The Complete Guide to tradingview pricing

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You, a trader or investor, must pick the right TradingView plan. Decide whether you need a free watchlist or second-based intervals. Choose for a scalper, swing trader, or portfolio manager. Compare features, limits, and cost.

This guide solves that choice. It breaks down five tiers and their concrete costs. It lists exact feature limits and where they change. It explains billing, cancellations, and sale strategies. It gives clear, actionable recommendations. Stop guessing. Pick a plan that fits your workflow and budget.

Expect a short TL;DR, the evaluation criteria we used, a side-by-side pricing table, a section-by-section feature analysis, money-saving tactics, and a compact decision tree. Read the TL;DR for a quick pick. Read the scenarios to match your trading style. Track prices, alert counts, and indicator limits while you read.

Quick Answer / TL;DR

If you only look at charts occasionally → Use Basic (free): $0, 1 chart per tab, 2 indicators per chart.
If you want a low-cost paid step-up → Choose Essential: $14.95 per month or $12.95 per month billed annually (billed $155.40).
If you need more layouts or alerts → Choose Plus: $34.95 per month or $29.95 per month billed annually (billed $359.40).
If you trade actively (many indicators, permanent alerts, second-based intervals) → Choose Premium: $69.95 per month or $59.95 per month billed annually (billed $719.40).
If you run multiple portfolios or need the highest limits → Choose Ultimate: $239.95 per month or $199.95 per month billed annually (billed $2,399.40).
Tip: Wait for seasonal sales. They can cut annual prices by 40% to 80% and sometimes add an extra month free.

What We Looked For

List what matters. Use numbers to decide.

Alerts count: Count of active price alerts matters. We tracked 3, 20, 100, 400, and 1,000 alert limits. More alerts let you monitor more tickers or trigger more rules.
Indicators per chart: We compared limits of 2, 5, 10, 25, and 50 indicators per chart. Use 10+ when you layer multi-timeframe indicators or use indicator-on-indicator setups.
Charts per tab and saved layouts: We checked charts-per-tab of 1, 2, 4, 8, and 16. We counted saved chart layouts at 1, 5, and 10. More charts speed multi-asset monitoring.
Billing economics: We compared monthly vs annual. Annual lowers monthly equivalent to $12.95, $29.95, $59.95, $199.95 for paid tiers. That yields per-year dollar savings of $24, $60, $120, and $480 versus monthly billing.
Practical limits: We measured portfolio counts (1, 3, 4, 5, 7), holdings per portfolio (20, 50, 75, 100, 150), and transactions per portfolio (2,000 or 5,000). These numbers matter if you track many accounts.

Plan tiers and pricing (5 plans)

Quick list of the five tiers and headline prices:
– Basic (Free): $0.
– Essential: $14.95 per month or $12.95 per month billed annually (billed $155.40).
– Plus: $34.95 per month or $29.95 per month billed annually (billed $359.40).
– Premium: $69.95 per month or $59.95 per month billed annually (billed $719.40).
– Ultimate: $239.95 per month or $199.95 per month billed annually (billed $2,399.40).

Monthly vs annual phrasing:
– Monthly means a recurring month-to-month charge. Pay $14.95, $34.95, $69.95, or $239.95 once per month.
– Annual means one upfront charge for 12 months using the equivalent monthly rate shown. Pay $155.40, $359.40, $719.40, or $2,399.40 once per year.

Raw dollar savings when you pick annual vs monthly:
– Essential saves about $24 per year, a 13% reduction.
– Plus saves about $60 per year, a 14% reduction.
– Premium saves about $120 per year, a 14% reduction.
– Ultimate saves about $480 per year, a 17% reduction.

Watch out for:
– Monthly gives flexibility for trials. Annual gives steady savings of 13% to 17% but ties you for 12 months.
– Seasonal sales often beat the standard annual discount. Expect deeper reductions during major sale windows.

Pricing comparison table
| Plan | Monthly | Annual per month | Billed annually | You save per year |
|—|—:|—:|—:|—:|
| Basic (Free) | $0 | $0 | $0 | Free forever |
| Essential | $14.95 | $12.95 | $155.40 | $24 (13%) |
| Plus | $34.95 | $29.95 | $359.40 | $60 (14%) |
| Premium | $69.95 | $59.95 | $719.40 | $120 (14%) |
| Ultimate | $239.95 | $199.95 | $2,399.40 | $480 (17%) |

Feature differences across 5 plans

Compare the features that move the needle. Use precise numbers.

Indicators per chart:
– Basic: 2 indicators per chart.
– Essential: 5 indicators per chart.
– Plus: 10 indicators per chart.
– Premium: 25 indicators per chart.
– Ultimate: 50 indicators per chart.
When to need more: Use 10 indicators if you run multi-timeframe overlays and volume profiles on the same chart. Use 25+ if you run indicator-on-indicator scripts or 5+ custom indicators per setup.

Charts per tab and layouts:
– Charts per tab: 1, 2, 4, 8, 16 across tiers.
– Saved chart layouts: 1 for Basic, 5 for Essential, 10 for Plus, higher tiers allow more.
Example: Watch 4 correlated FX pairs in one workspace. Choose Plus or higher to view 4 charts per tab.

Alerts and webhooks:
– Active price alerts: 3, 20, 100, 400, 1,000 across tiers.
– Active technical alerts: 0, 20, 100, 400, 1,000.
– Watchlist alerts available at higher tiers: 2 and 15 entries.
Webhooks explained: webhook (automated HTTP trigger) notifies an external system when an alert fires. Use webhooks with 100+ alerts for semi-automated trading.

Data granularity and intervals:
– Second-based intervals and tick-based intervals appear only in Premium and Ultimate. Use second-based bars if you scalp with sub-minute bars.
– Intraday custom bars and custom range bars appear in higher tiers. Use tick-based intervals if you need 1,000+ ticks per bar for very short-term edge.

Portfolio limits and transactions:
– Number of portfolios: 1, 3, 4, 5, 7 across tiers.
– Holdings per portfolio: 20, 50, 75, 100, 150.
– Transactions per portfolio: 2,000 for Basic; 5,000 for paid tiers.
When these matter: Track 100 positions across 3 accounts? Choose Premium or Ultimate to have 100 or 150 holdings capacity.

Cost mechanics and discounts (3 numbers to watch)

Understand the pricing math. Watch these three numbers: monthly cost, annual billed amount, and sale discount.

Monthly vs annual math — concrete example:
– Premium monthly costs $69.95. Twelve months at that rate equals $839.40.
– The annual billed rate equals $719.40. You save $120, which is about 14%.
– Compare these numbers when budgeting for $60, $70, or $240 per month.

Annual-only and seasonal deals:
– Annual purchases typically save 13% to 17% over monthly billing.
– Seasonal sales can cut that annual price by 40% to 80%. Expect these at large sale windows.
– Example: An Essential annual at $155.40 could drop to near $62 during a 60% sale.

Cancellation and trial mechanics:
– Cancel at any time to stop renewal. Monthly plans let you test features for one month.
– Test for one month: pay $14.95, $34.95, $69.95, or $239.95 to decide.
– Request a refund or cancel before renewal to avoid another charge.

Example scenarios with numbers:
– Buying Essential annually: pay $155.40 upfront. Effective rate equals $12.95 per month.
– If you catch a 60% sale, that $155.40 can fall to roughly $62.16. That makes your effective monthly cost about $5.18.
– Buying Premium monthly at $69.95 for three months costs $209.85. Compare that to a one-time annual payment of $719.40.

Watch out for automatic renewals:
– Annual plans typically auto-renew at the then-current rate. Mark a reminder 30 days before renewal.
– If a sale appears before renewal, you can cancel and re-subscribe during the sale to capture a lower price.

Which plan for which trader — 5 clear scenarios

Beginner / casual investor — Basic (Free)
You check charts occasionally. Use Basic with $0 cost. It offers 1 chart per tab and 2 indicators per chart.
You get 3 active price alerts. You get 1 portfolio and 20 holdings.
You can use paper trading with $100,000 play money to test ideas.
Best for: New users, hobby investors, or people with under 20 holdings.
Skip if: You need more than 3 alerts or 2 indicators per chart.
Key points:
Price: $0.
Charts per tab: 1.
Indicators per chart: 2.
Alerts: 3 active price alerts.
Holdings per portfolio: 20.
Watch out for: You cannot save many layouts; you get 1 saved layout only.
Part-time trader / long-term investor — Essential
Upgrade to Essential if you need saved layouts and more alerts. Essential costs $14.95 per month or $12.95 per month if billed annually ($155.40).
It gives 2 charts per tab, 5 indicators per chart, and 20 alerts.
It supports 3 portfolios and 50 holdings per portfolio.
Best for: Part-time traders and investors tracking 30–50 holdings.
Skip if: You need 4+ charts per tab or 100+ alerts.
Key points:
Price monthly: $14.95; annual billed: $155.40.
Charts per tab: 2.
Indicators per chart: 5.
Active price alerts: 20.
Holdings per portfolio: 50.
Watch out for: Essential alert durations are limited to 2 months for some alert types.
Active swing trader / multi-asset user — Plus
Choose Plus when you require 4 charts per tab and 10 indicators per chart. Pay $34.95 per month or $29.95 per month billed annually ($359.40).
It gives 100 active alerts and 4 portfolios with 75 holdings each.
Use Plus if you monitor 4 correlated symbols and run 2–3 indicators per symbol.
Best for: Swing traders monitoring 10–50 trades simultaneously.
Skip if: You need permanent alerts or second-based intervals for scalping.
Key points:
Price monthly: $34.95; annual billed: $359.40.
Charts per tab: 4.
Indicators per chart: 10.
Active price alerts: 100.
Holdings per portfolio: 75.
Watch out for: Plus lacks second-based intervals and some advanced chart types.
Day trader / scalper — Premium
Pick Premium for sub-minute work. Premium costs $69.95 per month or $59.95 per month billed annually ($719.40).
It includes 8 charts per tab, 25 indicators per chart, and 400 active alerts.
It unlocks second-based intervals and permanent alerts. You get 5 portfolios and 100 holdings per portfolio.
Best for: Day traders needing second-based intervals and many alerts.
Skip if: You do not use sub-minute bars or 400 alerts.
Key points:
Price monthly: $69.95; annual billed: $719.40.
Charts per tab: 8.
Indicators per chart: 25.
Active price alerts: 400.
Second-based intervals: Yes.
Watch out for: Premium is the tier most active traders land on; still budget $719.40 upfront for annual.
Power user / professional manager — Ultimate
Choose Ultimate when you need the highest limits. Ultimate costs $239.95 per month or $199.95 per month billed annually ($2,399.40).
It includes 16 charts per tab, 50 indicators per chart, and 1,000 active alerts.
You get 7 portfolios, 150 holdings per portfolio, and 5,000 transactions per portfolio.
Best for: Portfolio managers running many accounts and automated systems.
Skip if: You cannot justify $199.95 per month effective cost after discounts.
Key points:
Price monthly: $239.95; annual billed: $2,399.40.
Charts per tab: 16.
Indicators per chart: 50.
Active price alerts: 1,000.
Holdings per portfolio: 150.
Watch out for: Ultimate is expensive unless you use most of its 1,000 alerts and 16 charts.

How to lower your TradingView bill (6 tactics with numbers)

Follow these six tactics. Use exact numbers to save.

Start on Basic
Keep trading ideas on the free tier. Save $14.95–$239.95 per month.
Use paper trading with $100,000 play money to validate strategies.
Reset the paper account if you need another $100,000. That costs $0.
Use a month-to-month trial
Pay one month at $14.95, $34.95, $69.95, or $239.95.
Test second-based intervals for 30 days before buying annual.
Cancel within the month to avoid a 12-month lock.
Time your annual purchase to sales
Target major sale windows for 40% to 80% off annual prices.
Example: A 60% sale reduces $719.40 to ~$287.76 for Premium annual.
Mark calendars for big sale periods and set reminders 14 days prior.
Buy one tier up during promotions
Promotions sometimes upgrade you or give an extra month.
A 40% sale on Ultimate moves effective monthly from $199.95 to $119.97.
Compare the incremental monthly difference to your budget.
Share analysis, not accounts
Do not share logins; TradingView limits sessions per plan.
Share chart snapshots or invite collaborators instead.
Avoid paying for 2 accounts at $59.95 × 2 = $119.90 per month by sharing views.
Decline unneeded add-ons
Avoid paid data feeds unless you require exchange-level ticks.
Check alert usage: reduce unneeded alerts from 100 to 20 to fit Essential.
Trim saved layouts if you do not use more than 5.

Watch out for:
– Auto-renewals at the then-current rate can surprise you. Calendar your renewal date 30 days out.
– Seasonal sales are unpredictable; do not wait past renewal without canceling first.

Final decision tree (quick)
– Use Basic if cost is the main constraint and you need only 1 chart and 3 alerts.
– Use Essential if you need more alerts, 5 indicators, and 3 portfolios under $160 per year.
– Use Plus if you need 4 charts, 10 indicators, and about 100 alerts.
– Use Premium if you scalp, need second-based intervals, and want 400 alerts.
– Use Ultimate if you run 7 portfolios, need 1,000 alerts, and 16 charts.

You now have concrete prices, feature limits, and saving tactics. Check your alert count, charts per tab need, and number of holdings. Compare those numbers to the table and scenario picks. Test one month if unsure. Wait for sales if you want the best price.