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Overcharts review

By Rick Castro · Scored on our source-verified rubric (not yet editor-tested)

Last updated: August 9, 2026

Overcharts earns a PlatformScore of 63/100. It rates strongest for data-feed & broker flexibility and value for money. Entry cost is $19.95-29.95/mo. Prop-firm support is rated Moderate (Rithmic (broad)). Affordable volume-profile/order-flow platform. $19.95 (1 feed) / $24.95 (2 feeds) / $29.95 (all-inclusive + live). Also available through brokers such as AMP. Cheap but thin docs / support complaints.

63/ 100 PlatformScore

Our take

Overcharts is scored on our source-verified rubric here rather than hands-on tested, but the data points clearly toward data-feed & broker flexibility and value for money as its strongest ground. Excellent value for money, and flexible data-feed and broker options. Its softest spot by the numbers is automation & backtesting (3.0/10), and no free tier. Third-party review volume is thin for this one, treat its 5.5/10 community score as a light-confidence signal until more independent reviews accumulate.

Ideal user

Overcharts is the strongest fit for multi-broker traders and budget-conscious traders, with no free tier, so you're committing to a paid plan from day one. If algo and systematic traders describes you more than that, its softest axis is automation & backtesting at 3.0/10, worth weighing the alternatives below before committing.

How Overcharts scores

Value8.0
Order Flow7.0
Automation3.0
Ease of Use6.0
Broker/Data8.5
Prop-Firm5.5
Community5.5

Pricing breakdown

Overcharts is priced from $19.95-29.95/mo, with no free tier, so budget for it from day one. There's no separate data-feed tax and no broker lock-in here, so the price you see above is close to the full cost of actually running Overcharts. Against the rest of the category, its Value axis rates 8.0/10, excellent for what you get.

See the real total cost (platform + data feed)
Platform$19.95-29.95/mo
Market-data feedRithmic/CQG/IQFeed

Your real monthly cost is the platform price plus the market-data feed. That is why a cheap or free platform can still run more than a pricier all-in-one once you add data, and it is the single biggest thing a sticker price hides.

Specs at a glance

PlatformScore63/100
Price (from)$19.95-29.95/mo
Free tierNo
Lifetime licenseNo
Prop-firm supportModerate (Rithmic (broad))
Data feedsRithmic, CQG, IQFeed
Runs onWindows
Mobile appNo
Crypto tradingNo
Community5.5/10

Pros & cons

Where Overcharts pulls ahead, and where it falls short, both drawn from the same scored rubric.

Pros
  • Excellent value for money
  • Flexible data-feed and broker options
Cons
  • No free tier
  • Automation and backtesting lag the algo-focused platforms
  • Prop-firm support is narrower than the top options

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How it compares

Closest in overall score is Tradovate (63/100 vs 63/100). Overcharts edges ahead on order flow and broker/data. Tradovate counters with stronger value and ease of use, making it the better pick for prop-firm and funded traders and budget-conscious traders.

Closest in overall score is TradingView (62/100 vs 63/100). Overcharts edges ahead on order flow and broker/data. TradingView counters with stronger value and automation, making it the better pick for budget-conscious traders and beginners.

Neither alternative fully replaces the other. Plenty of traders end up running more than one platform side by side once they know exactly which job each one is best at.

Good to know

How do I connect a market-data feed?

You subscribe to a data feed (Rithmic, CQG, IQFeed) through your broker or prop firm, then enter the login they give you into Overcharts. The platform connects to the feed; the feed delivers the real-time prices. Evaluation and funded accounts usually specify which feed to use.

How do prop-firm rules affect which platform I pick?

A prop firm's rules (daily loss limit, trailing drawdown, consistency targets) apply to your trading, not to the software, so any compatible platform can trade a funded account. What matters is compatibility: Overcharts connects via Rithmic (broad), and its prop-firm support is rated Moderate. Always confirm your firm supports this platform before you buy.

Frequently asked questions

Is Overcharts good for prop firms?

Overcharts has Moderate prop-firm support via Rithmic (broad). It's confirmed compatible with Bulenox, UProfit, and more.

Is Overcharts free?

No, Overcharts doesn't have a free tier. Pricing starts at $19.95-29.95/mo.

How much does Overcharts cost?

Overcharts is priced from $19.95-29.95/mo.

What is Overcharts best for?

Overcharts is best for multi-broker traders and budget-conscious traders. Its overall PlatformScore is 63/100.