Simpler Trading Alternatives
Simpler Trading is an independent trading publication covering Options & futures trading education, priced at Paid — price not listed with an access model of Paid Subscription. The desks below overlap with it on category, tags or asset class and are ranked on the same Research Authority scale. Nothing here is paid placement.
Data verified 2026-10-04 · 12 desks ranked · independent scoring
Schaeffer's Investment Research
Options & sentiment research
Niche · Options & sentiment research
SpotGamma
Options Gamma & Volatility Analytics
Niche · Dealer gamma & volatility
tastylive
Options trading network & education
Niche · Options trading network & education
Project Finance
Options & stock market commentary
Niche · Options & stock market commentary
Market Chameleon
Options, Earnings & Implied-Volatility Analytics
Niche · Options & implied-volatility analytics
The Chart Guys
Technical analysis & day trading charts
Niche · Technical analysis & day trading charts
Godzilla Trader (David Tracey)
Swing Trading & Options-Chain Analysis
Niche · swing trading & options-chain analysis
Public.com
Retail multi-asset brokerage & community
Niche · Retail multi-asset brokerage & community
Adam Khoo
Trading & investing education
Niche · Trading & investing education
Chartlog
Trading journal & analytics
Niche · Trading journal & analytics
Unusual Whales
Options Flow, Dark Pools & Congress Trades
Niche · Options flow, dark pools & congress trades
Frequently asked questions
What are the best alternatives to Simpler Trading?
Schaeffer's Investment Research is the nearest match on category, tags and asset class, followed by SpotGamma. The list above ranks 12 overlapping desks by Research Authority Score, which weights primary-source rigour (35%), niche depth (25%), track record (15%), institutional adoption (15%) and transparency (10%).
Is there a free alternative to Simpler Trading?
Yes — tastylive, Project Finance, Market Chameleon and 4 more publish free or freemium coverage in the same area. Freemium desks are the cheapest way to test whether this niche is worth paying for at all.
What is the closest alternative to Simpler Trading?
Schaeffer's Investment Research shares the most overlap with Simpler Trading on tags, category and asset classes, and is priced at Paid — price not listed against Simpler Trading's Paid — price not listed. Closeness here is measured only on indexed attributes, so it is a coverage match rather than a stylistic one: read both free tiers before switching.
How do I choose between Simpler Trading and its alternatives?
Match the desk to the decision you actually make, then check three things: the asset class it covers, whether it publishes analysis or actionable positioning, and how long it has been running. Simpler Trading publishes trading-style work on Options & futures trading education and has been running since 2010; the desks above are ranked on the same basis, so vintage and format are directly comparable.