Free trials & free plans for options trading tools
Which tools let you try before you pay, and the fine print (paid trials, card required, auto-renew). Checked 2026-10-17.
| Tool | Trial | Free plan | Fine print |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barchart Premier | Unknown | Yes | Plans page blocked automated check |
| Benzinga Pro | Yes (14 days) | 'Start Your 14-Day Free Trial' | |
| Bookmap | Unknown | Yes | Data feeds billed separately |
| Cheddar Flow | Yes (7 days) | Standard plan only; auto-bills after 7 days | |
| Finviz Elite | Yes (length not stated) | Yes | Free Elite trial, card required; length not stated; 30-day refund window |
| FlowAlgo | Yes (14 days (paid, $37)) | Paid trial | |
| Intellectia AI | Yes (7 days (paid, $1)) | Yes | Promo: $1 for 7 days |
| Koyfin | Unknown | Yes | Not stated |
| LiveVol (Cboe) | Yes (length not stated) | 'Free Trial' buttons on pricing page; prices not captured | |
| Market Chameleon | Unknown | Yes | Pricing page blocked automated check |
| MenthorQ | No | Yes | 'Start Free' option shown; first-month discount instead of trial |
| Option Alpha | Yes (30 days) | Yes | Full-featured 30-day free trial |
| Option Samurai | Yes (14 days) | Per homepage; pricing behind login | |
| OptionCharts | Unknown | Yes | Not stated |
| OptionStrat | Yes (7 days) | Yes | 'Start 7 day trial' on paid plans (pricing shown on homepage) |
| Quant Data | Yes (7 days) | 7-day free trial on monthly and annual | |
| StrikeGEX | Yes (14 days (paid, $69)) | Renews at $249/mo; non-refundable | |
| SweepCast | Yes (length not stated) | Trial 'comes at a small' fee; length not stated | |
| Trade Echo | No | Yes | Page states there is no free trial of the paid plan |
| TradingView | Yes (length not stated) | Yes | 'Try free' on paid plans; length not stated on page |
| Tradytics | No | Yes | Page banner: 'No Trial' |
| TrendSpider | Yes (14 days (paid)) | Promo: 14 days for $1 (regular $19-$49 depending on plan) | |
| Unusual Whales | No | Yes | Free tier instead of a trial; API has a free one-week trial |
Tip: most trials auto-bill. Set a reminder a day before the trial ends.