TrendSpider
Brokerage trading platforms
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What is TrendSpider
TrendSpider is a web-based technical analysis and trading research platform focused on charting, automated trendline and level detection, and strategy backtesting. It is used by active traders and analysts to identify setups, validate ideas, and monitor markets across multiple asset classes depending on connected data sources. The product emphasizes automation in chart annotation and multi-timeframe analysis, and it includes alerting and scanning features to support repeatable workflows. TrendSpider is primarily an analysis tool rather than a full-service brokerage execution platform.
Automated technical analysis tools
TrendSpider automates common charting tasks such as drawing trendlines and identifying support/resistance levels. This reduces manual chart annotation work and helps standardize how levels are derived across symbols and timeframes. It is particularly useful for users who rely on technical analysis but want less subjective drawing and faster iteration.
Backtesting and strategy validation
The platform includes capabilities for testing trading ideas against historical data, supporting more disciplined evaluation than purely discretionary chart review. Users can iterate on rule-based concepts and compare outcomes across time periods. This is helpful for traders who want research tooling without building a full custom quant stack.
Integrated alerts and scanning
TrendSpider provides alerting and market scanning to help users monitor multiple instruments and conditions without constant manual chart checks. Alerts can be tied to technical levels and indicator conditions, supporting systematic workflows. This aligns with the needs of active traders who track many symbols concurrently.
Not a full brokerage platform
TrendSpider is primarily designed for analysis, research, and signal monitoring rather than end-to-end brokerage account management. Users who need order routing, account funding, tax documents, and broker-native features typically still rely on a separate brokerage platform. This can add workflow complexity for execution and post-trade processes.
Learning curve for advanced features
The automation, multi-timeframe tooling, and backtesting features introduce configuration choices that can be complex for new users. Traders may need time to understand how automated levels, indicators, and alerts behave across different chart settings. Teams may also need internal conventions to keep analyses consistent.
Data and integrations vary by plan
Market coverage, real-time data availability, and integration options can depend on subscriptions and connected services. Users should validate that required exchanges, asset classes, and data latency meet their trading needs before standardizing on the tool. This is especially important for strategies sensitive to real-time pricing and execution timing.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | As low as |
5 Open Workspaces; 5 Trading Bots; 10 Alerts (30 days); 1 Min Charting; 2 Hr Backtests (2K depth); 2 Hr Scanning; 25 Sidekick messages included; Standard support; 1 training/year. (Pricing page notes annual billing offers discounts; "As low as" reflects promotional/discounted rate.) |
| Premium (Most Popular) | As low as |
10 Open Workspaces; 10 Trading Bots; 50 Alerts (90 days); 1 Min Charting; 5 Min Backtests (10K depth); 5 Min Scanning; 25 Sidekick messages; Standard support; 2 trainings/year. |
| Enhanced | As low as |
15 Open Workspaces; 50 Trading Bots; 100 Alerts (180 days); 1 Min Charting; 1 Min Backtests (20K depth); 1 Min Scanning; 25 Sidekick messages; Priority support; 3 trainings/year. |
| Advanced | As low as |
20 Open Workspaces; 100 Trading Bots; 400 Alerts (365 days); 1 Min Charting; 1 Min Backtests (30K depth); 1 Min Scanning; 25 Sidekick messages; Priority support; Up to 52 trainings/year. |
TrendSpider Add-ons & Upgrades (from official pricing page)
| Add-on / Upgrade | Price |
|---|---|
| Real-time Futures Data (Non-Pro) | $7.50 /month (or $90/year) |
| US Equities for FINRA/SEC Professionals (Pro data fee) | $29 /month |
| Upgraded backtest depth (to 20,000) for Premium & Standard plans | $39 /month |
TrendSpider Sidekick (official pricing listed on the same page)
| Tier | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 /month | Up to 25 messages per month; Claude 3.7 & Claude 4; included 25 messages/month with all TrendSpider plans. |
| Basic | $49 /month | Up to 100 messages/mo; access to multiple AI personalities (Claude 3.7, Claude 4, Gemini 2.5 & Gemini 3 Pro). |
| Plus | $129 /month | Up to 300 messages/mo; adds ChatGPT-4.1 & ChatGPT-5 access in addition to other models. |
| Max | $349 /month | Up to 1,000 messages/mo; access to all listed models. |
