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Compare · prices checked 6 October 2026
Cheap options flow platforms
Zanshin Flow is $15 a month, the lowest paid entry price in our 6 October 2026 comparison. The other platforms we checked started between $50 and $150 a month.
Options flow platforms by price
| Platform | Entry price | Best known for |
|---|---|---|
| Zanshin Flow | $15/mo | Index and futures options flow with dealer gamma |
| Unusual Whales | $50/mo | Options flow across stocks and ETFs |
| Cheddar Flow | $85/mo | Options flow and dark pool prints |
| SpotGamma | $89/mo | Gamma levels and research |
| MenthorQ | $129/mo | Gamma levels and models |
| FlowAlgo | $149/mo | Options flow scanning |
| Volland | $150/mo | Vanna and charm models |
What a year costs
At $15 a month, Zanshin Flow is $180 a year. Entry plans at the other platforms come to between $600 and $1,800 a year, based on monthly billing.
Why Zanshin Flow costs less
It's built and run by one trader, with no sales team, and it covers a small set of index, gold and oil markets rather than every US ticker. That keeps costs down.
What you give up
There's no single-stock flow and there are no alerts. If you need those, a broader scanner may be worth the extra cost. If you trade index markets or their futures, you get the options tape, dealer gamma, hedging flow and 50+ studies for $15. See the features.
Free options flow
Some platforms offer free plans, but check for delayed data. Unusual Whales listed a free plan with delayed data when we checked. Zanshin Flow has a free trial of 3 market days with everything included, and nothing is charged until it ends.
Questions
What is the cheapest options flow platform?
Of the platforms in our 6 October 2026 comparison, Zanshin Flow had the lowest paid entry price at $15 a month.
Is there a free trial?
Yes. Zanshin Flow is free for 3 market days. A card is needed to start, and you can cancel before the trial ends to pay nothing.
Is cheap options flow still live?
Yes. Zanshin Flow's prices, options tape and gamma are live, with nothing delayed by 15 minutes.
Each platform's cheapest paid plan billed monthly, as listed on 6 October 2026. Prices change, so check the provider before you buy. All trademarks belong to their owners. Not financial advice.