TickerScribe
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The best free TradesViz alternative for options traders.

TradesViz is the analytics powerhouse of trading journals — 600+ stats, simulators, AI. But its free tier is stocks-only, and the options tooling lives in the paid tiers. TickerScribe does the options journaling core — strategies, rolls, assignments, the wheel — 100% free, no card.

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

TickerScribe vs TradesViz

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

Feature comparison between TickerScribe and TradesViz
FeatureTickerScribeTradesViz
PriceFree, no card — options includedFree tier is stocks-only · options from ~$20/mo (Pro); Greeks & wheel tools ~$30/mo (Platinum)
StocksUnlimited, freeFree up to 3,000 executions/mo
Options on the free planFull — 30+ strategies, multi-leg, per-leg P&L
Options strategy detection30+ strategies auto-detected, payoff-diagram pickerSpreads auto-grouped; some flows need a manual merge step
Rollover chainsLinked into one chainRolls logged; no linked chains documented
Assignments & expirationsHandled nativelyLinked to stock positions
Wheel tracking (CSP → assignment → covered call)Auto-linked as one position, freeWheel tracker in Options Command Center (top tier)
Option Greeks & IVPer trade at open & close, freeDeeper — auto per-leg + portfolio Greeks (Platinum)
Futures, forex & cryptoOn paid plans
Broker auto-sync30+ brokers, daily (paid plans)
Analytics depthFocused: dashboard, per-ticker, day-of-week, time-of-day, DTE600+ stats, 70+ charts
Simulators, replay & options flowOn Platinum
AI featuresOn Platinum
Learning curveMinutes to startData-dense; steep curve (acknowledged on their own blog)
Shareable public linkFull P&L calendar, optional amount maskingPublic dashboard & shareable day links
Multiple accountsUp to 3, free1 free; 10–20 on paid plans

TradesViz's plans and features as listed on its site in June 2026 (prices are approximate — it runs promos and localizes currency) — 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

Free options journaling is the difference — it's the better fit if you:

  • Trade options and don't want a subscription — strategies, multi-leg, per-leg P&L, Greeks & IV, all free. On TradesViz, options journaling starts on Pro and the deep options tooling sits on Platinum.
  • Roll positions — rollovers link into one navigable chain, not tagged trades you reconstruct later.
  • Run the wheel — CSP, assignment, and covered calls connect into one position automatically, free.
  • Want a journal you can learn in minutes — focused analytics instead of 600 stats to configure.
  • Want to share your full P&L calendar — ad-free, with optional amount masking.
Better elsewhere

Choose TradesViz

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

  • Want maximum analytics depth — 600+ stats, simulators, options flow, per-leg and portfolio Greeks — and the subscription is worth it to you.
  • Trade futures, forex, or crypto alongside stocks and options.
  • Want daily broker auto-sync instead of CSV imports.
  • Journal stocks only and stay under 3,000 executions a month — its free stocks tier is genuinely generous.
  • Want a native mobile app.
Switching is easy

Bring your trading history with you

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

  1. 1

    Grab your broker exports

    The same CSV files you've been importing or syncing into TradesViz work here — straight from your broker, no conversion.

  2. 2

    Drop them into TickerScribe

    Major brokers are recognized on sight — no setup. Anything else 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 TradesViz?
Yes — TickerScribe is completely free with no credit card and no trade caps, options included. TradesViz has a generous free tier for stocks (3,000 executions a month), but options aren't part of it: importing options requires the Pro plan, and the Greeks and wheel tooling sit on Platinum.
Doesn't TradesViz track the wheel too?
It does — its Options Command Center includes a wheel tracker with premium-adjusted cost basis. The difference is access and mechanics: in TickerScribe, cash-secured puts, assignments, and covered calls link into one position automatically, on the free plan. In TradesViz, the wheel tooling is part of the top paid tier.
How do Greeks compare?
Honestly: TradesViz goes deeper. On its Platinum plan it auto-generates per-leg Greeks and portfolio-level analytics like beta-weighted delta. TickerScribe tracks delta, gamma, theta, vega, and IV per trade at open and close — enough to review your exposure and decisions — and it's free.
Does TickerScribe have 600+ stats, AI, or simulators like TradesViz?
No. TradesViz is the analytics powerhouse of the category — hundreds of stats, simulators, options flow, AI insights on its top tier. TickerScribe is deliberately focused: ledger-accurate P&L, strategy-aware options journaling, per-ticker reports, and the analysis most traders actually review. If you want maximum analytical surface and will pay for it, TradesViz is excellent.
Can I move my history from TradesViz?
The simplest path is your broker files: re-import the same exports you've been feeding TradesViz — major brokers are auto-detected, and everything else maps through the universal CSV mapper with auto-suggested columns.
Is TickerScribe really better than TradesViz?
It depends on what you need. If you want serious options journaling — strategies, rolls, assignments, the wheel — without paying a monthly fee, TickerScribe is the better fit. If you want auto-sync, futures/forex/crypto, simulators, options flow, or maximum analytics depth and the subscription is worth it to you, TradesViz 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.