Astor vs TradeZella
By Jay Rocco, Chief Editor, FullStack Alpha. Updated . Prices checked on each vendor's own site.
Quick answer
Pick Astor for news and sentiment. Pick TradeZella for backtesting.
Key differences
- Cheaper paid plan: Astor ($9.99/mo vs $26/mo)
- Backtesting: TradeZella (Only TradeZella has it)
- Mobile app: Astor (Only Astor has it)
Pick Astor if
- You trade on news and sentiment
- Chatting with an AI about your holdings
- Tech workers with RSUs
- Voice calls with an AI advisor
Pick TradeZella if
- You test strategies before risking money
- Journaling every trade
- Prop firm account tracking
- AI coaching on habits
Side by side
| Feature | Astor | TradeZella |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | From $9.99/mo | From $26/mo |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Backtesting | No | Yes |
| Broker connection | Yes | Yes |
| AI chat assistant | Yes | Yes |
| News and sentiment | Yes | No |
| Portfolio tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Community | No | Yes |
| Education | No | Yes |
| Mobile app | Yes | No |
Plans
Astor
- Pro: $9.99/mo (was $14.99)
- Max: $39.99/mo
TradeZella
- Essential: $35/mo or $26/mo yearly
- Pro: $59/mo or $44/mo yearly
- Ultra: $99/mo or $74/mo yearly
Questions people ask
What is the main difference between Astor and TradeZella?
Pick Astor for news and sentiment. Pick TradeZella for backtesting.
Which is cheaper, Astor or TradeZella?
Astor has the cheaper paid plan: $9.99/mo for Astor vs $26/mo for TradeZella (monthly equivalent, checked Oct 2026).
Do Astor or TradeZella have a free plan?
Neither has a free plan.
Which is better for beginners?
Astor is the friendlier start.
Which has better AI features?
They are level on AI depth (2 AI features each). Astor: AI chat assistant, news and sentiment. TradeZella: AI chat assistant, backtesting.
Can I connect Astor or TradeZella to ChatGPT or Claude?
Neither offers an MCP server or a public API right now.
Is Astor or TradeZella better for active trading?
They are about even on active-trading features (alerts, scanning, signals and charts).
Should I use both Astor and TradeZella?
Probably not. They overlap on 3 core features, so paying for both doubles up.