Who We Are
TradingJournal.com was created by traders who got tired of sifting through biased reviews and affiliate-driven recommendations when searching for the right journaling software. We've spent years using these platforms ourselves — logging trades, analyzing performance, and testing every feature we could get our hands on.
We're not a media company that covers trading journals as a side topic. This is our entire focus. Every review, comparison, and guide on this site is written by people who actively trade and understand what matters in a journal.
Our Mission
The trading journal market has grown significantly, with platforms ranging from free spreadsheets to full-featured software costing hundreds of dollars a year. For traders — especially those just starting out — choosing the wrong tool can mean wasted money and wasted time.
Our mission is straightforward: help traders find the journal software that fits their needs, trading style, and budget. We do this through:
- Honest reviews based on hands-on testing, not marketing claims
- Side-by-side comparisons that highlight real differences between platforms
- Clear scoring across categories that matter — broker support, reporting, usability, and more
- Regular updates as platforms release new features or change pricing
Our Independence
TradingJournal.com is not owned by, affiliated with, or sponsored by any trading journal platform. We don't accept payment for reviews, and we don't run affiliate links. Our opinions are our own.
This matters because the trading journal review space is crowded with sites that earn commissions when you click through and sign up. That creates an incentive to recommend whatever pays the most, not whatever is actually the best. We think traders deserve better.
For full details on our editorial independence, see our Disclosure page.
How We Review
Every platform we cover goes through the same structured evaluation process. We look at Trustpilot ratings, conduct website and feature audits, do hands-on testing, and score across 8 categories on a 1-5 scale.
For a detailed breakdown of how we evaluate and score each platform, see our Review Methodology.