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TradingView alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 8, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rankAll stock charting and trading platforms

Top picks

Common reasons people leave TradingView: free plan allows one chart per tab and shows ads, and real-time data for many exchanges is an extra cost. We ranked 6 alternatives by how directly each one replaces TradingView, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. MetaTrader 4 currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingVerified priceOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1MetaTrader 4 logoMetaTrader 4Free—NoWindows, macOS, Linux +35 of 568.8
2Tickertape logoTickertapeFree plan + paid₹399 a monthNoWeb, iOS, Android8 of 864.8
3ProRealTime logoProRealTimeFree plan + paid$32 per month excl. VAT (Complete)NoWeb, Windows, macOS +35 of 542.3
4Koyfin logoKoyfinFree plan + paidFrom $39/month (Plus, as listed on pricing page)NoWeb, iOS5 of 542.3
5StockCharts logoStockChartsFree plan + paid$19.95/month (Basic)NoWeb5 of 542.3
6Yahoo Finance logoYahoo FinanceFree plan + paid$7.95 a month, billed annually (Bronze)NoWeb, iOS, Android8 of 840.9
  1. MetaTrader 4 logo

    1. MetaTrader 4Top pick

    Best for: Forex traders who want automated trading with Expert Advisors and wide broker support

    FreeWindows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Web

    68.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from TradingView

    Free forex and CFD trading terminal from many brokers, with automated trading through Expert Advisors written in MQL4.

    Pros

    • Free download, offered by a very large number of brokers
    • Expert Advisors and Strategy Tester for automated trading
    • Huge library of third-party indicators and robots
    • Desktop, mobile and web versions

    Cons

    • Mainly forex and CFDs, without the stock and futures markets of MetaTrader 5
    • Charting looks dated next to TradingView
    • You can only trade through a broker that supports it
    Visit MetaTrader 4 Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is MetaTrader 4 a good TradingView alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Price
    Free download
    Checked Nov 8, 2026metatrader4.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Broker servers
    2,000+
    Checked Nov 8, 2026metatrader4.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Demo account
    Free, offered on first launch
    Checked Nov 8, 2026metatrader4.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Latest build
    Build 1490 (October 2026)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026metatrader4.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Developer
    MetaQuotes Ltd
    Checked Nov 8, 2026metatrader4.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Tickertape logo

    2. Tickertape

    Best for: Indian retail investors who want visual stock and fund research on their phone

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android

    64.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from TradingView

    Indian stock screener and analysis app with fundamentals and portfolio tracking, for investors focused on NSE and BSE stocks.

    Pros

    • Covers Indian stocks, mutual funds and ETFs in one place
    • Portfolio analysis across multiple linked demat accounts
    • Scorecards and red flags make company pages quick to scan

    Cons

    • Advanced screens, forecasts and data export need a Pro subscription
    • Free version shows ads
    • Its US investing feature charges brokerage on trades
    Visit Tickertape Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Tickertape a good TradingView alternative?

    Verified facts

    8 of 8 verified
    Pro (monthly)
    ₹399/month
    Checked Nov 8, 2026tickertape.in(opens source in a new tab)
    Pro (yearly)
    ₹2,999/year
    Checked Nov 8, 2026tickertape.in(opens source in a new tab)
    Users
    60 lakh+
    Checked Nov 8, 2026tickertape.in(opens source in a new tab)
    US investing
    US stocks and ETFs
    Checked Nov 8, 2026tickertape.in(opens source in a new tab)
    Company
    Anchorage Technologies (smallcase)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026tickertape.in(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    ₹399 a month
    Checked Nov 8, 2026tickertape.in(opens source in a new tab)
    Pro 3-month plan
    ₹899 every 3 months (₹300 a month)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026tickertape.in(opens source in a new tab)
    Pro yearly plan
    ₹2,999 a year (₹250 a month)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026tickertape.in(opens source in a new tab)
  3. ProRealTime logo

    3. ProRealTime

    Best for: European active traders who want pro charting, backtesting and automated trading in one platform

    Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android

    42.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from TradingView

    Free ad-free web version plus built-in automated trading and order flow tools, popular in Europe.

    Pros

    • Free web version with all core charting tools and no ads
    • Backtesting, market replay and automated trading built in
    • Trade from charts via its own brokerage or IG, Saxo and Interactive Brokers
    • Real-time ProScreener scans whole markets

    Cons

    • Real-time data for many exchanges costs extra each month
    • Strategy code uses its own language, not Python or Pine Script
    • Smaller social and idea-sharing community than TradingView
    Visit ProRealTime Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.312
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is ProRealTime a good TradingView alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Free plan
    ProRealTime Web, no ads
    Checked Nov 8, 2026prorealtime.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $32 per month excl. VAT (Complete)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026prorealtime.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Technical indicators
    100+
    Checked Nov 8, 2026prorealtime.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Automated trading
    Yes, with backtesting
    Checked Nov 8, 2026prorealtime.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Owner
    ProRealTime SAS (France)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026prorealtime.com(opens source in a new tab)
  4. Koyfin logo

    4. Koyfin

    Best for: Self-directed investors and small advisory firms wanting terminal-style research at lower cost

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS

    42.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from TradingView

    Deeper fundamentals, macro dashboards and portfolio analysis alongside charts.

    Pros

    • Free plan includes advanced charting and macro dashboards
    • Deep fundamentals, estimates and transcripts on paid tiers
    • Advisor plans add client reports and custodian integrations
    • 30-day full refund guarantee

    Cons

    • Free plan limits financial history to 2 years and 2 watchlists
    • Advisor plans cost several times more than investor plans
    • Focused on research, not order execution or active day trading
    Visit Koyfin Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.312
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Koyfin a good TradingView alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, $0/month
    Checked Nov 8, 2026koyfin.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    From $39/month (Plus, as listed on pricing page)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026koyfin.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Refund policy
    Full refund within 30 days
    Checked Nov 8, 2026koyfin.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Global yields
    40 countries
    Checked Nov 8, 2026koyfin.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Mobile app
    Yes, synced with desktop
    Checked Nov 8, 2026koyfin.com(opens source in a new tab)
  5. StockCharts logo

    5. StockCharts

    Best for: Swing traders and investors who rely on classic technical charts, scans and alerts

    Free plan + paidWeb

    42.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from TradingView

    Classic technical charts, Point & Figure and RRG with scheduled scans and alerts.

    Pros

    • Wide range of chart types, including Point & Figure and RRG
    • Custom scans, scheduled screens and alerts on paid tiers
    • Long historical data, back to 1900 on PRO
    • Large free library of technical-analysis education

    Cons

    • Free level is very limited (3 indicators per chart, ads)
    • Official real-time exchange data costs extra each month
    • Charts refresh every few seconds rather than true streaming
    Visit StockCharts Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.312
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is StockCharts a good TradingView alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Starting price
    $19.95/month (Basic)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026stockcharts.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    1 month
    Checked Nov 8, 2026stockcharts.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Real-time data add-on
    $9.95/month per exchange region
    Checked Nov 8, 2026stockcharts.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Markets covered
    US, Canada, UK and India (NSE)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026stockcharts.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Mobile
    Mobile-optimized website
    Checked Nov 8, 2026stockcharts.com(opens source in a new tab)
  6. Yahoo Finance logo

    6. Yahoo Finance

    Best for: Everyday investors who want free quotes, news and a simple portfolio tracker

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android

    40.9

    score / 100

    Why switch from TradingView

    Free quotes, news and simple portfolio tracking for investors who don't need advanced charts.

    Pros

    • Wide free coverage of quotes, news, screeners and calendars
    • Portfolio tracking with holdings and transactions
    • Downloadable historical price data

    Cons

    • Heavy advertising on free pages
    • Charting is basic next to dedicated trading platforms
    • Deeper research sits behind a paid plan
    Visit Yahoo Finance Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.37
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Yahoo Finance a good TradingView alternative?

    Verified facts

    8 of 8 verified
    Mobile apps
    iOS and Android
    Checked Nov 8, 2026help.yahoo.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Portfolio tracking
    Holdings and transactions
    Checked Nov 8, 2026help.yahoo.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Historical data
    Downloadable
    Checked Nov 8, 2026help.yahoo.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Chart indicators
    Yes
    Checked Nov 8, 2026help.yahoo.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $7.95 a month, billed annually (Bronze)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026finance.yahoo.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Silver plan
    $19.95 a month, billed annually
    Checked Nov 8, 2026finance.yahoo.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Gold plan
    $39.95 a month, billed annually
    Checked Nov 8, 2026finance.yahoo.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    7 days (Gold)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026finance.yahoo.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best TradingView alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

MetaTrader 4 logo

Best TradingView alternative for most people

MetaTrader 4

Free forex and CFD trading terminal from many brokers, with automated trading through Expert Advisors written in MQL4.

MetaTrader 4 logo

Best TradingView alternative for a free option

MetaTrader 4

Free forex and CFD trading terminal from many brokers, with automated trading through Expert Advisors written in MQL4.

Tickertape logo

Best TradingView alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Tickertape

Indian stock screener and analysis app with fundamentals and portfolio tracking, for investors focused on NSE and BSE stocks.

ProRealTime logo

Best TradingView alternative for Mac

ProRealTime

Free ad-free web version plus built-in automated trading and order flow tools, popular in Europe.

MetaTrader 4 logo

Best TradingView alternative for Windows

MetaTrader 4

Free forex and CFD trading terminal from many brokers, with automated trading through Expert Advisors written in MQL4.

MetaTrader 4 logo

Best TradingView alternative for Linux

MetaTrader 4

Free forex and CFD trading terminal from many brokers, with automated trading through Expert Advisors written in MQL4.

Yahoo Finance logo

Best TradingView alternative for iPhone and Android

Yahoo Finance

Free quotes, news and simple portfolio tracking for investors who don't need advanced charts.

Koyfin logo

Best TradingView alternative for working in the browser

Koyfin

Deeper fundamentals, macro dashboards and portfolio analysis alongside charts.

TradingView alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to TradingView?

MetaTrader 4 ranks first right now. Free forex and CFD trading terminal from many brokers, with automated trading through Expert Advisors written in MQL4. Tickertape and ProRealTime follow it in our ranking.

TradingView vs MetaTrader 4: what's the difference?

TradingView is free with paid plans; MetaTrader 4 is free to use. Both run on Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android.

Is TradingView free?

TradingView is free with paid plans. Free plan: Yes ($0, no card). Checked on TradingView's own site, November 2026.

How much do TradingView alternatives cost?

Verified prices for the top-ranked TradingView alternatives: Tickertape, ₹399 a month; ProRealTime, $32 per month excl. VAT (Complete); Koyfin, From $39/month (Plus, as listed on pricing page); StockCharts, $19.95/month (Basic); Yahoo Finance, $7.95 a month, billed annually (Bronze). Each price was checked on the app's own site; see each card below for the date and source.

Is there a free alternative to TradingView?

Yes. MetaTrader 4 (free), Tickertape (free plan + paid), ProRealTime (free plan + paid) and Koyfin (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to TradingView?

None of the 6 alternatives in this list is open source.

Which TradingView alternatives work on Linux?

MetaTrader 4 and ProRealTime run on Linux.

Why do people switch from TradingView?

The complaints we hear most: free plan allows one chart per tab and shows ads; real-time data for many exchanges is an extra cost; order execution depends on supported brokers.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces TradingView, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.