Tapeboard vs Trade Ideas — AI Scanner Showdown
// Trade Ideas' Holly AI is the original AI-driven scanner. Tapeboard ships a newer AI research briefing + scanner combination, plus SEC filings, insider data, a paper-trading simulator, and FRED economic data — a broader stack at a lower entry price.
// USE TAPEBOARD if Tapeboard is the broader research + sim + scanner stack with modern AI briefings, at a third of Trade Ideas Premium's price.
| capability | tapeboard | trade ideas |
|---|---|---|
| Real-time scanner | 8+ streaming presets + custom | Real-time scanner with 30+ preset channels — deepest in the space |
| AI signal generation (Holly) | AI research briefings (different use case) | Holly AI — virtual analyst runs continuous backtests |
| Chart-specific alerts | Basic alerts + draggable price lines | Alert conditions + chart triggers at category depth |
| SEC filings + insider tx + FRED | All built-in | Not a focus — scanner-first |
| Paper-trading simulator with L2 fills | Included on Terminal | Paper account; fill realism is lighter |
| Charts + indicators | 50+ indicators, drawing tools, pattern detection | Comparable, tighter integration with scanner |
| Typical cost | $39-$79/mo | $118/mo Standard / $228/mo Premium |
- // You want a research + scanner + simulator stack, not just scanner + alerts.
- // You're at the Trade Ideas Standard price point ($118/mo) and want more for less — Tapeboard Pro at $39/mo covers scanner + filings + FRED + AI briefings.
- // You care about SEC filings and fundamental context around signals — Trade Ideas is scanner-first.
- // You want AI to read news + filings and generate research briefings, not just signal backtests.
- // Holly's continuous-backtest signal generation is the core product. Tapeboard doesn't have a direct equivalent.
- // You rely on Trade Ideas' preset channels (OddsMaker, HollyGrail, etc) for specific signals.
- // Signal-subscription pricing is justified by your P&L from Trade Ideas alerts.
- // You want the deepest real-time alert infrastructure in the category.
// Is Tapeboard's AI like Trade Ideas' Holly?
No, they're different products. Holly is a signal-generation virtual analyst that runs backtests and alerts to setups. Tapeboard's AI reads news + filings and generates research briefings on specific tickers. Complementary, not competitive.
// Is Tapeboard cheaper than Trade Ideas?
Yes — significantly. Tapeboard Pro is $39/mo; Trade Ideas Standard is $118/mo; Trade Ideas Premium is $228/mo. If you're signal-dependent on Holly specifically, the price is justified. If you want broader research + scanner, Tapeboard's cost-to-feature ratio is different.
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