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tastytrade vs Tiger Trade: catalog facts
tastytradeTiger Trade

Best for: Active options and futures traders with a tastytrade account

Best for: Tiger Brokers customers trading from a desktop

Free

The desktop platform is a free download; trading requires a tastytrade brokerage account.

Free

The app is free; brokerage fees apply to trades.

Windows, macOS Windows, macOS
  • Options analysis with probability and volatility tools
  • Depth of market ladder for futures and equities
All 3 strengths for tastytrade
  • Options analysis with probability and volatility tools
  • Depth of market ladder for futures and equities
  • Charting with customizable indicators
  • Access to US, Hong Kong, Singapore and China markets
  • Quotes, news and trading in one app
All 3 strengths for Tiger Trade
  • Access to US, Hong Kong, Singapore and China markets
  • Quotes, news and trading in one app
  • Windows and macOS builds
  • Only useful with a tastytrade brokerage account
  • Aimed at active traders rather than long-term budgeting
  • Only useful with a Tiger Brokers account
  • Closed source
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Not open source Not open source
License not stated License not stated
Account needed Account needed
Needs internet Needs internet
Sources for tastytrade

Catalog checked October 2, 2026

Sources for Tiger Trade

Catalog checked October 2, 2026

“Not stated” means we have not confirmed it. Features can vary by device and plan.