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thinkorswim (Schwab) vs Cheddar Flow

A side-by-side look at published plans and listed features, checked 2026-10-16.

thinkorswim (Schwab)
Free
VS
Cheddar Flow
from $85/mo · ≈$1,020/yr
Fieldthinkorswim (Schwab)Cheddar Flow
Starting priceFreefrom $85/mo · ≈$1,020/yr
Plans (monthly · yearly)
  • thinkorswim platform
    Free
  • 30-day Guest Pass for people without a Schwab account.
  • Standard
    $85/mo · ≈$1,020/yr (12× monthly, calculated)
  • Professional
    $99/mo · ≈$900/yr (billed annually; 12 × $75/mo, derived)
  • The Pro Annual plan is shown only as $75/mo; the yearly total isn't printed, so it is 12 × $75.
  • Payments are non-refundable.
Free tier
Free trialNot listedOptions order-flow scanner. Free trial on Standard only.
PlatformsNot listed in our dataNot listed in our data
Real-time dataNot stated on vendor pageYes (real-time order flow)
Key features
  • Stock Hacker scanner (fundamental, technical and option-related criteria, custom attributes)
  • Pre-defined and custom screeners, watchlists
  • thinkScript custom studies and condition wizard
  • 400+ technical studies
  • paperMoney simulated trading
  • Desktop (Windows, Mac, Linux), web and mobile
  • Real-time options order flow and unusual volume
  • Advanced filters and on-demand historical data
  • Dark pool orders and levels, gamma exposure (Professional)
  • AI power alerts (Professional); Cheddar AI
  • Discord bots offered
Last checked2026-10-162026-10-17
Sourcehttps://www.schwab.com/trading/thinkorswimhttps://www.cheddarflow.com/pricing/
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