Market Scanner Your two documented options
Trade Ideas documents two paths for Mac users: use its browser-based Web version, or run the full Windows desktop application through a Windows environment such as Windows 365/AWS or virtualization software.
What the web version keeps
The web version includes the platform’s 500+ alerts and filters for custom scans. Trade Ideas also states Premium users can access Holly AI entry and exit signals in the web version, and it says there is no speed difference between desktop and web.
What the web version leaves out
The company describes the browser product as “slimmer.” Its current guide says the web version does not include Market Explorer, Brokerage Plus, or external linking. It also limits users to five charts at a time and omits certain visual and sound features.
Those are not cosmetic differences if your intended workflow depends on broker automation, linked external charts, or a larger multi-chart workspace.
Decision tree for Mac users
| Your workflow | Best starting point |
|---|---|
| Scanner + alerts + a modest browser chart layout | Evaluate the web version first |
| Need Brokerage Plus or external linking | Plan around the Windows desktop app |
| Need many Trade Ideas charts simultaneously | Desktop app likely fits better |
| Unsure which modules matter | Use a free account/Test Drive opportunity to validate the interface before annual billing |
Do not buy a plan before checking the interface
Platform fit is a gating decision. A Mac user considering Premium for Holly should still confirm whether the missing desktop modules affect the rest of the process. Solve compatibility first, then choose Standard versus Premium.
Sources & verification
Product facts on this page were checked September 9, 2026. Pricing, promotions, and capabilities can change.