Comparison
Invite-Only vs Public TradingView Indicators: Access and Code Visibility
Understand public versus private publication, open-source versus protected code, invite-only permissions and source-code access.
Side by Side
At-a-glance comparison of key differences.
| Setting | Open-source | Protected | Invite-only |
|---|---|---|---|
| Source visibility | Users can inspect the published code | Only the author sees the source | Only the author sees the source |
| Who can use it | Users who can access the publication | Users who can access the publication | Users authorized by the author |
| Editing | Create a working copy; respect license and reuse rules | No source editing from the publication | No source editing from the publication |
| Public or private | Publication discoverability is a separate setting | Publication discoverability is a separate setting | Publication discoverability is a separate setting |
| Quality evidence | Inspect the implementation and behavior | Inspect the documentation and observed behavior | Inspect the documentation and observed behavior |
| Repainting guarantee | None follows from this setting | None follows from this setting | None follows from this setting |
Access and budget
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Pineify
Check the current plan and specific entitlement
Access rights and product features are separate.
Alternative
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Prices and billing periods vary by provider.
Sources on script access and behavior
FAQ
FAQ
Are public and invite-only opposites?
No. Public/private controls discoverability; open-source/protected/invite-only controls source visibility and use permissions. An invite-only publication can be publicly discoverable while still requiring authorization to use it. Compare these dimensions separately.
Can I see invite-only source code?
The publication does not expose it to users other than its author. Permission to use a script does not grant its source code, modification rights or a copyright transfer.
Does invite-only access prove quality?
No. It establishes an access restriction. It does not certify profitability, active maintenance or non-repainting behavior. Ask for the method, supported settings and a reproducible explanation of signals regardless of access type.
How do I obtain access?
Follow the author’s official instructions and provide the correct TradingView username when authorization is required. Confirm the current permitted purchase channel and term before paying. This page does not promise an approval time.
What happens if support ends?
Future maintenance and access depend on the author, platform and applicable terms. A new Pine version does not by itself prove that an older script will stop working. Keep a record of your purchase, documentation and agreed access term; ask the provider about changes rather than assuming lifetime technical compatibility.
Can I verify repainting without seeing the code?
You can record live signals with timestamps and settings, then compare them after bar close and reload. That may reveal changed behavior, but cannot prove the absence of all data or logic problems. Request a documented explanation of the calculations and any delayed confirmation.
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