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Friday, February 20, 2026

Tool Comparison

OptionStrat vs Perplexity Finance comparison

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

OptionStrat logo

OptionStrat

optionstrat.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb, Mobile
Perplexity Finance logo

Perplexity Finance

perplexity.ai

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb, Mobile
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At a glance

Platforms
OptionStratWeb, Mobile
Perplexity FinanceWeb, Mobile
Categories
OptionStrat7
Perplexity Finance11
Pricing details

Tool

OptionStrat

$29.99/mo

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial7 days

Plans & pricing

FreeFree
Live Tools$29.99/mo
Live Flow$89.99/mo

Tool

Perplexity Finance

$20/mo

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial

Plans & pricing

Standard (Free)Free
Pro$20/mo
Max$200/mo
Category leaders
ScreenersPerplexity Finance
WatchlistPerplexity Finance
NewsTied
AlertsOptionStrat
Data VisualizationsPerplexity Finance
Browse the #1 tool in 90+ categories

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Platform details

AttributeOptionStratPerplexity Finance
Asset types
OptionsStocksFutures
StocksETFsMutual FundsCryptosOptions
Experience
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Regions
North America
North AmericaAPAC
Data freshness
Real-time15-min Delayed
Real-time
API access
Not specifiedNot specified
Export formats
Not specifiedNot specified

Coverage overlap

Shared categories5

Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.

OptionStrat strengths2

Categories covered by OptionStrat only.

Perplexity Finance strengths6

Categories covered by Perplexity Finance only.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between OptionStrat and Perplexity Finance?

OptionStrat focuses on Options & Derivatives, News, and Alerts while Perplexity Finance specializes in Screeners, Watchlist, and Data Visualizations. They overlap in 5 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

How much do OptionStrat and Perplexity Finance cost?

Good news—both OptionStrat and Perplexity Finance offer free plans. You can try each platform without commitment and only pay when you need premium features.

Should I choose OptionStrat or Perplexity Finance?

Choose OptionStrat if you need Options strategy builder with profit calculators, chance of profit, net Greeks, and historical implied volatility (in real time on paid plans)., and Strategy Optimizer searches thousands of trade setups by target price or date and ranks them by return or probability of profit.. Go with Perplexity Finance if Upgraded price charts with volume bars, OHLCV tooltips, candlestick/area toggle, compare overlays, SMA indicator, and custom date ranges., and Real-time newswire feeds for equities and markets, with headline → full story and related coverage. better fits how you invest.

What asset classes do OptionStrat and Perplexity Finance cover?

Both cover Options, and Stocks. OptionStrat also includes Futures. Perplexity Finance adds coverage for ETFs, Mutual Funds, and Cryptos.

Do OptionStrat and Perplexity Finance offer real-time data?

Yes, both platforms provide real-time market data. This makes either suitable for active trading strategies where timing matters.

Is OptionStrat or Perplexity Finance better for day trading?

Perplexity Finance is built with active traders in mind, offering features like real-time data and technical analysis. OptionStrat is better suited for buy-and-hold investors focused on fundamentals.

Which has a better stock screener—OptionStrat or Perplexity Finance?

Perplexity Finance includes a stock screener for finding investment ideas. OptionStrat focuses on other analytical tools.

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