TC2000 is one of the most respected charting and scanning platforms in retail trading, but it was never designed to be a trade journal. Traders who rely on TC2000 for technical analysis often find themselves tracking trades in spreadsheets or notebooks, with no systematic way to measure which scans and setups actually make money. JournalPlus fills that gap as a dedicated TC2000 alternative for journaling — giving you structured trade logging, performance analytics, and setup tracking for a one-time $159 payment.
TC2000 Overview
TC2000 is a desktop and web-based charting platform built by Worden Brothers, known for its fast charts, powerful EasyScan stock screener, and clean interface. It has been a staple among technical traders for over two decades and also offers brokerage services through TC2000 Brokerage. Monthly plans range from the free tier up to $89.98/month for the Platinum plan with real-time data and advanced features.
Key Strengths:
- EasyScan is one of the fastest and most flexible stock screeners available
- Clean, responsive charting with extensive drawing tools and indicators
- Condition-based alerts that notify you when your criteria are met
- Integrated brokerage option for direct chart-to-order execution
Common Limitations for Journaling:
- No trade journaling functionality whatsoever
- No way to track personal performance metrics like win rate or expectancy
- No mechanism to link a scan result to the eventual trade outcome
- Traders must rely on external tools to review and analyze their trades
Why Traders Switch to JournalPlus
Fill the Journaling Gap TC2000 Leaves Open
TC2000 helps you find trades. JournalPlus helps you learn from them. Without a journal, traders using TC2000 have no structured way to review what they did, why they did it, and whether it worked. JournalPlus provides a dedicated space to log every trade with notes, tags, screenshots, and outcome data.
Track Which Scans Actually Work
TC2000’s EasyScan can surface hundreds of setups per day, but which ones are profitable for your trading style? By tagging trades in JournalPlus with the scan or setup type that triggered them, you can measure performance per strategy over time. This feedback loop is what separates traders who improve from those who stay stuck.
Get Real Performance Analytics
TC2000 gives you market data — JournalPlus gives you data about you. Track your win rate, average risk-reward, profit factor, drawdown, and performance by time of day, ticker, or strategy. These metrics are essential for identifying leaks in your trading and are impossible to get from a charting platform alone.
Avoid Another Monthly Bill
If you are already paying $29.99 to $89.98 per month for TC2000, adding another subscription for journaling compounds costs quickly. JournalPlus is a one-time $159 payment with lifetime access — no recurring fees, no tier upgrades, no feature gating.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | TC2000 | JournalPlus |
|---|---|---|
| Trade Journaling | Not available | Full journal with tags, notes, screenshots |
| Charting & Scanning | Excellent (EasyScan, alerts, indicators) | Not available (companion tool) |
| Setup Performance Tracking | No tracking | Tag and measure per-setup performance |
| P&L Analytics | No personal analytics | Win rate, expectancy, drawdown, profit factor |
| Trade Import | N/A | CSV import from all major brokers |
| Pricing Model | $9.99-$89.98/mo subscription | $159 one-time payment |
| Mobile App | iOS and Android | iOS and Android |
| Watchlists | Advanced, with conditions | Not applicable |
TC2000 is clearly the stronger tool for charting and scanning. The comparison here is not about replacing TC2000 — it is about pairing it with a journal that turns your trade data into actionable insights.
Pricing Comparison
Since TC2000 is a charting platform and JournalPlus is a journaling tool, this is not a direct cost comparison. However, traders often evaluate the total cost of their toolkit:
| Time Period | TC2000 Silver ($29.99/mo) | TC2000 Gold ($59.99/mo) | JournalPlus |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Month | $29.99 | $59.99 | $159 (one-time) |
| 6 Months | $179.94 | $359.94 | $159 |
| 1 Year | $359.88 | $719.88 | $159 |
| 2 Years | $719.76 | $1,439.76 | $159 |
| 3 Years | $1,079.64 | $2,159.64 | $159 |
JournalPlus pays for itself quickly. A trader on TC2000 Silver who adds JournalPlus spends $159 once versus $150+ per year for a typical subscription journal. Over two years, that saves $150-$300 compared to monthly journaling alternatives like TraderSync or Tradervue.
TC2000 offers a free tier with delayed data, which is a genuine advantage for traders testing the waters. JournalPlus does not have a free tier but offers a refund policy if the tool is not the right fit.
How to Switch to JournalPlus
- Keep using TC2000 for charting — JournalPlus is not a replacement. Continue running your scans, alerts, and chart analysis in TC2000 as you normally would.
- Sign up for JournalPlus — Create your account and make the one-time $159 payment. You will have immediate access on web and mobile.
- Import your trade history — Export trades from your broker as a CSV file and import them into JournalPlus to backfill your journal with historical data.
- Set up your tags and strategies — Create tags in JournalPlus that match your TC2000 scans (e.g., “EasyScan Breakout”, “Volume Spike Alert”). This lets you measure which scan types produce the best results.
- Build the journaling habit — After each trading session, spend five minutes logging your trades in JournalPlus. Note which TC2000 setup triggered the trade, your entry reasoning, and what you would do differently.
Frequently Asked Questions
For traders evaluating whether to pair JournalPlus with their TC2000 setup, or considering alternatives like spreadsheets or TradingView’s journaling approach, the FAQs above cover the most common questions. The key takeaway: TC2000 and JournalPlus solve different problems, and using both together gives you the complete workflow — from finding trades to learning from them.