How we compare
Honest positioning. We don’t fit every trader’s need; here’s how we differ from the products you’re probably also looking at.
| Feature | TradeFlow $17/mo · 7-day free | Edgewonk $169/yr · no trial | Tradervue Free + $29/mo | Spreadsheet Free · DIY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual trade entry | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| CSV import (any broker) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Manual |
| Broker OAuth (10 brokers) | Yes | Limited | Limited | No |
| Self-grading post-trade | Yes | Yes | Limited | Manual |
| Pre-trade plan + drift detection | Yes | Limited | No | No |
| User-authored rules + adherence | Yes | Limited | No | Manual |
| Bar-by-bar replay charts | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Year-in-review PDF | Yes | Limited | No | Manual |
| Trade signals / recommendations Deliberate non-goal — see ADR-0015 | Non-goal | No | No | No |
| Tax reporting Out of scope — use TurboTax / CPA | Non-goal | No | No | Manual |
| Social / leaderboards Self-analysis is private by design | Non-goal | No | Limited | No |
| Encrypted broker tokens | Yes | Unclear | Unclear | n/a |
| Hash-chained audit log | Yes | No | No | No |
| Self-serve account deletion | Yes | Email only | Email only | n/a |
Pick TradeFlow Quantum if…
- You want a journal that does record-keeping and self-analysis without recommending trades.
- You journal in your own words — thesis, lessons, takeaways — not just numbers.
- You use 1-3 brokers; OAuth import + CSV is enough.
- You want clear deletion + export controls and a short, readable privacy policy.
- $17/month is in your tooling budget (first 7 days are free).
Pick something else if…
- You want trade signals or alerts that fire when a pattern matches (Trade Ideas, BlackBoxStocks).
- You want algorithmic auto-trading hooked to your broker (Quantconnect, TradeStation OptionStation).
- You need US tax form generation (CryptoTrader.Tax, TurboTax + Form 8949).
- You want social features — copy traders, leaderboards, public journals (eToro, Tradervue Pro).
- Your firm needs centralized risk controls or compliance archives — TFQ is single-user only.
Frequently asked
What makes TradeFlow Quantum different from Edgewonk or Tradervue?+
TradeFlow Quantum focuses on record-keeping and self-analysis without recommending trades. It includes broker OAuth for 10 brokers, pre-trade plan + drift detection, user-authored rules with adherence tracking, and a hash-chained audit log. Edgewonk and Tradervue are mature competitors with overlapping core features; the differentiation is in OAuth breadth, pre-trade discipline, and security primitives.
How much does TradeFlow Quantum cost?+
$17/month. Flat. No tier ladder, no per-broker upcharge, no AI surcharge. 7-day free trial — no credit card required at signup. If you don't add a card during the trial, your account becomes read-only when the trial ends. No surprise charges, ever.
Does TradeFlow Quantum offer trade signals or recommendations?+
No, deliberately. TradeFlow Quantum is descriptive analytics only — it shows you patterns in your historical data. It does not generate buy/sell signals, alerts when patterns match, or copy-trade suggestions. If you want signals, use Trade Ideas or BlackBoxStocks instead.
Does TradeFlow Quantum handle tax reporting?+
No. Tax reporting is deliberately out of scope. Use TurboTax, CryptoTrader.Tax, or a CPA with Form 8949. TradeFlow Quantum can export your full trade history as CSV/Excel/PDF so your tax tooling has clean data to consume.
Which brokers does TradeFlow Quantum support?+
10 brokers via OAuth (read-only): Alpaca, Charles Schwab, Tradier, Tastytrade, TradeStation, Tradovate, Questrade, OANDA, E*TRADE, Coinbase. 16 additional brokers via CSV preset (Interactive Brokers Flex Query, Fidelity, Robinhood, Webull, NinjaTrader, Sierra Chart, MetaTrader 4/5, and others). SnapTrade aggregator covers the long tail.
Is TradeFlow Quantum a good fit for prop firm traders?+
Yes. TradeFlow Quantum has prop firm eval mode preconfigured for Topstep, Apex, FTMO, FundedNext, The Funded Trader, and others. It tracks the daily loss limit, trailing drawdown, required trading days, and profit target progress in real time. Custom rule sets are supported for any firm not preconfigured.
Can I export my data if I cancel?+
Yes — anytime. Export to CSV, Excel, or PDF from your settings page. No lock-in. Your data stays in your account until you choose to delete it — there's a one-click full delete in Settings whenever you want. We don't auto-delete on cancellation.
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Disclosure: this page reflects the comparison-product feature lists as of 6/28/2026. We re-check at every major release. If you spot something outdated, email support@tradeflowquantum.com and we’ll fix it.