// side-by-side

thinkorswim (Schwab) vs MarketSurge

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

Field	thinkorswim (Schwab)	MarketSurge
Starting price	Free	$149.95/mo · $1,499/yr
Plans (monthly · yearly)	thinkorswim platform Free 30-day Guest Pass for people without a Schwab account.	MarketSurge $149.95/mo · $1,499/yr Trial offers (not part of the plan price): the page shows a 7-day free trial that renews at $149.95/mo; its FAQ also mentions 6 weeks for $49.95.
Free tier
Free trial	Not listed	Trial offers (not part of the plan price): the page shows a 7-day free trial that renews at $149.95/mo; its FAQ also mentions 6 weeks for $49.95.
Platforms	Not listed in our data	Not listed in our data
Real-time data	Not stated on vendor page	Not stated on vendor page
Key features	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	Stock screeners and proprietary lists (e.g. Growth 250) Proprietary 1–99 ratings with fundamental and technical data Automatic chart pattern recognition 100+ technical indicators (added January 2026) Alerts and iOS/Android apps Free coaching, live webinars, 300+ on-demand videos
Last checked	2026-10-16	2026-10-16
Source	https://www.schwab.com/trading/thinkorswim	https://get.investors.com/marketsurge/
Links	Visit site (opens in new tab)	Visit site (opens in new tab)

≈ = calculated by us, not published by the vendor. Prices in USD before tax. How we read prices →