OptionCharts vs StockAlert Pro comparison

OptionCharts focuses on Data Visualizations, Options & Derivatives, and Watchlist while StockAlert Pro specializes in Alerts, Calendar, and Dividends. They overlap in 4 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

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

StockAlert Pro provides API access for programmatic data retrieval and custom integrations. OptionCharts doesn't currently offer an API, so you'll need to use their web interface.

Choose OptionCharts if you need 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.. Go with StockAlert Pro if 21 alert types across price, technical (MA crosses, RSI), volume, fundamentals (P/E & forward P/E), dividends (ex‑date/payment), and time‑based reminders., and Minute‑by‑minute monitoring during regular, pre‑market, and after‑hours sessions; notifications within seconds when conditions are met. better fits how you invest.

Both cover Stocks, and ETFs. OptionCharts also includes Options.

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

OptionCharts supports data exports to CSV. StockAlert Pro has more limited export options.

Both OptionCharts and StockAlert Pro include stock screeners. Try each to see which filtering options and interface you prefer.