Scanz vs Blackboxstocks
By Jay Rocco, Chief Editor, FullStack Alpha. Updated . Prices checked on each vendor's own site.
Quick answer
Blackboxstocks does everything Scanz does plus options analytics. Pick Scanz only if its workflow suits you better.
Key differences
- Cheaper paid plan: Blackboxstocks ($89/mo vs $59/mo)
- Broader feature set: Blackboxstocks (5 vs 6 core capabilities)
- Mobile app: Blackboxstocks (Only Blackboxstocks has it)
- Options analytics: Blackboxstocks (Only Blackboxstocks has it)
Pick Scanz if
- Day trading scanners
- Real-time news and filings
- Level 2 and signals
Pick Blackboxstocks if
- You trade options
- Options flow and dark pool data
- Real-time volatility scanning
- Day traders wanting trading rooms
Side by side
| Feature | Scanz | Blackboxstocks |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | From $89/mo | From $59/mo |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Stock screener | Yes | Yes |
| Charting | Yes | Yes |
| AI trade signals | Yes | Yes |
| Alerts | Yes | Yes |
| News and sentiment | Yes | Yes |
| Options analytics | No | Yes |
| Community | No | Yes |
| Education | No | Yes |
| Mobile app | No | Yes |
Plans
Scanz
- Starter: $89/mo
- Pro: $199/mo
- Ultra: $999/mo
Blackboxstocks
- Options Basic: $59/mo
- Options Plus: $79/mo
- Equities Plus: $89/mo
- Equities & Options Premium: $149/mo
Questions people ask
What is the main difference between Scanz and Blackboxstocks?
Blackboxstocks does everything Scanz does plus options analytics. Pick Scanz only if its workflow suits you better.
Which is cheaper, Scanz or Blackboxstocks?
Blackboxstocks has the cheaper paid plan: $89/mo for Scanz vs $59/mo for Blackboxstocks (monthly equivalent, checked Oct 2026).
Do Scanz or Blackboxstocks have a free plan?
Neither has a free plan, but Scanz offers a 7-day trial.
Which is better for beginners?
Both target intermediate users. Start with whichever has the free plan or trial so you can test before you pay.
Which has better AI features?
They are level on AI depth (2 AI features each). Scanz: AI trade signals, news and sentiment. Blackboxstocks: AI trade signals, news and sentiment.
Can I connect Scanz or Blackboxstocks to ChatGPT or Claude?
Neither offers an MCP server or a public API right now.
Is Scanz or Blackboxstocks better for active trading?
They are about even on active-trading features (alerts, scanning, signals and charts).
Should I use both Scanz and Blackboxstocks?
Probably not. They overlap on 5 core features, so paying for both doubles up.