TickerScribe
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The best free TraderSync alternative for options traders.

TraderSync is a multi-asset powerhouse — auto-sync, replay, AI — with a subscription to match and no free plan. If what you need is serious options journaling, TickerScribe covers that core, goes deeper on rolls, assignments, and the wheel, and stays 100% free.

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

TickerScribe vs TraderSync

A full, feature-by-feature comparison — including the many rows TraderSync wins. Details are from TraderSync's own pricing and options pages.

Feature comparison between TickerScribe and TraderSync
FeatureTickerScribeTraderSync
PriceFree, no cardFrom $29.95/mo · 7-day trial, no free plan, no refunds
Stocks
Options strategy detection30+ strategies (auto-detected) with payoff-diagram picker, single- & multi-leg, per-leg P&LAuto spread detection (verticals, iron condors, butterflies, custom), per-leg reports
Rollover chainsLinked into one chainNo roll linking; reviews note manual cleanup
Assignments & expirationsHandled nativelyExpirations handled; assignment handling not documented
Stocks + options as one position (the wheel: CSP → assignment → covered call)Auto-linked across both
Option Greeks & IV trackingAt open & closeLight
Futures, forex, crypto & CFDs
Broker auto-syncAll plans, 700+ brokers & platforms
Market replay & backtestingReplay on all plans; automated backtesting on Elite
AI assistantCypher, with daily message caps by plan
Shareable public linkFull P&L calendar, optional amount maskingIndividual trade sharing
Daily journalPlan, notes & reflection, mood, tags & screenshotsNotes & custom tags
Multiple accountsUp to 3, free5 on Pro; unlimited on higher plans

TraderSync's plans 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

The options journaling core, free — it's the better fit if you:

  • Want serious options journaling without a monthly fee — free, no card, no trade caps, no locked features.
  • Roll positions — rollovers link into one chain instead of scattered trades to clean up by hand.
  • Run the wheel — cash-secured puts, assignments, and covered calls connect across stocks and options automatically.
  • Track Greeks & IV at open and close, with per-leg P&L.
  • Want to share your full P&L calendar — ad-free, with optional amount masking.
Better elsewhere

Choose TraderSync

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

  • Want broker auto-sync instead of CSV imports — it connects to 700+ brokers and platforms.
  • Trade futures, forex, crypto, or CFDs alongside stocks and options.
  • Want market replay, automated backtesting, or an AI assistant — and the subscription is worth it to you.
  • Want a native mobile app.
Switching is easy

Bring your TraderSync history with you

Your trades aren't locked in. Export them as a CSV — or reuse your original broker files — and drop them into TickerScribe. No manual re-typing.

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    Export from TraderSync

    Download your trades as a CSV — or grab the original broker exports you've been syncing from.

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    Drop it into TickerScribe

    TraderSync's export maps through the universal mapper — auto-suggested columns, remembered for next time.

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    Review and you're in

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

Heads up: TraderSync gates trade export to paid subscribers (it's excluded from the trial) — if your subscription has lapsed, re-import your original broker CSVs instead; major brokers are auto-detected.

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 TraderSync?
Yes — TickerScribe is completely free with no credit card and no trade caps. TraderSync has no free plan: after the 7-day trial it starts at $29.95/mo, and its policy is no refunds.
Can I import my TraderSync history?
Yes. Export your trades from TraderSync as a CSV and bring the file into TickerScribe's universal mapper — it auto-suggests a match for every column, you confirm once, and the mapping is remembered. You can also re-import the original broker CSVs; major brokers are auto-detected.
How does options journaling compare?
TraderSync is genuinely good at options — it auto-detects spreads like verticals and iron condors and reports per leg. TickerScribe matches that and goes further where positions evolve: rollovers form one chain, assignments and expirations are handled natively, Greeks & IV are tracked at open and close, and wheel trades link across stocks and options — all free.
Does TickerScribe have auto-sync, market replay, or backtesting like TraderSync?
No. TraderSync syncs from hundreds of brokers automatically and offers market replay and (on its Elite plan) automated backtesting. TickerScribe imports via CSV and focuses on journaling and analysis. If you need replay or backtesting, TraderSync earns its subscription.
Does TickerScribe support futures, forex, or crypto?
No — TickerScribe focuses on stocks and options, with deep options support. TraderSync covers stocks, options, futures, forex, crypto, and CFDs.
Is TickerScribe really better than TraderSync?
It depends on what you need. If you want serious options journaling — strategy detection, roll chains, assignments, the wheel — without paying a monthly fee, TickerScribe is the better fit. If you want broker auto-sync, market replay, backtesting, AI assistance, or multi-asset coverage and the subscription is worth it to you, TraderSync is a strong product.
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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.

P&L Calendar

Shareable daily P&L heatmap with optional amount masking.