EdgeCrafter is a free trade journal that keeps your data in your hands. No ads, no tracking, no subscriptions.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source (GPL-3.0)
Application type
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux



Apps similar to TakeJournal include EdgeCrafter, which is free and open source. Other options are TradeTally, TradingBook, Stonk Journal and ExpectancyIQ. You're spoiled for choice with Stock Trading Apps like TakeJournal: we list more than 50 alternatives for the web, Android, iPhone, iPad and Mac.
EdgeCrafter is a free trade journal that keeps your data in your hands. No ads, no tracking, no subscriptions.



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