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★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★

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Thursday, February 19, 2026

Tool Comparison

OTC Markets vs TradingView comparison

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

OTC Markets logo

OTC Markets

otcmarkets.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb, API, Other
TradingView logo

TradingView

tradingview.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb, Mobile, Desktop
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At a glance

Platforms
OTC MarketsWeb, API, Other
TradingViewWeb, Mobile, Desktop
Categories
OTC Markets5
TradingView18
Pricing details

Tool

OTC Markets

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial

Plans & pricing

Public WebsiteFree
Market Data LicensingSubscription
OTC Disclosure APIContact sales

Tool

TradingView

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial

Plans & pricing

BasicFree
EssentialSubscription
PlusSubscription
PremiumSubscription
UltimateSubscription
Enterprise plansContact sales
Category leaders
ScreenersTradingView
Stock IdeasTradingView
PortfolioTradingView
WatchlistTradingView
BacktestingTradingView
NewsTied
AlertsTradingView
DividendsTradingView
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Platform details

AttributeOTC MarketsTradingView
Asset types
StocksBonds
StocksETFsCryptosBondsCurrenciesFutures
Experience
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Regions
North America
Not specified
Data freshness
Streaming15-min DelayedEnd of Day
Not specified
API access
REST
Not specified
Export formats
Not specified
CSVImage

Coverage overlap

Shared categories3

Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.

OTC Markets strengths2

Categories covered by OTC Markets only.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between OTC Markets and TradingView?

OTC Markets focuses on Screeners, News, and Data APIs while TradingView specializes in Data Visualizations, Quant, and Screeners. They overlap in 3 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

How much do OTC Markets and TradingView cost?

Good news—both OTC Markets and TradingView offer free plans. You can try each platform without commitment and only pay when you need premium features.

Can I use OTC Markets or TradingView on my phone?

TradingView has a mobile app so you can check your research on the go. OTC Markets is web-only, so you'll need a browser to access it from mobile devices.

Does OTC Markets or TradingView have an API?

OTC Markets provides API access for programmatic data retrieval and custom integrations. TradingView doesn't currently offer an API, so you'll need to use their web interface.

Should I choose OTC Markets or TradingView?

Choose OTC Markets if you need Public website for OTCQX, OTCQB, OTCID and Pink Limited markets with stock & bond quotes, trade prices, charts, financials and company news., and Stock Screener (web UI) for OTC securities (page titled “OTC Markets Stock Screener”).. Go with TradingView if Markets covered include stocks, ETFs, cryptocurrencies, bonds, FX, futures, and indices., and Supercharts with multi-chart layouts, custom intervals (incl. seconds and range bars), and more charts-per-tab on higher tiers (up to 16 on Ultimate). better fits how you invest.

What asset classes do OTC Markets and TradingView cover?

Both cover Stocks, and Bonds. TradingView adds coverage for ETFs, Cryptos, Currencies, and Futures.

Can I export data from OTC Markets and TradingView?

TradingView supports data exports to CSV, and Image. OTC Markets has more limited export options.

Can OTC Markets or TradingView connect to my broker?

TradingView connects with brokers for portfolio syncing. OTC Markets requires manual portfolio entry or data import.

Is OTC Markets or TradingView better for day trading?

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

Which has a better stock screener—OTC Markets or TradingView?

Both OTC Markets and TradingView include stock screeners. Try each to see which filtering options and interface you prefer.

Can I track my portfolio with OTC Markets or TradingView?

TradingView offers portfolio tracking features. OTC Markets is more focused on research and analysis.

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