A focused TradeZella alternative for Interactive Brokers
SimpleTradeLog is a desktop trading journal for traders who want straightforward IBKR imports, net P&L after costs, and fast performance review without an all-in-one cloud platform.
14-day free trial. No credit card required. €59.99 per year after the trial.
A focused €59.99 yearly plan instead of choosing between a larger set of platform features.
Import Interactive Brokers trade logs and activity statement CSV files directly.
Review in a dedicated application while imported trades and cashflows stay on your computer.
TradeZella vs SimpleTradeLog
Both products support Interactive Brokers and performance analysis. TradeZella offers a broad cloud platform with backtesting, replay, mentoring, and advanced reports. SimpleTradeLog concentrates on the daily IBKR import and review loop.
| Feature | TradeZella | SimpleTradeLog |
|---|---|---|
| Interactive Brokers import | Auto-sync and file upload | Trade log and CSV import |
| Platform | Web application | Native desktop application |
| Performance analytics | 50+ reports and custom dashboards | Focused dashboards and statistics |
| Net P&L and costs | Included | Included |
| Backtesting and trade replay | Included | Not included |
| Mentor and sharing tools | Included | Not included |
| Trade data storage | Cloud-hosted account | Local on your computer |
| Published pricing | $29/$49 monthly or $288/$399 yearly | €59.99 per year |
Comparison checked June 2026. TradeZella features and prices can change; see its official website for current details. SimpleTradeLog pricing is per machine.
Turn an IBKR export into real performance
SimpleTradeLog removes the spreadsheet work between exporting trades and understanding your results.
- 1Export from Interactive BrokersUse a .tlg trade log or activity statement .csv.
- 2Import into SimpleTradeLogExecutions, commissions, and fees are processed without custom formulas.
- 3Review what you keptSee gross P&L, costs, net P&L, equity, and per-symbol results.
SimpleTradeLog is a strong fit if you...
- Trade primarily through Interactive Brokers
- Want net results after commissions and fees
- Prefer a dedicated desktop application
- Are replacing a manually maintained spreadsheet
- Want a narrower tool at a lower annual cost
TradeZella may be a better fit if you...
- Want advanced reports, playbooks, and custom tags
- Need backtesting or tick-by-tick trade replay
- Use mentor collaboration and trade sharing
- Connect several brokers or trading accounts
- Prefer cloud access across different devices
Comparing more trading journals?
Read our IBKR trade journal guide, learn when to replace a trading spreadsheet, compare our TraderVue alternative, or review pricing.
Common questions
The practical details traders usually compare before choosing a journal.
Is SimpleTradeLog a TradeZella alternative?
Yes. Both help traders import and review trades. SimpleTradeLog takes a narrower desktop-first approach centered on Interactive Brokers and local trade data.
Does SimpleTradeLog support Interactive Brokers?
Yes. Interactive Brokers is the primary focus, with support for .tlg trade logs and activity statement .csv files.
Does it calculate fees and commissions?
Yes. Costs are included so you can compare gross results with your actual net trading performance.
Is SimpleTradeLog cloud-based?
No. It is a desktop application. Imported trades and cashflows stay on your computer; account, license, and billing checks are handled online.
Keep trade review focused
Import your Interactive Brokers trades and start reviewing the numbers that matter.