TradeZella vs Trade915: Which Journal Do You Need? (2026)
The Rise of TradeZella
TradeZella, created by Umar Ashraf, has revolutionized the trading journal space. It's a powerhouse tool with features like "Drill Down" analytics, trade replay simulation, and slick UI. It is arguably the best general-purpose journal in the world right now.
But quality comes at a premium. TradeZella costs roughly $39 to $49 per month. In Indian Rupees, that is a staggering ₹3,500 to ₹4,000 per month.
The 80/20 Rule of Trading Tools
Ask yourself honestly: Do you use 100% of the features in complex software like Microsoft Excel or Photoshop? No. You use the core 20% that does 80% of the work.
The same applies to trading journals. Essential features you actually need to become profitable are:
- A clean, fast place to log trades with screenshots.
- Automatic P&L and Win Rate calculation.
- Tagging strategies (e.g., "Bull Flag", "Support Bounce") to find what works.
- Psychological reflection tracking.
Trade915 focuses purely on this essential 20%. And we do it starting at just ₹89 per month for the premium journal. Even our "All-In-One" plan which includes FII/DII Tracking and Market Radar is only ₹199 per month.
The ROI Calculation
Let's look at the Return on Investment (ROI) for your software costs.
TradeZella: fast, beautiful, but costs ₹48,000/year. You need to make ₹48k in pure profit just to pay for the tool.
Trade915: fast, focused, and costs ~₹1,000/year (Journal) or ~₹2,400/year (All-in-One). One decent trade covers the cost for the entire year.
"Ferrari vs Tuned Honda"
TradeZella is like a Ferrari. It's a status symbol. It has 800 horsepower. It looks incredible on Instagram. But it burns fuel (money) fast and is expensive to maintain.
Trade915 is like a tuned Honda Civic. It's reliable. It's light. It's fast enough to win races on the track. It never breaks down, and it costs pennies to run.
The Bottom Line
If you are managing a $1M fund or trading US Markets exclusively, get TradeZella. It's great software.
But if you are a retail trader in India growing your capital in Nifty, BankNifty, or Stocks, spending ₹4,000/month on a journal is financial suicide. Trade915 provides the professional analytics you need without bleeding your account.