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OptionStrat vs SpotGamma comparison

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

Quick takeaways

OptionStrat adds News, Calendar, US Government Trades, Insider Data, and Options coverage that SpotGamma skips.

SpotGamma includes Screeners, Data Visualizations, Courses & Certs, and Blogs categories that OptionStrat omits.

OptionStrat has a free tier, while SpotGamma requires a paid plan.

OptionStrat ships a mobile app. SpotGamma is web/desktop only.

In depth comparison

OptionStrat

optionstrat.com

Options strategy builder and unusual flow scanner with plan-based feature tiers. The free plan provides delayed quotes and limited flow. Paid plans unlock real-time builder tools, full unusual flow with alerts, live news, and insider/Congress trades. Live data is available only for non-professional users, with a 7-day free trial on paid plans.

Platforms

WebMobile

Pricing

FreeSubscription

Quick highlights

Options strategy builder with profit calculators, chance of profit, net Greeks, and historical implied volatility (in real time on paid plans).
Strategy Optimizer searches thousands of trade setups by target price or date and ranks them by return or probability of profit.
Unusual options flow scanner detects multi-leg strategies (like spreads and condors), with saved filters, alerts, historical search, and performance tracking.
Plan tiers: Free includes 15-minute delayed data and about 10% of flow; Live Tools adds real-time builder and optimizer features; Live Flow adds real-time flow, alerts, insider and Congress trades, and live news.
Market events integrated directly into the builder, including earnings and ex-dividend dates.

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SpotGamma

spotgamma.com

Options‑market microstructure & dealer‑positioning analytics. Core modules: Equity Hub (key levels for 3,500+ US stocks/ETFs), HIRO real‑time options‑flow indicator (down‑to‑the‑second), an S&P 500 heatmap (TRACE), a Volatility Dashboard, FlowPatrol unusual flow insights, plus Compass & Scanners for setups. Widely used by intraday/index traders; integrates with TradingView, Bookmap, NinjaTrader, Sierra Chart, Thinkorswim, and more. No public API disclosed.

Platforms

Web

Pricing

Subscription

Quick highlights

HIRO Indicator: see options activity and estimated hedging impact in real time—down to the second.
Equity Hub: proprietary key levels, buy/sell indicators, and alerts across 3,500+ stocks & indices.
Volatility Dashboard: analyze IV across strikes/expirations; identify extremes/mispricing.
TRACE Heatmap: S&P 500 real‑time support/resistance & volatility zones.
0DTE volume/open‑interest indicator; delta, vanna & gamma modeling for indices.

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Where they differ

OptionStrat

Distinct strengths include:

News Calendar US Government Trades Insider Data Options

Options strategy builder with profit calculators, chance of profit, net Greeks, and historical implied volatility (in real time on paid plans).
Strategy Optimizer searches thousands of trade setups by target price or date and ranks them by return or probability of profit.
Unusual options flow scanner detects multi-leg strategies (like spreads and condors), with saved filters, alerts, historical search, and performance tracking.
Plan tiers: Free includes 15-minute delayed data and about 10% of flow; Live Tools adds real-time builder and optimizer features; Live Flow adds real-time flow, alerts, insider and Congress trades, and live news.

SpotGamma

Distinct strengths include:

Screeners Data Visualizations Courses & Certs Blogs

HIRO Indicator: see options activity and estimated hedging impact in real time—down to the second.
Equity Hub: proprietary key levels, buy/sell indicators, and alerts across 3,500+ stocks & indices.
Volatility Dashboard: analyze IV across strikes/expirations; identify extremes/mispricing.
TRACE Heatmap: S&P 500 real‑time support/resistance & volatility zones.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	OptionStrat	SpotGamma
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: Options & Derivatives, Alerts Unique: News, Calendar, US Government Trades, Insider Data, Options	Shared: Options & Derivatives, Alerts Unique: Screeners, Data Visualizations, Courses & Certs, Blogs
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Options, Stocks, Futures	Stocks, ETFs, Options
Experience levels Who each product is built for	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced	Intermediate, Advanced
Platforms Where you can access the product	Web, Mobile	Web
Pricing High-level pricing models	Free, Subscription	Subscription
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor	Unique Options strategy builder with profit calculators, chance of profit, net Greeks, and historical implied volatility (in real time on paid plans). Strategy Optimizer searches thousands of trade setups by target price or date and ranks them by return or probability of profit. Unusual options flow scanner detects multi-leg strategies (like spreads and condors), with saved filters, alerts, historical search, and performance tracking. Plan tiers: Free includes 15-minute delayed data and about 10% of flow; Live Tools adds real-time builder and optimizer features; Live Flow adds real-time flow, alerts, insider and Congress trades, and live news. Market events integrated directly into the builder, including earnings and ex-dividend dates. Futures flow included with coverage of contracts like ES, GC, BTC, and 6E (data delayed ~15 minutes).	Unique HIRO Indicator: see options activity and estimated hedging impact in real time—down to the second. Equity Hub: proprietary key levels, buy/sell indicators, and alerts across 3,500+ stocks & indices. Volatility Dashboard: analyze IV across strikes/expirations; identify extremes/mispricing. TRACE Heatmap: S&P 500 real‑time support/resistance & volatility zones. 0DTE volume/open‑interest indicator; delta, vanna & gamma modeling for indices. Compass & Scanners: directional + volatility signals; daily names‑to‑watch.
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 OptionStrat and SpotGamma both support?

Both platforms cover Options & Derivatives, and Alerts workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.

Which tool offers a free plan?

OptionStrat offers a free entry point, while SpotGamma requires a paid subscription. Review the pricing table to see how the paid tiers compare.

Which tool has mobile access?

OptionStrat ships a dedicated mobile experience, while SpotGamma focuses on web or desktop access.

What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?

OptionStrat differentiates itself with Options strategy builder with profit calculators, chance of profit, net Greeks, and historical implied volatility (in real time on paid plans)., Strategy Optimizer searches thousands of trade setups by target price or date and ranks them by return or probability of profit., and Unusual options flow scanner detects multi-leg strategies (like spreads and condors), with saved filters, alerts, historical search, and performance tracking., whereas SpotGamma stands out for HIRO Indicator: see options activity and estimated hedging impact in real time—down to the second., Equity Hub: proprietary key levels, buy/sell indicators, and alerts across 3,500+ stocks & indices., and Volatility Dashboard: analyze IV across strikes/expirations; identify extremes/mispricing..

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