Market Tool Guide

Unusual Whales vs Cheddar Flow

Two options-flow feeds that show unusual options activity and dark pool prints. Flow shows activity, not intent, so treat either as one input.

Updated Oct 22, 2026. From our reviews and each company's public pricing. Software reviews only, not investment advice.

At a glance

Unusual Whales

What it does
Options flow, dark pool prints, congressional trades and market data.
Pricing
Free planFree plan, paid upgrades
Website
unusualwhales.com

Cheddar Flow

What it does
Real-time options order flow and dark pool data.
Pricing
Paid
Website
cheddarflow.com

Which one to pick

Our verdict on each, from its review.

Where they rank

Rankings that include more than one of these tools. Position is in the full ranking.

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