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Side by side
Only the points both products document are compared, each in the products’ own terms as checked on the date shown in the sources.
| Topic | StockCharts | StocksToTrade |
|---|---|---|
| Markets covered | US stocks (NYSE, NASDAQ, AMEX), ETFs and US mutual funds; Canadian, UK and Indian stocks; plus indexes, commodities, currencies, bonds and cryptocurrencies. | US equities on NASDAQ, NYSE, AMEX and OTC markets. |
| Screening | A Screener with Groups, Key Properties, Price/Performance, Technicals, Chart Patterns and Fundamentals tabs; a screen can be converted into a scan for the Advanced Scan Workbench. | A criteria-based custom screener, pre-built scans based on Timothy Sykes' strategies, gainer, loser and new high or low lists, and the Oracle algorithm scanner. |
| Fundamental data | The Screener's Fundamentals tab filters key measures such as P/E, EPS and revenue. | Per-stock SEC filings and news, an SEC filings streamer, key statistics and a basic company profile. |
| Charts | Bar, candlestick, Point & Figure, Seasonality and RRG charts, among others. Free: 3 indicators per chart. Basic, Extra and PRO: 25 indicators and intraday charts. | Charts with news markers, drawing tools, indicators and studies, plus price-event alerts placed on charts. |
| Alerts | Alerts start at Basic. Price alerts: Basic 2, Extra 100, PRO 500. Advanced alerts: Basic 1, Extra 100, PRO 250. | User-set stock alerts and price-event alerts on charts. |
| Data timing | Every account includes BATS real-time US data and delayed data for other markets; official real-time plans for the US, Canada and the UK cost $9.95 a month each. | Real-time Level 1 data for US equities; Level 2 is an add-on at $29 a month or $345 a year. The trial uses Nasdaq Last Sale data. |
| Access | Free level with ads and 3 indicators per chart. New members get a free 1-month trial at the Extra level; subscription and data plan charges are non-refundable. | Installed software for Windows or macOS with published hardware requirements; the platform FAQ describes trial access using Nasdaq Last Sale data. |
| Pricing | Basic $19.95, Extra $29.95 and PRO $49.95 a month; annual billing prepays 12 months and adds a 13th month free. | A 14-day trial costs $7. Read the selected subscription offer and renewal terms at checkout. |
Saved technical scans or a live news-and-chart desktop?
StockCharts supports ChartLists, specialized charts and custom scans on daily, weekly and monthly bars. StocksToTrade combines real-time US scanners with charts, news and SEC filings in installed software.
Try the same research question in each tool
For an evening technical review, assess StockCharts' scan clauses, list organization and chosen chart format. For a live catalyst task, assess StocksToTrade's scanner-to-news handoff and price-event alerts. Keep the research timeframe and action schedule explicit so a live event is not mistaken for a completed-bar condition.
- Write the universe, observation window and thresholds before opening either product.
- Use the same securities and distinguish completed bars from live observations.
- Review matched and rejected examples and record why their definitions differ.
- Time the complete scan-to-chart-to-research-note process on the intended subscription tier.
Which requirement changes the decision?
StockCharts' chart intervals and scan intervals have separate contracts; real-time chart data does not make its scan engine an intraday event scanner. StocksToTrade adds computer requirements and optional Level 2 services. Trial the actual setup and compare total costs, including selected exchange plans.
Compare the selected tier and billing term
Read the documented access and pricing rows with the source date. Separate monthly billing, an annual equivalent, introductory offers, renewal totals, market-data add-ons and optional services. The cheapest first invoice may not be the lowest cost over your intended research period.
- Identify the tier that supplies the required filters, timeframe and saved-work limits.
- Check the amount charged at signup and the amount and date of renewal.
- Test export, alert and chart limits using an ordinary research session.
- Read cancellation and trial terms on the current vendor checkout before subscribing.
Keep a decision record
Choose based on the task you can complete consistently. Record the rule, product tier, operating environment, observation date and remaining question. A feature table helps identify differences; it does not establish expected returns or a universal winner.
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Sources
- StockCharts: stockcharts.com/pricing/ (checked October 1, 2026)
- StockCharts: help.stockcharts.com/scanning-and-alerts/screener (checked October 1, 2026)
- StocksToTrade: stockstotrade.com/platform/ (checked October 1, 2026)
- StocksToTrade: stockstotrade.com/system-requirements/ (checked October 1, 2026)