Here’s a comparative table between TradingView and GoCharting, focusing on key aspects like features, usability, market access, and pricing:
| Feature | TradingView | GoCharting |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Type | Web-based, desktop, and mobile apps | Web-based (with responsive mobile support) |
| Primary Focus | Global financial markets (stocks, forex, crypto, etc.) | Indian markets (MCX, NSE) + global markets |
| User Interface | Clean, intuitive, highly customizable | Functional, slightly less polished but very detailed |
| Chart Types | Candlestick, bar, line, Heikin Ashi, Renko, Kagi, etc. | Similar chart types + advanced order flow charts |
| Order Flow/Footprint Charts | Limited (through plugins or brokers) | Built-in support for footprint, volume profile, etc. |
| Broker Integration | Multiple global brokers (OANDA, FXCM, etc.) | Limited to specific Indian brokers (e.g., Zerodha) |
| Market Coverage | Global (stocks, forex, crypto, indices, futures) | Primarily Indian + crypto and limited global assets |
| Real-Time Data | Depends on plan; real-time for many major exchanges | Real-time for Indian markets; delayed for some global ones |
| Drawing Tools | Extensive (Elliott Waves, Fibonacci, Gann, etc.) | Also extensive, with order flow tools |
| Social Features | Strong (idea sharing, public charts, chat, comments) | Basic (some idea sharing, no large community) |
| Backtesting/Strategy Testing | Built-in Pine Script editor & tester | Strategy tester is available, but less refined |
| Custom Indicators | Thousands of community-built Pine Script indicators | Custom indicators possible with some coding |
| Mobile App | Yes (iOS, Android) | No native app; web app adapts to mobile |
| Pricing (2025) | Free tier + Pro ($14.95), Pro+ ($29.95), Premium ($59.95) | Free tier + Premium (starts ~$12/month, varies) |
| Best For | Global traders/investors, social traders | Order flow traders, Indian market participants |
Summary:
- Choose TradingView if you need global market access, social trading, a polished UI, and extensive broker integration.
- Choose GoCharting if you focus on Indian markets and/or need built-in order flow/footprint charting without third-party tools.
Good to mention: GoCharting allows multiple charts display layouts on the same screen in the free version, whereas TradingView requires a paid subscription to display multiple charts on the same screen.