VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON
Source checks: Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) checked August 23, 2026 · StockCharts checked September 2, 2026
Tool Comparison
Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) vs StockCharts
Pick Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) if
Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research)
From $10/mo · Web · API
- You want the cheaper way in: plans start at $10/mo instead of $19.95/mo
- You want an API so you can script or automate things
- You want stock comparison, ETF comparison, and APIs & data feeds.
Pick StockCharts if
StockCharts
Free • From $19.95/mo · Web · Mobile
- You'd rather start free and only pay if you outgrow it
- Delayed quotes won't cut it; you need real-time data
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
Skip both if: Neither one clicks with how you research; there are strong third options.
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Our take
The bottom line
StockCharts simply does more: 9 categories to Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research)'s 4, including screeners, alerts, and watchlist, plus a mobile app. Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) counters by starting cheaper at $10/mo. On paper they're closely matched, so let pricing, platform fit, and the details below break the tie.
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Key differences at a glance
- Free plan
- StockCharts
- Cheaper paid plan
- Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research)$10/mo vs $19.95/mo
- Free trial
- StockCharts30 days
- Broader coverage
- StockCharts9 vs 4 categories
- Mobile app
- StockCharts
- API access
- Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research)
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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 | From $10/mo | Free • From $19.95/mo |
Free tier | No | Yes |
Free trial | — | 30 days |
Plan limits | 4 limits: RRG Online: universes: Pre-defined only, RRG Online: functionality: Limited (lightweight implementation) +2 more | 14 limits: Basic: chart lists: 1, Basic: custom scans: 1 +12 more |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | No | Yes |
API access | Yes | No |
Broker sync | — | No |
Integrations | Optuma, Bloomberg +8 more | Tradier Brokerage and OptionsPlay |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +5 more | — |
Categories covered | 4 | 9 |
Regions | Europe, North America, APAC | North America, Europe, APAC |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | — | 5 signals: Latency: Real-time, 15-min Delayed, and End of Day, Granularity: Minute and EOD +3 more |
Capabilities | — | 3 signals: Custom formulas, Universe builder +1 more |
| Try it | Visit Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) | Visit StockCharts |
Where each one shines
What Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) and StockCharts each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) and StockCharts each do best.What Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) does best
- Visualizations for how multiple securities rotate versus a common benchmark using relative strength and relative momentum concepts.
- RRG Online for interactive browser-based rotation charts across vendor-defined universes and benchmarks.
- Review sector, index, stock, currency, crypto, and asset-allocation universes where RRG Online provides predefined coverage.
- Animate historical rotations with trail-length controls, a brush-chart slider, and play controls.
- Toggle securities, zoom the plot or axes, drag the canvas, snap axes, and export screenshots from the web interface.
What StockCharts does best
- Create SharpCharts, ACP charts, Point & Figure charts, Seasonality charts, Relative Rotation Graphs, PerfCharts, and saved layouts.
- Use ChartLists as watchlists or portfolios and import symbols from CSV.
- Run custom scans on daily, weekly, or monthly bars.
- Create price alerts and advanced alerts that can notify through email, SMS, and in-platform messages during market hours.
- Free U.S.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) and StockCharts, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) and StockCharts, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsBondsCurrenciesCryptosOther | StocksETFsMutual FundsOptionsCommoditiesCryptos |
Experience | IntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Retail TradersPro RetailInstitutional InvestorsAnalystsQuants/DevelopersAsset ManagersHedge Funds | Not specified |
Regions | EuropeNorth AmericaAPAC | North AmericaEuropeAPAC |
Coverage details | Not specified | 4 countries7 exchangesIdentifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | Not specified | Real-time15-min DelayedEnd of Day |
Data granularity | Not specified | MinuteEOD |
| Access & integrations | ||
Import methods | Not specified | CSVManual |
Integrations | OptumaBloombergLSEG WorkspaceStockCharts.comStateStreetHKEJ/EJFQAlphaStock VietnamStrike.money+2 more | Tradier BrokerageOptionsPlay |
Export formats | Not specified | CSVImage |
| Plans & trust | ||
Capability signals | Not specified | Custom formulasUniverse builderGreeks |
Vendor & support | RRG Consulting BV (trading name: RRG Research)Country: NetherlandsSupport: Email | StockCharts.com, Inc.Country: USFounded 1999Support: Email |
Curation ratings | Not specified | Methodology 3/5Reliability 4/5UX 4/5 |
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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 |
| Entry paid plan | $10/mo“RRG Online”universes: Pre-defined only · functionality: Limited (lightweight implementation) | $19.95/mo“Basic”chart lists: 1 · custom scans: 1 · +2 more |
| Tier 2 | — | $29.95/mo“Extra”chart lists: 250 · custom scans: 200 · +3 more |
| Top plan | — | $49.95/mo“PRO”chart lists: 500 · custom scans: 500 · +3 more |
| Custom / enterprise | Contact sales“RRG API”pricing: Depends on use-case (contact sales) | — |
| Free trial | — | 30 days |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) and StockCharts?
Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) leans toward data visualizations, stock comparison, and ETF comparison, while StockCharts puts more weight on screeners, data visualizations, and alerts. They overlap in 1 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
Is Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) or StockCharts free to use?
StockCharts has a free tier, so you can get started without paying anything. Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) is paid-only. If budget matters, start with StockCharts and see how far it takes you before opening your wallet.
Which is better for beginners: Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) or StockCharts?
StockCharts is the friendlier place to start; its interface takes less getting used to. Both work fine once you're past the basics.
Can I use Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) or StockCharts on my phone?
StockCharts lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web and API.
Does Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) or StockCharts have an API?
Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) has an API for programmatic access and custom integrations. StockCharts doesn't, so you're working through its interface.
Should I choose Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) or StockCharts?
It depends on what you're after. Pick Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) if stock comparison and ETF comparison matter to you; go with StockCharts if you'd rather have screeners and alerts. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) and StockCharts cover?
Both cover stocks, ETFs, and cryptos. Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) also handles bonds, currencies, and other. StockCharts adds mutual funds, options, and commodities on top.
Does Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) or StockCharts have real-time data?
StockCharts offers real-time data, which matters if you trade actively. Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) runs on delayed or end-of-day data, which is perfectly fine for longer-term investors who don't live and die by the tick.
Can I export data from Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) and StockCharts?
StockCharts exports to CSV. Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) is stingier about getting data out.
Which has a better stock screener: Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) or StockCharts?
StockCharts has a stock screener for surfacing ideas; Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) doesn't, and focuses its energy elsewhere.
Can I track my portfolio with Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) or StockCharts?
StockCharts handles portfolio tracking. Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) is really a research tool; you'd track your portfolio elsewhere.
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