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MesoSim Review, Pricing, and Features
MesoSim is an options strategy backtesting platform for traders who need low-code strategy definitions, multi-leg simulations, risk graphs, Greeks, volatility surfaces, margin models, and paper/live workflow paths. It is narrow by design: options research first, not broad stock research or portfolio accounting.
Best for
- Options traders who need robust multi-leg strategy backtesting, risk graphs, Greeks, margin modeling, volatility surfaces, and paper/live workflow paths.
- Users comparing MesoSim with OptionStrat, OptionNet Explorer workflows, QuantConnect options backtests, and broker-native options analytics.
- Professional options backtesters comparing MesoSim's transparent Standard, Advanced, and FundPro tiers.
Watch out
- MesoSim is excellent for options strategy research, but it is not a broad stock screener, fundamental research terminal, or portfolio accounting system.
- Retail plans are web-workflow oriented; backtest and trading APIs are reserved for institutional/professional tiers.
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Pricing
Free • From $1000/yr · Enterprise · 5 plans
Free
Permanent free account with a limited free-run allowance on the current pricing page.
Standard
Retail tier; public pricing emphasizes annual billing at $1,000/year.
Advanced
Pro tier; public pricing emphasizes annual billing at $1,250/year.
MesoLive Add-on
Optional add-on for live trade execution (priced monthly).
FundPro
Custom / contact sales (institutions & professionals).
Key features
- Backtest options strategies through a low-code Strategy Definition workflow covering entries, exits, adjustments, fills, commissions, slippage, margin, and monitoring.
- Simulate documented instruments such as SPX, BTCUSD, ETHUSD, and higher-tier RUT, VIX, and GLD options where plan access supports them.
- Views for reviewing 2D and 3D risk graphs, PnL, Greeks, and trace collection from the Position Monitor.
- Tools for exploring implied volatility surfaces with overlays such as open interest, volume, bid-ask spread, and Greeks where available.
- Black-Scholes-Merton valuation functions and solver tools inside strategy logic for projecting future Greeks, PnL, roots, and optimization points.
- Tracking margin at position and account level when margin reporting is enabled.
- Export support for event logs or blotter data as compressed JSON for custom post-processing and analytics.
- Strategy templates, AI-assisted strategy development, and result sharing to speed up iteration on multi-leg options ideas.
- Access: API and institutional automation are FundPro-only, while retail plans focus on web backtesting, paper trading accounts, and MesoLive add-ons.
- MesoSim is options backtesting and simulation software, not a broker, broad equity terminal, tax/accounting system, or guaranteed trading edge.
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FAQ
Is MesoSim free?
Not entirely. MesoSim includes a free tier, but its paid subscription and other options unlock more capacity. Visit the vendor site for current limits and pricing. Enterprise quotes are handled directly with the vendor.
Who is MesoSim best for?
MesoSim is built for Pro Retail, Algo Traders, Day Traders, Swing Traders, Quants/Developers, and Institutional Investors. It suits intermediate and advanced users.
What platforms and connections does MesoSim support?
You can use MesoSim on Web. MesoSim offers an API (REST) with APIKey authentication. Integrations include MesoLive.
Which markets does MesoSim cover?
MesoSim covers North America. It tracks Options and Cryptos. Identifiers include Ticker.
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