Comparison
Kova, the TradeZella alternative with a free plan
TradeZella is a complete, well-known trading journal. Kova is for traders who want to start for free, import their MetaTrader or prop firm history in minutes, and see their trades next to the macro picture.
| Kova | TradeZella | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free, then Pro at $29/month | $35/month (Essential plan) |
| Free plan | Yes, no time limit | No (refund possible within 14 days) |
| MetaTrader 4/5 import | Yes: file import on Free, live connection with Pro | Yes |
| Market replay | Yes | Yes (from the Pro plan) |
| Macro terminal (rates, calendar, inflation) | Yes (Pro) | Not in the public offer |
Why traders pick Kova
- Start for free: no credit card, no time limit.
- Your history imports in minutes (MetaTrader, Excel, CSV, Tradovate…): your analysis is ready on day one.
- Kova is built for forex, index futures and prop firm traders.
- Your journal and a macro terminal (rates, calendar, inflation) live in one place.
When TradeZella may suit you better
- You mostly trade US stocks or options with a broker TradeZella syncs directly.
- You want the advanced automated backtesting of their Pro and Ultra plans.
FAQ
Is Kova really free? Yes. The Free plan has no time limit: journal, dashboard and file import (Excel, CSV, MetaTrader statements, Tradovate…). Pro adds the live MetaTrader connection, the full analysis of your journal and the macro terminal, billed monthly with no commitment.
Can I import my trades from TradeZella? Yes. Export your history as CSV: Kova recognises the columns and you check everything before importing.
Does Kova work with prop firms? Yes. You track your challenge accounts, and Kova warns you before you get close to your loss limits.
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Prices checked in September 2026 from public sources, subject to change: TradeZella — Our Pricing · StockBrokers.com, TradeZella 2026. Kova is not affiliated with TradeZella.
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