★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
Tool comparison edition
Tool Comparison
LuxAlgo vs StockCharts
Pick LuxAlgo if
LuxAlgo
Free • From $39.99/mo · Web
- You care about backtesting, money flow, and education, things StockCharts doesn't offer
Pick StockCharts if
StockCharts
Free • From $19.95/mo · Web · Mobile
- You want the cheaper way in: plans start at $19.95/mo instead of $39.99/mo
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
- You care about watchlist, portfolio, and calendar, things LuxAlgo doesn't offer
Skip both if: Neither one clicks with how you research; there are strong third options.
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Our take
The bottom line
LuxAlgo and StockCharts cover a lot of the same ground (3 shared categories, screeners, data visualizations, and alerts), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. The real difference is focus: only LuxAlgo gives you backtesting and money flow, and only StockCharts gives you watchlist and portfolio.
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Key differences at a glance
- Cheaper paid plan
- StockCharts$19.95/mo vs $39.99/mo
- Free trial
- StockCharts30 days
- Mobile app
- StockCharts
- Free plan
- Both
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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 $39.99/mo | Free • From $19.95/mo |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | — | 30 days |
Plan limits | — | 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 | No |
Integrations | TradingView and Discord | Tradier Brokerage and OptionsPlay |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | — | — |
Categories covered | 10 | 9 |
Regions | North America, Europe, APAC | North America, Europe, APAC |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | Latency: Real-time and Streaming and Granularity: Minute and EOD | 5 signals: Latency: Real-time, 15-min Delayed, and End of Day, Granularity: Minute and EOD +3 more |
Capabilities | — | 3 signals: Custom formulas, Universe builder +1 more |
| Try it | Visit LuxAlgo | Visit StockCharts |
Where each one shines
What LuxAlgo and StockCharts each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What LuxAlgo and StockCharts each do best.What LuxAlgo does best
- Price Action Concepts for automated order blocks, market structure, supply and demand, fair value gaps, liquidity sweeps, patterns, levels, and built-in alerts.
- Signals & Overlays for confirmation and contrarian signal modes, smart trail, trend catcher, trend tracer, neo cloud, TP/SL presets, ML classifier views, and dashboards.
- Oscillator Matrix for HyperWave trend context, money-flow logic, confluence, divergence, and alertable oscillator events.
- Tools for running S&O, PAC, and OSC screeners to monitor multiple tickers and timeframes from LuxAlgo indicator conditions.
- TradingView alerts for real-time monitoring when configured through supported LuxAlgo indicator workflows.
What StockCharts does best
- Tools for building technical workflows with SharpCharts, ACP, Point & Figure charts, Seasonality charts, Relative Rotation Graphs, PerfCharts, and saved layouts.
- ChartLists as watchlists or portfolios, with tier-based limits and support for importing symbols from CSV.
- Tools for running Advanced Scan Workbench filters with custom syntax on daily, weekly, and monthly bars, while planning around the lack of intraday scan execution.
- Tools for creating price alerts and advanced alerts that can notify through email, SMS, and in-platform messages during market hours.
- Free U.S.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for LuxAlgo and StockCharts, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for LuxAlgo and StockCharts, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsFuturesCommoditiesCurrenciesCryptos | StocksETFsMutual FundsOptionsCommoditiesCryptos |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeAPAC | North AmericaEuropeAPAC |
Coverage details | Exchanges: BATS and XCMEIdentifiers: Ticker | 4 countries7 exchangesIdentifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | Real-timeStreaming | Real-time15-min DelayedEnd of Day |
Data granularity | MinuteEOD | MinuteEOD |
| Access & integrations | ||
Import methods | Not specified | CSVManual |
Integrations | TradingViewDiscord | Tradier BrokerageOptionsPlay |
Export formats | CSV | CSVImage |
| Plans & trust | ||
Capability signals | Not specified | Custom formulasUniverse builderGreeks |
Vendor & support | LuxAlgo Global, LLCCountry: USFounded 2020Support: Email, Chat, and Forum | StockCharts.com, Inc.Country: USFounded 1999Support: Email |
Curation ratings | Methodology 4/5Reliability 4/5UX 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 | Free |
| Entry paid plan | $39.99/mo“Premium (Monthly)” | $19.95/mo“Basic”chart lists: 1 · custom scans: 1 · +2 more |
| Tier 2 | $59.99/mo“Ultimate (Monthly)” | $29.95/mo“Extra”chart lists: 250 · custom scans: 200 · +3 more |
| Top plan | — | $49.95/mo“PRO”chart lists: 500 · custom scans: 500 · +3 more |
| Free trial | — | 30 days |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between LuxAlgo and StockCharts?
LuxAlgo leans toward screeners, data visualizations, and backtesting, while StockCharts puts more weight on screeners, data visualizations, and alerts. They overlap in 3 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do LuxAlgo and StockCharts cost?
Good news: both LuxAlgo and StockCharts have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Can I use LuxAlgo or StockCharts on my phone?
StockCharts lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. LuxAlgo doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web.
Should I choose LuxAlgo or StockCharts?
It depends on what you're after. Pick LuxAlgo if backtesting and money flow matter to you; go with StockCharts if you'd rather have watchlist and portfolio. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do LuxAlgo and StockCharts cover?
Both cover stocks, ETFs, commodities, and cryptos. LuxAlgo also handles futures and currencies. StockCharts adds mutual funds and options on top.
Do LuxAlgo and StockCharts offer real-time data?
Yes, both serve real-time market data, so either works when timing matters.
Can I export data from LuxAlgo and StockCharts?
Yes, both export to spreadsheets (CSV), which is handy if you like running your own numbers.
Which has a better stock screener: LuxAlgo or StockCharts?
Both LuxAlgo and StockCharts include stock screeners, and they differ more in interface than raw power; try both and see which one clicks for you.
Can I track my portfolio with LuxAlgo or StockCharts?
StockCharts handles portfolio tracking. LuxAlgo is really a research tool; you'd track your portfolio elsewhere.
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