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StockCharts vs TradeBB comparison

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

Quick takeaways

StockCharts adds Screeners, Alerts, Watchlist, Calendar, Options, and Scores coverage that TradeBB skips.

StockCharts ships a mobile app. TradeBB is web/desktop only.

In depth comparison

StockCharts

stockcharts.com

Charting, scanning, and alerting platform with tiered plans. Free BATS real-time quotes are included for US markets; official add-ons unlock real-time data for US, Canada, and the UK, otherwise data is delayed 15 minutes. Plan limits apply to ChartLists, scans, and alerts. PRO adds 5-second auto-refresh and CSV downloads of historical data. OptionsPlay integration provides options strategy tools, and trading from charts is supported through Tradier. Scans run on daily, weekly, or monthly bars (not intraday).

Platforms

WebMobile

Pricing

FreeSubscription

Quick highlights

Tiered pricing: Basic $19.95, Extra $29.95, PRO $49.95. Limits scale by tier (ChartLists: 1/250/500; Custom Scans: 1/200/500; Scheduled Scans: 0/10/25; Price Alerts: 2/200/500; Advanced Alerts: 1/100/250). Auto-refresh every 15s (Basic/Extra) or 5s (PRO).
Real-time data: free US BATS quotes; official real-time add-ons available for NYSE, NASDAQ, TSX/TSX-V, and LSE. Other markets are 15-minute delayed.
Advanced Scan Workbench with custom syntax for daily, weekly, and monthly scans (no intraday scans).
Price and advanced alerts deliver via email, SMS, and in-platform notifications. The alert engine checks conditions every 3–5 minutes during market hours.
Coverage includes US (NYSE, NASDAQ, AMEX), Canada (TSX/TSX-V), UK (LSE), India (NSE), and a crypto summary with 24/7 real-time data. EOD charting is available for major US commodities.

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TradeBB

tradebb.ai

Web-based trading journal and performance analytics for multi-asset traders. Supports broker connections (read-only data import) plus file/manual trade imports. Website promotes a free preview; public plan pricing was not found in reviewed pages.

Platforms

Web

Pricing

Free

Quick highlights

Multi-asset journal covering stocks, options, futures, forex, and crypto.
Broker connections plus file/manual import; import workflow supports CSV/XLSX/TXT/HTM and provides Excel templates.
Performance dashboard with Total Gross/Net P&L, Win Rate, Profit Factor, Per-Trade Expectancy, Avg Holding Time, and time-of-day/duration analytics.
Trade log with standardized fields (symbol, side, entry/exit time, prices, quantity, net P&L, return, duration) and winners/losers/open trade summaries.
Daily Journal view with per-day performance stats and "Add/View Journal" workflow.

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Where they differ

StockCharts

Distinct strengths include:

Screeners Alerts Watchlist Calendar Options Scores

Tiered pricing: Basic $19.95, Extra $29.95, PRO $49.95. Limits scale by tier (ChartLists: 1/250/500; Custom Scans: 1/200/500; Scheduled Scans: 0/10/25; Price Alerts: 2/200/500; Advanced Alerts: 1/100/250). Auto-refresh every 15s (Basic/Extra) or 5s (PRO).
Real-time data: free US BATS quotes; official real-time add-ons available for NYSE, NASDAQ, TSX/TSX-V, and LSE. Other markets are 15-minute delayed.
Advanced Scan Workbench with custom syntax for daily, weekly, and monthly scans (no intraday scans).
Price and advanced alerts deliver via email, SMS, and in-platform notifications. The alert engine checks conditions every 3–5 minutes during market hours.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	StockCharts	TradeBB
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: Data Visualizations, Portfolio, Broker Connectors Unique: Screeners, Alerts, Watchlist, Calendar, Options, Scores	Shared: Data Visualizations, Portfolio, Broker Connectors
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Options, Commodities, Cryptos	Stocks, Options, Futures, Currencies, Cryptos
Experience levels Who each product is built for	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Platforms Where you can access the product	Web, Mobile	Web
Pricing High-level pricing models	Free, Subscription	Free
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor	Unique Tiered pricing: Basic $19.95, Extra $29.95, PRO $49.95. Limits scale by tier (ChartLists: 1/250/500; Custom Scans: 1/200/500; Scheduled Scans: 0/10/25; Price Alerts: 2/200/500; Advanced Alerts: 1/100/250). Auto-refresh every 15s (Basic/Extra) or 5s (PRO). Real-time data: free US BATS quotes; official real-time add-ons available for NYSE, NASDAQ, TSX/TSX-V, and LSE. Other markets are 15-minute delayed. Advanced Scan Workbench with custom syntax for daily, weekly, and monthly scans (no intraday scans). Price and advanced alerts deliver via email, SMS, and in-platform notifications. The alert engine checks conditions every 3–5 minutes during market hours. Coverage includes US (NYSE, NASDAQ, AMEX), Canada (TSX/TSX-V), UK (LSE), India (NSE), and a crypto summary with 24/7 real-time data. EOD charting is available for major US commodities. ChartLists act as watchlists and portfolios, supporting up to 1000 charts per list; symbols can be imported from CSV.	Unique Multi-asset journal covering stocks, options, futures, forex, and crypto. Broker connections plus file/manual import; import workflow supports CSV/XLSX/TXT/HTM and provides Excel templates. Performance dashboard with Total Gross/Net P&L, Win Rate, Profit Factor, Per-Trade Expectancy, Avg Holding Time, and time-of-day/duration analytics. Trade log with standardized fields (symbol, side, entry/exit time, prices, quantity, net P&L, return, duration) and winners/losers/open trade summaries. Daily Journal view with per-day performance stats and "Add/View Journal" workflow. Calendar view showing daily net P&L and a monthly symbol breakdown.
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 StockCharts and TradeBB both support?

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

Do StockCharts and TradeBB require subscriptions?

Both StockCharts and TradeBB keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.

Which tool has mobile access?

StockCharts ships a dedicated mobile experience, while TradeBB focuses on web or desktop access.

What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?

StockCharts differentiates itself with Tiered pricing: Basic $19.95, Extra $29.95, PRO $49.95. Limits scale by tier (ChartLists: 1/250/500; Custom Scans: 1/200/500; Scheduled Scans: 0/10/25; Price Alerts: 2/200/500; Advanced Alerts: 1/100/250). Auto-refresh every 15s (Basic/Extra) or 5s (PRO)., Real-time data: free US BATS quotes; official real-time add-ons available for NYSE, NASDAQ, TSX/TSX-V, and LSE. Other markets are 15-minute delayed., and Advanced Scan Workbench with custom syntax for daily, weekly, and monthly scans (no intraday scans)., whereas TradeBB stands out for Multi-asset journal covering stocks, options, futures, forex, and crypto., Broker connections plus file/manual import; import workflow supports CSV/XLSX/TXT/HTM and provides Excel templates., and Performance dashboard with Total Gross/Net P&L, Win Rate, Profit Factor, Per-Trade Expectancy, Avg Holding Time, and time-of-day/duration analytics..

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