AmiBroker adds Quant, Backtesting, Screeners, Monte Carlo, Risk Metrics (VaR/ES/Drawdown), Correlation, APIs & SDKs, and Auto-Trading & Bots coverage that camelcamelcamel (UK) skips.
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Tool Comparison
AmiBroker vs camelcamelcamel (UK) comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Quick takeaways
camelcamelcamel (UK) includes Alerts, and Other categories that AmiBroker omits.
camelcamelcamel (UK) keeps a free entry point that AmiBroker lacks.
In depth comparison
AmiBroker
amibroker.com
Windows desktop platform for technical/system research with a fast AFL scripting language, portfolio‑level backtester, walk‑forward testing, Monte Carlo, and extensive optimization. Real‑time capability and instrument coverage depend on the data plug‑ins you use (e.g., IQFeed, eSignal, Interactive Brokers, Norgate Data). Auto‑trading to IB is available via the official interface. Licenses are perpetual with 24 months of updates.
Categories
Platforms
Desktop
Pricing
One-time
Quick highlights
- Portfolio‑level backtesting with dynamic position sizing and bar‑by‑bar ranking/PositionScore.
- Walk‑forward testing integrated with optimization; in/out‑of‑sample stats.
- Monte Carlo simulation (custom metrics can drive optimization/WF objective).
- Very fast multi‑threaded optimization with 3D optimization surface visualization.
- Exploration/Scanner to build custom screeners and reports via AFL.
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camelcamelcamel (UK)
uk.camelcamelcamel.com
A free Amazon price-tracking site for the UK that offers email alerts, price-history charts, wishlist imports, and a browser extension (‘Camelizer’). The service is free to use with no published premium tiers or APIs, and the terms make clear it’s provided without uptime guarantees.
Categories
Platforms
Web
Pricing
Free
Quick highlights
- Tracks Amazon UK product prices with detailed history charts, showing three price types: Amazon direct, third-party new, and third-party used.
- Customizable email alerts for price drops or availability — users set their own target thresholds.
- The ‘Camelizer’ browser extension (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari) overlays price history and lets you set watches directly on Amazon product pages.
- Wishlist import: automatically creates and maintains price watches from public Amazon lists, with ongoing checks for updates.
- Entirely free service with no visible paid plans; provided on a best-effort basis without uptime or warranty commitments.
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Where they differ
AmiBroker
Distinct strengths include:
QuantBacktestingScreenersMonte CarloRisk Metrics (VaR/ES/Drawdown)CorrelationAPIs & SDKsAuto-Trading & Bots
- Portfolio‑level backtesting with dynamic position sizing and bar‑by‑bar ranking/PositionScore.
- Walk‑forward testing integrated with optimization; in/out‑of‑sample stats.
- Monte Carlo simulation (custom metrics can drive optimization/WF objective).
- Very fast multi‑threaded optimization with 3D optimization surface visualization.
camelcamelcamel (UK)
Distinct strengths include:
- Tracks Amazon UK product prices with detailed history charts, showing three price types: Amazon direct, third-party new, and third-party used.
- Customizable email alerts for price drops or availability — users set their own target thresholds.
- The ‘Camelizer’ browser extension (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari) overlays price history and lets you set watches directly on Amazon product pages.
- Wishlist import: automatically creates and maintains price watches from public Amazon lists, with ongoing checks for updates.
Feature-by-feature breakdown
| Attribute | AmiBroker | camelcamelcamel (UK) |
|---|---|---|
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets | Shared: Data Visualizations Unique: Quant, Backtesting, Screeners, Monte Carlo, Risk Metrics (VaR/ES/Drawdown), Correlation, APIs & SDKs, Auto-Trading & Bots | Shared: Data Visualizations Unique: Alerts, Other |
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Futures, Currencies | Other |
Experience levels Who each product is built for | Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Platforms Where you can access the product | Desktop | Web |
Pricing High-level pricing models | One-time | Free |
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor | Unique
| Unique
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Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat | Not yet | Not yet |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Standard listing | Standard listing |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do AmiBroker and camelcamelcamel (UK) both support?
Both platforms cover Data Visualizations workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Which tool offers a free plan?
camelcamelcamel (UK) offers a free entry point, while AmiBroker requires a paid subscription. Review the pricing table to see how the paid tiers compare.
How can you access AmiBroker and camelcamelcamel (UK)?
Both AmiBroker and camelcamelcamel (UK) prioritize web or desktop access. Investors wanting a mobile-first workflow may need to rely on responsive web views.
What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?
AmiBroker differentiates itself with Portfolio‑level backtesting with dynamic position sizing and bar‑by‑bar ranking/PositionScore., Walk‑forward testing integrated with optimization; in/out‑of‑sample stats., and Monte Carlo simulation (custom metrics can drive optimization/WF objective)., whereas camelcamelcamel (UK) stands out for Tracks Amazon UK product prices with detailed history charts, showing three price types: Amazon direct, third-party new, and third-party used., Customizable email alerts for price drops or availability — users set their own target thresholds., and The ‘Camelizer’ browser extension (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari) overlays price history and lets you set watches directly on Amazon product pages..
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