A free Bookmap alternative for order flow
Bookmap is known for its liquidity heatmap. Its free tier is crypto-only; Global costs $49 a month ($39 billed annually) and Global+ $99, and real-time futures data is usually an extra monthly fee. AlgoBars includes order-flow tools, footprint charts, Depth of Market, Level 2 and tick replay free on every account, and lets you automate what you see and run it 24/7.
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Competitor figures from its own site and 2026 reviews, checked September 2026.
| Bookmap | AlgoBars | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free (crypto only), Global $49/mo, Global+ $99/mo | Free |
| Data fees | Often extra ($34 to $101 a month reported) | Included market data |
| Order flow | Heatmap, volume dots, DOM | Footprint, order-flow tools, DOM, Level 2, Volume Profile |
| Automation | Add-ons and APIs | Built in: plain English, no-code or AlgoBarsX |
| Markets | Crypto, futures, stocks | Forex, crypto, stocks, indices, metals |
Good to know
Bookmap's liquidity heatmap is a distinct tool. AlgoBars focuses on order-flow tools you can also backtest and automate.
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Frequently asked questions
Is there a free alternative to Bookmap?
AlgoBars includes order-flow tools, footprint charts and Depth of Market free.
Do I pay for market data?
Not for the included AlgoBars market data.
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