N26 adds Brokerage, and Wealth Management coverage that StockCharts skips.
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Sunday, October 5, 2025
Head-to-head
N26 vs StockCharts comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Quick takeaways
StockCharts includes Screeners, Data Visualizations, Alerts, Portfolio, Calendar, Options, Scores, and Broker Connectors categories that N26 omits.
N26 highlights: Unlimited commission-free trading in stocks and ETFs for all customers., Fractional investing available from as little as €1, with free recurring investment plans., and Access to thousands of instruments (3,000–4,000 depending on market)..
StockCharts is known for: Tiered pricing: Basic $19.95, Extra $29.95, PRO $49.95. Limits scale by tier (ChartLists: 1/250/500; Custom Scans: 1/200/500; Scheduled Scans: 0/10/25; Price Alerts: 2/200/500; Advanced Alerts: 1/100/250). Auto-refresh every 15s (Basic/Extra) or 5s (PRO)., Real-time data: free US BATS quotes; official real-time add-ons available for NYSE, NASDAQ, TSX/TSX-V, and LSE. Other markets are 15-minute delayed., and Advanced Scan Workbench with custom syntax for daily, weekly, and monthly scans (no intraday scans)..
N26
n26.com
Mobile-first bank with built-in investing. Customers can trade stocks, ETFs, and crypto directly in the app. Stock and ETF trades are free across all plans, with fractional investing and recurring plans available. Ready-made funds are powered by BlackRock, while crypto trading is supported by Bitpanda. Fees vary by asset and plan tier, and availability depends on country of residence.
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Quick highlights
- Unlimited commission-free trading in stocks and ETFs for all customers.
- Fractional investing available from as little as €1, with free recurring investment plans.
- Access to thousands of instruments (3,000–4,000 depending on market).
- Automated investment plans offered on weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, or quarterly schedules.
- Ready-made funds managed by BlackRock, offered in three profiles: Mindful, Balanced, and Ambitious.
Community votes (overall)
StockCharts
stockcharts.com
Charting, scanning, and alerting platform with tiered plans. Free BATS real-time quotes are included for US markets; official add-ons unlock real-time data for US, Canada, and the UK, otherwise data is delayed 15 minutes. Plan limits apply to ChartLists, scans, and alerts. PRO adds 5-second auto-refresh and CSV downloads of historical data. OptionsPlay integration provides options strategy tools, and trading from charts is supported through Tradier. Scans run on daily, weekly, or monthly bars (not intraday).
Categories
Platforms
Pricing
Quick highlights
- Tiered pricing: Basic $19.95, Extra $29.95, PRO $49.95. Limits scale by tier (ChartLists: 1/250/500; Custom Scans: 1/200/500; Scheduled Scans: 0/10/25; Price Alerts: 2/200/500; Advanced Alerts: 1/100/250). Auto-refresh every 15s (Basic/Extra) or 5s (PRO).
- Real-time data: free US BATS quotes; official real-time add-ons available for NYSE, NASDAQ, TSX/TSX-V, and LSE. Other markets are 15-minute delayed.
- Advanced Scan Workbench with custom syntax for daily, weekly, and monthly scans (no intraday scans).
- Price and advanced alerts deliver via email, SMS, and in-platform notifications. The alert engine checks conditions every 3–5 minutes during market hours.
- Coverage includes US (NYSE, NASDAQ, AMEX), Canada (TSX/TSX-V), UK (LSE), India (NSE), and a crypto summary with 24/7 real-time data. EOD charting is available for major US commodities.
Community votes (overall)
Shared focus areas
1 overlapBoth tools cover this research theme.
Where they differ
N26
Distinct strengths include:
- Unlimited commission-free trading in stocks and ETFs for all customers.
- Fractional investing available from as little as €1, with free recurring investment plans.
- Access to thousands of instruments (3,000–4,000 depending on market).
- Automated investment plans offered on weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, or quarterly schedules.
StockCharts
Distinct strengths include:
- Tiered pricing: Basic $19.95, Extra $29.95, PRO $49.95. Limits scale by tier (ChartLists: 1/250/500; Custom Scans: 1/200/500; Scheduled Scans: 0/10/25; Price Alerts: 2/200/500; Advanced Alerts: 1/100/250). Auto-refresh every 15s (Basic/Extra) or 5s (PRO).
- Real-time data: free US BATS quotes; official real-time add-ons available for NYSE, NASDAQ, TSX/TSX-V, and LSE. Other markets are 15-minute delayed.
- Advanced Scan Workbench with custom syntax for daily, weekly, and monthly scans (no intraday scans).
- Price and advanced alerts deliver via email, SMS, and in-platform notifications. The alert engine checks conditions every 3–5 minutes during market hours.
Feature-by-feature breakdown
Attribute | N26 | StockCharts |
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Categories Which research workflows each platform targets | Shared: Watchlist Unique: Brokerage, Wealth Management | Shared: Watchlist Unique: Screeners, Data Visualizations, Alerts, Portfolio, Calendar, Options, Scores, Broker Connectors |
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks, ETFs, Cryptos | Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Options, Commodities, Cryptos |
Experience levels Who each product is built for | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Platforms Where you can access the product | Mobile | Web, Mobile |
Pricing High-level pricing models | Free, Subscription | 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 | Not yet | Not yet |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Standard listing | Standard listing |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do N26 and StockCharts both support?
Both platforms cover Watchlist workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Do N26 and StockCharts require subscriptions?
Both N26 and StockCharts keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.
How can you access N26 and StockCharts?
Both N26 and StockCharts support web and mobile access, making it easy to keep tabs on research away from the desk.
What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?
N26 differentiates itself with Unlimited commission-free trading in stocks and ETFs for all customers., Fractional investing available from as little as €1, with free recurring investment plans., and Access to thousands of instruments (3,000–4,000 depending on market)., whereas StockCharts stands out for Tiered pricing: Basic $19.95, Extra $29.95, PRO $49.95. Limits scale by tier (ChartLists: 1/250/500; Custom Scans: 1/200/500; Scheduled Scans: 0/10/25; Price Alerts: 2/200/500; Advanced Alerts: 1/100/250). Auto-refresh every 15s (Basic/Extra) or 5s (PRO)., Real-time data: free US BATS quotes; official real-time add-ons available for NYSE, NASDAQ, TSX/TSX-V, and LSE. Other markets are 15-minute delayed., and Advanced Scan Workbench with custom syntax for daily, weekly, and monthly scans (no intraday scans)..
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