Stonk Journal vs Stock Events
By Jay Rocco, Chief Editor, FullStack Alpha. Updated . Prices checked on each vendor's own site.
Quick answer
Pick Stonk Journal for options analytics. Pick Stock Events for API access plus broker connection.
Key differences
- Cheaper paid plan: Stock Events ($10/mo vs $4.17/mo)
- Broader feature set: Stock Events (4 vs 6 core capabilities)
- API access: Stock Events (Only Stock Events has it)
- Broker connection: Stock Events (Only Stock Events has it)
- Options analytics: Stonk Journal (Only Stonk Journal has it)
Pick Stonk Journal if
- You trade options
- Journaling trades for discipline
- Tracking rule compliance
- Options and futures journaling
Pick Stock Events if
- You want API access for your own code
- You want it linked to your broker
- Dividend and earnings calendars
- Simple portfolio tracking
Side by side
| Feature | Stonk Journal | Stock Events |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free, paid from $10/mo | Free, paid from $4.17/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Broker connection | No | Yes |
| Alerts | No | Yes |
| AI chat assistant | Yes | Yes |
| Options analytics | Yes | No |
| Portfolio tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Crypto | Yes | Yes |
| API access | No | Yes |
| Mobile app | Yes | Yes |
Plans
Stonk Journal
- Free: Free
- Pro: $10/mo
Stock Events
- Free: Free
- Pro: $49.99/yr
- Connect add-on: $0.99/wk
Questions people ask
What is the main difference between Stonk Journal and Stock Events?
Pick Stonk Journal for options analytics. Pick Stock Events for API access plus broker connection.
Which is cheaper, Stonk Journal or Stock Events?
Stock Events has the cheaper paid plan: $10/mo for Stonk Journal vs $4.17/mo for Stock Events (monthly equivalent, checked Oct 2026).
Do Stonk Journal or Stock Events have a free plan?
Both have a free plan.
Which is better for beginners?
Both target beginner 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 (1 AI features each). Stonk Journal: AI chat assistant. Stock Events: AI chat assistant.
Can I connect Stonk Journal or Stock Events to ChatGPT or Claude?
Neither has an MCP server, but Stock Events has an API you can wire up yourself.
Is Stonk Journal or Stock Events better for active trading?
Stock Events has more of the active-trading toolkit: alerts, scanning, signals and charts.
Should I use both Stonk Journal and Stock Events?
It can make sense. They overlap on only 3 core features, so one can fill gaps the other leaves.