Fair view
What StocksToTrade does well
StocksToTrade is software for day traders. It ships with pre-built screeners and a library of training.
Level 1 real-time data comes with it, and the paper trading account runs on the same feed. StocksToTrade University adds videos and support.
If you trade small caps and penny stocks and want lessons and scans on one bill, it is a neat bundle.
See Trade Ideas vs StocksToTrade for a feature-by-feature view.
Method
How we compared StocksToTrade alternatives
Each StocksToTrade alternative faced the same six tests. Our sources are in How we checked.
- Replaces: the StocksToTrade feature each tool could stand in for.
- Real-time data: what level of live data each plan includes.
- Backtesting: can a small-cap setup be tested on old data?
- AI: AI the vendor lists by name.
- List price: the published monthly and annual price.
- Best for: the trader profile each tool fits.
At a glance
StocksToTrade alternatives, side by side
Six StocksToTrade alternatives at a glance. Prices are from each vendor's own site on October 6, 2026.
| Tool | Replaces which part of StocksToTrade | Real-time data | Backtesting | AI | List price | Best for |
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| Trade Ideas | Training-plus-scanner role | Yes. Live market data on TI Standard (Core) and TI Premium (Apex) alike | OddsMaker, no code (TI Premium) | Holly AI Signals (TI Premium). Holly AI Assistant (each TI Pro plan) | TI Standard: $127 a month / $1,068 a year. TI Premium: $254 a month / $2,136 a year | A free Trading Room and Channel Bar presets |
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| Scanz | Configurable real-time scanner | Yes, all plans | Not listed | Not listed | Starter $89, Pro $199, Ultra $999 a month | Fixed playbook scanners |
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| Benzinga Pro | News plus scanner on Essential | Real-time quotes on paid plans | Not listed | Benzinga AI (Essential) | Basic $37 to Essential $197 a month | News-driven traders |
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| TradingView | Charts | Screener auto-refresh on paid plans | Strategy backtesting; Bar Replay | AI screener requests | Basic $0; paid plans from $12.95/mo billed annually | Chart-first traders |
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| TC2000 | Charts and scans | Real-time scanning on Premium | Not listed | Not listed | Basic $24.99 to Premium+ $99.99/mo | Budget charting |
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| Day Trade Dash | 24 preset scanners | Real-time data included | Not listed | Not listed | $197/mo, or $147 for Warrior members | Ross Cameron presets |
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We write "Not listed" when a feature wasn't on the vendor's own pages.
Honest take
Who should stay with StocksToTrade
StocksToTrade works for plenty of small-cap traders. Stay if one of these matches you.
- You want StocksToTrade University in the same subscription. That training library is the product.
- Small-cap and penny stock presets are your main scans. StocksToTrade is built around that style.
- The Oracle algorithm is part of your process. That is a StocksToTrade feature.
- You already use their paid rooms. Staying put keeps lessons and scans aligned.
If you are okay with static non-refreshing data, Trade Ideas is probably not your best choice.
Switch
Switching from StocksToTrade: what carries over
Trade Ideas leads with a free Trading Room, Channel Bar presets and room to grow. StocksToTrade leads with small-cap training in one subscription. Use the table to find each StocksToTrade habit in Trade Ideas.
What carries over from StocksToTrade to Trade Ideas.
| If you use this in StocksToTrade | In Trade Ideas |
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| Pre-built small-cap screeners | Channel Bar presets on every plan. Big Momentum Movers is the natural first click. |
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| StocksToTrade University | The free Trading Room with Barrie Einarson, Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 3:30pm ET. Also read Trade Ideas for beginners. |
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| Oracle algorithm | Holly AI Signals on TI Premium, with an entry, a stop and a target. Holly is the AI, not a bot. |
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| Paper trading | Paper trading with live prices, on TI Standard. |
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| Paid chat rooms | Joining the Trade Ideas Trading Room costs nothing. |
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| Added when you switch | OddsMaker for no-code backtests, on TI Premium. |
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| Added when you switch | Money Machine auto trading, with a Simulated Mode, on TI Premium. |
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| Added when you switch | 310 alerts and 249 filters, there when you need them. |
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Swipe to see where each StocksToTrade habit lands.
The Trade Ideas Trading Room is free
Barrie Einarson runs the room. From 8:00am to 3:30pm ET, Monday through Friday, he trades on screen while a community of traders asks questions.
Main mentor: Barrie Einarson
Mon to Fri, 8:00am to 3:30pm ET
Free to join
Channel Bar and Streaming Alerts
In place of preset screeners, use the Channel Bar. You get it on TI Standard and TI Premium, desktop or web. Try S&P 500 stocks moving up quickly for large caps, or Big Momentum Movers for stocks running hard right now. See Trade Ideas for beginners.
The scanner is Streaming Alerts. Top Lists, the screener, re-sort US-listed stocks, small caps included, on a 15-second refresh. Live market data feeds both.
Holly AI Signals and OddsMaker
TI Premium adds Holly AI Signals, which hand you the entry, stop and target while the market is open. Sell the same day or hold.
OddsMaker backtests a small-cap scan on Trade Ideas history, with no code.
Past results, including backtests, don't guarantee future results.
As your skills grow, the software grows with you: 310 alerts and 249 filters, Holly AI Signals, OddsMaker and Money Machine.
Moving from StocksToTrade in six steps
- Choose TI Standard or TI Premium. Standard covers the small-cap basics with Top Lists, Streaming Alerts, paper trading and the Holly AI Assistant. Premium layers on Holly AI Signals, OddsMaker and Money Machine for traders who want plans and tests.
- Swap presets for channels. Your first channel can be Big Momentum Movers, one click on the Channel Bar.
- Recreate a small-cap screener. Ask the AI Assistant in your own words, or start with a new high alert.
- Practice like before. Paper trading uses live prices.
- Test on TI Premium. OddsMaker shows how the setup did before you use real money.
- Trade with the room. Joining the Trading Room is free. First time trading? Read Trade Ideas for beginners.
Pricing
What StocksToTrade and Trade Ideas cost
StocksToTrade
- StocksToTrade: $179.95 monthly, or $1,899.50 for a year
Add-ons listed on its features page include Level 2 ($29/mo), Breaking News Chat ($49/mo) and Small Cap Rockets ($50/mo). Prices checked October 6, 2026.
Trade Ideas
- TI Standard: $127 a month, or $1,068 paid yearly (roughly $89 a month)
- TI Premium: $254 a month, or $2,136 paid yearly (roughly $178 a month)
Holly AI Signals come with TI Premium, together with OddsMaker and Money Machine. Standard already includes the Channel Bar and the Holly AI Assistant. You can join the Trading Room for free.
All of these were the posted prices on October 6, 2026. Verify on each site before you sign up.
Method
How we checked
- We quote vendors, not reviews. StocksToTrade facts, and those for every other tool, come from each company's own pricing or product pages.
- About "not listed." The feature wasn't on the pages we read. It could still exist.
- Why Trade Ideas opens this list. StocksToTrade users who move on tend to want a free live room, presets that need no setup and more tools to grow into. Trade Ideas delivers those. We make it, so compare it with the others.
- Order after that. Free room and Channel Bar first, then scanners, news, charts and Warrior's preset tool.
- Unrated. We don't give stars or scores to any tool on this page.
Sources we used, checked October 6, 2026: stockstotrade.com/pricing; warriortrading.com/day-trade-dash; pro.benzinga.com/pricing; tc2000.com/pricing; tradingview.com/pricing; scanz.com/pricing; and our own trade-ideas.com/pricing.
Updates: none yet. This is the October 6, 2026 first edition, and all StocksToTrade facts were checked that day.
FAQ
StocksToTrade alternatives: FAQ
What is the best alternative to StocksToTrade?
For a free Trading Room, presets that work on day one and room to grow, our pick is Trade Ideas. Remember we make it and compare. If you want StocksToTrade University in the same subscription, StocksToTrade still fits.
Is there a free alternative to StocksToTrade?
Partly. Joining the Trade Ideas Trading Room is free, and TradingView Basic costs $0. Trade Ideas software is paid, starting at $127 a month or $1,068 a year for TI Standard.
What is the cheapest StocksToTrade alternative?
On October 6, 2026, TradingView Essential was $12.95 a month if billed annually, and TC2000 Basic was $24.99 a month. StocksToTrade was $179.95 a month, or $1,899.50 a year.
Is Trade Ideas good for beginners?
Yes. After a course-and-scanner bundle aimed at small caps, many students find Trade Ideas is a good fit for a beginning trader who wants the premium experience. Because the Channel Bar's channels are ready-made, no configuration is needed in TI Pro. Both plans come with the Holly AI Assistant in TI Pro for plain-English scans. See Trade Ideas for beginners.
Is Trade Ideas cheaper than StocksToTrade?
It depends on the plan. On October 6, 2026, StocksToTrade was $179.95 a month or $1,899.50 a year. Trade Ideas comes in two tiers for small-cap traders to weigh: TI Standard runs $127 monthly or $1,068 yearly, while TI Premium runs $254 monthly or $2,136 yearly. The Trade Ideas Trading Room is free.
Is Trade Ideas just for day trading?
No. Holly AI Signals appear in market hours, and you can still hold for days. Longer-term buyers can also time an entry with a Top List or a Streaming Alert window.
Does the Trade Ideas Trading Room cost anything?
No. It is free to join. Barrie Einarson leads it live, Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 3:30pm ET.
Can I use StocksToTrade and Trade Ideas together?
Yes. Some traders hold on to StocksToTrade for the University lessons. Trade Ideas comes in for the free Trading Room, Channel Bar presets and OddsMaker tests.
