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Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Tool Comparison

Strike.Market vs Unusual Whales comparison

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

Strike.Market logo

Strike.Market

strike.market

PricingFree
PlatformsWeb
Unusual Whales logo

Unusual Whales

unusualwhales.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb, Mobile, API
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At a glance

Platforms
Strike.MarketWeb
Unusual WhalesWeb, Mobile, API
Categories
Strike.Market13
Unusual Whales12
Pricing details

Tool

Strike.Market

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial

Plans & pricing

FreeFree

Tool

Unusual Whales

$44/mo

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial

Plans & pricing

Free (limited)Free
Subscription (Monthly)$48/mo
Subscription (Annual)$528/yr
API Advanced (WebSocket streaming)Subscription
Category leaders
WatchlistStrike.Market
NewsTied
AlertsUnusual Whales
TranscriptsStrike.Market
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Platform details

AttributeStrike.MarketUnusual Whales
Asset types
StocksETFsMutual FundsClosed-End Funds
OptionsStocksETFsCryptos
Experience
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
IntermediateAdvanced
Regions
North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAm
North America
Data freshness
End of Day
StreamingReal-time
API access
Not specified
RESTWebSocket
Export formats
Not specifiedNot specified

Coverage overlap

Shared categories4

Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between Strike.Market and Unusual Whales?

Strike.Market focuses on Screeners, Watchlist, and Calendar while Unusual Whales specializes in Options & Derivatives, Money Flow, and Screeners. They overlap in 4 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

How much do Strike.Market and Unusual Whales cost?

Good news—both Strike.Market and Unusual Whales offer free plans. You can try each platform without commitment and only pay when you need premium features.

Which is better for beginners—Strike.Market or Unusual Whales?

Strike.Market is more beginner-friendly with an approachable interface. Both can work for intermediate users.

Can I use Strike.Market or Unusual Whales on my phone?

Unusual Whales has a mobile app so you can check your research on the go. Strike.Market is web-only, so you'll need a browser to access it from mobile devices.

Does Strike.Market or Unusual Whales have an API?

Unusual Whales provides API access for programmatic data retrieval and custom integrations. Strike.Market doesn't currently offer an API, so you'll need to use their web interface.

Should I choose Strike.Market or Unusual Whales?

Choose Strike.Market if you need Free equity screener with both fundamental and alternative-data filters, including app rankings, social followers, job openings, and founder-led company flags., and Alternative-data dashboards track website traffic, app store ranks, share of search, social activity, Google Trends, and patents.. Go with Unusual Whales if Options flow tool: tracks options trades (docs: “every options trade placed across the entire US stock exchange”) and displays trade details across options exchanges; includes filters, configurable columns, sorting, and saved trades., and Multi-leg tagging in the flow feed; multileg icon can open a pop-up that preloads the Options Profit Calculator with a P/L profile for the trade. better fits how you invest.

What asset classes do Strike.Market and Unusual Whales cover?

Both cover Stocks, and ETFs. Strike.Market also includes Mutual Funds, and Closed-End Funds. Unusual Whales adds coverage for Options, and Cryptos.

Does Strike.Market or Unusual Whales have real-time data?

Unusual Whales offers real-time data feeds, which is essential for active traders. Strike.Market uses delayed or end-of-day data, which works fine for longer-term investors who don't need up-to-the-second quotes.

Is Strike.Market or Unusual Whales better for day trading?

Unusual Whales is built with active traders in mind, offering features like real-time data and technical analysis. Strike.Market is better suited for buy-and-hold investors focused on fundamentals.

Which has a better stock screener—Strike.Market or Unusual Whales?

Both Strike.Market and Unusual Whales include stock screeners. Try each to see which filtering options and interface you prefer.

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