Trading Journal Comparison

CrossTrade Journal vs Journalytix

Both built for futures traders. Different parents, different approaches.

Honest Disclosure Journalytix is built by the team behind Jigsaw Trading and is the most futures-specialized journal in the market. CrossTrade Journal launched April 2026 and is building toward similar territory.
Choose CrossTrade if

You want futures journaling bundled with webhook automation, trade copier, and risk management at one price.

Choose Journalytix if

You want the most mature CME futures-specific journal, real-time session feedback, or you're already in the Jigsaw Daytradr ecosystem.

Side by Side

Feature comparison

Feature
CrossTrade
Journalytix
Founded
Journal April 2026
Jigsaw Trading family
Specialization
Futures (NT8)
Futures (CME-focused)
Real-time session feedback
Coming
Yes (Journalytix's signature feature)
Auto-import from NT8
Native (zero setup)
Yes
Pricing
$49/mo Pro (bundled)
~$47/mo (or free with Earn2Trade)
Bundled with execution
Yes
No
Free with prop firm
No
Yes (Earn2Trade includes free)
When to Choose Which

Honest take on which fits which trader

CrossTrade is the better choice when:

  • You want execution tools bundled with the journal
  • You're an NT8 futures trader using prop firms beyond Earn2Trade
  • You don't need real-time session feedback during the day

Journalytix is the better choice when:

  • You're an Earn2Trade trader (it's free with the funding program)
  • Real-time session feedback during the trading day matters
  • You're already in the Jigsaw Daytradr ecosystem
  • CME futures-specific analytics is your priority
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Journalytix really free with Earn2Trade?

Yes, Earn2Trade includes a free Journalytix license with their funding programs. If you're already an Earn2Trade trader, Journalytix at zero additional cost is hard to beat for journaling alone.

Does CrossTrade Journal handle CME futures as well as Journalytix?

Both are CME-aware. Journalytix has more futures-specific analytics and real-time session feedback that we haven't built yet. For pure CME futures depth, Journalytix is more specialized.

What is real-time session feedback?

Journalytix gives you P&L, drawdown, and rule-compliance signals while you're trading the session, not just after. CrossTrade's Account Manager has some of this for risk control, but our journal currently focuses on post-session review.

Should I use both Journalytix and CrossTrade?

Some traders do. Journalytix for futures-specialized journaling, CrossTrade for execution tools. The journals don't sync, so you'd be logging twice, adds friction.

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Disclosure

This comparison is based on publicly available information and our own product knowledge as of 2026-04-25. Pricing and features change. Verify current details on each company's website before making a decision. CrossTrade is the publisher of this comparison; we've done our best to represent Journalytix accurately and fairly. Errors or outdated information should be reported to [email protected].

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