VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON
Source checks: StockCharts checked September 2, 2026 · Stocknear checked August 23, 2026
Tool Comparison
StockCharts vs Stocknear
Pick StockCharts if
StockCharts
Free • From $19.95/mo · Web · Mobile
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
- You want portfolio, scores, and broker connectors.
Pick Stocknear if
Stocknear
Free • From $10/mo · Web
- You want the cheaper way in: plans start at $10/mo instead of $19.95/mo
- You want news, dark pool & off-exchange, and financials.
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 and Stocknear cover a lot of the same ground (6 shared categories, including screeners, data visualizations, and alerts), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. Stocknear simply does more: 18 categories to StockCharts's 9, including news, dark pool & off-exchange, and financials. StockCharts counters by keeping things simpler.
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Key differences at a glance
- Cheaper paid plan
- Stocknear$10/mo vs $19.95/mo
- Free trial
- StockCharts30 days
- Broader coverage
- Stocknear18 vs 9 categories
- Mobile app
- StockCharts
- Global coverage
- StockCharts
- Asset coverage
- StockChartsAdds mutual funds and commodities
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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 | Free • From $19.95/mo | Free • From $10/mo |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | 30 days | — |
Plan limits | 14 limits: Basic: chart lists: 1, Basic: custom scans: 1 +12 more | — |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | Yes | No |
API access | No | No |
Broker sync | No | No |
Integrations | Tradier Brokerage and OptionsPlay | Discord |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | — | — |
Categories covered | 9 | 18 |
Regions | North America, Europe, APAC | North America |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | 5 signals: Latency: Real-time, 15-min Delayed, and End of Day, Granularity: Minute and EOD +3 more | 4 signals: Latency: Real-time, 15-min Delayed, and End of Day, Granularity: Minute and EOD +2 more |
Data partners | — | 3 partners: marketData_and_fundamentals, options_flow +1 more |
Capabilities | 3 signals: Custom formulas, Universe builder +1 more | AI summaries: News |
Security | — | Data residency: EU |
| Try it | Visit StockCharts | Visit Stocknear |
Where each one shines
What StockCharts and Stocknear each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What StockCharts and Stocknear each do best.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.
What Stocknear does best
- Research coverage for ticker pages with tabs for financials, statistics, business metrics, forecasts, dark pool, options, insider activity, dividends, and history.
- Monitor real-time options flow and unusual options activity.
- Review dark-pool and off-exchange activity.
- Review 13F holdings, downloadable institution lists, U.S. congressional trades, insider data, and analyst ratings.
- Track analyst price targets, EPS and revenue forecasts, earnings calendars, and market news.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for StockCharts and Stocknear, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for StockCharts and Stocknear, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsMutual FundsOptionsCommoditiesCryptos | StocksETFsOptions |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeAPAC | North America |
Coverage details | 4 countries7 exchangesIdentifiers: Ticker | Countries: US5 exchangesIdentifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | Real-time15-min DelayedEnd of Day | Real-time15-min DelayedEnd of Day |
Data granularity | MinuteEOD | MinuteEOD |
Data partners | Not specified | marketData_and_fundamentalsoptions_flowoptions_chains |
| Access & integrations | ||
Import methods | CSVManual | Manual |
Integrations | Tradier BrokerageOptionsPlay | Discord |
Export formats | CSVImage | CSV |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Not specified | Data residency: EU |
Capability signals | Custom formulasUniverse builderGreeks | AI summaries: News |
Vendor & support | StockCharts.com, Inc.Country: USFounded 1999Support: Email | Stocknear GmbHCountry: GermanyFounded 2024Support: Email and Chat |
Curation ratings | Methodology 3/5Reliability 4/5UX 4/5 | Methodology 4/5Reliability 3/5UX 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 | Free“Basic” |
| Entry paid plan | $19.95/mo“Basic”chart lists: 1 · custom scans: 1 · +2 more | $10/mo“Plus” |
| Tier 2 | $29.95/mo“Extra”chart lists: 250 · custom scans: 200 · +3 more | $20/mo“Pro” |
| Top plan | $49.95/mo“PRO”chart lists: 500 · custom scans: 500 · +3 more | — |
| Free trial | 30 days | — |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between StockCharts and Stocknear?
StockCharts leans toward screeners, data visualizations, and alerts, while Stocknear puts more weight on screeners, options, and data visualizations. They overlap in 6 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do StockCharts and Stocknear cost?
Good news: both StockCharts and Stocknear have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Can I use StockCharts or Stocknear on my phone?
StockCharts lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. Stocknear doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web.
Should I choose StockCharts or Stocknear?
It depends on what you're after. Pick StockCharts if portfolio and scores matter to you; go with Stocknear if you'd rather have news and dark pool & off-exchange. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do StockCharts and Stocknear cover?
Both cover stocks, ETFs, and options. StockCharts also handles mutual funds, commodities, and cryptos.
Do StockCharts and Stocknear offer real-time data?
Yes, both serve real-time market data, so either works when timing matters.
Which covers international markets: StockCharts or Stocknear?
StockCharts has documented international coverage (North America, Europe, and APAC), so it's the safer bet if you hold non-US stocks. Stocknear is more region-specific, mainly North America.
Can I export data from StockCharts and Stocknear?
Yes, both export to spreadsheets (CSV), which is handy if you like running your own numbers.
Which has a better stock screener: StockCharts or Stocknear?
Both StockCharts and Stocknear include stock screeners, and they differ more in interface than raw power; try both and see which one clicks for you.
Can I track my portfolio with StockCharts or Stocknear?
StockCharts handles portfolio tracking. Stocknear is really a research tool; you'd track your portfolio elsewhere.
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