TAPEBOARD
// COMPARE
§00 // COMPARISON
Tapeboard vs Webull — Research Terminal Beyond the Broker App
// Webull is a great retail broker with a solid app. Tapeboard is the research + simulation terminal you reach for when you need deeper scanner presets, L2 that isn't paywalled per-month, and a paper-trading sim that walks real order-book depth — paired with any broker, Webull included.
§01 // QUICK_VERDICT
// USE WEBULL if Webull is a broker + basic research app bundle at $0 commissions — the convenience is the moat.
// USE TAPEBOARD if Tapeboard is the standalone research depth layer that scales past what any free broker app ships.
// USE TAPEBOARD if Tapeboard is the standalone research depth layer that scales past what any free broker app ships.
§02 // FEATURE_MATRIX
| capability | tapeboard | webull |
|---|---|---|
| Broker / order routing | Not a broker | Full retail brokerage |
| Real-time scanner | 8+ streaming presets, L2-aware | Basic filters, limited real-time |
| Level 2 data | Included on paid tiers | Paid Nasdaq TotalView add-on (~$25/mo) |
| Charts + indicators | 50+ indicators, drawing tools, pattern detection | Basic charts with limited indicators |
| SEC EDGAR filings + AI summaries | Built-in | Not a focus |
| FRED economic data | 800K+ series | Not included |
| Paper-trading simulator | Walks live L2 book, full analytics | Basic paper account |
| Typical cost | $39-$79/mo | Free (+ data add-ons) |
§03 // WHEN_TAPEBOARD_WINS
- // You've outgrown Webull's research depth and want serious scanner + filings + sim workflow.
- // Paying for Webull's L2 add-on already costs more than Tapeboard Pro.
- // You want a research tool that isn't locked to one broker account.
- // You want AI research + journaling — Webull doesn't ship these.
§04 // WHEN_WEBULL_WINS
- // You want one app for research AND $0-commission execution — Webull bundles both.
- // You're just getting started and the free Webull app is enough.
- // You trade mostly on mobile and value Webull's native app ergonomics.
- // You want fractional shares and the Webull-specific extended-hours + pre-market access.
§05 // FAQ
// Can I use Tapeboard with Webull?
Yes. Tapeboard handles research + scanner + sim; execute orders through Webull. The combination gives you deeper research than Webull alone while keeping $0 commissions on your fills.
// Is Tapeboard cheaper than Webull + data add-ons?
Webull itself is free, but adding Nasdaq TotalView Level 2 is ~$25/mo. Tapeboard Pro at $39/mo includes L2, real-time quotes, full scanner, and everything else — usually a better value once you're paying for Webull's paid data.
§06 // MORE_COMPARISONS
// see how Tapeboard stacks up against other terminals:
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§07 // PLATFORM_ALTERNATIVES
// or compare Tapeboard against full platforms and terminals:
// the /alternatives hub indexes all 24 Tapeboard comparisons in one place.
§08 // OPEN_TERMINAL
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