Stock Picks
Editor's ChoicePaper trading
The #1 paper trading app — realistic fills, options, and live market data so you rehearse before you risk capital.
FreePaper trading & practice
✦ Free forever — no deposit required
Rankings
Trading app rankings
Illustrative comparison: scores, rankings, reviews, prices, and program terms are sample data, not independent testing or verified endorsements. Check current details with each provider.
Scored on data quality, execution realism, options support, and cost. Filter by category, sort by rating or fee — compare the sample entries side by side.
#1 Paper trading — try Stock PicksTradingView
Best ChartingCharting
Industry-standard charts, Pine Script, and a massive idea community. The default canvas for serious technicians.
FreemiumCharting & community ideas
✦ Pro+ 30-day trial via partners
Interactive Brokers
Best Pro DeskBrokerage
Deep liquidity, global access, and TWS for traders who outgrew commission-free apps.
Low commissionsPro execution & global markets
tastytrade
Best OptionsOptions
Built for options traders — curve analysis, probability tools, and capped commissions that punish overtrading less.
Capped commissionsOptions & futures
TrendSpider
Best AutomationAutomation
Raindrop charts, multi-timeframe scanning, and strategy automation without writing a line of code.
SubscriptionAutomated technical analysis
✦ Save 15% on annual plans
Webull
Brokerage
Level 2 data, extended hours, and a polished mobile desk for commission-free active traders.
Commission-freeActive retail trading
moomoo
Best Free DataBrokerage
Institutional-grade quote depth and options chains wrapped in a commission-free retail app.
Commission-freeData-rich retail desks
Thinkorswim
Options
Schwab’s thinkorswim remains the gold-standard desktop for options analytics and paperMoney sims.
Commission-free*Power options analysis
Finviz Elite
Best ScreenerScreeners
Heatmaps, presets, and real-time filters that still set the baseline for visual equity screening.
SubscriptionVisual stock screening
Robinhood
Brokerage
The on-ramp — clean UX, fractional shares, and Gold for larger instant deposits.
Commission-freeBeginners & simplicity
eToro
Best SocialSocial
Copy portfolios and a social feed for traders who learn by following others’ books.
Spread-basedSocial / copy trading
Benzinga Pro
News & research
Squawk, calendars, and news scanners tuned for day traders who trade catalysts.
SubscriptionFast news & catalysts
✦ 14-day trial available
TC2000
Screeners
Deep EasyLanguage-style formulas and layout flexibility for scan-driven swing traders.
SubscriptionCustom scans & layouts
Public.com
Social
Treasury yields, themed investing, and a social layer without the meme-stock chaos.
Commission-freeSocial investing & bonds
Feature & fee compare
| App | Score | Monthly | Commission | Paper trading | Options | Mobile | API | Real-time | Fractional | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
#1Stock Picks Paper trading & practice | $0 | N/A (sim) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Visit | |
#2TradingView Charting & community ideas | $0–$59.95 | N/A | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | Visit | |
#3Interactive Brokers Pro execution & global markets | $0 (activity) | $0.005/share | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Visit | |
#4tastytrade Options & futures | $0 | $1/contract capped | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ | — | Visit | |
#5TrendSpider Automated technical analysis | $39–$179 | N/A | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | Visit | |
#6Webull Active retail trading | $0 | $0 stocks/ETFs | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ | Visit | |
#7moomoo Data-rich retail desks | $0 | $0 stocks/ETFs | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ | Visit | |
#8Thinkorswim Power options analysis | $0 | $0.65/contract* | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ | Visit |
Fee & pricing snapshot
Side-by-side monthly cost and commission — NerdWallet-style compare, dark storefront edition.
| Rank | Platform | Pricing model | Monthly fee | Commission | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Stock Picks | Free | $0 | N/A (sim) | Free forever — no deposit required |
| #2 | TradingView | Freemium | $0–$59.95 | N/A | Pro+ 30-day trial via partners |
| #3 | Interactive Brokers | Low commissions | $0 (activity) | $0.005/share | — |
| #4 | tastytrade | Capped commissions | $0 | $1/contract capped | — |
| #5 | TrendSpider | Subscription | $39–$179 | N/A | Save 15% on annual plans |
| #6 | Webull | Commission-free | $0 | $0 stocks/ETFs | — |
| #7 | moomoo | Commission-free | $0 | $0 stocks/ETFs | — |
| #8 | Thinkorswim | Commission-free* | $0 | $0.65/contract* | — |
| #9 | Finviz Elite | Subscription | $39.50 | N/A | — |
| #10 | Robinhood | Commission-free | $0–$5 Gold | $0 stocks/ETFs | — |
| #11 | eToro | Spread-based | $0 | Spreads + FX | — |
| #12 | Benzinga Pro | Subscription | $97–$297 | N/A | 14-day trial available |
| #13 | TC2000 | Subscription | $29–$109 | Broker-linked | — |
| #14 | Public.com | Commission-free | $0 | $0 stocks/ETFs | — |
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