★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
Source check: TradeLog checked July 22, 2026
Tool Comparison
TradeLog vs YCharts
Pick TradeLog if
TradeLog
From $219/yr · Desktop
- You want the cheaper way in: plans start at $18.25/mo instead of $250/mo
- You care about tax lots / lot optimization, wash sale detection, and downloadable tax reports, things YCharts doesn't offer
- You trade often and need tooling built for speed
Pick YCharts if
YCharts
From $3000/yr · Web · Desktop
- You care about screeners, stock comparison, and ETF comparison, things TradeLog 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
TradeLog and YCharts cover a lot of the same ground (3 shared categories, portfolio, data visualizations, and broker connectors), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. YCharts simply does more: 20 categories to TradeLog's 6, including screeners, stock comparison, and ETF comparison. TradeLog counters by starting cheaper at $18.25/mo.
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Key differences at a glance
- Cheaper paid plan
- TradeLog$18.25/mo vs $250/mo
- Broader coverage
- YCharts20 vs 6 categories
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 | From $219/yr | From $3000/yr |
Free tier | No | No |
Free trial | 30 days | 7 days |
Plan limits | 9 limits: 30-Day Free Trial: finalized tax reports: 0, 30-Day Free Trial: duration days: 30 +7 more | 9 limits: Analyst: additional seat annual usd: 1,500, Presenter: additional seat annual usd: 2,400 +7 more |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | No | Yes |
Desktop app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | No | No |
API access | No | No |
Broker sync | Yes | Yes |
Integrations | Supported broker file imports, BrokerConnect for selected brokers +3 more | Addepar, Advyzon +12 more |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Intermediate, Advanced | Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +2 more | Financial Advisors, RIAs / Wealth Firms +2 more |
Categories covered | 6 | 20 |
Regions | North America | — |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data partners | — | 3 partners: Morningstar, S&P Global Market Intelligence +1 more |
Capabilities | 4 signals: Broker sync, Tax lots +2 more | 6 signals: Stress tests: EquityCrash, Monte Carlo +4 more |
Security | — | Status page |
| Try it | Visit TradeLog | Visit YCharts |
Where each one shines
What TradeLog and YCharts each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What TradeLog and YCharts each do best.What TradeLog does best
- Maintain one local TradeLog data file per taxpayer and tax year with trade history from multiple brokerage accounts, including IRAs.
- Import actual trade history through supported broker files, selected BrokerConnect connections, Excel-compatible files, or manual entry when the necessary transaction fields are available.
- Identify and adjust wash sales for stocks, options, and short sales across accounts, including IRA wash sales and deferrals carried into the next tax year.
- Generate Form 8949 details for Schedule D after required year-end holdings verification and gross-proceeds reconciliation against broker Forms 1099-B.
- Prepare Form 6781 details for supported Section 1256 contracts and, on Trader or Elite, Form 4797 and Section 481 details for eligible Section 475 mark-to-market traders.
What YCharts does best
- Tools for building client-ready charts, scatter plots, technical charts, economic overlays, ratios, spreads, correlations, annotations, and branded visuals.
- Comparison tools for stocks, funds, ETFs, portfolios, and models with Comp Tables, custom scoring, exports, and client-ready PDFs.
- Stock and fund screeners, dashboards, watchlists, alerts, and market-monitoring workflows for advisor and analyst research.
- Tools for creating proposals, talking points, report templates, risk profiles, custom disclosures, and firm-branded client materials.
- Portfolio Optimizer, Scenarios, Interactive Analysis, Monte Carlo workflows, stress tests, and transition tax analysis where included by tier.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for TradeLog and YCharts, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for TradeLog and YCharts, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsMutual FundsBondsOptionsFuturesCurrenciesCryptos | StocksETFsMutual FundsClosed-End FundsBondsCryptos |
Experience | IntermediateAdvanced | IntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Retail TradersPro RetailDay TradersSwing Traders | Financial AdvisorsRIAs / Wealth FirmsAsset ManagersAnalysts |
Regions | North America | Not specified |
Coverage details | Countries: USIdentifiers: Ticker | Identifiers: Ticker and CUSIP |
| Data | ||
Data partners | Not specified | MorningstarS&P Global Market IntelligenceMoody's |
| Access & integrations | ||
Import methods | CSVBrokerOAuthManual | CSVCustodianManual |
Integrations | Supported broker file importsBrokerConnect for selected brokersTurboTaxTaxActH&R Block | AddeparAdvyzonBlack DiamondBroadridge Wealth AggregationeMoneyFidelityiRebalLPL ClientWorks+6 more |
Export formats | PDF | CSVExcelPDF |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Not specified | Status page |
Capability signals | Broker syncTax lotsWash sale detectionCost basis: FIFO and SpecificLot | Stress tests: EquityCrashMonte CarloPortfolio attributionCorrelationModel portfoliosClient reporting |
Vendor & support | Cogenta Computing, Inc.Country: United StatesFounded 1999Support: Email and Phone | YCharts, Inc.Country: United StatesSupport: Email, Phone, and Chat |
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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 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Entry paid plan | $219/yr≈ $18.25/mo“Investor”trade records: 1,500 · included file keys: 1 | $3000/yr≈ $250/mo“Analyst”additional seat annual usd: 1,500 |
| Tier 2 | $359/yr≈ $29.92/mo“Trader”trade records: 5,000 · included file keys: 1 | $6300/yr≈ $525/mo“Professional”additional seat annual usd: 3,600 |
| Top plan | $459/yr≈ $38.25/mo“Elite”trade records: More than 5,000 · included file keys: 1 | Subscription“Presenter”additional seat annual usd: 2,400 |
| Custom / enterprise | — | Contact sales“Enterprise” |
| Free trial | 30 days | 7 days |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between TradeLog and YCharts?
TradeLog leans toward portfolio, data visualizations, and tax lots / lot optimization, while YCharts puts more weight on screeners, stock comparison, and ETF comparison. They overlap in 3 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do TradeLog and YCharts cost?
Neither has a free plan, but both offer a free trial. Compare the paid tiers against your required data coverage before committing.
Should I choose TradeLog or YCharts?
It depends on what you're after. Pick TradeLog if tax lots / lot optimization and wash sale detection matter to you; go with YCharts if you'd rather have screeners and stock comparison. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do TradeLog and YCharts cover?
Both cover stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, and bonds. TradeLog also handles options, futures, and currencies. YCharts adds closed-end funds on top.
Can I export data from TradeLog and YCharts?
YCharts exports to CSV and Excel. TradeLog is stingier about getting data out.
Can TradeLog or YCharts connect to my broker?
Yes, both connect to brokers, so your portfolio syncs automatically instead of you keying in every trade.
Is TradeLog or YCharts better for day trading?
TradeLog is the one positioned more for active traders. YCharts is the better fit if you care less about fast trading workflows and more about a calmer research process.
Which has a better stock screener: TradeLog or YCharts?
YCharts has a stock screener for surfacing ideas; TradeLog doesn't, and focuses its energy elsewhere.
Can I track my portfolio with TradeLog or YCharts?
Yes, both do portfolio tracking: holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.
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