★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
Tool comparison edition
Tool Comparison
StockCharts vs TC2000
Pick StockCharts if
StockCharts
Free • From $19.95/mo · Web · Mobile
- You'd rather start free and only pay if you outgrow it
- You want the cheaper way in: plans start at $19.95/mo instead of $24.99/mo
- You care about data visualizations, calendar, and scores, things TC2000 doesn't offer
Pick TC2000 if
TC2000
From $24.99/mo · Web · Desktop · Mobile
- You care about news, paper trading, and advanced order types, things StockCharts doesn't offer
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 TC2000 cover a lot of the same ground (5 shared categories, including screeners, alerts, and watchlist), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. The real difference is focus: only StockCharts gives you data visualizations and calendar, and only TC2000 gives you news and paper trading.
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Key differences at a glance
- Free plan
- StockCharts
- Cheaper paid plan
- StockCharts$19.95/mo vs $24.99/mo
- Free trial
- StockCharts30 days
- Desktop app
- TC2000
- Broker sync
- TC2000
- Global coverage
- StockCharts
See for yourself
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 | From $24.99/mo |
Free tier | Yes | No |
Free trial | 30 days | — |
Plan limits | 14 limits: Basic: chart lists: 1, Basic: custom scans: 1 +12 more | Premium+: alerts: 1,000 |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Desktop app | No | Yes |
Mobile app | Yes | Yes |
API access | No | No |
Broker sync | No | Yes |
Integrations | Tradier Brokerage and OptionsPlay | TC2000 Brokerage and MT Newswires |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | — | — |
Categories covered | 9 | 11 |
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: Streaming, Real-time, and End of Day, Granularity: Minute and EOD +2 more |
Capabilities | 3 signals: Custom formulas, Universe builder +1 more | 5 signals: Custom formulas, Universe builder +3 more |
Security | — | Status page |
| Try it | Visit StockCharts | Visit TC2000 |
Where each one shines
What StockCharts and TC2000 each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What StockCharts and TC2000 each do best.What StockCharts does best
- Build technical workflows with SharpCharts, ACP, Point & Figure charts, Seasonality charts, Relative Rotation Graphs, PerfCharts, and saved layouts.
- Use ChartLists as watchlists or portfolios, with tier-based limits and support for importing symbols from CSV.
- Run Advanced Scan Workbench filters with custom syntax on daily, weekly, and monthly bars, while planning around the lack of intraday scan execution.
- Create price alerts and advanced alerts that can notify through email, SMS, and in-platform messages during market hours.
- Use free U.S.
What TC2000 does best
- Use live U.S. equity data through Nasdaq Basic with streaming watchlists and charts for NYSE, Nasdaq, and AMEX symbols.
- Build EasyScan screens with real-time scans, custom sorting, and PCF formula-based conditions.
- Run alert workflows with 100 concurrent alerts on Premium or 1,000 on Premium+, plus optional bundles for more capacity.
- Read real-time market and company news through the integrated MT Newswires feed.
- Analyze options with full chains, Greeks, implied-volatility columns, multi-leg strategies, and visual P&L zones.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for StockCharts and TC2000, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for StockCharts and TC2000, 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: USExchanges: XNAS, XNYS, and XASEIdentifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | Real-time15-min DelayedEnd of Day | StreamingReal-timeEnd of Day |
Data granularity | MinuteEOD | MinuteEOD |
| Access & integrations | ||
Import methods | CSVManual | CSVManual |
Integrations | Tradier BrokerageOptionsPlay | TC2000 BrokerageMT Newswires |
Export formats | CSVImage | CSVImage |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Not specified | Status page |
Capability signals | Custom formulasUniverse builderGreeks | Custom formulasUniverse builderMulti-leg optionsGreeksBroker sync |
Vendor & support | StockCharts.com, Inc.Country: USFounded 1999Support: Email | TC2000 Software CompanyCountry: United StatesSupport: Email and Phone |
Curation ratings | Methodology 3/5Reliability 4/5UX 4/5 | 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 | $19.95/mo“Basic”chart lists: 1 · custom scans: 1 · +2 more | $24.99/mo“Basic” |
| Tier 2 | $29.95/mo“Extra”chart lists: 250 · custom scans: 200 · +3 more | $49.99/mo“Premium” |
| Top plan | $49.95/mo“PRO”chart lists: 500 · custom scans: 500 · +3 more | $99.99/mo“Premium+”alerts: 1,000 |
| Free trial | 30 days | — |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between StockCharts and TC2000?
StockCharts leans toward screeners, data visualizations, and alerts, while TC2000 puts more weight on screeners, watchlist, and portfolio. They overlap in 5 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
Is StockCharts or TC2000 free to use?
StockCharts has a free tier, so you can get started without paying anything. TC2000 is paid-only. If budget matters, start with StockCharts and see how far it takes you before opening your wallet.
Should I choose StockCharts or TC2000?
It depends on what you're after. Pick StockCharts if data visualizations and calendar matter to you; go with TC2000 if you'd rather have news and paper trading. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do StockCharts and TC2000 cover?
Both cover stocks, ETFs, and options. StockCharts also handles mutual funds, commodities, and cryptos.
Do StockCharts and TC2000 offer real-time data?
Yes, both serve real-time market data, so either works when timing matters.
Which covers international markets: StockCharts or TC2000?
StockCharts has documented international coverage (North America, Europe, and APAC), so it's the safer bet if you hold non-US stocks. TC2000 is more region-specific, mainly North America.
Can I export data from StockCharts and TC2000?
Yes, both export to spreadsheets (CSV), which is handy if you like running your own numbers.
Can StockCharts or TC2000 connect to my broker?
TC2000 syncs with brokers automatically. With StockCharts, you're entering holdings by hand or importing files.
Which has a better stock screener: StockCharts or TC2000?
Both StockCharts and TC2000 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 TC2000?
Yes, both do portfolio tracking: holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.
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