How we compared free trading journals
This comparison is published by Journalit. We included Journalit, but applied the same checks to every option and linked to each provider's own plan information.
- 1
Ongoing free access only
A short trial does not count as a free plan. Each option had to advertise ongoing access at no cost. - 2
Limits before feature counts
We checked account, order, execution and asset-class limits before comparing extras. Those units are not interchangeable. - 3
Fit and trade-offs
The best choice depends on how often you trade, which markets you use, whether you want imports, and where you want the record kept.
About this guide
Each option carries the date its plan details were last checked, most recently 11 September 2026. Providers can change limits, so follow the source link before choosing. This page covers ongoing free plans only, so paid-only journals such as TradeZella are left out; the wider guide also covers paid journals.
Free trading journals compared
There is no universal winner. These options suit different volumes, markets and ways of reviewing trades.
Journalit
Best for: Notes, reviews and keeping the journal on your device
Free plan limits
Unlimited trades and accounts
Workflow
Runs in Obsidian; manual entry is free
Main trade-off
Trade Import, Trade Sync and other automation require Journalit Pro
TradesViz
Best for: Stock traders who want a hosted analytics-heavy journal
Free plan limits
Up to 3,000 executions per month; 1 trading account; Stocks only
Workflow
Web-based journal with imports and charting
Main trade-off
The free plan excludes other asset classes and caps executions
Trademetria
Best for: Lower-volume traders who want a hosted multi-asset journal
Free plan limits
30 orders per month; 1 account; 3 open positions
Workflow
Web-based journal with file imports and broker integrations
Main trade-off
Active traders can reach the free order cap quickly
TradeBench
Best for: Browser-based planning and journalling without a subscription
Free plan limits
No numerical cap is published
Workflow
Web-based manual journal with closed-trade import
Main trade-off
Free access requires one sponsor-link visit per month; no options support
StonkJournal
Best for: An uncapped free manual journal across several markets
Free plan limits
Unlimited trades and accounts; no published trade cap
Workflow
Hosted journal with fast manual entry; file import is a Pro feature
Main trade-off
No live broker sync; Smart Import and the AI features require the $10/month plan
Which free trading journal should you choose?
Start with the constraint most likely to make you abandon the journal.
Choose Journalit if written review matters most
Journalit is a strong fit if you want unlimited manual journalling, notes, screenshots and reviews on your device. It runs in Obsidian, but you do not need an existing Obsidian setup to start. Choose another option if you want a conventional hosted app or free broker automation.
See what Journalit's free trading journal includesChoose a hosted journal if convenience matters most
TradesViz and Trademetria may suit traders who prefer a browser-based dashboard and can stay within their free limits. TradeBench and StonkJournal avoid a standard subscription, but each has workflow or support trade-offs worth checking first.
Browse Journalit comparison guides