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Fidelity Trader+ vs thinkorswim desktop: catalog facts
Fidelity Trader+	thinkorswim desktop
Best for: Active traders with a Fidelity brokerage account	Best for: Active traders with a Charles Schwab account
Free Included at no additional cost for Fidelity brokerage customers.	Free The software is free to download for Schwab clients; trading fees and commissions follow Schwab's pricing.
macOS, Web	macOS
Real-time quotes and customisable alerts Charting and technical indicators included All 3 strengths for Fidelity Trader+ Real-time quotes and customisable alerts Charting and technical indicators included Workspace syncs across desktop, web and mobile	Customizable layouts and analysis tools Covers stocks, options and futures trading All 3 strengths for thinkorswim desktop Customizable layouts and analysis tools Covers stocks, options and futures trading Free with a Schwab account
Requires a Fidelity brokerage account Only trades through Fidelity	Requires a Charles Schwab brokerage account Aimed at active traders rather than budgeting
Downloadable app, Web application	Downloadable app
Not open source	Not open source
License not stated	License not stated
Account needed	Account needed
Needs internet	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Fidelity Trader+ fidelity.com/investing/trading-platforms Catalog checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Sources for thinkorswim desktop schwab.com/trading/thinkorswim/desktop Catalog checked October 1, 2026

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