Two Plans. Full Quant Engine on Both.

Other options platforms charge $50–100/month. We start at $9.99 — with all 17 signals, four pricing models, and self-learning intelligence they don't have at any price.

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Essentials

$99.99/yr

$119.88/yr Save 17%

10 core signals. Four pricing models. 5 scans/day. The foundation for smarter research.

✓ All 17 adaptive signals
✓ 4-model pricing engine (BSM + Heston + Merton + Binomial)
✓ Mispricing detection
✓ 10 scans + 3 deep dives per day
✓ Paper trading portfolio
✓ One-click broker integration (9 brokers)

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UltraBest Value

$249.99/yr

$299.88/yr Save 17%

Everything in Essentials, plus unlimited access, proactive scanning, and trade alerts.

✓ Everything in Essentials
✓ Unlimited scans + deep dives
✓ Top Picks hourly scanner
✓ 15-ticker sector scans
✓ Email trade alerts
✓ Quick Scan API
✓ 50 req/min priority processing
✓ FX & Crypto Research

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The Breakdown

Feature	Essentials	Ultra
Adaptive Signals	10 Core	All 17
Pricing Models	✓ BSM + Heston + MJD	✓ BSM + Heston + MJD
Mispricing Detection	✓ Included	✓ Included
Fair-Value Surface	✓ Included	✓ Included
Self-Learning Weights	✓ Included	✓ Included
Scans per Day	10	Unlimited
Deep Dives per Day	3	Unlimited
Sector Scanning	✓ 5 tickers	✓ 15 tickers
Top Picks Scanner	✓ Included	✓ Hourly refresh
Email Trade Alerts	✕	✓ Included
Quick Scan API	✓ 20/min	✓ 50/min
Rate Limit	10 req/min	50 req/min
FX & Crypto Research	✕	✓ Included
Broker Integration	✓ 9 Brokers	✓ 9 Brokers

Common Questions

What is the difference between Essentials and Ultra?

Both plans use the same 4-model pricing engine (BSM + Heston + Merton + Binomial) and self-learning weights. Essentials ($9.99/mo or $99.99/yr) includes 10 core signals and 5 scans per day. Ultra ($24.99/mo or $249.99/yr) unlocks all 17 signals (including GEX, vol surface anomaly, vanna/charm, and more), 50 scans per day, sector scans, FX & Crypto research, and priority processing.

What makes Ultra different?

Ultra removes all usage limits and adds proactive features: unlimited scans and deep dives, 15-ticker sector scans, the Top Picks hourly scanner, email trade alerts, Quick Scan API at 50 req/min, and priority processing. The core algorithm is identical on both plans.

What pricing models does X-Optional use?

We run four models side by side. The first (Black-Scholes) provides a baseline price. The second (Heston) captures how volatility clusters and changes over time. The third (Merton) accounts for sudden price jumps around events like earnings. When all four agree a contract is mispriced, that’s a strong signal.

Can I cancel my subscription at any time?

Yes, you can manage your subscription and cancel at any time through your account dashboard. You will retain access until the end of your current billing period.

Do you offer annual billing?

Yes! Both plans are available with annual billing at a significant discount. Essentials is $99.99/yr (save 17%) and Ultra is $249.99/yr (save 17%). You can toggle between monthly and annual pricing on this page or in your account settings.

How does X-Optional compare to other options platforms?

Most options research platforms charge $50–100/month. Unusual Whales is $50–75/mo, Market Chameleon is $69/mo, Barchart is $99/mo, and OptionStrat is $50/mo. X-Optional starts at $9.99/mo with 10 core signals and our 4-model pricing engine. Ultra ($24.99/mo) unlocks all 17 adaptive signals, self-learning weights, and institutional flow detection. We built institutional-grade tools at retail-friendly prices because we believe better analysis shouldn’t require a bigger account.

How does the broker integration work?

Set your preferred broker once in Settings and every trade idea card gets a one-click deep link that opens that ticker directly in your brokerage’s trading interface. We support Schwab, Fidelity, Tastytrade, Robinhood, Interactive Brokers, E*Trade, Webull, Moomoo, and Tradier. No affiliate deals, no kickbacks — it’s a pure convenience feature included on every tier. Other research platforms charge extra for broker routing or don’t offer it at all.

Is X-Optional a financial advisor?

Absolutely not. X-Optional is a quantitative research tool. We provide data analysis, pricing model outputs, and signal scores to help you understand options setups, but we do not provide personalized financial advice.

Legal Disclosures & Terms

NOT FINANCIAL ADVICE: X-Optional Research is an educational tool provided for informational purposes only. No information on this platform should be construed as investment, financial, tax, or legal advice. Options trading involves substantial risk and is not suitable for all investors. You could lose your entire investment.

AI LIMITATIONS: Our platform utilizes our proprietary XORI-1 quantitative engine to synthesize market data. While we strive for accuracy, AI can hallucinate or misinterpret data. All AI-generated research should be independently verified through a professional brokerage or financial advisor.

PRICING & CANCELLATION: Monthly rates: Essentials $9.99/mo, Ultra $24.99/mo. Annual rates: Essentials $99.99/yr, Ultra $249.99/yr. All plans include a 5-day free trial. Subscriptions automatically renew at the listed rate unless cancelled. All sales are final; we do not provide refunds for partially used billing periods.

PAST PERFORMANCE: Any reference to historical data or probability of profit (POP) is not an indicator of future results. No representation is being made that any account will or is likely to achieve profits similar to those shown.