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SpotGamma vs Visual Capitalist comparison

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

Quick takeaways

SpotGamma adds Options & Derivatives, Screeners, Alerts, and Courses & Certs coverage that Visual Capitalist skips.

Visual Capitalist includes Newsletters, and Education categories that SpotGamma omits.

Visual Capitalist keeps a free entry point that SpotGamma lacks.

In depth comparison

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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Visual Capitalist

visualcapitalist.com

Publisher of striking, data-driven infographics and explainers on business, markets, and the global economy. Their premium tier, VC+, offers exclusive research notes, newsletters, webinars, and ad-free browsing, while a licensing program enables organizations to reuse and reprint their visuals under set terms.

Platforms

Web

Pricing

FreeSubscription

Quick highlights

Well-known for data-rich charts, maps, and infographics across markets, energy, technology, and macroeconomics.
Coverage spans major themes like GDP trends, market share breakdowns, commodities, and economic freedom indices.
VC+ membership unlocks The Trendline newsletter (twice weekly), monthly market outlooks, special research dispatches, archives, and member-only events.
Ad-free browsing included with VC+ for a cleaner reading experience.
Content licensing available through a dedicated portal, with clear guidelines for reprints and permitted reuse.

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Where they differ

SpotGamma

Distinct strengths include:

Options & Derivatives Screeners Alerts Courses & Certs

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.

Visual Capitalist

Distinct strengths include:

Newsletters Education

Well-known for data-rich charts, maps, and infographics across markets, energy, technology, and macroeconomics.
Coverage spans major themes like GDP trends, market share breakdowns, commodities, and economic freedom indices.
VC+ membership unlocks The Trendline newsletter (twice weekly), monthly market outlooks, special research dispatches, archives, and member-only events.
Ad-free browsing included with VC+ for a cleaner reading experience.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	SpotGamma	Visual Capitalist
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: Data Visualizations, Blogs Unique: Options & Derivatives, Screeners, Alerts, Courses & Certs	Shared: Data Visualizations, Blogs Unique: Newsletters, Education
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Stocks, ETFs, Options	Other
Experience levels Who each product is built for	Intermediate, Advanced	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Platforms Where you can access the product	Web	Web
Pricing High-level pricing models	Subscription	Free, Subscription
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor	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.	Unique Well-known for data-rich charts, maps, and infographics across markets, energy, technology, and macroeconomics. Coverage spans major themes like GDP trends, market share breakdowns, commodities, and economic freedom indices. VC+ membership unlocks The Trendline newsletter (twice weekly), monthly market outlooks, special research dispatches, archives, and member-only events. Ad-free browsing included with VC+ for a cleaner reading experience. Content licensing available through a dedicated portal, with clear guidelines for reprints and permitted reuse. VC+ has also been offered in a lifetime membership format with the same core benefits.
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 SpotGamma and Visual Capitalist both support?

Both platforms cover Data Visualizations, and Blogs workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.

Which tool offers a free plan?

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

How can you access SpotGamma and Visual Capitalist?

Both SpotGamma and Visual Capitalist prioritize web or desktop access. Investors wanting a mobile-first workflow may need to rely on responsive web views.

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 Visual Capitalist stands out for Well-known for data-rich charts, maps, and infographics across markets, energy, technology, and macroeconomics., Coverage spans major themes like GDP trends, market share breakdowns, commodities, and economic freedom indices., and VC+ membership unlocks The Trendline newsletter (twice weekly), monthly market outlooks, special research dispatches, archives, and member-only events..

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