★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
Tool comparison edition
Tool Comparison
OptionCharts vs TradingView
Pick OptionCharts instead if
OptionCharts
Free • From $20/mo · Web
- Go this way if you prefer a simpler, more focused tool.
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TradingView
Free • From $12.95/mo · Web · Mobile · Desktop
- You want the cheaper way in: plans start at $12.95/mo instead of $20/mo
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
- You care about quant, ETF screeners, and stock ideas, things OptionCharts doesn't offer
Skip both if: Neither one clicks with how you research; there are strong third options.
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Our take
The bottom line
OptionCharts and TradingView cover a lot of the same ground (6 shared categories, including data visualizations, options, and watchlist), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. TradingView simply does more: 27 categories to OptionCharts's 6, including quant, ETF screeners, and stock ideas, plus a mobile app. OptionCharts counters by keeping things simpler.
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Key differences at a glance
- Cheaper paid plan
- TradingView$12.95/mo vs $20/mo
- Free trial
- TradingView30 days
- Broader coverage
- TradingView27 vs 6 categories
- Mobile app
- TradingView
- Desktop app
- TradingView
- Asset coverage
- TradingViewAdds cryptos and bonds
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How they stack up
The side-by-side table: pricing, platforms, data, and coverage at a glance.ShowHide
How they stack up
The side-by-side table: pricing, platforms, data, and coverage at a glance.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & plans | ||
Starting price | Free • From $20/mo | Free • From $12.95/mo |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | — | 30 days |
Plan limits | — | 52 limits: Basic: charts per tab: 1, Basic: indicators per chart: 2 +50 more |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Desktop app | No | Yes |
Mobile app | No | Yes |
API access | No | No |
Broker sync | No | No |
Integrations | — | Trading panel brokers (100+ partners), Pine Script +1 more |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | — | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +4 more |
Categories covered | 6 | 27 |
Regions | North America | — |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | 3 signals: Latency: Real-time, 15-min Delayed, and End of Day, Granularity: Minute and EOD +1 more | 3 signals: Latency: Streaming, Real-time, 15-min Delayed, and End of Day, Granularity: Tick, Second, Minute, and EOD +1 more |
Data partners | — | 3 partners: ICE Data Services, FactSet +1 more |
Capabilities | Multi-leg options and Greeks | 8 signals: Custom formulas, Universe builder +6 more |
Security | — | Status page |
| Try it | Visit OptionCharts | Visit TradingView |
Where each one shines
What OptionCharts and TradingView each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What OptionCharts and TradingView each do best.What OptionCharts does best
- Tools for building and compare multi-leg option strategy P&L charts with templates such as covered calls, vertical spreads, iron condors, and calendars.
- Views for reviewing ticker-level options charts for volume, open interest, Greeks, implied-volatility skew, max pain, expected move, and probability distribution.
- GEX and DEX visualizations to understand where listed option positioning may concentrate gamma and delta exposure around a ticker.
- Inspect option contract history for price, volume, open interest, and Greeks, including intraday history where available by plan and dataset.
- Scan market-wide options trend tables for active tickers, active contracts, high open interest, IV and IV rank, unusual activity, and options flow.
What TradingView does best
- Tools for building multi-asset charts for stocks, ETFs, crypto, FX, futures, bonds, commodities, options, and indices from one charting workspace.
- Supercharts with multi-chart layouts, custom intervals, drawing tools, chart templates, Volume Profile, auto chart patterns, and other technical-analysis overlays.
- Screening for markets with stock, ETF, bond, crypto, CEX/DEX, and Pine screeners using hundreds of technical and fundamental fields.
- Tools for creating and test indicators, alerts, and strategies with Pine Script, TradingView’s cloud IDE, strategy tester, Deep Backtesting, Bar Magnifier, and exportable strategy data.
- Support for setting cloud alerts on prices, drawings, indicators, and Pine scripts, with delivery through browser, email, mobile apps, and webhooks on eligible plans.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for OptionCharts and TradingView, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for OptionCharts and TradingView, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | OptionsStocksETFs | StocksETFsCryptosBondsCommoditiesCurrenciesFuturesOptions |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Not specified | Retail TradersPro RetailDay TradersSwing TradersAlgo TradersQuants/Developers |
Regions | North America | Not specified |
Coverage details | Countries: USIdentifiers: Ticker | Identifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | Real-time15-min DelayedEnd of Day | StreamingReal-time15-min DelayedEnd of Day |
Data granularity | MinuteEOD | TickSecondMinuteEOD |
Data partners | Not specified | ICE Data ServicesFactSetQuartr |
| Access & integrations | ||
Integrations | Not specified | Trading panel brokers (100+ partners)Pine ScriptWebhook alerts |
Export formats | CSV | CSVImage |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Not specified | Status page |
Capability signals | Multi-leg optionsGreeks | Custom formulasUniverse builderMulti-leg optionsGreeksIV surfacePortfolio attributionCorrelationYield curves |
Vendor & support | OptionCharts, LLCCountry: USSupport: Email | TradingView, Inc. |
Curation ratings | Methodology 4/5Reliability 4/5UX 4/5 | Not specified |
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What you'll actually pay
Plans, billing, trials, and per-month pricing for both tools.ShowHide
What you'll actually pay
Plans, billing, trials, and per-month pricing for both tools.| Tier | ||
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Free | Free“Basic”charts per tab: 1 · indicators per chart: 2 · +7 more |
| Entry paid plan | $20/mo“Premium” | $12.95/mo“Essential”charts per tab: 2 · indicators per chart: 5 · +8 more |
| Tier 2 | $35/mo“Ultimate (Real‑time Options Data)” | $29.95/mo“Plus”charts per tab: 4 · indicators per chart: 10 · +8 more |
| Tier 3 | Subscription“Ultimate Professional (Real‑time Options Data)” | $59.95/mo“Premium”charts per tab: 8 · indicators per chart: 25 · +9 more |
| Top plan | — | $199.95/mo“Ultimate”charts per tab: 16 · indicators per chart: 50 · +10 more |
| Custom / enterprise | — | Contact sales“Enterprise plans” |
| Free trial | — | 30 days |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between OptionCharts and TradingView?
OptionCharts leans toward data visualizations, options, and watchlist, while TradingView puts more weight on data visualizations, quant, and screeners. They overlap in 6 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do OptionCharts and TradingView cost?
Good news: both OptionCharts and TradingView have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Can I use OptionCharts or TradingView on my phone?
TradingView lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. OptionCharts doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web.
Should I choose OptionCharts or TradingView?
It depends on what you're after. Pick OptionCharts if you prefer its overall approach; go with TradingView if you'd rather have quant and ETF screeners. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do OptionCharts and TradingView cover?
Both cover options, stocks, and ETFs. TradingView adds cryptos, bonds, and commodities on top.
Do OptionCharts and TradingView offer real-time data?
Yes, both serve real-time market data, so either works when timing matters.
Can I export data from OptionCharts and TradingView?
Yes, both export to spreadsheets (CSV), which is handy if you like running your own numbers.
Is OptionCharts or TradingView better for day trading?
TradingView is the one positioned more for active traders. OptionCharts is the better fit if you care less about fast trading workflows and more about a calmer research process.
Which has a better stock screener: OptionCharts or TradingView?
Both OptionCharts and TradingView include stock screeners, and they differ more in interface than raw power; try both and see which one clicks for you.
Can I track my portfolio with OptionCharts or TradingView?
TradingView handles portfolio tracking. OptionCharts is really a research tool; you'd track your portfolio elsewhere.
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