5 Best Trading Journal Apps and Software for 2026
The best trading journal apps and software for 2026 compared: TraderSync, Edgewonk, Trademetria, Tradervue and a free spreadsheet option, with current pricing and who each one suits.
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Updated October 3, 2026, with current pricing and features.
Every trader makes mistakes. What separates the traders who improve from the ones who repeat them is a record: what you traded, why, and how it turned out. That record is a trading journal.
Modern trading journal apps do far more than log profit and loss. They import trades straight from your broker, chart your entries and exits, break down results by setup and time of day, and some now use AI to point out patterns in your behavior.
These are my five picks. Four are paid apps with a trial or a free tier, and one is free.
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Quick comparison
| Journal | Best for | Price (October 2026) | Free option |
|---|---|---|---|
| TraderSync | Active traders who want AI feedback and a mobile app | $29.95 – $79.95 a month | 7-day trial |
| Edgewonk | Deep analytics at a flat yearly price | $197 a year | 14-day money-back guarantee |
| Trademetria | Beginners and light traders | Free – $29.95 a month | Free plan, 30 orders a month |
| Tradervue | Sharing trades with a mentor or community | $29.95 – $49.95 a month | Trial, then a limited free plan |
| Google Sheets | Anyone who wants full control at no cost | Free | Always free |
Prices change often. Use the links in each section for the current numbers.
1. TraderSync
TraderSync is the most complete of the four paid apps. It connects to a long list of brokers, imports trades automatically, and has apps for iOS and Android, so you can review trades away from your desk.
Key features:
- Integration with many brokers, with automatic and manual import
- Mobile apps for iOS and Android
- Multiple portfolios and performance reports
- Trade replay and a simulator
- AI assistant (Cypher) that reviews your trades and flags patterns
TraderSync pricing
TraderSync has three plans: Pro at $29.95 a month, Premium at $49.95 and Elite at $79.95. Trade replay starts at the Premium plan. There is no free plan, but every plan comes with a 7-day free trial. See the TraderSync site for current pricing.
2. Edgewonk
Edgewonk started as a desktop program and is now fully cloud-based, so it runs in a browser. Its strength is analysis: it looks at risk, drawdowns, streaks and trade management, and it tracks the psychological side of trading alongside the numbers.
Key features:
- Runs in the browser
- Imports trades from your broker
- Unlimited journals, accounts and trades on one plan
- Tagging, filtering and custom statistics
- Risk, drawdown and streak analytics
- Trade simulator and psychology tracking
Edgewonk pricing
Edgewonk has one plan at $197 a year, with everything included and a 14-day money-back guarantee. That works out to about $16 a month, well below the monthly plans from TraderSync and Tradervue. See Edgewonk pricing for current details.
3. Trademetria
Trademetria is the easiest place to start because it has a real free plan. It covers stocks, options, futures, forex and crypto, syncs with brokers, and now includes AI insights. It also works on phones as a web app on iPhone and Android, which it did not when this article was first written.
Key features:
- Trade history calendar and portfolio tracking
- Entry and exit points shown on charts
- Intraday reports, trade rankings and trading metrics
- Broker auto-sync and AI insights
- Works on mobile as a web app
Trademetria pricing
The free plan imports up to 30 orders a month for one account. Basic is $19.95 a month for up to 500 orders, and Pro is $29.95 a month for unlimited imports and up to 50 accounts. Paying yearly lowers both. See Trademetria pricing for current details.
4. Tradervue
Tradervue is one of the oldest trading journals and still one of the most widely used. Its standout feature is sharing: you can publish individual trades or give a mentor access to your journal, with privacy controls over what they see.
Key features:
- Automatic import and broker sync
- Trade notes, filtering and tagging
- Automatic price charts
- Detailed reports and risk analysis
- Sharing with mentors and the community, with privacy settings
Tradervue pricing
Tradervue has two paid plans: Silver at $29.95 a month and Gold at $49.95 a month. Gold adds exit analysis, more advanced reports and support for commissions and fees. New accounts start on a trial and can move to a limited free plan afterward. See Tradervue pricing for current details.
5. A spreadsheet
A spreadsheet is still a good trading journal. It is free, it is flexible, and building it yourself forces you to decide what you want to track.
Google Sheets has a built-in function, GOOGLEFINANCE, that pulls in prices, so you can calculate open profit and loss without typing quotes by hand.
A spreadsheet suits new investors and anyone placing a few trades a week. It does not suit active day traders. Entering dozens of trades a day by hand takes too long, and that is the point at which an app that imports from your broker pays for itself.
How to choose
- You place a few trades a month: start with a spreadsheet or the Trademetria free plan.
- You trade every day and want it on your phone: TraderSync.
- You want the most analysis for the lowest yearly cost: Edgewonk.
- You work with a mentor or a trading group: Tradervue.
Whichever you pick, the habit matters more than the tool. Record every trade, write one line on why you took it, and review the week every weekend.
FAQ
What is the best trading journal app?
TraderSync is my top pick for most active traders because it imports from a long list of brokers, has iOS and Android apps, and adds AI feedback on your trades. Edgewonk is the best value if you are happy to pay once a year, and Trademetria has the most useful free plan.
Is there a free trading journal?
Yes. Trademetria has a free plan that imports up to 30 orders a month for one account, and a Google Sheets journal costs nothing. TraderSync offers a 7-day free trial on its paid plans.
How much does trading journal software cost?
As of October 2026: TraderSync is $29.95 to $79.95 a month, Tradervue is $29.95 or $49.95 a month, Trademetria is free to $29.95 a month, and Edgewonk is $197 a year.
Do I need a trading journal?
If you trade regularly, yes. A journal shows which setups make money, which lose it, and how your results change with position size, time of day and mood. Without one you are relying on memory, and memory favors the wins.
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