The free version of Smart Swing Indicator. Full swing detection with essential visualization features — no subscription required.
What SSI Provides
SSI delivers the core swing charting methodology at no cost. You get accurate swing detection, customizable visuals, and performance optimization — everything needed to identify market structure.
Included:
- Period 1 swing detection (bar-by-bar analysis)
- Outside Bar resolution (all three modes)
- Inside Bar handling
- Diagonal and Rectangular line styles
- Full visual customization (colors, line styles, labels)
- Bar pattern highlighting
- Dynamic Window for performance
- Auto decimal detection for all instruments
What's Different from PRO
SSI focuses on visualization. SSI PRO adds analysis.
Core Swing Detection
| Feature | SSI | PRO |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic swing detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rectangular & diagonal line styles | ✓ | ✓ |
| Outside bar continuation modes | ✓ | ✓ |
| Works on any timeframe & market | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto decimal precision | ✓ | ✓ |
Swing Periods
| Feature | SSI | PRO |
|---|---|---|
| Single-day swings | ✓ | ✓ |
| Multi-day swing periods (2-5 days) | — | ✓ |
Advanced Logic
| Feature | SSI | PRO |
|---|---|---|
| Engulfing logic | — | ✓ |
| Gann's Exception Rule | — | ✓ |
Labels & Metrics
| Feature | SSI | PRO |
|---|---|---|
| Basic labels (Range, Price, Date) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Configurable label slots | 3 | 5 |
| Price ratios (Pr, Px) | — | ✓ |
| Time ratios (Tr, Tx) | — | ✓ |
| Volume ratios (Vr, Vx) | — | ✓ |
| Bar-based velocity (VelB) | — | ✓ |
| Calendar velocity (VelC) | — | ✓ |
| Tooltip templates (4 levels) | — | ✓ |
| Hidden labels with tooltips | — | ✓ |
Alert System
| Feature | SSI | PRO |
|---|---|---|
| Swing completion alerts | — | ✓ |
| Price overbalance alerts | — | ✓ |
| Time overbalance alerts | — | ✓ |
| Volume overbalance alerts | — | ✓ |
| Velocity overbalance alerts | — | ✓ |
| Outside bar alerts | — | ✓ |
| S/R proximity alerts | — | ✓ |
| Retest count tracking | — | ✓ |
Integration & Export
| Feature | SSI | PRO |
|---|---|---|
| CSV export | — | ✓ |
| JSON webhook integration | — | ✓ |
The key difference: SSI shows you where swings are. PRO tells you what they mean — how they compare to previous swings, their proportional relationships, and when to act on them.
For a visual comparison, see the Compare page.
Settings Overview
Core Settings
Show Swing Lines Toggle swing line visibility on/off.
Swing Line Style
- Diagonal: Angled lines connecting extremes directly
- Rectangular: Traditional step pattern with horizontal/vertical segments
OB Continuation Mode How Outside Bar continuation patterns are handled:
- Mark as Zigzag: Creates zigzag pattern showing both pre-OB point and OB extreme
- Mark as Reversal: Moves swing directly to OB extreme
- Skip Entirely: No marking, swing extends through OB
Swing Line Appearance
| Setting | Description | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Line Width | Thickness of swing lines | 1-5 |
| Line Style | Solid, Dashed, or Dotted | — |
| Line Color Mode | Two Colors or Single Color | — |
| Up/Down Line Colors | Colors for directional swings | Any |
| Line Transparency | Opacity level | 0-100 |
Label Configuration
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Show Range Labels | Display labels at swing extremes |
| Show Current Swing Range | Real-time label for in-progress swing |
| Label Items 1-3 | Choose Range, Price, Date, or None |
| Label Text Size | Tiny to Huge |
| Decimal Places | 0 = Auto-detect based on instrument |
| Date Format | MM-DD-YYYY and variations |
| Label Colors | Background and text colors per direction |
Label Management
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Limit Visible Labels | Show only recent labels |
| Max Up/Down Labels | 0-5 labels per direction |
Bar Patterns
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Show Bar Patterns | Highlight IB and OB bars |
| Inside Bar Color | Color for bars contained within previous |
| Outside Bar Color | Color for bars exceeding both boundaries |
| Override Bar Colors | Color all bars by direction |
| Up/Down Bar Colors | Colors for directional override |
Performance
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Use Dynamic Window | Only draw within visible area |
| Window Buffer | Extra bars beyond visible edges (10-500) |
Auto Decimal Detection
SSI automatically determines the correct decimal precision:
| Instrument Type | Decimals |
|---|---|
| Stocks, Index Futures | 2 |
| Currency Futures (6E, 6B, etc.) | 4 |
| Japanese Yen Futures (6J, M6J) | 7 |
| Forex (most pairs) | 4 |
| Forex (JPY pairs) | 2 |
| Copper Futures (HG, MHG) | 4 |
| Crypto ($1000+) | 2 |
| Crypto ($1-999) | 4 |
| Crypto (<$1) | 6 |
Override with the Decimal Places setting if needed.
How to Get SSI
SSI is available free through TradingView:
- Open any chart in TradingView
- Click "Indicators" at the top
- Search for "Smart Swing Indicator"
- Click to add to your chart
No subscription or payment required.
When to Upgrade to PRO
Consider upgrading when you want:
- Deeper analysis — Price ratios (Pr, Px), time ratios (Tr, Tx), volume ratios (Vr, Vx), and velocity tracking reveal swing relationships
- Longer-term swings — Periods 2-5 filter noise and show larger structure
- Trade signals — 8 alert types notify you when swings confirm, overbalance, or approach S/R
- Data export — CSV export and JSON webhooks for external analysis
- Advanced patterns — Gann's Exception Rule and Engulfing Logic catch edge cases
- Rich tooltips — 4 template levels show metrics without cluttering the chart
SSI is not a trial. It's a complete tool for traders who need swing visualization without advanced analytics.
Getting Help
If you have questions about SSI:
- Troubleshooting — Common issues and solutions
- FAQ — Frequently asked questions
- Email: support@smartswingtools.com
For methodology questions, the SSI PRO documentation explains the underlying swing detection logic — it's the same engine in both versions.