Barchart Premier
by Barchart.com, Inc.
Options analytics, flow, and alerts for traders.
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Our verdict
Barchart Premier is Barchart’s top-tier membership for serious self-directed traders. As of August 2026 it’s $29.95/month or $239.95/year ($19.95/mo), with a 30‑day free trial. The value comes from options‑specific capabilities—Unusual Options Activity, an options flow tape, Time & Sales, and broad volatility metrics—paired with unlimited advanced alerts (including SMS) and deep customization: unlimited watchlists, portfolios, custom views, and saved screeners. Premier also adds strategy‑based options screeners (covered calls/spreads), end‑of‑day Premier reports, and automated CSV emails. Compared with pure “flow” tools, Premier’s breadth across stocks, ETFs, and futures research is strong, though it remains a browser-based research suite rather than a pro market data feed or trading platform. The main drawback is the lack of included API access and that real-time exchange data outside BZX equities can still be limited on the website. Overall, it’s a compelling package for retail options traders who want rich web tools at a far lower price than many specialist flow platforms.
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Score breakdown
Overall score
Scores are editorial assessments by the Compare Best AI team on a 0–10 scale.
Expert review
CBAI Editorial Team
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## Overview
How we tested
Days tested
7 days
Tasks evaluated
- ·Build covered call and spread screeners
- ·Create multi-condition price alerts with SMS
- ·Set up nightly CSV emails for watchlists
- ·Scan and review Unusual Options Activity and Options Flow
Method
Compared against Unusual Whales and Cheddar Flow using identical inputs
Reviewer
CBAI Editorial Team
Plans & pricing
Free
New users testing core site features
- 1 Watchlist; 1 Portfolio; 1 Saved Custom Screener
- 1 Custom View (15 fields max) and 1 Chart Template
- Daily data downloads: 1; Watchlist email: 4:45pm CT
- Basic Price Alerts: 50; Advanced Alerts: 0
- Options tools limited; screeners show first 20 results
Plus
Active investors needing more customization
- 10 Watchlists and 10 Portfolios
- 10 Saved Custom Screeners; 10 Custom Views (25 fields max)
- 10 ‘My Charts’ and 10 daily data downloads
- Unlimited page views; All screener results
- COT Net Position reports; Dashboard & Grid Charts
- Basic Price Alerts: 50; Advanced Alerts: 0
Premier
Serious options traders and power users
- Everything in Plus
- Unusual Options Activity, Options Flow, Options Time & Sales
- Advanced Options Screeners (covered calls, spreads, custom)
- Unlimited Advanced Real-Time Price Alerts with SMS & Templates
- Unlimited Watchlists, Portfolios, Custom Views, Saved Screeners, and Chart Templates
- ‘My Charts’ unlimited; Daily data downloads: 250
- Premier end‑of‑day reports; up to 5x daily watchlist emails
- CSV attachments for watchlists/portfolios/screener results
Pricing may vary by region. Always verify on the vendor's website.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Barchart Premier | Unusual Whales | Cheddar Flow |
|---|---|---|---|
| Options Data | |||
| Unusual Options Activity (full options data) | |||
| Options Flow (real-time tape) | |||
| Screeners | |||
| Advanced strategy screeners (covered calls/spreads) | |||
| Unlimited saved custom screeners | |||
| Alerts | |||
| Advanced real-time alerts with SMS & templates | |||
| Organization | |||
| Unlimited watchlists | |||
| Automation | |||
| CSV auto‑emailed results (WL/Portfolio/Screeners) | |||
| Backtesting | |||
| Barchart Opinion buy/sell backtesting (5 yrs) | |||
Is it right for you?
Good fit for
Options swing traders
Premier’s options flow, UOA, and volatility tools help spot setups and manage risk.
Data-driven investors
Unlimited screeners, custom views, and CSV exports streamline research and nightly reviews.
Alert-first day traders
Hundreds of alert filters plus SMS and templates let you react quickly to market moves.
Portfolio builders
Unlimited watchlists and portfolios with up to five recap emails per day keep you organized.
Less suited for
Algorithmic/API users
Premier doesn’t include programmatic API access; Barchart’s APIs are sold separately.
Pro market data feeds
It’s a research membership, not a full-depth exchange feed or DMA trading platform.
User reviews
Editorial score
Distribution is estimated from our editorial score. Verified user reviews coming soon.
Use cases
Typical ways teams rely on this tool — from everyday tasks to specialized workflows.
- Unusual options activity scouting
- Options flow tape analysis
- Signal-based price/SMS alerts
- Backtesting Barchart Opinion signals
- Bulk CSV exports for watchlists
- Portfolio and watchlist monitoring
Details
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Price
- Free
- Plus $9.99/mo ($8.25/mo billed yearly
- $7.46/mo billed biennially)
- Premier $29.95/mo ($19.95/mo billed yearly
- $17.49/mo billed biennially)
Free version
Best for
- Finding unusual options activity and options flow
- Building strategy-based screeners and alerts
- Managing large, customized watchlists and portfolios
- Nightly end‑of‑day recaps and CSV exports.
Frequently asked questions
Barchart Premier
Finance & Trading
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