VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★

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Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Tool Comparison

OptionCharts vs Value Line comparison

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

OptionCharts logo

OptionCharts

optioncharts.io

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb
Value Line logo

Value Line

valueline.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb
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At a glance

Platforms
OptionChartsWeb
Value LineWeb
Categories
OptionCharts7
Value Line12
Pricing details

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

Tool

Value Line

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial14 days

Plans & pricing

Free newslettersFree
Investment Survey - Smart Investor (Digital)Subscription
Investment Survey - Savvy Investor (Digital)Subscription
Fund Advisor PlusSubscription
New Value Line ETFs ServiceSubscription
Value Line Options SurveySubscription
Value Line Select OnlineSubscription

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Platform details

AttributeOptionChartsValue Line
Asset types
OptionsStocksETFs
StocksETFsMutual FundsOptions
Experience
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Regions
North America
North America
Data freshness
Real-time15-min DelayedEnd of Day
Not specified
API access
Not specifiedNot specified
Export formats
CSV
Not specified

Coverage overlap

Shared categories4

Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.

OptionCharts strengths3

Categories covered by OptionCharts only.

Value Line strengths8

Categories covered by Value Line only.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between OptionCharts and Value Line?

OptionCharts focuses on Data Visualizations, Options & Derivatives, and Watchlist while Value Line specializes in Screeners, Stock Ideas, and Watchlist. They overlap in 4 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

How much do OptionCharts and Value Line cost?

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

Should I choose OptionCharts or Value Line?

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 Value Line if Free email content includes "Stock Market Today" daily outlook and the "Market Focus" weekly email newsletter (Market Focus is stated as free and not requiring a paid subscription)., and Single-page equity reports with current and historical financial data, 3-5 year price/earnings projections, and an 18-month target price range (Investment Survey with digital access). better fits how you invest.

What asset classes do OptionCharts and Value Line cover?

Both cover Options, Stocks, and ETFs. Value Line adds coverage for Mutual Funds.

Does OptionCharts or Value Line have real-time data?

OptionCharts offers real-time data feeds, which is essential for active traders. Value Line 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 OptionCharts and Value Line?

OptionCharts supports data exports to CSV. Value Line has more limited export options.

Which has a better stock screener—OptionCharts or Value Line?

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

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