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ChartsWatcher vs thinkorswim (Schwab)

A side-by-side look at published plans and listed features, checked 2026-10-16.

ChartsWatcher
Free · paid from $34.99/mo · $299.88/yr
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thinkorswim (Schwab)
Free
FieldChartsWatcherthinkorswim (Schwab)
Starting priceFree · paid from $34.99/mo · $299.88/yrFree
Plans (monthly · yearly)
  • Free
    Free
  • Starter
    $34.99/mo · $299.88/yr ($24.99/mo billed annually)
  • Advanced
    $59.99/mo · $599.88/yr ($49.99/mo billed annually)
  • Pro
    $84.99/mo · $899.88/yr ($74.99/mo billed annually)
  • Prices exclude VAT, which varies by country.
  • thinkorswim platform
    Free
  • 30-day Guest Pass for people without a Schwab account.
Free tier
Free trialNot listedNot listed
PlatformsNot listed in our dataNot listed in our data
Real-time datayesNot stated on vendor page
Key features
  • Real-time alerts with price/volume/float filters
  • Audio and visual alerts
  • Toplists
  • News feed
  • Alert backtesting (history varies by plan)
  • Stock Hacker scanner (fundamental, technical and option-related criteria, custom attributes)
  • Pre-defined and custom screeners, watchlists
  • thinkScript custom studies and condition wizard
  • 400+ technical studies
  • paperMoney simulated trading
  • Desktop (Windows, Mac, Linux), web and mobile
Last checked2026-10-162026-10-16
Sourcehttps://chartswatcher.com/https://www.schwab.com/trading/thinkorswim
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