Free trading journals compared
Updated 2026-10-23. Facts read from official pages. Methodology.
Direct answer
TradesViz has the clearest free plan we verified: free forever for stocks, with 3,000 executions imported a month, 1 account and 2 indicators per chart. Tradervue says it has a free plan but its pricing page does not describe the limits, and its paid plans start at $29.95 a month. ScaleEdge includes a free journal for the practice and challenge trades you make on the site, and offers a free CSV template if you prefer a spreadsheet.
Comparison table
| Tool | Price model | Free plan | Paid pricing | Markets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TradesViz | Freemium | Basic is free forever: 3,000 executions imported per month, 1 trading account, stocks only, PnL-only calendar data, 2 image stock charts per trade, 2 indicators per chart and candlestick charts only. No REST API access. | Pro $19.99/mo ($14.99/mo billed yearly) and Platinum $29.99/mo ($22.49/mo billed yearly), each with a 7-day trial. | Pro and Platinum cover stocks, options, futures, forex, crypto and CFDs; the free plan is stocks only. |
| Tradervue | Freemium | The page says a free plan exists but does not describe its features or limits. | Silver $29.95/mo (unlimited imports and accounts, broker sync, advanced reporting) and Gold $49.95/mo (adds exit analysis, max potential P&L and commissions and fees support). New paid sign-ups may get a trial and are charged when it ends unless you switch to the free plan first. | Stocks and ETFs, futures, forex and options are listed; the page does not say which plan includes each. |
| ScaleEdge (this site) (our own product) | Free | Free to use in the browser. Live charts with drawing tools and 26 indicators, paper trading on the chart (market, limit and stop orders), a prop firm challenge simulator, a backtester, a trade journal and calculators. | Not verified | Forex, gold, crypto, indices, stocks and commodities. Crypto streams from Binance; other markets are refreshed every few seconds and can be delayed. |
Who each one is best for
- TradesViz: Stock traders who want a free journal with broker imports.
- Tradervue: Traders who want a long-established journal and will check the free limits before relying on it.
- ScaleEdge (this site): Beginners journaling practice trades, or anyone who wants a free spreadsheet template (ScaleEdge is the publisher of this guide).
Trade-offs and limits
- Free journal plans limit assets, imports or features: TradesViz Basic is stocks only.
- Automatic imports need broker support: check that your broker is on the supported list before you pay.
- A spreadsheet is free and flexible but you must enter trades by hand.
- The metrics that matter (risk per trade, R multiple, followed-the-plan) depend on you recording them honestly, not on the tool.
What we could not verify
- TradesViz: Which specific brokers are supported (the lists are on other pages).
- Tradervue: Free plan limits; Which markets each plan supports.
Official links and sources
Source: TradesViz pricing. Checked 2026-10-23.
Source: Tradervue pricing. Checked 2026-10-23.
Source: ScaleEdge best free trading platform guide. Checked 2026-10-23.
Methodology
We read each product's own public pricing or feature page and recorded what it states, with the date. We did not run performance, data-quality or stability tests. Where a page was silent or unclear we list it as not verified. ScaleEdge is an independent publisher that also makes its own free tools; they are labelled when they appear.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best free trading journal?
For stocks, TradesViz Basic is a verified free-forever plan with import limits. For other markets, check the limits: its free plan is stocks only. A spreadsheet works for any market.
Do I need a paid journal?
Not to start. A spreadsheet with the columns in the ScaleEdge template covers the essentials. Paid journals mainly save time through automatic imports and reports.
Educational content, not financial advice.