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Sierra Chart vs Bookmap
Compare Sierra Chart and Bookmap by workflow, data requirements, cost structure and setup trade-offs, with linked sources and clear testing limits.
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| Feature | Sierra ChartDetailed profile | BookmapDetailed profile |
|---|---|---|
| Markets | Futures, stocks, options and forex; crypto and CFD data are also offered. | Futures, stocks and crypto. |
| Runs on | Windows (64-bit). Mac use relies on user-run compatibility software; no web or mobile app. | Windows and macOS; Linux support is described as limited. |
| Order-flow tools | DOM columns and the volume-profile tool in all packages. Numbers Bars (bid/ask footprint) and TPO need Package 5 or higher. | Liquidity heatmap, volume bubbles and DOM on every plan. Footprint starts at Global+ ($99/month). |
| Market replay | Chart replay from 0.1× to 100,000× speed; no package restriction stated. | Record and replay from the Global plan ($49/month). |
| Scripting | ACSIL custom studies and automated trading in standard C++. | Java add-on API; the Python API is labelled alpha. |
| Free to start | 21-day trial with full functionality; external brokers are not available during the trial. | Free Digital plan with real-time crypto and delayed futures and stocks. |
| Price from | $26/month for Package 3 with Sierra’s own data; $36/month for Package 10 to connect external brokers and feeds. | Global $49/month ($39/month billed yearly, $990 lifetime). Global+ $99/month; Global Premium $199/month. |
| Data and brokers | External brokers and feeds such as CQG, Rithmic and Interactive Brokers need Packages 10–12. Real-time exchange data costs extra. | Futures and stock data are billed separately, e.g. BookmapData from $34 per exchange per month. |
Sources
I’ve used official product and package descriptions for the table. No controlled latency, resource-use or execution comparison has been performed.
- sierrachart.com
- sierrachart.com/SoftwareDownload
- sierrachart.com/Packages
- sierrachart.com/Features
- sierrachart.com/AdvancedCustomStudyInterfaceAndLanguage
- sierrachart.com/helpdetails59
- bookmap.com/features
- bookmap.com/KB-IntroductionToBookmap-SystemRequirements
- bookmap.com/packages-comparison
- bookmap.com/API
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Detailed profile
Sierra Chart
The most powerful trading platform on earth. A bit of a Lego box at first, but once you build it your way it is unbeatable.
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Bookmap
Rolls-Royce of heatmap software with extremely refined liquidity visualization and a range of useful addons.
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