Interactive Brokers adds Brokerage, Paper Trading, Advanced Order Types, Smart/Direct Routing, Order Book / Level II, Data APIs, Watchlist, Scenario & Stress Tests, Performance Attribution, and Options & Derivatives coverage that Tradervue skips.
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Interactive Brokers vs Tradervue comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Quick takeaways
Tradervue includes Data Visualizations, and Broker Connectors categories that Interactive Brokers omits.
Interactive Brokers highlights: Single universal account providing access to around 160 markets across 36 countries and 28 currencies., More than 100 order types and algos, including Bracket, OCO, and OCA, with either SMART routing or direct exchange routing., and Market depth (Level II) and full order book views via Trader Workstation (TWS)..
Tradervue is known for: Auto-generated trade charts with entries and exits, viewable across multiple timeframes down to one minute., TradingView-powered charting with drawing tools, studies, and symbol comparisons (Silver/Gold)., and Supports stocks, ETFs, futures, forex, and options (options enabled on paid tiers)..
Tradervue keeps a free entry point that Interactive Brokers lacks.
Interactive Brokers ships a mobile app. Tradervue is web/desktop only.
Interactive Brokers
interactivebrokers.co.uk
Editor’s pick Hands-on review
A global, multi-asset direct-access broker with coverage across 160 markets in 36 countries and 28 currencies. Crypto trading and some services vary by region (IBKR Crypto is powered by Paxos or Zero Hash where supported). Client APIs include the Client Portal Web API and TWS API; retail users authenticate via the local Client Portal Gateway, while OAuth2 applies to approved web integrations.
Categories
Platforms
Web
Mobile
Desktop
API
Pricing
Other
Quick highlights
- Single universal account providing access to around 160 markets across 36 countries and 28 currencies.
- More than 100 order types and algos, including Bracket, OCO, and OCA, with either SMART routing or direct exchange routing.
- Market depth (Level II) and full order book views via Trader Workstation (TWS).
- Advanced options analytics with Greeks, implied volatility curves, and a 3D volatility surface viewer.
- Risk Navigator for real-time portfolio risk, Value-at-Risk, and what-if scenario analysis.
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Tradervue
tradervue.com
A trading journal and analytics platform designed for active traders. The Free plan supports up to 30 grouped trades per month, while Silver and Gold plans unlock unlimited imports, broker syncing, advanced reporting, and CSV exports. Gold adds deeper features like Exit Analysis, liquidity reports, commissions/fees, and risk reporting in R units.
Platforms
Web
Pricing
Free
Subscription
Quick highlights
- Auto-generated trade charts with entries and exits, viewable across multiple timeframes down to one minute.
- TradingView-powered charting with drawing tools, studies, and symbol comparisons (Silver/Gold).
- Supports stocks, ETFs, futures, forex, and options (options enabled on paid tiers).
- Import trades via CSV/XLSX templates or Broker Sync integrations with daily/near real-time updates.
- Free plan includes up to 30 grouped trades per month.
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Overlap
Shared focus areas
3 overlapsMutual strengths include APIs & SDKs, Portfolio, and Risk Metrics (VaR/ES/Drawdown).
Where they differ
Interactive Brokers
Distinct strengths include:
Brokerage
Paper Trading
Advanced Order Types
Smart/Direct Routing
Order Book / Level II
Data APIs
Watchlist
Scenario & Stress Tests
- Single universal account providing access to around 160 markets across 36 countries and 28 currencies.
- More than 100 order types and algos, including Bracket, OCO, and OCA, with either SMART routing or direct exchange routing.
- Market depth (Level II) and full order book views via Trader Workstation (TWS).
- Advanced options analytics with Greeks, implied volatility curves, and a 3D volatility surface viewer.
Tradervue
Distinct strengths include:
- Auto-generated trade charts with entries and exits, viewable across multiple timeframes down to one minute.
- TradingView-powered charting with drawing tools, studies, and symbol comparisons (Silver/Gold).
- Supports stocks, ETFs, futures, forex, and options (options enabled on paid tiers).
- Import trades via CSV/XLSX templates or Broker Sync integrations with daily/near real-time updates.
Feature-by-feature breakdown
| Attribute | Interactive Brokers | Tradervue |
|---|---|---|
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets | Shared: APIs & SDKs, Portfolio, Risk Metrics (VaR/ES/Drawdown) Unique: Brokerage, Paper Trading, Advanced Order Types, Smart/Direct Routing, Order Book / Level II, Data APIs, Watchlist, Scenario & Stress Tests, Performance Attribution, Options & Derivatives | Shared: APIs & SDKs, Portfolio, Risk Metrics (VaR/ES/Drawdown) Unique: Data Visualizations, Broker Connectors |
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks, ETFs, Options, Futures, Bonds, Mutual Funds, Currencies, Commodities, Cryptos | Stocks, ETFs, Options, Futures, Currencies |
Experience levels Who each product is built for | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Platforms Where you can access the product | Web, Mobile, Desktop, API | Web |
Pricing High-level pricing models | Other | 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 | Yes | Not yet |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Highlighted | Standard listing |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do Interactive Brokers and Tradervue both support?
Both platforms cover APIs & SDKs, Portfolio, and Risk Metrics (VaR/ES/Drawdown) workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Which tool offers a free plan?
Tradervue offers a free entry point, while Interactive Brokers requires a paid subscription. Review the pricing table to see how the paid tiers compare.
Which tool has mobile access?
Interactive Brokers ships a dedicated mobile experience, while Tradervue focuses on web or desktop access.
What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?
Interactive Brokers differentiates itself with Single universal account providing access to around 160 markets across 36 countries and 28 currencies., More than 100 order types and algos, including Bracket, OCO, and OCA, with either SMART routing or direct exchange routing., and Market depth (Level II) and full order book views via Trader Workstation (TWS)., whereas Tradervue stands out for Auto-generated trade charts with entries and exits, viewable across multiple timeframes down to one minute., TradingView-powered charting with drawing tools, studies, and symbol comparisons (Silver/Gold)., and Supports stocks, ETFs, futures, forex, and options (options enabled on paid tiers)..
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Curation & Accuracy
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