TickerScribe
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The best free Tradervue alternative, built for options traders.

Tradervue is the longest-running trading journal, and broker sync is genuinely convenient. But options journaling sits behind a subscription — with expirations and assignments entered by hand. TickerScribe does options 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 Tradervue

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

Feature comparison between TickerScribe and Tradervue
FeatureTickerScribeTradervue
PriceFree, no cardFree: 30 trades/mo, stocks only · paid from $29.95/mo
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&L — freePaid plans only; expirations & assignments entered manually
Stocks + options as one position (the wheel: CSP → assignment → covered call)Auto-linked across both
Option Greeks & IV tracking
Futures & forexOn paid plans
Broker auto-syncNightly, on paid plans
Broker CSV import on the free planUnlimited — auto-detect + universal mapper, options included30 trades/mo, stocks only
P&L calendar
Shareable public linkFull P&L calendar, optional amount maskingShared-trades feed (P&L hidden by default)
Trade analysisPrice range, day-of-week, time-of-day, hold time & DTE100+ reports on Gold plan
Daily journalPlan, notes & reflection, mood, tags & screenshotsNotes, tags & charts
Community & mentoringPublic trade feed; mentor access on paid plans
Multiple accountsUp to 3, freeUnlimited on paid plans

Tradervue's plans and limits 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, all free.
  • Run the wheel across stocks and options — cash-secured puts, assignments, and covered calls link into one position, not scattered trades.
  • Don't want a subscription — Tradervue's free plan caps at 30 trades a month and journals stocks only.
  • 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 Tradervue

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

  • Want nightly broker auto-sync instead of CSV imports — and don't mind paying for it.
  • Trade futures or forex — TickerScribe focuses on stocks and options.
  • Use the mentoring workflow or public trade-feed community.
  • Want the deepest report library in the category (100+ on the Gold plan).
Switching is easy

Bring your Tradervue 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 Tradervue

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

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    Drop it into TickerScribe

    Tradervue's export maps through the universal mapper — TickerScribe auto-suggests every column, and remembers your choices.

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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.

TickerScribe doesn't auto-detect the Tradervue export format yet, so it goes through the universal mapper — every column gets an auto-suggested match, and your mapping is remembered for next time. Broker exports from major brokers are recognized automatically.

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 Tradervue?
Yes — TickerScribe is completely free with no credit card and no trade caps. Tradervue's free plan is limited to 30 imported trades per month and covers stocks only; options, futures, and forex require a Silver or Gold subscription.
Can I import my Tradervue history?
Yes. Export your trades from Tradervue 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 you fed Tradervue; major brokers are auto-detected.
Does TickerScribe have broker auto-sync like Tradervue?
No. Tradervue's paid plans can sync trades from supported brokers nightly, and that's genuinely convenient. TickerScribe imports via CSV — auto-detected for major brokers, mapped once for everything else — and it's free.
How is options journaling different between the two?
In Tradervue, options require a paid plan, and expirations and assignments are entered by hand through the execution editor. TickerScribe auto-detects 30+ strategies, follows rollover chains, handles assignments and expirations natively, tracks Greeks & IV at open and close, and links wheel trades across stocks and options — free.
Does TickerScribe support futures or forex?
Not today — TickerScribe focuses on stocks and options, with deep options support. If you trade futures or forex, Tradervue's paid plans cover them.
Is TickerScribe really better than Tradervue?
It depends on how you trade. For options traders and anyone who wants a full-featured journal without a subscription, TickerScribe does more. If you want nightly broker sync, trade futures or forex, or use Tradervue's mentoring and community feed, Tradervue may fit you better.
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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.