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TradingDiary Pro vs UltraTrader: which trading journal should you choose?
Quick verdict
TradingDiary Pro is best for traders who would rather buy software once than pay a subscription. UltraTrader is best for forex and crypto traders who want a polished journal on their phone.
UltraTrader is the cheaper paid option. Only UltraTrader has a free plan.
Pick TradingDiary Pro
Best for: Traders who would rather buy software once than pay a subscription.
- No subscription: pay once and keep using it
- Covers stocks, options, futures and forex
- Long-established product (on sale since 2009)
Pick UltraTrader
Best for: Forex and crypto traders who want a polished journal on their phone.
- Polished iOS, Android and web apps
- Low price: Premium is $9/mo billed yearly
- Very wide MetaTrader 4/5 broker coverage
Side-by-side comparison
| TradingDiary Pro | UltraTrader | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Traders who would rather buy software once than pay a subscription | Forex and crypto traders who want a polished journal on their phone |
| Price | $149 one-time · optional $49/yr upgrades | Free plan · Premium $9/mo billed yearly |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Trial / refund | None listed | 3-day trial in the mobile apps |
| Markets | Stocks, Options, Futures, Forex | Forex, Crypto, Stocks |
| Broker coverage | Not confirmed | 600+ brokers and exchanges (incl. MT4/MT5) |
| Broker auto-sync | Not confirmed | Yes (Premium, 600+ brokers) |
| AI insights | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Trade replay | Not confirmed | Premium plan |
| Backtesting | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Mentor / sharing | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Psychology & rule tracking | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Options tools | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Try TradingDiary Pro → | Try UltraTrader → |
Prices and features checked against each vendor's official site. "Not confirmed" means we could not verify it, not that it is missing.
Pricing compared
TradingDiary Pro: $149 one-time · optional $49/yr upgrades. UltraTrader: Free plan · Premium $9/mo billed yearly. UltraTrader offers 3-day trial in the mobile apps.
Who should skip each
- TradingDiary Pro: You want AI insights, trade replay or a mobile app, which its website does not list.
- UltraTrader: You trade US futures or options, or want deep strategy analytics.
Read the full reviews
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