TL;DR

TastyTrade is a probability-based options brokerage with fast execution and tastylive education. It excels for active options sellers who want low commissions and a community-driven learning environment. Remora is an integrated options trading platform with 18 strategies, portfolio optimization, and full lifecycle tracking. It excels for traders who want a complete workflow from screening to reporting. Choose TastyTrade for brokerage execution with probability tools. Choose Remora for the complete options trading workflow.

Dimension Remora TastyTrade
Starting Price $199/mo (Pro) Free (brokerage)
Spread Screener (12 strategies)
Trade Finder (18 strategies, ranked)
Strategy Compare (CSP vs LEAP)
Portfolio Tracking ~
Portfolio Optimizer
Options Flow
Commission Structure N/A (SaaS) $1/contract open, $0 close
Probability Analysis
Education / Community guided walkthrough tastylive 24/7
Mobile App PWA Native
Paper Trading
AI / MCP Integration Native MCP (27 tools) None

What is TastyTrade?

TastyTrade is an options-first brokerage platform founded by Tom Sosnoff and the team behind thinkorswim. Built with a probability-based approach to options trading, TastyTrade is designed for active options sellers who want fast execution, a clean interface, and integrated probability metrics. The platform includes a curve analysis tool for visualizing risk profiles across different price scenarios.

Commission pricing is straightforward: $1 per options contract to open, $0 to close, capped at $10 per leg. Stock trades are commission-free. TastyTrade is tightly integrated with tastylive, a 24/7 financial media network that provides live market analysis, strategy discussions, and educational content from professional traders.

TastyTrade is available on desktop, web, and mobile with consistent feature parity across platforms. It is best suited for active options sellers who value probability-based decision making, low commissions, and a community-driven learning environment. The platform focuses on trade execution rather than screening or portfolio management workflows.

What is Remora?

Remora is an integrated options trading platform designed for options traders — income sellers, directional traders, and RIAs who want screening, portfolio tracking, optimization, and analytics in one place. Rather than switching between tools for different parts of the workflow, Remora connects everything from initial stock and options screening through trade tracking and performance analysis.

The platform includes 12 built-in spread strategies, a 500+ ticker IV rank dashboard, unusual options flow monitoring, a stock scanner, and earnings analysis. On the portfolio side, Remora offers wheel strategy lifecycle tracking, a portfolio optimizer that analyzes capital utilization and exposure, morning briefings, PDF reports, and shared portfolio links for client reporting.

Remora is built for traders who prioritize workflow efficiency over raw charting power. If you want to find trades, track your portfolio, optimize your positions, and review performance without leaving one platform, Remora is purpose-built for that workflow.

Screening & Discovery

How each platform helps you find opportunities.

Feature Remora TastyTrade
Options Screener (CSP/CC)
Spread Screener (12 strategies)
Trade Finder (18 strategies, ranked)
Strategy Compare (CSP vs LEAP)
IV Rank Dashboard (500+ tickers) ~
Stock Scanner
Options Flow (Unusual Activity)
Earnings Calendar ~
Watchlist Analysis

Remora offers dedicated screening tools with 12 built-in spread strategies and an IV rank dashboard covering 500+ tickers. TastyTrade provides basic watchlists and underlying analysis with IV rank data, but has no dedicated screener or spread screener for finding new opportunities.

Portfolio Management

Tracking trades, managing positions, and optimizing your portfolio.

Feature Remora TastyTrade
Portfolio Tracking ~
Wheel Strategy Lifecycle
Portfolio Optimizer
CSV Import / Manual Entry
PDF Reports & Shared Links
Morning Briefing
Curve Analysis (Risk Profile)

TastyTrade shows brokerage positions and includes a curve analysis tool for visualizing risk, but does not offer dedicated portfolio management. Remora provides purpose-built tracking, wheel lifecycle management, portfolio optimization, and client reporting tools.

Analytics & Reporting

Measuring and understanding your trading performance.

Feature Remora TastyTrade
Equity Curve & P&L Tracking ~
Win Rate & Monthly Heatmap
Sector Breakdown
Account Performance Summary ~

Remora provides detailed trade-level analytics: win rates, monthly heatmaps, sector exposure, and equity curves. TastyTrade shows basic P&L through the brokerage account view; Remora goes deeper with granular options trade analytics and performance reporting.

Volatility & Greeks Data

Depth and breadth of volatility analysis tools.

Feature Remora TastyTrade
Real-Time Greeks
Probability of Profit
IV Rank / IV Percentile
Curve Analysis Tool
TradingView Charts
IV Rank Dashboard (500+ tickers) ~

Both platforms offer Greeks and probability analysis. TastyTrade includes a curve analysis tool for visualizing risk profiles. Remora integrates TradingView charting and a dedicated IV rank dashboard covering 500+ tickers. Similar core capabilities with different presentation and integration approaches.

Platform & Experience

Day-to-day usability and platform integration.

Feature Remora TastyTrade
Integrated Platform (one login)
Web-First Platform
Desktop + Mobile Parity PWA Native
Guided Walkthrough
tastylive 24/7 Education
Order Execution

TastyTrade offers desktop, web, and mobile platforms with consistent feature parity and a clean interface designed for fast trading. Remora is web-first with PWA mobile support and guided walkthrough. Many traders use both: TastyTrade for execution, Remora for screening and portfolio management.

Remora is the only options platform with native AI assistant integration via MCP. Connect to Claude Desktop, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible AI host and screen options, find trades, and analyze your portfolio in natural language. TastyTrade has no AI assistant integration or MCP support. Learn more about MCP →

Pricing & Value

What you get at each price point.

Remora
Pro $199/mo

Includes portfolio tracking, optimizer, analytics, screener, spread screener, Options Flow, and priority support.

TastyTrade
Platform Fee Free
Options (per contract, open) $1.00
Options (close) $0
Cap per leg $10

TastyTrade is a free platform with per-trade commissions. Lower cost for light trading, but doesn't include screening, portfolio management, or optimization tools.

Best for probability-focused traders who want low-cost execution
  • Want a free brokerage platform with low commissions ($1 open, $0 close)
  • Are a probability-focused trader who relies on probability metrics for every trade
  • Want tastylive education and a community of active options traders
  • Need fast execution with a clean, modern interface across desktop, web, and mobile
Best for options traders who want one integrated platform
  • Sell covered calls, CSPs, or credit spreads and want screening-to-tracking in one place
  • Need portfolio optimization, wheel tracking, and capital allocation analysis
  • Want morning briefings, PDF reports, and shared portfolio links
  • Manage multiple client portfolios and need RIA-grade reporting
  • Prefer a web-first platform with guided walkthrough and personal support

Frequently asked questions

It depends on your trading volume and what you need. TastyTrade is a free platform with per-trade commissions ($1 per contract to open, $0 to close, capped at $10 per leg). Remora is a subscription-based SaaS tool ($199/mo) that bundles screening, portfolio management, optimization, and analytics. For light trading, TastyTrade costs less. For traders who need integrated screening and portfolio tools, Remora bundles everything into one subscription.
Yes, and this is a common workflow. Use Remora to screen opportunities (spread screener, IV dashboard, options flow), manage your portfolio (tracking, optimization, briefings), and analyze performance. Then execute your trades on TastyTrade with its fast execution and low commissions. The two platforms complement each other well.
No. TastyTrade does not have a dedicated spread screener. The platform focuses on trade execution and probability analysis rather than screening. You can view options chains and analyze individual trades, but there is no tool to scan across hundreds of tickers for optimal spread setups. Remora includes a spread screener covering 12 strategies across 500+ tickers.
TastyTrade can execute wheel strategy trades (selling CSPs, getting assigned, selling covered calls), but it doesn't track the wheel lifecycle or connect the stages. Remora tracks the complete wheel lifecycle from initial CSP through assignment to covered calls, showing your cost basis reduction and total return at each stage. For executing individual legs, TastyTrade works well. For managing and tracking the full wheel workflow, Remora is purpose-built for it.
No. TastyTrade does not offer a paper trading simulator. If you want to practice options strategies without risking real capital, you would need to use a different platform for paper trading (such as thinkorswim's paperMoney feature) before executing live trades on TastyTrade.

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