics.
Can I use GammaWins Calculator or StockCharts on my phone?
StockCharts lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. GammaWins Calculator doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web.
Should I choose GammaWins Calculator or StockCharts?
It depends on what you're after. Pick GammaWins Calculator if options p&l matter to you; go with StockCharts if you'd rather have screeners and alerts. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do GammaWins Calculator and StockCharts cover?
Both cover options and stocks. StockCharts adds ETFs, mutual funds, and commodities on top.
Does GammaWins Calculator or StockCharts have real-time data?
StockCharts offers real-time data, which matters if you trade actively. GammaWins Calculator runs on delayed or end-of-day data, which is perfectly fine for longer-term investors who don't live and die by the tick.
Can I export data from GammaWins Calculator and StockCharts?
StockCharts exports to CSV. GammaWins Calculator is stingier about getting data out.
Which has a better stock screener: GammaWins Calculator or StockCharts?
StockCharts has a stock screener for surfacing ideas; GammaWins Calculator doesn't, and focuses its energy elsewhere.
Can I track my portfolio with GammaWins Calculator or StockCharts?
StockCharts handles portfolio tracking. GammaWins Calculator is really a research tool; you'd track your portfolio elsewhere.
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