Options analysis software and trading platforms

[blindfish]

I'm currently trying out ThinkOrSwim and wondering what people think of it, and if people have recommendations for more sophisticated options analysis and trading software. Any help is appreciated.

 

[abottoml]

I have tried a few, tried to write my own, and TOS is the best for the retail market right now.

 

[nexttothemoon]

I've tried OptionsExpress and ThinkorSwim... both are good but I think ThinkorSwim has a few more features and a few more interesting bells and whistles..

 

[has598]

Hello everyone im new to this forum. I recently started trading through an online broker (hoodless brennan) that charges a fixed commission rate of 8 pound. I am looking to download a trading platform and was wondering which one is the best one to get

 

[armandomasis]

I agree with nexttothemoon, both optionsxpress and thinkorswin are great. Both have great charting tools, but I chose thinkorswim because you can download the trading platform and because of this, It has more features and other interesting tools.

optionxpress charges $9.95 and thinkorswim $5 per transaction. Both have demo versions and I would advise you to try both and take your decision based on your preferences.