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Tiger Trade vs thinkorswim desktop: catalog facts
Tiger Tradethinkorswim desktop

Best for: Tiger Brokers customers trading from a desktop

Best for: Active traders with a Charles Schwab account

Free

The app is free; brokerage fees apply to trades.

Free

The software is free to download for Schwab clients; trading fees and commissions follow Schwab's pricing.

Windows, macOS macOS
  • 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
  • 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
  • Only useful with a Tiger Brokers account
  • Closed source
  • Requires a Charles Schwab brokerage account
  • Aimed at active traders rather than budgeting
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 Tiger Trade

Catalog checked October 2, 2026

Sources for thinkorswim desktop

Catalog checked October 1, 2026

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