Most traders lose money long-term because they repeat the same destructive patterns without ever truly seeing them. A good journal changes that - it turns your raw trade data into clear, actionable insight about what *actually* works for your unique style.
The brutal reality: the vast majority of traders either wing it with no structured review, or they try to get serious… and end up building (and endlessly tweaking) their own Excel/Google Sheets dashboard. For some disciplined few, that homemade system kind of works. But we've watched countless traders make the switch from clunky, self-built spreadsheets to TraderInsight.pro and see real, measurable lifts in performance, consistency, and profitability. It's the difference between constantly maintaining your own Frankenstein car versus driving a purpose-built machine designed by people who live and breathe the same roads you do. When the tool is built by active traders for active traders, the insights come faster, the friction disappears, and you actually use it every day instead of dreading the update process.
Edgewonk has been around a long time and does solid work, especially around behavioral tracking. TraderInsight.pro was built from the ground up by active traders who got frustrated with the compromises in existing tools (including desktop-only ones). We focused on flexibility, speed, mobility, and actually using the journal daily without friction.
Quick Side-by-Side Comparison
Aspect | TraderInsight.pro | Edgewonk | Edge? |
|---|---|---|---|
Platform Access | Web + installable app (full features on phone/tablet) | Web-based (responsive but no real mobile app experience) | TraderInsight.pro |
Tagging & Customization | Fully custom tag groups (e.g. Strategies, Mistakes, Market Patterns, Emotional State - anything you want) + custom nested tags inside each group + every report, dashboard and KPI can be built directly from any tag or tag group combination | Custom stats (up to 20 categories with multiple tags each) + personalized tags/comments - solid but no true custom groups or fully free-form reporting from your own tag structure | TraderInsight.pro (much deeper extensibility) |
Querying Your Data | Natural-language AI chat (ask anything, get instant answers from your history) | Edge Finder (automated weekly insights on key patterns) | TraderInsight.pro (for on-demand, ad-hoc questions and advanced filter options) |
Collaboration | Private/public sharing of trades or full journals, mentor view-only access | Read-only journal sharing with mentors/coaches | TraderInsight.pro |
Trade Import | Drag-and-drop bulk imports, add orders manually + very fast broker additions (often 24–48h, sometimes hours) | Manual upload and sync only | Edgewonk (breadth), TraderInsight.pro (speed of new additions) |
Psychology Tools | Strong tagging/notes for mood/mistakes + behavioral stats via tags | Tiltmeter, emotional journal, dedicated classifiers | Edgewonk (purpose-built depth) |
Mobile Reality | 100% feature parity – journal & analyze from anywhere | Not built for mobile | TraderInsight.pro |
Monthly Billing | Yes | No | TraderInsight.pro is more flexible |
Annual Billing | Yes | Yes | Tie |
Entry-Level Pricing | ~$15/mo or ~$150/yr (annual) | ~$169–$197/yr (annual, varies by region/VAT) | TraderInsight.pro (slight edge + monthly option) |
Development Speed | Extremely responsive to user requests (24–48h common) | Steady, community-driven updates | TraderInsight.pro |
Good to know:
- If your broker isn't supported yet, just send us an export - we often add it within 24–48 hours (sometimes the same day). Jump the queue with our broker request form.
- Our mobile PWA gives full parity, so you can tag a trade mid-session on your phone without losing any depth - no "lite" version compromises.
- Tagging isn't just labels; it's your custom analysis engine - build reports on any combo (e.g., "FOMO mistakes on choppy days") to spot patterns spreadsheets could never reveal. Dive deeper into our tagging system.
- We ship fast based on real trader feedback - feature requests often go live in days. Got something you need? Submit it here.
When to Choose TraderInsight.pro vs Edgewonk
- Choose TraderInsight.pro if you want a journal that fits seamlessly into your daily routine (mobile-first, instant AI answers, unlimited custom tagging for your exact edge), collaboration with mentors/groups, and rapid evolution. Ideal for active day/swing traders, paper traders building habits, mentors reviewing students, or anyone tired of desktop-only tools and preset limits.
- Choose Edgewonk if your primary focus is structured psychology tracking (Tiltmeter + emotional diary) and your main brokers are already auto-synced, and you're comfortable with annual billing and desktop-centric use.
Recommendations by trader type
- Day traders juggling sessions on phone/laptop → TraderInsight.pro for true mobile parity and quick AI queries.
- Swing traders deep into strategy refinement → TraderInsight.pro for unlimited tag groups + custom reports on hold duration, setups, etc.
- Traders battling emotional leaks/tilt → Edgewonk if dedicated Tiltmeter is the priority; TraderInsight.pro if you prefer flexible tagging + behavioral stats from your own tags.
- Mentors/coaches or trading communities → TraderInsight.pro for native sharing (public trades, private mentor access).
- Paper traders or beginners building discipline → TraderInsight.pro treats simulated trades with full feature parity.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does TraderInsight.pro have a Tiltmeter like Edgewonk?
No - Edgewonk's Tiltmeter is currently unique for structured tilt tracking. TraderInsight.pro covers emotional/discipline tracking powerfully through unlimited custom tags (e.g., "Tired", "Revenge", "FOMO") + tag-based stats, patterns, and notes. In fact, most traders find this much more flexible for their specific mindsets and requirements.
Can I migrate from Edgewonk without losing data?
Yes - export CSV from Edgewonk, drag it into our import tool. We help map tags to tag groups if needed. Most traders transfer full history (P&L, dates, symbols, basic notes) in 15–45 minutes. See our how to import trades guide] for tips.
Is TraderInsight.pro cheaper than Edgewonk?
Yes (~$150/yr annual vs ~$169–$197/yr), plus monthly flexibility. Our Essentials tier includes pretty much every core features (unlimited tags, AI chat, mobile parity, imports) besides private trade invite - no massive gaps between tiers.
Does TraderInsight.pro support paper traders?
Fully - paper trades get the same analytics, tagging, AI, and reports as live ones. Great for building consistency before going real.
How does mobile compare?
TraderInsight.pro's apps install like a native apps with 100% feature parity - journal, tag, analyze anywhere. Edgewonk only works on your desktop browser.
What about broker support?
TraderInsight.pro supports auto-sync, drag-and-drop imports of your trade exports and you can even add orders, dividends, trades and cash transactions manually if you want to.
Can I share trades with my mentor or group?
Yes - private journal access for mentors, public single-trade sharing (social/Discord), or controlled group views. Trading is lonely; quick feedback accelerates growth.
Is TraderInsight.pro good for options/futures/crypto?
Yes - universal support for stocks, options, futures, crypto, forex, dividends, cash. Full multi-asset journaling and analysis.
More questions? Check our full FAQs or ask us directly - we're traders too.
Bottom Line
Edgewonk delivers strong, focused psychology tracking and wide broker coverage - respect to that. If that's your main pain point and you don't mind desktop-centric + annual-only, it's a legitimate choice.
TraderInsight.pro is built for traders who want the journal to disappear into the background so they can focus on the actual work of finding and refining edge - anywhere, on any question, with any analysis angle, and with people they trust. It's effortless and fast to live with every single trading day, grows with you, and ships changes at trader speed.
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TraderInsight.pro is a high-performance trading journal built by traders, for traders - helping you gain the edge you need to be in the 1% that profits. Import from any broker, analyze with extreme customization, journal anywhere (web/mobile/tablet), chat with your data via AI, and collaborate with mentors/groups.
Try it yourself - no card needed, 7 days.
Start your free trial →https://traderinsight.pro/signup
(If you're curious about specific features or how migration feels for your setup, just ask - we're traders too.)
Quick links for deeper reading:
- Explore our tagging system
- See how AI-powered insights save time
- Compare strategies with our comparison tools
- Read why journaling changes everything: How a journal can skyrocket your success
- Mobile journaling tips: Mobile app added
- Quick start: How to get started 2026
