VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

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Tuesday, October 28, 2025

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OptionCharts vs OptionStrat comparison

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

Quick takeaways

OptionCharts adds Data Visualizations, Watchlist, Screeners, Options P&L, and Blogs coverage that OptionStrat skips.

OptionStrat includes News, Alerts, Calendar, US Government Trades, and Insider Data categories that OptionCharts omits.

OptionStrat offers mobile access, which OptionCharts skips.

In depth comparison

OptionCharts

optioncharts.io

Web app for options analytics and visualizations (P&L, greeks, IV skew, expected move, GEX/DEX, option history) with market‑wide trend screens. Free tier uses 15‑minute delayed OPRA; real‑time options available on Ultimate plan after exchange agreements. Not a broker; no trading execution.

Platforms

Web

Pricing

FreeSubscription

Quick highlights

Interactive Option Strategy Profit & Loss chart with multi‑leg templates (e.g., covered call, verticals, iron condor, calendar).
Per‑ticker chart library: volume, open interest, greeks (Δ, Γ, Θ, ν), implied vol skew, max pain, expected move, probability distribution.
Gamma Exposure (GEX) and Delta Exposure (DEX) visualizations.
Option Contract History (price, volume, OI, greeks) with intraday history (up to ~1‑minute intervals) and extended history.
Market Trends screens: most active by ticker/contract, highest OI, IV/IV rank, unusual activity, options flow (aggregates update ≈10 min).

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OptionStrat

optionstrat.com

Options strategy builder and unusual flow scanner with plan-based feature tiers. The free plan provides delayed quotes and limited flow. Paid plans unlock real-time builder tools, full unusual flow with alerts, live news, and insider/Congress trades. Live data is available only for non-professional users, with a 7-day free trial on paid plans.

Platforms

WebMobile

Pricing

FreeSubscription

Quick highlights

Options strategy builder with profit calculators, chance of profit, net Greeks, and historical implied volatility (in real time on paid plans).
Strategy Optimizer searches thousands of trade setups by target price or date and ranks them by return or probability of profit.
Unusual options flow scanner detects multi-leg strategies (like spreads and condors), with saved filters, alerts, historical search, and performance tracking.
Plan tiers: Free includes 15-minute delayed data and about 10% of flow; Live Tools adds real-time builder and optimizer features; Live Flow adds real-time flow, alerts, insider and Congress trades, and live news.
Market events integrated directly into the builder, including earnings and ex-dividend dates.

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Where they differ

OptionCharts

Distinct strengths include:

Data Visualizations Watchlist Screeners Options P&L Blogs

Interactive Option Strategy Profit & Loss chart with multi‑leg templates (e.g., covered call, verticals, iron condor, calendar).
Per‑ticker chart library: volume, open interest, greeks (Δ, Γ, Θ, ν), implied vol skew, max pain, expected move, probability distribution.
Gamma Exposure (GEX) and Delta Exposure (DEX) visualizations.
Option Contract History (price, volume, OI, greeks) with intraday history (up to ~1‑minute intervals) and extended history.

OptionStrat

Distinct strengths include:

News Alerts Calendar US Government Trades Insider Data

Options strategy builder with profit calculators, chance of profit, net Greeks, and historical implied volatility (in real time on paid plans).
Strategy Optimizer searches thousands of trade setups by target price or date and ranks them by return or probability of profit.
Unusual options flow scanner detects multi-leg strategies (like spreads and condors), with saved filters, alerts, historical search, and performance tracking.
Plan tiers: Free includes 15-minute delayed data and about 10% of flow; Live Tools adds real-time builder and optimizer features; Live Flow adds real-time flow, alerts, insider and Congress trades, and live news.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	OptionCharts	OptionStrat
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: Options & Derivatives, Options Unique: Data Visualizations, Watchlist, Screeners, Options P&L, Blogs	Shared: Options & Derivatives, Options Unique: News, Alerts, Calendar, US Government Trades, Insider Data
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Options, Stocks, ETFs	Options, Stocks, Futures
Experience levels Who each product is built for	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Platforms Where you can access the product	Web	Web, Mobile
Pricing High-level pricing models	Free, Subscription	Free, Subscription
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor	Unique Interactive Option Strategy Profit & Loss chart with multi‑leg templates (e.g., covered call, verticals, iron condor, calendar). Per‑ticker chart library: volume, open interest, greeks (Δ, Γ, Θ, ν), implied vol skew, max pain, expected move, probability distribution. Gamma Exposure (GEX) and Delta Exposure (DEX) visualizations. Option Contract History (price, volume, OI, greeks) with intraday history (up to ~1‑minute intervals) and extended history. Market Trends screens: most active by ticker/contract, highest OI, IV/IV rank, unusual activity, options flow (aggregates update ≈10 min). Watchlists and Saved Trades dashboards (Premium features).	Unique Options strategy builder with profit calculators, chance of profit, net Greeks, and historical implied volatility (in real time on paid plans). Strategy Optimizer searches thousands of trade setups by target price or date and ranks them by return or probability of profit. Unusual options flow scanner detects multi-leg strategies (like spreads and condors), with saved filters, alerts, historical search, and performance tracking. Plan tiers: Free includes 15-minute delayed data and about 10% of flow; Live Tools adds real-time builder and optimizer features; Live Flow adds real-time flow, alerts, insider and Congress trades, and live news. Market events integrated directly into the builder, including earnings and ex-dividend dates. Futures flow included with coverage of contracts like ES, GC, BTC, and 6E (data delayed ~15 minutes).
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 OptionCharts and OptionStrat both support?

Both platforms cover Options & Derivatives, and Options workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.

Do OptionCharts and OptionStrat require subscriptions?

Both OptionCharts and OptionStrat keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.

Which tool has mobile access?

OptionStrat ships a dedicated mobile experience, while OptionCharts focuses on web or desktop access.

What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?

OptionCharts differentiates itself with Interactive Option Strategy Profit & Loss chart with multi‑leg templates (e.g., covered call, verticals, iron condor, calendar)., Per‑ticker chart library: volume, open interest, greeks (Δ, Γ, Θ, ν), implied vol skew, max pain, expected move, probability distribution., and Gamma Exposure (GEX) and Delta Exposure (DEX) visualizations., whereas OptionStrat stands out for Options strategy builder with profit calculators, chance of profit, net Greeks, and historical implied volatility (in real time on paid plans)., Strategy Optimizer searches thousands of trade setups by target price or date and ranks them by return or probability of profit., and Unusual options flow scanner detects multi-leg strategies (like spreads and condors), with saved filters, alerts, historical search, and performance tracking..

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