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thinkorswim desktop vs Tiger Trade: catalog facts
thinkorswim desktop	Tiger Trade
Best for: Active traders with a Charles Schwab account	Best for: Tiger Brokers customers trading from a desktop
Free The software is free to download for Schwab clients; trading fees and commissions follow Schwab's pricing.	Free The app is free; brokerage fees apply to trades.
macOS	Windows, macOS
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	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
Requires a Charles Schwab brokerage account Aimed at active traders rather than 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
Official website Full listing and sources Sources for thinkorswim desktop schwab.com/trading/thinkorswim/desktop Catalog checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Tiger Trade itiger.com/sg/download Catalog checked October 2, 2026

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