ChartsWatcher vs TC2000
By Jay Rocco, Chief Editor, FullStack Alpha. Updated . Prices checked on each vendor's own site.
Quick answer
Pick ChartsWatcher for backtesting plus news and sentiment. Pick TC2000 for paper trading.
Key differences
- Free plan: ChartsWatcher (ChartsWatcher has one, TC2000 does not)
- Broader feature set: ChartsWatcher (6 vs 5 core capabilities)
- Backtesting: ChartsWatcher (Only ChartsWatcher has it)
- Mobile app: TC2000 (Only TC2000 has it)
Pick ChartsWatcher if
- You test strategies before risking money
- You trade on news and sentiment
- Day traders scanning momentum stocks
- Real-time pattern and volume alerts
Pick TC2000 if
- You want to practice with paper money
- Fast chart-based scanning
- Swing and options traders
- Practice in free simulator
Side by side
| Feature | ChartsWatcher | TC2000 |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free, paid from $24.99/mo | From $24.99/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Stock screener | Yes | Yes |
| Charting | Yes | Yes |
| Backtesting | Yes | No |
| Broker connection | Yes | Yes |
| Paper trading | No | Yes |
| Alerts | Yes | Yes |
| News and sentiment | Yes | No |
| Mobile app | No | Yes |
Plans
ChartsWatcher
- Free: $0
- Starter: $24.99/mo
- Advanced: $49.99/mo
- Pro: $74.99/mo
TC2000
- Basic: $24.99/mo
- Premium: $49.99/mo
- Premium Plus: $99.99/mo
Questions people ask
What is the main difference between ChartsWatcher and TC2000?
Pick ChartsWatcher for backtesting plus news and sentiment. Pick TC2000 for paper trading.
Which is cheaper, ChartsWatcher or TC2000?
Their entry prices are the same. ChartsWatcher: Free, paid from $24.99/mo. TC2000: From $24.99/mo.
Do ChartsWatcher or TC2000 have a free plan?
Only ChartsWatcher has a free plan.
Which is better for beginners?
TC2000 is the friendlier start.
Which has better AI features?
ChartsWatcher goes deeper on AI with 2 AI features (news and sentiment, backtesting).
Can I connect ChartsWatcher or TC2000 to ChatGPT or Claude?
Neither offers an MCP server or a public API right now.
Is ChartsWatcher or TC2000 better for active trading?
They are about even on active-trading features (alerts, scanning, signals and charts).
Should I use both ChartsWatcher and TC2000?
It can make sense. They overlap on only 4 core features, so one can fill gaps the other leaves.