Charles Schwab (thinkorswim) platforms & tools
Web, desktop, mobile, and API capabilities — full feature breakdown.
Last reviewed May 13, 2026
All platforms
6 platforms — features listed in full.
Desktop
thinkorswim Desktop
- ~400 technical studies; thinkScript scripting
- OnDemand back-testing and paperMoney simulator
- Strategy Roller for options; Active Trader ladder
- Probability cones, risk profile, Spread Hacker
- EXTO overnight session (1,100+ securities)
Retained as Schwab's pro-trader platform post TD Ameritrade integration
Web
thinkorswim Web
- Streamlined thinkorswim with Level II
- Multi-leg options ticket and watchlists
Mobile
thinkorswim Mobile
- Charting with technical studies
- Multi-leg options ticket; Level II data
- 24/5 overnight trading (EXTO)
Web
Schwab.com
- New options chain with streaming quotes
- Configurable order-status columns
- Schwab Trading powered by Ameritrade tools layered in
Mobile
Schwab Mobile
- Schwab Assistant voice/chat
- Mobile check deposit; biometric login
- Stock Slices and full options chain
API
Schwab Trader API
- Rebranded TD Ameritrade API; ported May 2024
- OAuth-based; REST