OptionCharts adds Options & Derivatives, Options, Options P&L, and Blogs coverage that StockFetcher skips.
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Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Tool Comparison
OptionCharts vs StockFetcher comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Quick takeaways
StockFetcher includes Alerts categories that OptionCharts omits.
OptionCharts has a free tier, while StockFetcher requires a paid plan.
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
Pricing
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).
Community votes (overall)
StockFetcher
stockfetcher.com
Text-based stock screener with more than 125 technical indicators. Plans are split between Standard and Advanced, with differences in saved filters, watchlist sizes, CSV export limits, and support for advanced filter syntax. Data is end-of-day with delayed intraday updates, and saved filters can be delivered daily by email.
Platforms
Pricing
Quick highlights
- Filter stocks using a plain-English, text-based query language built on 125+ technical indicators.
- Two plan levels: Standard and Advanced. Standard includes up to 100 saved filters and watchlists; Advanced expands to 250 each, larger symbol lists, bigger CSV exports, and advanced filter support.
- Pricing: Standard at $8.95/month or $24.95/quarter; Advanced at $16.95/month or $44.95/quarter. One-time options are available for 6-month or 1-year terms.
- US market data: end-of-day from CSI, with delayed intraday updates from DDFPlus (NASDAQ 15 min delay; NYSE/AMEX 20 min).
- Email delivery of saved filter results can be enabled or disabled in account settings.
Community votes (overall)
Where they differ
OptionCharts
Distinct strengths include:
- 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.
StockFetcher
Distinct strengths include:
- Filter stocks using a plain-English, text-based query language built on 125+ technical indicators.
- Two plan levels: Standard and Advanced. Standard includes up to 100 saved filters and watchlists; Advanced expands to 250 each, larger symbol lists, bigger CSV exports, and advanced filter support.
- Pricing: Standard at $8.95/month or $24.95/quarter; Advanced at $16.95/month or $44.95/quarter. One-time options are available for 6-month or 1-year terms.
- US market data: end-of-day from CSI, with delayed intraday updates from DDFPlus (NASDAQ 15 min delay; NYSE/AMEX 20 min).
Feature-by-feature breakdown
| Attribute | OptionCharts | StockFetcher |
|---|---|---|
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets | Shared: Data Visualizations, Watchlist, Screeners Unique: Options & Derivatives, Options, Options P&L, Blogs | Shared: Data Visualizations, Watchlist, Screeners Unique: Alerts |
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Options, Stocks, ETFs | Stocks |
Experience levels Who each product is built for | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Platforms Where you can access the product | Web | Web |
Pricing High-level pricing models | Free, Subscription | Subscription, One-time |
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor | Unique
| Unique
|
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 StockFetcher both support?
Both platforms cover Data Visualizations, Watchlist, and Screeners workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Which tool offers a free plan?
OptionCharts offers a free entry point, while StockFetcher requires a paid subscription. Review the pricing table to see how the paid tiers compare.
How can you access OptionCharts and StockFetcher?
Both OptionCharts and StockFetcher prioritize web or desktop access. Investors wanting a mobile-first workflow may need to rely on responsive web views.
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 StockFetcher stands out for Filter stocks using a plain-English, text-based query language built on 125+ technical indicators., Two plan levels: Standard and Advanced. Standard includes up to 100 saved filters and watchlists; Advanced expands to 250 each, larger symbol lists, bigger CSV exports, and advanced filter support., and Pricing: Standard at $8.95/month or $24.95/quarter; Advanced at $16.95/month or $44.95/quarter. One-time options are available for 6-month or 1-year terms..
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Curation & Accuracy
This directory blends AI‑assisted discovery with human curation. Entries are reviewed, edited, and organized with the goal of expanding coverage and sharpening quality over time. Your feedback helps steer improvements (because no single human can capture everything all at once).
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