Best Trading Journals
A journal only works if you open it after a losing day. These are published journaling products in the catalog, ranked from featured and verified listings. Look at import paths (broker statements, screenshots, tags) and whether the review flow matches how you already trade — not a feature checklist you will ignore in week two.
Ranked from published catalog fields — featured and verified listings first. Not a performance ranking and not paid placement. Last catalog publish in this list: Aug 19, 2026.
Our verdict
TradeZella is the best all-round journal if you want automatic imports and a modern dashboard. Edgewonk is the best value for serious statistics at $197 a year for everything. Tradervue is the easiest place to start because it has a free plan.
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Best overall
500+ broker integrations, plans from $35/mo ($26/mo billed yearly), multi-account on Pro.
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Best value
$197 for 12 months with every feature and unlimited journals; 14-day money-back guarantee.
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Best free option
Free plan to start; Silver $29.95/mo and Gold $49.95/mo when you need more reports.
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Trading journal pricing (from vendor pricing pages)
Figures read from each provider's official website. Last checked . “Not confirmed” means we could not verify it on an official page. Prices and rules change — check the provider's site before you buy.
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| Journal | Pricing | Free plan / trial | Best for | Visit |
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| TradeZella | Essential $35/mo · Pro $59/mo · Ultra $99/mo (monthly billing) | No free plan listed; yearly billing lowers the monthly rate | Traders who want automatic broker imports and a polished dashboard | Visit site |
| Edgewonk | $197 per 12 months or $35/month | 14-day money-back guarantee | Traders who want deep statistics and one all-features plan | Visit site |
| Tradervue | Free plan · Silver $29.95/mo · Gold $49.95/mo | Free plan available; trial on paid plans | Budget-conscious traders who want to start on a free plan | Visit site |
Monthly list prices; yearly billing is cheaper. Vendors change prices and run promotions.
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Official pages only. Last checked
Top journal: TradeZella
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| # | Product | Best for | Pricing | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Trading Journal & Analytics | paid | Verified businessVerified | |
| 02 | Chart-linked journal | paid | Not verified | |
| 03 | Journal for Discretionary Traders | paid | Not verified | |
| 04 | Behavioural analytics | paid | Not verified | |
| 05 | DIY spreadsheet | free | Not verified | |
| 06 | Cloud spreadsheet log | free | Not verified | |
| 07 | Broker statement export | free | Not verified | |
| 08 | MT4/MT5 journal | paid | Not verified | |
| 09 | Account HTML reports | free | Not verified | |
| 10 | Built-in trade reports | freemium | Not verified |
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Questions
What is the best trading journal?
TradeZella is our pick for most traders thanks to 500+ broker integrations and an easy dashboard (from $35/mo). Edgewonk is better value for deep statistics at $197/year, and Tradervue has a free plan.
Is there a free trading journal?
Tradervue offers a free plan. Edgewonk has a 14-day money-back guarantee rather than a free plan, and TradeZella does not list a free plan.
How much does TradeZella cost?
Essential $35/mo, Pro $59/mo and Ultra $99/mo on monthly billing; yearly billing is $315, $531 and $891 per year.
TradeZella or Edgewonk?
TradeZella for automatic imports and multi-account tracking; Edgewonk if you want one all-features plan at $197 a year ($35/month if paid monthly).
Will any of these make me profitable?
No. A journal is a review habit. Rank here is catalog order, not a claim about trading results.
What should I compare besides price?
Import paths, tags, and whether you will actually fill it in. The related guide covers picking one you will keep using.
Can I suggest a journal?
Yes. Submit a product or claim the listing if it is already in the catalog.