SpotGamma adds Data Visualizations, Courses & Certs, and Blogs coverage that Unusual Whales skips.
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SpotGamma vs Unusual Whales comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Quick takeaways
Unusual Whales includes Portfolio, Paper Trading, Dark Pool & Off-Exchange, News, US Government Trades, Insider Data, 13F, APIs & SDKs, Data APIs, Education, Calendar, and Dividends categories that SpotGamma omits.
SpotGamma 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., and Volatility Dashboard: analyze IV across strikes/expirations; identify extremes/mispricing..
Unusual Whales is known for: Live options flow across all US options exchanges, with a status indicator so you know the feed is healthy., Dark-pool tape plus ‘Dark Pool Levels’ to surface recent prints and ticker-specific liquidity zones., and Options and stock screeners with filters for premium, volume, open interest, IV rank, and common technicals..
Unusual Whales keeps a free entry point that SpotGamma lacks.
Unusual Whales offers mobile access, which SpotGamma skips.
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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Unusual Whales
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Real-time options flow and dark-pool analytics built for active traders. Free plans view delayed data; paid tiers stream live flow, with annual plans unlocking data downloads. The public API is sold separately, and “Periscope” (market-wide SPX exposure) is available as an add-on.
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Platforms
Web
Mobile
API
Pricing
Free
Subscription
Quick highlights
- Live options flow across all US options exchanges, with a status indicator so you know the feed is healthy.
- Dark-pool tape plus ‘Dark Pool Levels’ to surface recent prints and ticker-specific liquidity zones.
- Options and stock screeners with filters for premium, volume, open interest, IV rank, and common technicals.
- Options Profit Calculator to model multi-leg strategies, Greeks, and payoff P/L.
- Paper trading for both stocks and options to test ideas without risk.
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Overlap
Shared focus areas
3 overlapsMutual strengths include Options & Derivatives, Screeners, and Alerts.
Where they differ
SpotGamma
Distinct strengths include:
- 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.
Unusual Whales
Distinct strengths include:
- Live options flow across all US options exchanges, with a status indicator so you know the feed is healthy.
- Dark-pool tape plus ‘Dark Pool Levels’ to surface recent prints and ticker-specific liquidity zones.
- Options and stock screeners with filters for premium, volume, open interest, IV rank, and common technicals.
- Options Profit Calculator to model multi-leg strategies, Greeks, and payoff P/L.
Feature-by-feature breakdown
| Attribute | SpotGamma | Unusual Whales |
|---|---|---|
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets | Shared: Options & Derivatives, Screeners, Alerts Unique: Data Visualizations, Courses & Certs, Blogs | Shared: Options & Derivatives, Screeners, Alerts Unique: Portfolio, Paper Trading, Dark Pool & Off-Exchange, News, US Government Trades, Insider Data, 13F, APIs & SDKs, Data APIs, Education, Calendar, Dividends |
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks, ETFs, Options | Stocks, ETFs, Options |
Experience levels Who each product is built for | Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Platforms Where you can access the product | Web | Web, Mobile, API |
Pricing High-level pricing models | Subscription | Free, Subscription |
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor | Unique
| Unique
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Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat | Not yet | Yes |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Standard listing | Highlighted |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do SpotGamma and Unusual Whales both support?
Both platforms cover Options & Derivatives, Screeners, 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?
Unusual Whales 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?
Unusual Whales ships a dedicated mobile experience, while SpotGamma focuses on web or desktop access.
What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?
SpotGamma differentiates itself with 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., whereas Unusual Whales stands out for Live options flow across all US options exchanges, with a status indicator so you know the feed is healthy., Dark-pool tape plus ‘Dark Pool Levels’ to surface recent prints and ticker-specific liquidity zones., and Options and stock screeners with filters for premium, volume, open interest, IV rank, and common technicals..
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