VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★

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Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Tool Comparison

Oilprice.com vs OptionCharts comparison

Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.

Oilprice.com logo

Oilprice.com

oilprice.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb, Mobile
OptionCharts logo

OptionCharts

optioncharts.io

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb
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At a glance

Platforms
Oilprice.comWeb, Mobile
OptionChartsWeb
Categories
Oilprice.com4
OptionCharts7
Pricing details

Tool

Oilprice.com

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial30 days

Plans & pricing

Free (Community)Free
Global Energy AlertSubscription

Tool

OptionCharts

$20/mo

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial7 days

Plans & pricing

FreeFree
Premium$20/mo
Ultimate (Real‑time Options Data)Subscription
Ultimate Professional (Real‑time Options Data)Subscription

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Platform details

AttributeOilprice.comOptionCharts
Asset types
CommoditiesFutures
OptionsStocksETFs
Experience
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Regions
North AmericaEuropeAPACMiddle EastAfricaLatAm
North America
Data freshness
15-min DelayedEnd of Day
Real-time15-min DelayedEnd of Day
API access
Not specifiedNot specified
Export formats
Not specified
CSV

Coverage overlap

Shared categories2

Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.

Oilprice.com strengths2

Categories covered by Oilprice.com only.

OptionCharts strengths5

Categories covered by OptionCharts only.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between Oilprice.com and OptionCharts?

Oilprice.com focuses on News, Data Visualizations, and Watchlist while OptionCharts specializes in Data Visualizations, Options & Derivatives, and Watchlist. They overlap in 2 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

How much do Oilprice.com and OptionCharts cost?

Good news—both Oilprice.com and OptionCharts offer free plans. You can try each platform without commitment and only pay when you need premium features.

Can I use Oilprice.com or OptionCharts on my phone?

Oilprice.com has a mobile app so you can check your research on the go. OptionCharts is web-only, so you'll need a browser to access it from mobile devices.

Should I choose Oilprice.com or OptionCharts?

Choose Oilprice.com if you need Price charts for more than 150 crude blends and indexes, with comparison tools and analytics., and Clear data-delay labels on price tables (e.g., WTI and Brent delayed ~10 minutes; OPEC Basket delayed ~1 day).. Go with OptionCharts if Interactive Option Strategy Profit & Loss chart with multi‑leg templates (e.g., covered call, verticals, iron condor, calendar)., and Per‑ticker chart library: volume, open interest, greeks (Δ, Γ, Θ, ν), implied vol skew, max pain, expected move, probability distribution. better fits how you invest.

What asset classes do Oilprice.com and OptionCharts cover?

Both cover common asset types. Oilprice.com also includes Commodities, and Futures. OptionCharts adds coverage for Options, Stocks, and ETFs.

Does Oilprice.com or OptionCharts have real-time data?

OptionCharts offers real-time data feeds, which is essential for active traders. Oilprice.com uses delayed or end-of-day data, which works fine for longer-term investors who don't need up-to-the-second quotes.

Can I export data from Oilprice.com and OptionCharts?

OptionCharts supports data exports to CSV. Oilprice.com has more limited export options.

Which has a better stock screener—Oilprice.com or OptionCharts?

OptionCharts includes a stock screener for finding investment ideas. Oilprice.com focuses on other analytical tools.

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