TickerScribe
Comparison

The best free Edgewonk alternative, built for options traders.

Edgewonk is a strong, psychology-focused journal across forex, futures, and crypto. But options are logged there as generic trades. If stocks and options are your game, TickerScribe journals them properly — and it's 100% free, no card.

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TickerScribe options journal showing rollover chains, strike prices, and per-leg P&L

TickerScribe vs Edgewonk

A full, feature-by-feature comparison — including where Edgewonk comes out ahead. Edgewonk details are from its own pricing, features, and changelog pages.

Feature comparison between TickerScribe and Edgewonk
FeatureTickerScribeEdgewonk
PriceFree, no card$197/yr, single plan (14-day refund)
Stocks
Options30+ strategies (auto-detected) with payoff-diagram picker, single- & multi-leg, Greeks & IV at open/close, rollover chains, assignments & expirations, the wheel & covered calls, per-leg P&LLogged as generic trades with option fields (strike, expiry, multiplier)
Stocks + options as one position (the wheel: CSP → assignment → covered call)Auto-linked across both
Option Greeks & IV tracking
Forex, futures, crypto & CFDsAll supported
Trade importBroker CSV auto-detect + universal mapperFile uploads for 100+ platforms; auto-sync for MT4/5
Psychology toolsMood, tags, plan & reflectionTiltmeter, emotion & mistake tracking, session report cards
Strategy simulator & checklists
Reports & analysisDashboard, per-ticker, day-of-week, time-of-day, hold time, DTE50+ customizable reports, MAE/MFE, drawdown
P&L calendar
Shareable public linkFull P&L calendar, optional amount maskingRead-only share with a mentor
Daily journalPlan, notes & reflection, mood, tags & screenshotsTrading diary, checklists, 6 screenshots per trade
Multiple accountsUp to 3, freeUnlimited journals

Edgewonk's plan and features as listed on its site in June 2026 — something look off? Tell us at support@tickerscribe.com and we'll fix it — we'd rather be accurate than flattering.

Which one is right for you?

Here's where each tool genuinely wins.

Best for options

Choose TickerScribe

Options are where it pulls ahead — it's the better fit if you:

  • Trade options seriously — 30+ auto-detected strategies, Greeks & IV at open and close, rollover chains, and native assignment & expiration handling.
  • Run the wheel across stocks and options — cash-secured puts, assignments, and covered calls link into one position, not scattered trades.
  • Want a full-featured journal without a yearly fee — free, no card, no trade caps.
  • Want to share your full P&L calendar — ad-free, with optional amount masking.
  • Want penny-accurate, structured analytics — by ticker, day-of-week, time-of-day, and DTE.
Better elsewhere

Choose Edgewonk

We'd rather you pick the right tool. Edgewonk is likely the better fit if you:

  • Trade forex, futures, crypto, or CFDs — TickerScribe focuses on stocks and options.
  • Want the deepest psychology tooling in the category — Tiltmeter, emotion and mistake tracking, session report cards — and don't mind the yearly fee.
  • Use MetaTrader 4/5 and want its auto-sync.
  • Want a strategy simulator and trade checklists built in.
Switching is easy

Bring your trading history with you

You don't need Edgewonk to hand your data back — your broker already has your full history. Re-import the same files you've been feeding Edgewonk, and you're done. No re-typing.

  1. 1

    Grab your broker exports

    The same CSV files you've been uploading to Edgewonk work here — straight from your broker, no conversion.

  2. 2

    Drop them into TickerScribe

    Major brokers are recognized on sight — no setup. Anything else, including an Edgewonk CSV, maps through the universal mapper with auto-suggested columns.

  3. 3

    Review and you're in

    Each round-trip becomes a clean entry and exit. Skim the preview, confirm, and your history is live.

Import your trades and see the difference

Free, no card. Bring your history in and start tracking in under a minute.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is TickerScribe a free alternative to Edgewonk?
Yes — TickerScribe is completely free with no credit card and no trade caps. Edgewonk is a single paid plan billed yearly, with a 14-day money-back guarantee instead of a free tier.
How does options support compare?
Edgewonk supports options as an asset class — trades are logged with option fields like strike, expiry, and multiplier, but they aren't analyzed as strategies. TickerScribe auto-detects 30+ strategies, follows rollover chains, handles assignments and expirations natively, tracks Greeks & IV at open and close, and links the wheel across stocks and options.
Can I move my history from Edgewonk?
The simplest path is your broker files: re-import the same exports you've been uploading to Edgewonk — major brokers are auto-detected, and everything else maps through the universal CSV mapper. If you have your trades as a CSV from Edgewonk, the mapper handles that too: it auto-suggests a match for every column and remembers your mapping.
Does TickerScribe track trading psychology like Edgewonk?
Partly. TickerScribe's daily journal covers mood, a pre-market plan, a post-close reflection, tags, and screenshots. Edgewonk goes deeper on psychology — its Tiltmeter, emotion and mistake tracking, and session report cards are the most developed in the category. If discipline coaching is your main goal, Edgewonk earns its keep there.
Does TickerScribe support forex, futures, or crypto?
No — TickerScribe focuses on stocks and options, with deep options support. Edgewonk covers forex, futures, crypto, CFDs, and commodities, and is a strong choice if you trade those.
Is TickerScribe really better than Edgewonk?
It depends on what you trade. For stocks and options — especially multi-leg strategies and the wheel — TickerScribe does far more, free. If you trade forex or futures, or want the deepest psychology tooling, Edgewonk is likely the better fit.
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Explore the features

Options Journal

30+ strategies, rollover chains, Greeks & IV, per-leg P&L.

Import Trades

Auto-detect major brokers from a CSV, or map any other tool.

Daily Journal

Plan, reflection, mood, tags, and screenshots — tied to P&L.