TradeUI vs TradeAlgo
By Jay Rocco, Chief Editor, FullStack Alpha. Updated . Prices checked on each vendor's own site.
Quick answer
Pick TradeUI for backtesting plus news and sentiment. Pick TradeAlgo for stock screener.
Key differences
- Cheaper paid plan: TradeAlgo ($45/mo vs $12.42/mo)
- Free plan: TradeAlgo (TradeAlgo has one, TradeUI does not)
- Broader feature set: TradeUI (5 vs 4 core capabilities)
- Backtesting: TradeUI (Only TradeUI has it)
- Mobile app: TradeUI (Only TradeUI has it)
Pick TradeUI if
- You test strategies before risking money
- You trade on news and sentiment
- Options flow with AI sentiment
- Backtesting stock strategies
Pick TradeAlgo if
- You scan the market with filters every day
- Daily AI market briefings
- Dark pool and options flow data
- Following AI-built portfolios
Side by side
| Feature | TradeUI | TradeAlgo |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | From $45/mo | Free, paid from $12.42/mo |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Stock screener | No | Yes |
| AI trade signals | Yes | Yes |
| Backtesting | Yes | No |
| Alerts | Yes | Yes |
| News and sentiment | Yes | No |
| Options analytics | Yes | Yes |
| Education | No | Yes |
| Mobile app | Yes | No |
Plans
TradeUI
- Stocks: $45/mo (was $55) or $450/yr
- Trader: $59.99/mo promo (was $95) or $599/yr
- Pro: $115/mo (was $155) or $1,150/yr
TradeAlgo
- Signal Premium: $15/mo or $149/yr
- Signal Pro: $499/yr
- Signal Elite: $995/yr
- Signal Apex: $1,995/yr
Questions people ask
What is the main difference between TradeUI and TradeAlgo?
Pick TradeUI for backtesting plus news and sentiment. Pick TradeAlgo for stock screener.
Which is cheaper, TradeUI or TradeAlgo?
TradeAlgo has the cheaper paid plan: $45/mo for TradeUI vs $12.42/mo for TradeAlgo (monthly equivalent, checked Oct 2026).
Do TradeUI or TradeAlgo have a free plan?
Only TradeAlgo has a free plan.
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?
TradeUI goes deeper on AI with 3 AI features (AI trade signals, news and sentiment, backtesting).
Can I connect TradeUI or TradeAlgo to ChatGPT or Claude?
Neither offers an MCP server or a public API right now.
Is TradeUI or TradeAlgo better for active trading?
TradeAlgo has more of the active-trading toolkit: alerts, scanning, signals and charts.
Should I use both TradeUI and TradeAlgo?
It can make sense. They overlap on only 3 core features, so one can fill gaps the other leaves.