TC2000 is a US-focused charting and scanning platform built for traders who want to screen the entire US stock and options market in seconds and act on the results without leaving the app. In 2026 it is still one of the fastest dedicated screeners available, but its desktop-first heritage and US/Canada-only coverage mean it is not the right tool for every trader — the current three-tier plans start at $24.99/month, and you can confirm live numbers on the TC2000 pricing page before committing.
This review walks through what TC2000 does well, where it falls short, what the data add-ons really cost, and the type of trader who gets the most out of it.
What TC2000 is
TC2000 is made by Worden Brothers and has been a mainstay of the US retail-trading toolkit for decades. It combines three things in one application: charting, watchlists, and a scanning engine called EasyScan. The pitch has stayed consistent over the years — find setups fast, chart them without switching windows, and manage a large universe of tickers on a single screen.
The platform is a perennial winner of trading-software readers' choice awards, and that longevity is part of why an established base of swing and momentum traders still defaults to it. It is a specialist tool rather than an all-in-one brokerage terminal, and it is unapologetic about being built for US and Canadian equities and options.
EasyScan: the reason people stay
The core reason traders choose TC2000 is EasyScan. It lets you screen thousands of stocks against price, volume, technical, and fundamental conditions and returns matches in seconds. For a momentum or breakout trader running the same handful of scans every morning, that speed compounds into a real workflow advantage.
Two features make EasyScan more than a basic filter. First, a scan wizard lets you stack conditions without writing code. Second, for anything the wizard cannot express, TC2000 exposes its own formula language — Personal Criteria Formulas, or PCF — so you can encode custom logic like "price crossed above the 20-day moving average on twice its average volume." Scan results feed straight into a chart list, so you go from a market-wide screen to a chart you can trade in one click.
If you want worked examples of how traders configure these, our EasyScan setups guide and Qullamaggie-style TC2000 scan settings walk through specific conditions.
Charting and daily workflow
Charting is tightly integrated with scanning, which is the platform's real strength. You can flip through a filtered list, apply the same template to every chart, sort a watchlist by any indicator column, and set alerts — all in one window. Multi-monitor support and saved layouts (available from the mid-tier plan up) let active traders keep scans, charts, and watchlists visible at once.
The trade-off is aesthetic. TC2000's interface carries a functional, dated look compared with newer web-native platforms. It is fast and information-dense, but traders coming from a modern browser-based charting app will notice the difference immediately.
Real-time data and what actually costs extra
This is where a careful reading matters. All three current TC2000 plans include real-time US stock quotes for NYSE, Amex, and Nasdaq at no extra charge — that alone covers most equity traders. What costs extra are optional feeds: real-time US index data, real-time options data, and the full consolidated (SIP) tape are each add-ons in the roughly $10–$15/month range.
So the honest picture is: real-time stock data is included, but if you trade options or need live index and consolidated-tape data, budget for feeds on top of the subscription. We break every line item down in our TC2000 pricing guide.
Platforms and apps
TC2000 runs on Windows, on Mac and the web through its browser-based version, and on Android, with an iPhone app listed as coming. If you subscribe, the desktop download is where most serious users spend their time — the desktop build is the fastest and most complete experience, and the mobile and web versions are best treated as companions rather than replacements.
Pricing at a glance
TC2000 uses three tiers. Prices below are monthly billing; annual and biennial billing lower the effective monthly cost, with biennial the cheapest (from $18.74/month at the time of writing).
| Plan | Price (monthly) | Best for | Key additions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $24.99/mo | New users, chart-first traders | Real-time US stocks, charting, streaming watchlists, layouts, news, paper trading |
| Premium | $49.99/mo | Active swing/momentum traders | Adds real-time scanning, EasyScan wizard + PCF, pre-market alerts, drawing tools, multi-monitor, 100 alerts |
| Premium Plus | $99.99/mo | Full-time/professional traders | Adds market-pulse gauges, auto-refreshing scans, intraday performance columns, 1000 alerts |
Confirm the current figures and any active promotions on the TC2000 pricing page, since data-feed add-ons and billing discounts change.
One nuance worth flagging: real-time scanning lives on Premium and up. The Basic plan is genuinely capable for charting and watchlists, but if EasyScan is the reason you are here, plan on Premium.
The genuine downsides
We would not recommend TC2000 without being clear about its limits:
- US and Canada only. TC2000 covers US and Canadian stocks and options. There is no crypto and no forex, and no international equity coverage. Multi-asset traders will hit a wall.
- Dated interface. The UI is functional but looks its age next to modern web platforms.
- Desktop-first. The Windows/desktop build is the real product; mobile and web are lighter companions.
- No public API. You cannot programmatically pull data or export scan results into external systems, which rules out custom automation and backtesting pipelines.
- PCF has a learning curve. The formula language is powerful but takes time to learn if you want scans beyond the wizard's presets.
- Data add-ons. Options traders and anyone needing live index or consolidated-tape data pay extra on top of the subscription.
Who TC2000 is for
TC2000 is an easy recommendation for US-focused swing and momentum traders who scan the market daily and value speed over breadth. If your routine is "run three scans, chart the movers, set alerts, repeat," it is hard to beat.
It is a poor fit if you trade crypto or forex, need global markets, want a modern web-first interface, or plan to automate against an API. Those traders are better served elsewhere — see how it stacks up against TradingView and thinkorswim.
Frequently asked questions
Is TC2000 worth it in 2026?
For US stock and options traders who scan daily, yes — the EasyScan engine and integrated charting justify the cost. For multi-asset traders or anyone who wants global markets and a modern web UI, the value case is weaker.
Does TC2000 include real-time data?
Real-time US stock quotes (NYSE, Amex, Nasdaq) are included on every plan. Real-time index data, options data, and the full consolidated tape are optional paid add-ons.
Is TC2000 good for beginners?
The Basic plan and scan wizard are approachable, but getting the most from the platform means learning PCF formulas and building your own scans, which takes some investment.
Can you use TC2000 on a Mac?
Yes. TC2000 offers a Mac and web-based version alongside the Windows desktop app, though the Windows desktop build remains the most complete experience.
Bottom line
TC2000 in 2026 is a specialist that does one job extremely well: scanning the US market fast and turning results into charts you can trade. It is not trying to be everything, and that focus is exactly why its core audience stays loyal. If US stocks and options are your market and daily scanning is your edge, it belongs on your shortlist — start by reviewing the current TC2000 plans and pricing, and if scanning is your priority, plan on Premium.