TradeZella
All-in-one journal with replay, backtesting and AI
Best for: Active day traders and prop-firm traders who want replay and backtesting in one tool
PriceFrom $26/mo billed yearly ($35 monthly)
Free plan / trialNone listed
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#1
Best for: Active day traders and prop-firm traders who want replay and backtesting in one tool
From $26/mo billed yearly ($35 monthly)See all plans
Visit TradeZella →Plans from $26/mo billed yearly
#2
TraderSync
7-day free trial
Best for: Stock and options traders who want AI feedback on their trades
From $29.95/mo (annual discounts available)See all plans
Visit TraderSync →7-day free trial
#3
Best for: Discretionary traders working on discipline, rules and trading psychology
$197/yr (about $16/mo), all featuresSee all plans
Visit Edgewonk →14-day money-back guarantee
#4
Tradervue
Free plan
Best for: Traders who want a free starting point and to share trades with a mentor
Free plan · paid from $29.95/moSee all plans
Visit Tradervue →Free plan available
#5
Trademetria
Free plan
Best for: Budget-conscious traders and options traders tracking spreads
Free plan · paid from $14.10/mo billed yearlySee all plans
Visit Trademetria →Free plan · no credit card
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TraderSync
AI-assisted journal with market replay
Best for: Stock and options traders who want AI feedback on their trades
PriceFrom $29.95/mo (annual discounts available)
Free plan / trial7-day free trial
Edgewonk
Psychology-focused journal, one yearly price
Best for: Discretionary traders working on discipline, rules and trading psychology
Price$197/yr (about $16/mo), all features
Free plan / trial14-day money-back guarantee
Tradervue
Veteran journal with a free plan and mentor sharing
Best for: Traders who want a free starting point and to share trades with a mentor
PriceFree plan · paid from $29.95/mo
Free plan / trialFree plan
Trademetria
Budget-friendly journal with a free plan and options tracking
Best for: Budget-conscious traders and options traders tracking spreads
PriceFree plan · paid from $14.10/mo billed yearly
Free plan / trialFree plan
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Trading journal FAQ
What is a trading journal?
A trading journal records every trade along with your reasoning, setup and emotions, then turns that history into statistics: win rate by setup, time of day, and the mistakes that cost you most. Most modern journals import trades from your broker automatically.
Do I need a paid trading journal?
Not always. If you place a handful of trades a month, a free plan (Tradervue or Trademetria) or a spreadsheet is enough. Paid journals earn their cost when you trade actively and want broker sync, deeper reports, replay or AI review.
Which trading journal is best for prop-firm traders?
TradeZella's Pro plan syncs up to 50 active accounts and includes replay, which suits traders running several evaluations. Trademetria Pro also supports up to 50 accounts at a lower price.
Which trading journal is cheapest?
Trademetria has a free plan and paid plans from $14.10/mo billed yearly. Edgewonk is $197 per year (about $16/mo) with every feature included.