Three journals dominate the serious-trader segment in 2026. Each made different bets. Here's the unvarnished comparison.
Tradervue — the legacy
Built in 2011, Tradervue is the OG. Strong stock and futures broker support, solid sharing/coaching features, dated UI. Pricing climbs fast: real features start at $29/mo. No AI. Full Tradervue alternative comparison →
Edgewonk — the spreadsheet champion
Edgewonk is a love letter to manual analysis. Tinkerable, deep, intimidating. $169/year flat — generous if you'll actually use the depth, expensive if you won't. Full Edgewonk alternative comparison →
Pro Journal Trader — the AI-native one
Free tier is genuinely free. AI chart extraction means a trade is logged in 10 seconds, not 2 minutes. R-multiple is first-class. MT5 EA streams live. $9.99/mo Pro, $19.99/mo Elite for AI Trade Review. Pricing →
Which one fits you
- US equities + community/coaching focus → Tradervue.
- Manual analyst, spreadsheet brain → Edgewonk.
- FX/futures, MT5/cTrader, want AI to remove logging friction → Pro Journal Trader.