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Options flow platforms compared
An options flow platform shows options trades as they happen, so you can see where money is going. They differ a lot in price and in what they cover. Here's how the main ones compare, starting from $15 a month.
The main options flow platforms
| 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 to look for in an options flow platform
Markets. Some platforms scan thousands of stocks. Others go deep on a few markets. If you trade index futures, check that the levels are shown at futures prices.
Speed. Check that flow is live and not delayed, and whether a free plan uses delayed data.
Context. A big trade on its own doesn't say much. Dealer gamma, call and put walls and dealer hedging show why a price may matter.
Price. Entry plans ranged from $15 to $150 a month when we checked. See cheap options flow platforms for the lowest-cost options.
Where Zanshin Flow fits
Zanshin Flow is an options flow platform for traders of the US index markets and their futures, plus gold and crude oil. It shows the options tape, dealer gamma at every strike, hedging flow and 50+ studies you can arrange yourself. See the features.
It doesn't cover single stocks or send alerts, so if you trade single-name options flow, a broader scanner is a better fit.
Questions
What does an options flow platform do?
It shows options trades as they print, usually with size, side and premium, so you can see what larger traders may be doing.
Which options flow platform is best for futures traders?
Look for one that covers index futures and shows levels in futures prices. Zanshin Flow is built for this: SPX levels map onto ES and NDX and QQQ levels map onto NQ.
Do options flow platforms give trade signals?
Flow is information, not a signal. Zanshin Flow doesn't tell you what to trade, and nothing on it is financial advice.
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.