Recently looking for stock charting software recommendations, I found that the desktop version is far more useful than the mobile app. I used to watch charts on my phone, but the MACD line on a 6-inch screen is basically impossible to see clearly—let alone monitoring both the Taiwan stock market and the US stock market at the same time.

I tried several charting software recommendations, and each has its own strengths. SanTzu Stock Market is a must-have for Taiwanese stock investors—it’s free to use for viewing charts, and it offers 24 technical indicators for a well-rounded experience. The only downside is that placing orders requires connecting to a third-party broker, which is a bit inconvenient. Mitrade has the simplest interface, so even beginners can get started quickly, and it also lets you trade forex and cryptocurrencies. The drawback is that margin trading isn’t suitable for long-term holds.

Futu NiuNiu is feature-rich, handling Hong Kong and US stocks together, and its options calculation feature is especially thoughtful. Interactive Brokers’ Trader Workstation is the most powerful, giving you access to 120+ markets worldwide, but the interface is complex, so beginners may feel a bit lost. TradingView’s drawing tools are unbeatable, with more than 100 technical indicators—but it doesn’t support placing orders on its own.

If you’re also part of the audience looking for desktop charting software recommendations, it’s best to choose based on your trading habits: if you want simplicity, go with Mitrade; if you want comprehensive features, choose Interactive Brokers; if you only want charting and analysis, use TradingView. Which one are you using right now?