Tickerbot vs TrendSpider
A simpler alternative to TrendSpider
TrendSpider built its reputation on automated trendlines and chart pattern recognition. Tickerbot is for traders who want to skip the chart and just get notified when their setup fires — in plain English.
Side-by-side comparison
| Feature | Tickerbot | TrendSpider |
|---|---|---|
| Best at | ✓ Plain-English alerts on multi-condition setups | Automated chart pattern recognition |
| Multi-condition alerts in one sentence | ✓ Yes — no scripting | Multi-step UI builder |
| Mobile app | ✓ iOS native | Web-first |
| Cross-asset (FX, crypto, commodities) | ✓ 20 FX, 100 crypto, gold, oil, treasuries | Stocks + some crypto |
| Analyst ratings (Benzinga) | ✓ Built-in: consensus, upgrades, price targets | Not native |
| Macro indicators (Fed funds, treasuries, CPI) | ✓ Built-in to alerts | Charts only |
| Insider trading alerts | ✓ SEC Form 4 with cluster detection | Not supported |
| Pricing | ✓ $39.99/mo with 14-day free trial | $33/mo Premium, $58/mo Elite |
Where Tickerbot wins
Skip the chart, get the alert
TrendSpider is built for chartists who want pattern recognition assistance. Tickerbot is built for traders who don't want to look at charts at all until something fires. Different audiences.
Example
Any stock with a fresh breakout, RSI under 60, and a recent analyst upgrade
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3 stocks match. Push notification sent.
Macro + fundamentals + technicals stacked
TrendSpider is technical-first. Tickerbot stacks technical, fundamental, ratings, and macro conditions in the same alert — so you can write things like "value stock with momentum up while the 10-year yield is below 4%" in a single sentence.
Example
Any value stock with momentum up while the 10-year yield is below 4%
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JPM, BAC, WFC all match.
Try Tickerbot free
14-day trial, no credit card. Skip the chart software learning curve.