Pipveu vs Chartlog
Chartlog is a clean, modern journal focused on US equities and options with TradingView integrated. Pipveu is built specifically for futures traders on NinjaTrader with prop firms. Here's the real comparison.
| — | Pipveu | Chartlog |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $29/mo with 14-day free trial | $14.99-$39.99/mo (annual from $13.49) |
| NinjaTrader integration | Auto-sync every 5 min | Not supported |
| Prop firm tracking | Apex, Lucid, Apteros native | No |
| Economic calendar | Yes, USDA + CFTC + Investing | No |
| Asset correlations | 30 assets with R² | No |
| Advanced metrics | 15+ metrics | Basic metrics + custom strategies |
| Multi-language UI | 6 languages | English |
| Educational blog | Roadmap | Not active |
Chartlog is probably the cleanest interface in the journals market for US equity traders. Its native per-trade TradingView integration is excellent and it lets you add as many custom strategies as you want. But there's a fundamental problem for futures traders: Chartlog doesn't support futures, forex or crypto. It only works with US equities and options, integrating with DAS Trader, E*TRADE, Interactive Brokers, Tastytrade, Thinkorswim, TradeStation, TradeZero and Webull. No NinjaTrader. No Tradovate. No Rithmic. No Sierra Chart. No ATAS. And no AI, no replay, no backtesting. If you trade US equities and want a simple, beautiful tool, Chartlog Standard ($29.99/mo) is perfectly valid. If you trade futures on NinjaTrader with prop accounts, Chartlog literally isn't an option — Pipveu is built exactly for that case at $29/mo with 14 days free and auto-sync.
Frequently asked questions
Does Chartlog support futures?
No. Chartlog is limited to US equities and options. It doesn't mention futures, forex or crypto anywhere in its documentation. If you trade futures, Chartlog isn't a valid option; Pipveu is built specifically for futures.
Does Chartlog integrate with NinjaTrader or Tradovate?
No. Its integrations are DAS Trader, E*TRADE, Interactive Brokers, Tastytrade, Thinkorswim, TradeStation, TradeZero and Webull — all equity brokers. Pipveu syncs with NinjaTrader directly from the SQLite database and supports Tradovate via API.
Which is cheaper?
Chartlog Lite starts at $14.99/mo and Pro at $39.99/mo. Pipveu is a flat $29/mo. For equities with one broker, Chartlog Lite wins on price. For futures, Chartlog doesn't even work, so the comparison doesn't apply.
Does Chartlog have a prop firm tracker?
No. Chartlog targets retail equity trading; it has no prop firm module, doesn't compute trailing MDD or DLL. Pipveu includes auto-detection for Apex, Lucid, Apteros and other prop firms with real-time calculations.
Does Chartlog have an economic calendar?
No. Chartlog focuses on trade and strategy analytics. Pipveu includes the Investing economic calendar, USDA data (crops, stocks, slaughter) and CFTC net positions, all enriched and translated.
Which is better for futures prop firm traders?
Pipveu, clearly. Chartlog supports neither futures nor prop firms; it's a journal for retail equity traders. Pipveu is built specifically for this case: NinjaTrader sync, Apex/Lucid/Apteros native, USDA and CFTC integrated.